Camera Repair

[Gen5is]

Hey, does anyone know of a reputable repair shop that fixes lenses located in the Inner West, Sydney? I have a Nikon D5000 (derp) with a G series 18-55mm which the A-F motor in the lens broke, i think due to someone fiddling around with the focus lens whilst in A-F mode. Also what ball park figure am i looking at? If it costs more than a new lens or if its something unreasonable, i think i might sell it off and convert to Canon. Stupid Nikon with their G series lens.

[Phoenix]

Only place I know of is Ted's camera's. Or Georges Cameras on george street.

[BUDDAH]

http://www.procamerarepairs.com.au/




Who stupid your the one the purchased it

G series 18-55mm repair would be more than the lens is worth .Look around for a Nikon 18-70 should pick one up for $200 best bang for bucks lens around

Why change camps just because you stuffed up a lens

[blacktop™]

18-55 is a kit lens. You could prob buy a new one for ~$120, cheaper than any shop will charge you to repair one.

I wouldn't call that a Nikon stuff up cos most of canons lenses would be 'G type' as well...use the camera to adjust the aperture next time

[bosc0]

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-yarra/digital-camera-accessories/nikon-lens-nikkor-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6-as-new/1012622944

[Jack_Keaka]

The 18-55 is a very versatile lens but it's poor quality always let me down. The 18-70 kit lens is actually much better and would be a wise investment over getting your lens repaired. You can always take it directly to Nikon?

[Gen5is]

http://www.procamerarepairs.com.au/




Who stupid your the one the purchased it

G series 18-55mm repair would be more than the lens is worth .Look around for a Nikon 18-70 should pick one up for $200 best bang for bucks lens around

Why change camps just because you stuffed up a lens

Haha, yeah. I should have done more research. I was going to buy the d40? d60? which was in my price range until i found out then were discontinued and i dont know who stuffed it up.. might have been when my mates borrowed the camera. I also remember lending my Wii out only to have it returned with a missing panel for the controller ports, might explain why my camera was broken. Most of my photography mates own Canons and they share lenses and afaik all canon lenses are compatible? i thought it might be better that way.

18-55 is a kit lens. You could prob buy a new one for ~$120, cheaper than any shop will charge you to repair one.

I wouldn't call that a Nikon stuff up cos most of canons lenses would be 'G type' as well...use the camera to adjust the aperture next time

Fair enough, guess i'll be more careful with my stuff next time around.

http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/south-yarra/digital-camera-accessories/nikon-lens-nikkor-18-55mm-f3-5-5-6-as-new/1012622944

Thanks bosc0, but ill probably go with a 18-70 from what the other guys have been saying.

The 18-55 is a very versatile lens but it's poor quality always let me down. The 18-70 kit lens is actually much better and would be a wise investment over getting your lens repaired. You can always take it directly to Nikon?

Thanks Jack, i'll check out the 18-70.

[bosc0]

Depending what you shoot, i live and die by my 30mm and 50mm fixed lenses. 1.8f. gives you so many options

[Jack_Keaka]

Yeah I agree. I loooove my f1.4 50mm but I do lots of landscape. It's not ideal for it! And full frame wide angles are so fickin expensive

[JSP]

At a guess, i'd say it would cost $65-$100.00 to have it looked at.... By that time, you could purchase a new version of the 18-55 II for $120.00
The 18-70 is not bad, i'd say the 18-105VR which is the standard kit lens on the D7000 is also an option at around $300.00. All depends on what you shoot.

[bosc0]

What would you know Jun?!?!?

[JSP]

Less than u of course

[bosc0]

Can't wait for a bear hug.

[jax0n]

Yeah I agree. I loooove my f1.4 50mm but I do lots of landscape. It's not ideal for it! And full frame wide angles are so fickin expensive

50mm is pretty good if you panno, otherwise the 17-40's not too expensive

[Gen5is]

I am so fucking dumb. I had set the AF to AF-M in the camera settings.. i realised this after I ordered a 18-55 kit lens off ebay, luckily the seller let me return it for a 5% re-stock fee. Lesson learnt!