Will Nikon Repair a Used Camera?

[trevor_newman1]

So I tried to crimp the little plate that goes on top of the hot shoe of my F5

but it went terribly wrong and now the piece is mutilated beyond saving. The

closest authorized nikon service center is about 160 miles away so I am

thinking of sending it into Nikon USA. Do they take cameras that were bought

used? I have no original receipts and not even an original box (I bought it off

of KEH) but it still has the Nikon USA sticker on it so I know it is a USA

model. Would sending it to KEH for a repair be worth it? If I can send it to

Nikon USA any estimate on the turn around time for my camera? Thanks so much.

Last time I try self repairs for seemingly small tasks...

[ShunCheung]

As long as your F5 was originally a Nikon USA model, i.e. imported into the US through Nikon USA, they will fix it for a fee. They don't care whether you are the original new owner or you bought it used.

Apparently Nikon USA has a master list of serial numbers and hopefully yours is on it.

 

Otherwise, you need to produce a receipt from outside of the US to demonstrate that it was indeed purchased else where.

 

Nikon USA performs free repair estimates but they will charge for return shipping, regardless of whether you choose to have them repair it or not. Typical repair time is 2 to 3 weeks, but that also depends on whether they have the right parts available or not.

[photojim]

Nikon USA should repair it.

[bob_sunley]

If you have/had the part off the camera, just order a new one from Nikon.

[joe_a2]

What Bob said.......

[steve_larese1]

1-800-NIKONUSA, see what they say.

[g._v.]

I would send it to Authorized Photo Service before I sent it to Nikon USA. APS is an

authorized warranty repair center. There is a toll-free number on their Web site and they

provide estimates over the phone. Great service and fast too.