Cost to service the E510?

[Andes]

Hi all, I have a Olympus E-510 and want to send it to Olympus to clean up some dust in the viewfinder. How much does it cost, since it's just out of warranty?

[wrx_sti_22b]

Call them to ask?

[shyam]

when you find out... please do post it here... i havent had the misfortune of encountering it.. but i always wanted to know the price...

thanks..

[Andes]

Originally Posted by shyam when you find out... please do post it here... i havent had the misfortune of encountering it.. but i always wanted to know the price... thanks..

I want to call but unfortunately I am overseas now. So hope someone who has experience it care to share how much it cost.

[splim]

Last time I send my lens to service/cleaning .. S$120 + 7% gst = S$128.40
Body might have different charges.

If you only want to get the dust off the view finder, you can try using a blower to blow it away. If you don't know how to do it, you can come down on the next kopi/outing session.

[shengliang1981]

Just curious, does anyone know if Olympus does sensor cleaning and shutter replacement for free if camera body still under warranty? Thanks.

[diCam]

Originally Posted by shengliang1981 Just curious, does anyone know if Olympus does sensor cleaning and shutter replacement for free if camera body still under warranty? Thanks.

You mean you shot over 50,000 frames within a year?!

By the way, why did you ask? Is you shutter damage or not accurate due to manufacturer's defects? If it is then you might get a shutter replacement for free, provided it is covered within the warranty terms and conditions.

[shengliang1981]

Originally Posted by diCam You mean you shot over 50,000 frames within a year?! By the way, why did you ask? Is you shutter damage or not accurate due to manufacturer's defects? If it is then you might get a shutter replacement for free, provided it is covered within the warranty terms and conditions.

Just getting worried as my shutter count has exceeded 30,000 in less than half a year. Think I have been taking too many unnecessary shots..

[Andes]

Originally Posted by splim Last time I send my lens to service/cleaning .. S$120 + 7% gst = S$128.40 Body might have different charges. If you only want to get the dust off the view finder, you can try using a blower to blow it away. If you don't know how to do it, you can come down on the next kopi/outing session.

I tried with a blower too, but its still there, don't know know the dust gets in there. I'm wondering if the dust is inside the prism.

[egnaro]

I have change the whole viewfinder once.... I was quote 170 if I didnt remember wrongly I still have warranty on.

good luck and try to nego with them see if u can get any discount if ur warranty expired.

[splim]

Originally Posted by egnaro I have change the whole viewfinder once.... I was quote 170 if I didnt remember wrongly I still have warranty on. good luck and try to nego with them see if u can get any discount if ur warranty expired.

Don't mind tell us what happen to your viewfinder that need to be replaced. May be they only charge you the parts and not the service charge since it's under warranty.

[egnaro]

Originally Posted by splim Don't mind tell us what happen to your viewfinder that need to be replaced. May be they only charge you the parts and not the service charge since it's under warranty.

haha... my viewfinder is dusty and try to clean it with blower but i accidentally remove the focus screen so I might as blow whatever inside, didnt realise that i actually make the viewfinder section worst. I try to put it back and causes more scratch , so i have to change the whole viewfinder... It actually doesnt affect any of the picture quality and result. I still insist to change it to a new viewfinder...

[Mikefellh]

Originally Posted by shengliang1981 Just getting worried as my shutter count has exceeded 30,000 in less than half a year.

It's not a manufacturing defect if you wear out the camera within the warranty period.

[headfonz]

in my experience with OSC so far, everytime i brought in my E510 for servicing, they always did free cleaning of the internals and vf. so maybe if you have something else to service, just send it in and they will likely just clean it up for you.

my E510 is nearing the end of its warranty, gonna send it in for a grip replace (mine is coming off) after my dad returns the camera to me. hope i still get the free cleaning

for repairs, you can read my accident here: http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=350031

total cost of repair: $165 (got free cleaning too!)