This morning, ny Nikon SLR’s film advance lever jammed today, meaning I couldn’t advance my film, so I had to cut my roll short by about 4 exposures. No biggie. I dropped off my camera to have it repaired–$135. Not bad compared to what people outside a big city pay. Sacramento is as accessible to camera repair stores as the metro areas. Yay.
Downside: $135 for a camera I paid $127.
Upside: My camera will be ready to take on another 10-25 years of picture-taking frenzies. Plus, I don’t have to worry about having it serviced next year, like I planned. Yes…another great reason to invest in a fully mechanical 1977 Nikon. =)
O yeah, the camera store Kate and I visited (Pardee’s) is awesome. It’s like a Starving Musician (as opposed to a Guitar Center) for Cameras.
So, back to the camera that was there with me in the beginning of photography, my AF Nikon…(sigh) it’s sentimental. Thanx Dad.