Update #2: Nikon Service and my D500.

Inspiration, Q&A

I was notified today that my D500 was, after two failed attempts, finally repaired.

Yay!!!!!!!!!!!

Nikon had to replace the entire circuit board; luckily, my camera was still under warranty.

And…

I arrived at the repair facility — only to find out it still didn’t work.

😦

The upshot?

They’re going to do the right thing and replace it with a new D500.  I had to push for this a little bit, but the discussion was very cordial and they eventually acknowledged that despite replacing the innards of this camera they still weren’t any closer to figuring out what was actually wrong with it.

I should get the new camera within 4 weeks’ time.  In the meantime, they’ve provided me with a loaner D500.

Thank you, Nikon Canada.

—Peter.

 

Update: Nikon Service and my D500.

2018, Q&A, Teaching point

This is an update to what will henceforth be referred to as My Nikon Fiasco.

I hadn’t been contacted by Nikon since their mess-up last week so, fearing the worst, I called them today.

In summary: they need a part for my Nikon D500 and they only ordered it today (perhaps just after my call?…).

It is very unlikely that I will have my camera back in time for my son’s tournament this weekend.

Strike 2, Nikon.

😡

—Peter.

 

 

House-Road Blues, 4.

2018, Favourite, Film, Inspiration, Kodak Tri-X 400, Leica 50mm Summicron Dual Range f/2, Leica M3, Portrait, Scanner - Plustek 8200i, Within 200 feet of My House™

The darkness on the left side is, ahem, part of my camera strap.  I could tell you that it was intentionally placed there, but then you’d know I was lying.

Unfortunately, there were no do-overs on this one… it was a candid moment.

—Peter.

↑ Leica M3, Leica 50mm Summicron Dual Range, Kodak Tri-X 400, and Plustek 8200i.

C-41 Film Negative Processing Kits in Canada?

Inspiration, Q&A

Does anyone know of a reliable source for C-41 Film Negative Processing Kits in Canada?

(Or of a source in the USA that ships to Canada?)

I’m looking to take control of my colour film developing, just like I have with my B&W, but it seems like most places only stock the B&W chemistry.  Those that stock C-41 kits place severe shipping restrictions.

Film guru Mark E. (no relation to Sheila E.) once directed me to this company, but when I enter their website I’m warned by my browser that “the connection is not secure”.

Thanks,

—Peter.