Need more sympathy...D70 just died

[Matt. K]

I posted this as BGLOD but it seems to draw no interest. My camera just died...this is the second time.....and I thought that I may as well take this opportunity to wallow in an excess of symapthy showered onto me by understanding forum members..........Hello! Yoo Hoo!

[Glen]

Matt, sorry to hear that. At least it led a productive life until then

[avkomp]

that sux, I would feel naked without mine these days.

Maybe birdy can sell you a d2x for a backup!!

Steve

[big pix]

Matt I feel for you, as my camera died while here in London........ but my son picked up for me a D70s body from b&h NY. Still have not had much of a chance to give it a good work out as yet....... but I know what it is like to be without your camera..........

[Manta]

I'm really sorry that you feel you've been abandoned in your hour of need Matt. I felt for you when I read your post, thinking how bad it was that another one of our greats has now fallen victim to Nikonpox but, like so many in today's society, I turned away and walked on. I therefore offer my sincere, albeit belated, condolences at this difficult time and hope some form of recovery is forthcoming very soon.

I also felt that as I had nothing to offer by way of explanation or solution, it was best to not say anything. Sorry.

[embi]

I too feel for you but as Gary stated on the particular thread no other comments are necessary.

What I would like to have in this thread is for members who have been affected by this issue - and only those affected members - to just note that they were affected by it, and how the issue was addressed.

No other comments are necessary - indeed, I'll probably delete them.

Here we can now offer you the sympathy so greatly needed....

Herein I start my one minutes silence......

[Nnnnsic]

Yeah, but I'm gonna go over Dad's head and let this one pass.

That truly sucks Matt...

Nikon are going to have to start treating these problems as if they actually occur.

How much is repair?

[wendellt]

I remember when my D2X died, IT SUCKS BIG TIME

When you get your D70 repaired you will trully appreciate it even more.

This is a frequent problem is Nikon going to do something about it?

[TonyH]

That sucks!! The more I hear of it the more I think a Canon may have been a better choice

The cost of repair on these things from what I gather is outrageous. A piece of technology such as the D70 or any higher end Nikon for that matter should be virtually bulletproof and if not why not?

Tony steps down from the soapbox.....

[big pix]

This is a frequent problem is Nikon going to do something about it?

only if we get together and say Nikon you have a problem.......

[Alpha_7]

Very sorry for you loss Matt.

Since you spent nearly 2hrs cleaning my CCD, still it was sparkling clean, you can borrow my D70 anytime you need to.

[johndec]

I'd post my sympathy here but I've already done it in the other thread (5 minutes before the start of this thread)

[HappyFotographer]

Second, you can't be serious!

I, like the others didn't comment in the other thread because we were told not to, but I am truly sorry to hear this has happened to any of our members.

Good luck with it.

Deb

[jberth1]

Matt - Sincerest, heavily empathised, condolences from a (twice) fellow sufferer.

The only thing to warm you is the thought that at least Maxwells should repair it at their cost, as they've done twice with mine (purchased 17th March 2004).

Good Luck

Justin

[sirhc55]

Matt - so sorry to hear that the BLOG has got your beloved D70 - get Philo to give you a big hug

[dooda]

This truly sucks Matt. Plus it's 3am here and I haven't gone to bed, and that really sucks too.

Everything sucks except the new pics I just uploaded onto flickr. Check them out, they're awesome!!!

But first send condolences to Matt. Man that sucks...seriously.

[kipper]

Sorry to hear Matt. Fingers crossed my D70 survives another year.

Out of interest, how well does Nikon glass work with Canon adapters?

[BBJ]

Me too Matt, i had a problem today turned out to be dirty contacts but was prepared to come home and see if could get another cam.

[redline]

whats BGLOD?

[jberth1]

whats BGLOD?

Blinking Green Light of Death.

A small percentage of early production D70's (some say from March 2004 to Sept 2004) suffer a failure where the only symptom is that one day you pull your D70 out of the bag.....and nothing - just the CF card access led blinking it's little green wires off. This is with the power off. The only way to stop the led blinking is to pop the battery out.

It requires a return to Nikon for repair basically.

Cheers

Justin

[spada]

Hi Redline

look here, it has been discussed

http://www.dslrusers.com/viewtopic.php?t=8349&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=

Regards
spada

[Killakoala]

Matt, at first i thought this post had dug itself up fromt he past, and then i read it. I can't believe it's happened to you again, that is awful.

May i offer you my most heartfelt condoloences.

You are more than welcome to borrow mine until yours is repaired. Just let me know.

[stubbsy]

Matt I've just returned from a night out with some friends (and a number of very tasty reds) at a delightful restaurant so didn't see your sorry tale in the BGLOD thread (althouugh had I seen it I probably wouldn't have commented since Gary said not to and I'm scared of him ).

This sucks. Hope you have extended warranty. How many images were you up to. I seem to recall last failure was around the 15,000 mark.

[birddog114]

Matt.K,
Send it back to Nikon/ Maxwell.
1/ It was repaired before and within 3 months warranty after the repair. one or two weeks won't make anything difference.
2/ BGLOD is a known issue from any Nikon repair centres around the world, they did not post any "recall" buy they will accept the return for repair if it's.

Go to Maxwell on Monday and give them some works, thadeus too! both of you may join and harass them if they decline, which I never think of.

Bring the 40Gb drive over, I do it for you same as take one of my cameras with you either D100/ D2h or D2x, you name it and I'll have it ready for you.
Keep us post about the work which you're giving to Maxwell on Monday.

We're all behind and support you!!!!!!

[leek]

I feel sorry for you and Thaddeus... I suggest that you both go to Maxwell's together and give them a stereo rendition of the BGLOD...

[thaddeus]

Matt, I am planning to drop it in to Maxwells on Monday morning but am happy to delay it to fit in with your schedule because I think it would add power to our argument to have two people there at the same time.

[fozzie]

Matt. K - truly sorry to hear about the dreaded 'BGLOD'

A visit to Maxwell's will make it better.

Rest your head on Philo's shoulder and she will make you feel better

[ozczecho]

Matt, sorry to hear about what happened. Birdy, what a great offer. It was great to meet both of you yesterday.

ozczecho (Mike)

[Alpha_7]

Matt,

What's the latest's has your baby been taken for emergency surgery? I hope they fix it properly for you this time, or even better offer you a replacement (doubt that would happen, but it's nice to dream).

Be sure to let us know how this situation is progressing.

[birddog114]

I think his D70 is in the processing of incarneration to the D2x
From my sixth sense!

[Hlop]

Hi Matt,

I've missed this tread somehow. Sorry to hear your D70 is down. Did you bring it to Maxwell? What do they say?

[birddog114]

Hi Matt,

I've missed this tread somehow. Sorry to hear your D70 is down. Did you bring it to Maxwell? What do they say?

Pls. re-read my previously post.

[huynhie]

I remember when my D2X died, IT SUCKS BIG TIME

When you get your D70 repaired you will trully appreciate it even more.

This is a frequent problem is Nikon going to do something about it?

What happened to your D2x Wendell?

[Matt. K]

Can't believe how generous members of this forum are! 3 members offered to loan me a camera!....you are an unbelievable bunch and that's what makes this forum so bloody special! Thank you. The amount of goodwill shown amongst yourselves is truly something unique in a gathering of folk who met in cyberspace. Long may it endure. I have access to a camera or two if required so thank you to those who offered. I will keep you posted on the outcome of my experience with Maxwells and I am expecting them to honour their commitment to the NIKON brand.

[gecko]

Sorry to hear of the demise of your camera/friend
Hope all will be fixed soon
I am thinking that my D70 is in the batch that features the BGLOD and it will only be a matter of time...

Gecko

[MCWB]

Oh bugger, sorry to hear Matt! Hope you're back on the road soon with your repaired and rejuvinated camera!

[Manta]

Good luck in fighting the good fight, Matt. How can Maxwells rail against what their global colleagues are recognising as a design/manufacturing fault? Are they that arrogant/stupid/contemptuous of their client base? Or is that a stupid question....