d 50 broken what to do?

peter · 15 Nov 2007 at 12:07

my nikon d50 had a drop, the thumb wheel no longer works.
do not use the thumbwheel much as most functions can be done without it apart from changing manual settings. just had a quote of 140 plus vat to fix it.
do i
use as is?
pay out the cash and have it fixed?
buy a d80?
help wanted

thanks

GeX · 15 Nov 2007 at 12:09

i couldn't use mine like that. get some other quotes on fixing it. or sell it as broken, and buy a d80

Messiah Khan · 15 Nov 2007 at 12:28

Agreed. I couldn't use my camera without the wheel. And £140+vat is a silly price for a fix like that. Id say sell it as broken then buy a new camera (D80 being a good choice.)

wez130 · 15 Nov 2007 at 16:54

switch to canon

seriously though, sell it as broken and upgrade, that's what i did with my 10D.

GeX · 15 Nov 2007 at 17:48

yeah, i'll give ya £20 for it?

danza · 15 Nov 2007 at 19:08

House contents insurance claim?

That's what I'd do TBH.