p.1 #3 · Question as to the repair options for a D300
That doesn't seem outrageous for a new shutter. Is this your only camera? Personally I wouldn't get it fixed if it took 3 months, as spring time in the Gorge is the best time of year . Sell as is, pick up a D7000 for $650-750.
p.1 #5 · Question as to the repair options for a D300
Danner wrote:
The D300 has been a work-horse body for a fair number of years. At this point, I wouldn't spend the cash to fix it. Consider a lightly used D700.
p.1 #6 · Question as to the repair options for a D300
I am a little confused by your post. Is it the sensor that needs replaced or the shutter? You happen to mention both.
Like others have suggested look at what good condition D300's have been selling for recently. If the condition of the camera is average to good I would guess $450 might be a reasonable estimate once it is repaired.
I would also look at completed auctions for broken cameras on ebay. With Nikon no longer selling repair parts to individuals and non-authorized repair centers the value of a broken camera has gone up substantially. If the camera condition is good except for broken shutter then I may suspect you could get more for selling it for parts. Something to consider.
p.1 #8 · Question as to the repair options for a D300
Add another $350 to teeh repair cost and you can probably get a good used D300s. You might be able to get something for the spare parts but I doubt anyone would buy it with a bad sensor. If it's a bad shutter then that's a normal cost. Then you'll have a camera that will last quite a bit longer.
p.1 #10 · Question as to the repair options for a D300
Thank you for the replies.
It is in fact the shutter not the sensor.
I am picking up a used D700 in the next few weeks. My decision is based on whether I want to keep the D300 as my backup. It really is a great camera and has served me above and beyond what I ever expected. United Camera quoted me $198 and a turnaround of 14-21 day. I will check out APS as well.
. Sell as is, pick up a D7000 for $650-750.