Where to get parts for a Nikon D5000 SLR, with DX VR: AF-S Nikkor

Is it possible to replace just this tiny ring in the Nikon lens?
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...40/8658510.jpg

It's a Nikon DX VR: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G lens on a Nikon D5000.

I dropped the camera and the only thing that broke was this tiny piece of
plastic around the lens (which, unfortunately, holds the lens on the
camera):
http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...40/8658511.jpg

I'm not a camera expert but if I could buy the part, I could figure out
maybe how to install it on the lens.

In addition, after dropping the camera, I realized I need a lens
protector (glass filter?) for the outside of the lens. Where best can I
get one cheap mailorder?

In article , Arklin K.
wrote:

Is it possible to replace just this tiny ring in the Nikon lens?
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...40/8658510.jpg

call a camera repair shop and see if they'll sell you the parts. it's
probably better to have them fix it though.

I'm not a camera expert but if I could buy the part, I could figure out
maybe how to install it on the lens.

and you might make it worse.

In addition, after dropping the camera, I realized I need a lens
protector (glass filter?) for the outside of the lens. Where best can I
get one cheap mailorder?

don't get cheap filters. get a multi-coated one, at a minimum.

On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:29:26 -0700, nospam wrote:

don't get cheap filters. get a multi-coated one, at a minimum.

Where would you get a multi-coated filter and ... what would it do for me
when all I want to do is protect the lens?

In article , Arklin K.
wrote:

don't get cheap filters. get a multi-coated one, at a minimum.

Where would you get a multi-coated filter and ... what would it do for me
when all I want to do is protect the lens?

if you want to protect the lens, get a lens cap.

if you want a filter on the front all the time, get a good filter
because a cheap filter will lower the quality of your photos.

multicoated filters are important because it reduces flare and other
problems compared to an uncoated filter. that's why your lens has
multicoating. super-multicoating is even better, but the lens in
question isn't that great to begin with and not worth spending a lot of
money on a filter.

On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:32:05 -0700, nospam wrote:

but the lens in question isn't that great to begin with and not worth
spending a lot of money on a filter.

I agree. If the lens costs $150, it doesn't seem 'right' to spend 20% of
that on a simple piece of glass to protect it and do nothing else.

I already have a lens cap - but I want something on all the time.

In article , Arklin K.
wrote:

but the lens in question isn't that great to begin with and not worth
spending a lot of money on a filter.

I agree. If the lens costs $150, it doesn't seem 'right' to spend 20% of
that on a simple piece of glass to protect it and do nothing else.

that's why i showed you a $15 filter that's better and you can probably
find one used for under $10.

"Arklin K." wrote in message
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On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:29:26 -0700, nospam wrote:

don't get cheap filters. get a multi-coated one, at a minimum.

Where would you get a multi-coated filter and ... what would it do for me
when all I want to do is protect the lens?

The "where" answer is any reputable camera store, either local or online.
The why is a bit trickier: When you look through your living room window at
the street outside, you may see reflections or glare, depending on lighting,
angle of view, etc. The coating reduces or eliminates this.
Many people use a UV or Skylight filter on their lens all the time. These
filters are fairly inexpensive.

"Arklin K." writes:

On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:29:26 -0700, nospam wrote:

don't get cheap filters. get a multi-coated one, at a minimum.

Where would you get a multi-coated filter and ... what would it do for me
when all I want to do is protect the lens?

All the major manufacturers make multi-coated filters -- B+W, Hoya.

What it does is it reduces the optical problems caused by adding two
more air/glass interfaces.
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On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 16:29:26 -0700, nospam wrote:

call a camera repair shop and see if they'll sell you the parts. it's
probably better to have them fix it though.

I forgot to mention I prefer, if I can, to buy the part and fix it myself.

I have two of these broken lenses and would learn on the old one to do
better on the new one.

I think I need a good Nikon camera forum. Googling I find these.

Which would you guys recommend?

- http://forums.photographyreview.com/...era-equipment/
- http://www.ephotozine.com/forums/nikon-cameras-325
- http://www.nikonians.org/forums/dcbo...pics&forum=101
- http://www.dpreview.com/forums/
- http://forum.digitalcamerareview.com/
- http://photo.net/nikon-camera-forum/
- http://forums.photographyreview.com/
- http://www.cameraforum.com/forum.php...70d4a25bf281b0

I'd rather post to the best forum for Nikon lens repairs. Anyone have
experience with these forums above?

On Thu, 05 Jul 2012 23:02:40 +0000, Arklin K. wrote:

Is it possible to replace just this tiny ring in the Nikon lens?
http://www2.picturepush.com/photo/a/...40/8658510.jpg

It's a Nikon DX VR: AF-S Nikkor 18-55mm 1:3.5-5.6G lens on a Nikon
D5000.

I dropped the camera and the only thing that broke was this tiny piece
of plastic around the lens (which, unfortunately, holds the lens on the
camera):
http://www3.picturepush.com/photo/a/...40/8658511.jpg

I'm not a camera expert but if I could buy the part, I could figure out
maybe how to install it on the lens.

In addition, after dropping the camera, I realized I need a lens
protector (glass filter?) for the outside of the lens. Where best can I
get one cheap mailorder?

As a summary:
0. Calling 800-645-6687 and spending more than an hour with them, I find:
1. Nikon will sell parts to consumers
2. Nikon will not provide a parts diagram.
3. You have to describe the part, and they will sell it to you.
4. For me, that part number is a "bayonet mount" PN 1C999-601-2 $9.45
5. The filter is apparently a 52mm glass filter
6. People tell me I can get the filter for about $15 mail order
7. Most say the lens will be difficult to fix
8. Mostly because of the circuit board ribbon
9. So I will write up a pictorial DIY to help the next person!

EMOTIONAL ISSUES: (take them with a grain of salt please)

In hindsight, the Nikons I bought from Costco (Coolpix 5000, Nikon D50,
Nikon D60, and Nikon D5000) are all junk cameras; but it's not their
fault. Here is a snapshot of just the broken ones in the top of my camera
box just now:
http://www1.picturepush.com/photo/a/...mg/8663059.jpg

The Costco Nikons just can't take daily use. I guess they're for
vacations only in good weather and only under sterile conditions (not
normal day-to-day life). For me, I need a camera that can go where I go.
Nothing more complicated than that - but it has to take jostling and
dropping and nudging and bouncing around like any camera should.

Nonetheless, I blame nobody but myself for buying the Costco Nikon junk.
It's all my fault. Plastic is plastic. Plastic is junk. Plastic breaks.
All the time. They don't last a year. However, since I already own them,
I'm trying to fix this one camera (and maybe I'll fix the other four or
five in my camera box if this works).

------- HELP -------
The one open question is how to get a hold of the exploded parts diagram
for Nikon equipment (because Nikon won't supply them!).

Q: Do you know where to get exploded diagrams of Nikon equipment?