Broke my Nikon D50

stux99 · 29th May 2009, 06:07

Just when I was considering getting the D5000 I had a bit of an accident with my D50, I broke the top clear cover for the LCD screen

Any one got ideas where to look for a new screen? I only need the clear plastic bit.
Thanks in advance.

StevenWilliams · 29th May 2009, 08:29

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Originally Posted by stux99

Just when I was considering getting the D5000 I had a bit of an accident with my D50, I broke the top clear cover for the LCD screen

Any one got ideas where to look for a new screen? I only need the clear plastic bit.
Thanks in advance.

Insurance claim and use the money towards a new camera.

kully · 29th May 2009, 08:32

Give Nikon UK a ring, they're actually rather decent for getting these small bits and bobs to you for some small change.

If they don't have that spare, then prise out the old one and cut down a new one from some perspex (local arts/crafts shop or ironmongers) - won't cost you much.

stux99 · 29th May 2009, 15:52

Thanks for the replys.
If I dont get any joy from NUk, then I will try the DIY route before an Ins claim

stux99 · 8th June 2009, 14:07

Success! NUk less than £5 delivered

kully · 8th June 2009, 17:56

Great stuff!, what did I say? ;-)

stux99 · 14th June 2009, 17:03

You were right

Now thinking about upgrade to D5000

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Originally Posted by kully

Great stuff!, what did I say? ;-)

JohnDotCom · 14th June 2009, 22:56

D90 is still far better than the new D5000 according to test reports.

stux99 · 15th June 2009, 04:42

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Originally Posted by JohnDotCom

D90 is still far better than the new D5000 according to test reports.

Yes, I read some reports last evening, will be looking at both today

balzig · 15th June 2009, 04:56

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Originally Posted by stux99

Yes, I read some reports last evening, will be looking at both today

Why not upgrade to a D200? Now that the D300 is out you pick up almost new D200 bodies for around $1500AU here, and probably a lot less in the UK I'd expect.

I've been using one for several years, mostly on African safaris and it's truly an excellent camera.

-there are a couple of examples in my gallery if you're interested.

Cheers

Jeff

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stux99 Posted a thing or two MG3/TF Spark/ MGTF Steppy/ MG GS Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Wincanton,Somerset Posts: 1,073 Thanks: 6 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts	Success! NUk less than £5 delivered __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

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kully Loves to post 75 MkI 1.8T Saloon Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: North Hampshire Posts: 444 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Give Nikon UK a ring, they're actually rather decent for getting these small bits and bobs to you for some small change. If they don't have that spare, then prise out the old one and cut down a new one from some perspex (local arts/crafts shop or ironmongers) - won't cost you much.

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