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Three cheers for Poraday in Bondi!!
I called up to ask about a problem I've had with my D200 + SB800 where the SB800 fires intermittently by itself whilst connected. I told him I need the camera for this weekend (this was a call I made yesterday). He (Peter) said if I brought it in first thing today (Wednesday) I'd have it back by Friday. Granted, this is a 'well known issue' with the D200 + SB800 but I was really impressed with the way Peter talked with me over the phone. When I took the equipment to the shop he was methodical, polite and friendly. The quote to fix it was an estimated $70-$80 which I was more than happy with.

Anyone considering a repair (that lives in Sydney) I'd go to Poroday well before I went to the big N for service/repairs etc.

Hope this helps.

And you didn't call in for a cuppa???

Peter is just two blocks from here.

Thought you'd be at work Gary Working from home, I assume?

Yes.

I was supposed to be working in Surry Hills today, and for the rest of the week. Today got changed to a 12:30 meeting, and that changed the schedule for the rest of the week.

I'm expecting a couple of meetings on Friday morning, but I'm home tomorrow.

So that is why you live in Bondi Gary...

Dan,

You don't know the half of it.

Fortunately, in my line of work, I can bill for taking a walk along the water's edge (thinking of solutions) and I can even bill while I'm asleep: you'd be surprised at how frequently a solution can be devised while sleeping.

Saying I can, though, doesn't mean that I do.

Gee Gary,
I thought I was doing OK getting paid to talk for a living these days.
Mind you I have been paid to spend time wandering around in the bush, nice work when you can get it I guess.


I like your fine print.

Regards Colin

Colin,

Exactly

Thx for posting Geoff. I have the same issue too I believe. Reluctant to make a fuss cos the first time I experienced it was after using a non-OEM sync cord, and I thought the fitment of that might have caused something to come loose that subsequently caused the SB800 when attached directly to malfunction... and my use of non-genuine Nikon accessories might have implications on the warranty.

Chi,

I picked up the camera yesterday, all fixed for $80!
My camera was out of warranty and a grey issue, which Peter (from Poraday) was informed...still no hassles..I am really impressed.

fozzie sent me a link to this thread after i asked him if there was any nikon repairers in adelaide, my 12-24 didn't seem to focus properly after it was hit by a kiteboarder so i sent it to poraday and they found a damaged inner rear fixed ring and gave it a clean and a test, i paid $187 on thursday last week and it arrived tuesday, I AM VERY HAPPY WITH PORADAY

cheers rob