After speaking w/the guy at Nikon Digital Support, I also just sent my D-70 to El Segundo (west coast Nikon repair), for a free fix. Apparently this problem is so common that I wasn't asked if the unit was still under warranty (it's not). However, after conferring w/the local Nikon-authorized repair dealer, the critical thing may be whether or not the camera was bought through Nikon/USA or gray market - the dealer strongly doubted that Nikon will cover a gray-market camera, i.e., one bought new through a non-Nikon/USA dealer.
To expedite the repair process, contact the Digital Tech Support number (800.645.6689). Don't bother contacting your dealer, or sadly, your local camera repair, unless you need ultra-fast service and don't mind paying for it. I'd much rather give the business to the local repair store, but they're simply unable to afford the training and equipment specific to each camera. Failure rates and growing repair problems for ALL digital cameras are issues that go begging for greater awareness.
Sudden Death of Nikon D70
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After speaking w/the guy at Nikon Digital Support, I also just sent my D-70 to El Segundo (west coast Nikon repair), for a free fix. Apparently this problem is so common that I wasn't asked if the unit was still under warranty (it's not). However, after conferring w/the local Nikon-authorized repair dealer, the critical thing may be whether or not the camera was bought through Nikon/USA or gray market - the dealer strongly doubted that Nikon will cover a gray-market camera, i.e., one bought new through a non-Nikon/USA dealer.
To expedite the repair process, contact the Digital Tech Support number (800.645.6689). Don't bother contacting your dealer, or sadly, your local camera repair, unless you need ultra-fast service and don't mind paying for it. I'd much rather give the business to the local repair store, but they're simply unable to afford the training and equipment specific to each camera. Failure rates and growing repair problems for ALL digital cameras are issues that go begging for greater awareness.