My wife's D70 died yesterday with the dreaded "BGLOD".....blinking green light of death....apparently this is a real problem with early model D70's......
I've never heard of this problem, but after reading dpreviews forums I find that it's quite common with early production units......out of nowhere, the CF green light starts blinking and the camera is dead....Nikon is supposedly fixing even if out of warranty, but we'll see
Now I'm worried about mine as we approach a trip to Bonaire in September
Not yet I understand that the fix is a one time thing.....I still really like this camera and until the D200 comes out, I'm very satisfied with the D70
Karl
Nikon should fix it for free. My divebuddy's unit suffered the same fate after the warranty period expired. They still fixed it for her for free.
The AE FPC needs to be replaced to solve the problem. Should be n/c if still under warrantee and would be a standard repair charge otherwise. Well worth having repaired. I'd be glad to recommend a service center near you or you can send it to Nikon in CA or NY.
Thanks Dave.....it's on it's way to CA.....what do you think about sending one in before it happens?.....a waste if it never happens or good insurance?
Karl
I would not send your's in for repair if it's functioning OK now. Over 95% of manufacturer repairs are farmed out to sub-contractor's who live by a "if it ain't broke" philosophy. You'll still get charged the normal flat rate repair but only a basic tune-up will be done. If you deal with a local Authorized Service Center you can ask them specifically to replace this part for you. But if it were my camera, I would not have it replaced for preventative reasons. The failures, although talked about heavily online are only a small percentage of the camera's sold.
I understand that the fix is a one time thing.....I still really like this camera and until the D200 comes out, I'm very satisfied with the D70
