Comments on: I think my Nikon D40 has a sensor defect http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/ The Internets are Serious Business. We must never forget that Solemn Responsibility. Sat, 19 Jul 2008 07:09:42 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5.1 By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62743 Josh Bancroft Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:37:20 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62743 Nope, it's worked fine since I got it back. I've taken hundreds of shots with it since then: <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/JoshB/" rel="nofollow">http://flickr.com/photos/JoshB/</a> Nope, it’s worked fine since I got it back. I’ve taken hundreds of shots with it since then:

http://flickr.com/photos/JoshB/

]]> By: Murphy http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62742 Murphy Sun, 06 Apr 2008 14:33:53 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62742 Josh - Thanks for the reply. Turns out Ritz is going to be the "good guy" and cover the cost of the repair which Nikon still insists, based on their findings, was caused by some kind of blow to the camera. Anyway, like you, all I have to do is pay the cost of shipping. Fortunately, Ritz noted no damage to the camera body on their own repair sheet so, at the end of the day, I'm glad I took it in to them and didn't send it straight to Nikon... Have you had any problems with your camera since the repair? Joe Murphy Josh - Thanks for the reply. Turns out Ritz is going to be the “good guy” and cover the cost of the repair which Nikon still insists, based on their findings, was caused by some kind of blow to the camera. Anyway, like you, all I have to do is pay the cost of shipping. Fortunately, Ritz noted no damage to the camera body on their own repair sheet so, at the end of the day, I’m glad I took it in to them and didn’t send it straight to Nikon… Have you had any problems with your camera since the repair?

Joe Murphy

]]> By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62388 Josh Bancroft Fri, 04 Apr 2008 02:58:18 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62388 @Murphy I filled out an RMA request on Nikon's support website, then sent it in to them for evaluation. They repaired it (replaced the sensor) under warranty, no cost to me except what it cost me to ship it to them. If Ritz is giving you a hard time, try dealing directly with Nikon. Sounds like they might be trying to rip you off. @Murphy I filled out an RMA request on Nikon’s support website, then sent it in to them for evaluation. They repaired it (replaced the sensor) under warranty, no cost to me except what it cost me to ship it to them. If Ritz is giving you a hard time, try dealing directly with Nikon. Sounds like they might be trying to rip you off.

]]> By: Murphy http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62320 Murphy Thu, 03 Apr 2008 15:20:49 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-62320 My D40 has the exact same problem! I took in to Ritz Camera and they sent it off to Nikon. It is less than a year old and under warranty but Nikon is saying I must pay the $187 to repair it because they say the camera appears to have been dropped. I never dropped it and do not believe there were any scuff marks or anything on the body that would suggest it might have been dropped or mishandled. The Ritz customer service repair person is calling Nikon today to follow up but I'm worried about the outcome of this. I'm glad I found your site to see that others have experienced similar problems. How did your problem get resolved? My D40 has the exact same problem! I took in to Ritz Camera and they sent it off to Nikon. It is less than a year old and under warranty but Nikon is saying I must pay the $187 to repair it because they say the camera appears to have been dropped. I never dropped it and do not believe there were any scuff marks or anything on the body that would suggest it might have been dropped or mishandled. The Ritz customer service repair person is calling Nikon today to follow up but I’m worried about the outcome of this. I’m glad I found your site to see that others have experienced similar problems. How did your problem get resolved?

]]> By: Nikon D40 Sensor Defect? on Flickr - Photo Sharing! http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-53061 Nikon D40 Sensor Defect? on Flickr - Photo Sharing! Sun, 03 Feb 2008 03:27:27 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-53061 <!--%kramer-ref-pre%-->[...] Nikon D40 Sensor Defect? To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. F.decorate(_ge('button_bar'), F._photo_button_bar).bar_go_go_go(2231501729, 0);F.decorate(_ge('photo_notes'), F._photo_notes).notes_go_go_go(2231501729, 'http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2231501729_97232901f1_t.jpg', '3.1444'); View Josh Bancroft's map Taken in (See more photos here) www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a...  [...]<!--%kramer-ref-post%--> Kramer auto Pingback[...] Nikon D40 Sensor Defect? To take full advantage of Flickr, you should use a JavaScript-enabled browser and install the latest version of the Macromedia Flash Player. F.decorate(_ge(’button_bar’), F._photo_button_bar).bar_go_go_go(2231501729, 0);F.decorate(_ge(’photo_notes’), F._photo_notes).notes_go_go_go(2231501729, ‘http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2231501729_97232901f1_t.jpg’, ‘3.1444′); View Josh Bancroft’s map Taken in (See more photos here) http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a…&nbsp; [...]

]]> By: Victor http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52994 Victor Fri, 01 Feb 2008 13:09:05 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52994 I had the same problem with my D50 after my warranty ran out. Cost me nearly RM950 (about USD300) to have the sensor replaced at the Nikon Service Centre. They repaired it in a week. I had the same problem with my D50 after my warranty ran out. Cost me nearly RM950 (about USD300) to have the sensor replaced at the Nikon Service Centre. They repaired it in a week.

]]> By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52926 Josh Bancroft Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:41:35 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52926 Looks like Amazon has a return window of 30 days, so no luck there. Off to Nikon it is, I guess! I really hope I get it back by the time I go to SXSW the first week of March, or worse, by the time I go to China in April... Looks like Amazon has a return window of 30 days, so no luck there. Off to Nikon it is, I guess!

I really hope I get it back by the time I go to SXSW the first week of March, or worse, by the time I go to China in April…

]]> By: Josh Bancroft http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52925 Josh Bancroft Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:22:37 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52925 Hmm. I bought it from Amazon. Think it's worth trying to return it to them? I've had it for less than 90 days... Hmm. I bought it from Amazon. Think it’s worth trying to return it to them? I’ve had it for less than 90 days…

]]> By: Geoff Thomsen http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52924 Geoff Thomsen Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:07:10 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52924 Definitely NOT banding (unfortunately). Looks like a blown sensor for sure. If Nikon's warranty repair is anything like Canon, you're in for 4-5 weeks without a camera. You'll have to send it in, and then play the waiting game. After sending my 40D in after 3 months, I was kicking myself for not buying the camera at Best Buy with an extended warranty. Oh well =) Definitely NOT banding (unfortunately). Looks like a blown sensor for sure. If Nikon’s warranty repair is anything like Canon, you’re in for 4-5 weeks without a camera. You’ll have to send it in, and then play the waiting game.

After sending my 40D in after 3 months, I was kicking myself for not buying the camera at Best Buy with an extended warranty. Oh well =)

]]> By: mediumtall http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52923 mediumtall Thu, 31 Jan 2008 06:03:54 +0000 http://www.tinyscreenfuls.com/2008/01/i-think-my-nikon-d40-has-a-sensor-defect/#comment-52923 Dude, that sucks... but is sounds like it is fixable. I wonder if you can get the new one before you send in the old one. When the pearl on my blackberry died T-mobile sent me a new one in a special box and I just put the broken on it it and sent it back. They did include a funny little note that said in all capital letter. Send this back in 5 days or you will own 2 blackberry's. Dude, that sucks… but is sounds like it is fixable. I wonder if you can get the new one before you send in the old one. When the pearl on my blackberry died T-mobile sent me a new one in a special box and I just put the broken on it it and sent it back. They did include a funny little note that said in all capital letter. Send this back in 5 days or you will own 2 blackberry’s.

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