Nikon F5 power issues-dead camera

[MultiFormat Shooter]

Runs like soccer mom trying to snag the last prime Christmas present in WalMart.

Dude, that's hilarious! I'm going to have to remember it.

 

[mshchem]

My F5 takes any batteries I throw at it. Runs like soccer mom trying to snag the last prime christmas present in WalMart.

Yeee Haaa !
And can focus an AF-D 300 2.8 at full speed . A driveshaft driven lens, love it.

 

[Jose Flores]

Both cameras have been sitting in the cupboard. I'll get round to getting them repaired one day. One repairer offered to service them but quoted £150 each, plus any parts required, hence my initial reluctance.

Do you mind sharing the info of the repair shop that gave you the quote? I'm having the same issue with out any success in locating a repair shop. I've replaced the batteries and the battery tray. I even tried using 1.6v Nicads that were recommended as well and nothing.

 

[Guydio]

I'm not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but the shop I took my camera to for the estimate was the Olympus repairer in Luton in the UK. Google it is well known. I still haven't got the cameras fixed.

 

[larfe]

I'm not sure if anyone is still following this thread, but the shop I took my camera to for the estimate was the Olympus repairer in Luton in the UK. Google it is well known. I still haven't got the cameras fixed.

If it is Luton camera repair Olympus "specialist" run by some Alan guy, it might be wiser to refuse the repair as some "repairs" from this shop often come back in need of repairs...