Free SDM Repair Service

JohsonChou · 08-22-2013, 12:22 PM - **2 Likes**

I am a computer engineering student, part-time computer support.
My DA*16-50 had an SDM jam, and I was able to get into it and repair it today.

Actually it is not a very big problem, just a fail design, the motor gradually tighten up a screw on the motor and jam it. If the motor is Okay (You can hear the motor working), I think I am able to repair it. Also, if you have hunting, slow focus problem, I might able to fix it.

I am willing to fix people's lens for free, well, for a short term. It's not totally free since you have to pay both shipping. I can't guaranty I can fix the lens and I am not responsible to any damage to lens in the repairing process. I will try my best.

I might charge some money to fix lens after while, but I am doing for free at present to see if things works out. Also I am only doing DA*16-50 since I don't have experience on other lens, if you dare to be my experiment subject, we can talk about that.

Please send PM to me about this. I can answer your question if you are worried that you won't get your lens back.

Giklab · 08-22-2013, 03:33 PM

Your business plan might need some work, considering that this fix has been known for ages... However, there are probably some who dare not venture into expensive lenses. (like me

)

Driline · 08-22-2013, 03:49 PM

I think few people would send a $1,400 lens to some student in some far away foreign country to plink around with. What happens if you break it? Oooops....so sorry, You're out $1,400 dollars. Plus shipping

northofpolaris · 08-22-2013, 03:59 PM

I, too, consider San Luis Obispo a foreign country hah. Our Polytechnic school down here is better!

Driline · 08-22-2013, 04:05 PM

Originally posted by northofpolaris

I, too, consider San Luis Obispo a foreign country hah. Our Polytechnic school down here is better!

LOL. Iowan's don't consider California as part of these United States. We think of them as the land of "Fruits and Nuts".

northofpolaris · 08-22-2013, 04:11 PM

Don't worry. The state will go bankrupt soon and we'll end up as part of China when they decide they want us to pay back our loans.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-22-2013, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by Driline

LOL. Iowan's don't consider California as part of these United States. We think of them as the land of "Fruits and Nuts".

We like it that you consider us weird, as it keep you from coming here! As far as the OP's offer - awesome. I'm good right now but I wouldn't hesitate to give you a try.

Driline · 08-22-2013, 04:59 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

We like it that you consider us weird, as it keep you from coming here! As far as the OP's offer - awesome. I'm good right now but I wouldn't hesitate to give you a try.

You give credence to the phrase "There's a sucker born every minute".

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-22-2013, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by Driline

You give credence to the phrase "There's a sucker born every minute".

Perhaps, but who do you trust here?

Driline · 08-22-2013, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Perhaps, but who do you trust here?

People from New Jersey.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-23-2013, 06:56 AM

Originally posted by Driline

People from New Jersey.

No words except for - great comeback!

blind-bat · 08-23-2013, 12:28 PM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Perhaps, but who do you trust here?

Well, My Friends and I are setting up a currency cleaning business next week. God knows that those $20, $50 & $100's have passed many dirty hands and are filthy. So if anyone is interested, just PM me & I'll give you an address to send all your dirty money to. It'll only take a few days & you'll get your money back cleaned and stacked. Act quickly before this extraordinary offer expires.....

Giklab · 08-23-2013, 09:25 PM

Driline · 08-24-2013, 06:36 AM

Giklab · 08-24-2013, 03:14 PM

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08-22-2013, 12:22 PM - 2 Likes	#1
JohsonChou Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: San Luis Obispo Photos: Albums Posts: 146	Free SDM Repair Service I am a computer engineering student, part-time computer support. My DA16-50 had an SDM jam, and I was able to get into it and repair it today. Actually it is not a very big problem, just a fail design, the motor gradually tighten up a screw on the motor and jam it. If the motor is Okay (You can hear the motor working), I think I am able to repair it. Also, if you have hunting, slow focus problem, I might able to fix it. I am willing to fix people's lens for free, well, for a short term. It's not totally free since you have to pay both shipping. I can't guaranty I can fix the lens and I am not responsible to any damage to lens in the repairing process. I will try my best. I might charge some money to fix lens after while, but I am doing for free at present to see if things works out. Also I am only doing DA16-50 since I don't have experience on other lens, if you dare to be my experiment subject, we can talk about that. Please send PM to me about this. I can answer your question if you are worried that you won't get your lens back.

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08-22-2013, 03:33 PM	#2
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182	Your business plan might need some work, considering that this fix has been known for ages... However, there are probably some who dare not venture into expensive lenses. (like me )

08-22-2013, 03:49 PM	#3
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	I think few people would send a $1,400 lens to some student in some far away foreign country to plink around with. What happens if you break it? Oooops....so sorry, You're out $1,400 dollars. Plus shipping

08-22-2013, 03:59 PM	#4
northofpolaris Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	I, too, consider San Luis Obispo a foreign country hah. Our Polytechnic school down here is better!

08-22-2013, 04:05 PM	#5
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by northofpolaris I, too, consider San Luis Obispo a foreign country hah. Our Polytechnic school down here is better! LOL. Iowan's don't consider California as part of these United States. We think of them as the land of "Fruits and Nuts".

08-22-2013, 04:11 PM	#6
northofpolaris Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Diamond Bar, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Don't worry. The state will go bankrupt soon and we'll end up as part of China when they decide they want us to pay back our loans.

08-22-2013, 04:18 PM	#7
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Driline LOL. Iowan's don't consider California as part of these United States. We think of them as the land of "Fruits and Nuts". We like it that you consider us weird, as it keep you from coming here! As far as the OP's offer - awesome. I'm good right now but I wouldn't hesitate to give you a try.

08-22-2013, 04:59 PM	#8
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew We like it that you consider us weird, as it keep you from coming here! As far as the OP's offer - awesome. I'm good right now but I wouldn't hesitate to give you a try. You give credence to the phrase "There's a sucker born every minute".

08-22-2013, 06:46 PM	#9
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Driline You give credence to the phrase "There's a sucker born every minute". Perhaps, but who do you trust here?

08-22-2013, 08:21 PM	#10
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Perhaps, but who do you trust here? People from New Jersey.

08-23-2013, 06:56 AM	#11
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Driline People from New Jersey. No words except for - great comeback!

08-23-2013, 12:28 PM	#12
blind-bat Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 256	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Perhaps, but who do you trust here? Well, My Friends and I are setting up a currency cleaning business next week. God knows that those $20, $50 & $100's have passed many dirty hands and are filthy. So if anyone is interested, just PM me & I'll give you an address to send all your dirty money to. It'll only take a few days & you'll get your money back cleaned and stacked. Act quickly before this extraordinary offer expires.....

08-23-2013, 09:25 PM	#13
Giklab Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Slovenia Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,182

08-24-2013, 06:36 AM	#14
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,697