----- Original Message ----- From: "Digital Image Studio" Subject: Re: would you get this repair done?
> On 21/04/07, Amita Guha <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I have decided to sell my *istD, but it was due for a cleaning, so I >> sent it to CO for a CLA. I mentioned that it had gotten some salt >> spray on it and that the power switch was a little sticky as a result. >> Their estimate is for $271, to "repair or replace internal electronics >> and mechanisms due to corrosion" and "replacement of circuit boards >> and/or image sensor". Basically it sounds like they're going to >> rebuild the entire camera. Now I'm trying to figure out if it's worth >> it to do the repair, since I only want to sell it anyway. What would >> you guys do in my situation? The body seems to be working fine, except >> for the stickiness. > > Hi Amita, > > I definitely wouldn't get it repaired, I would cite the fact that is > has this problem in any pending sale however I would indicate what > Pentax want to charge. I'm sure their quote is over the top. The unit > is probably a little corroded but as it still works I would suggest > that a clean and contact treatment by someone who knows what they are > doing would likely halt further degradation. > I've run into this sort of situation before. Pentax has no choice but to replace any damaged components for warranty liability reasons. I'd get a second opinion from an independant repair facility that is willing to do less work (obviously with less warranty as well). Personally though, and as much as I like the istD, I don't think spending even half what Amita was quoted for the repair is a good investment. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [email protected] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
