Never thought this would affect me but this week-end, I pulled out a Nikon 5700 to get it ready to sell on ebay. I haven't taken a photo with it for over two years so thought I should cash it in. (I'm real good at buying...not too good at selling when I upgrade ). Charged up a battery, put in a CF card and wondered what I was doing wrong because there was no image on either LCD or EVF. It would display images from the CF card but a black screen when switched over to capture mode. I checked through the manual, did a reset without success. At this point, I was getting a little edgy....no, this can't be...it worked perfectly the last time I used it and has been stored in the original box since. I went out to the Nikon site and thankfully, found the service advisory. I have my fingers crossed that this is going to work out OK except for the inconvenience in delay in selling (hey, after waiting two years, I'm ready now! ).
I wonder when selling, is it a benefit to disclose that it has been fixed so there is nothing to worry about or some people panic because it has been repaired? I think I should disclose it regardless.
The camera is in like new condition and had never given me a problem. Doubt that I even have a 1000 exposures on it because of later upgrades that I use now. Interesting to note that after two major upgrades, I realize now that the Nikon did everything I needed and did it very well. With entry DSLR's coming in around $500-$600 (I have one), cameras like the 5700 is a dying breed (no pun intended) with a large 2/3" sensor and top quality lens. The top line "prosumer" digicams could sure take nice photos and in a relatively compact package.