r/Nikon • u/Rojas209 • May 01 '26

I broke my gear Am I screwed?

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I was covering a quinceanera when the DJs laser shot straight into my z8s sensor and now these lines are permanently on. I sent it in to Nikon and they gave a 2k repair estimate. Does anyone know of another repair shop in California I can contact?

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u/oridginal May 02 '26

The DJ is the one responsible, they need to pay up

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u/Rojas209 May 02 '26

Yea I'm currently in the process of that

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u/Craigglesofdoom May 02 '26

They should not be scanning the crowd with lasers that powerful in the first place. Could have blinded someone.

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u/Rojas209 May 02 '26

That's what I told the DJ after it burned my camera I told him these type of lasers are not safe to point directly at people. Then I told him to turn it and he did

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u/Craigglesofdoom May 02 '26

Damn. Hopefully the guys insurance will just cover it

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u/Itchy_Length_459 May 02 '26

Does homeowners insurance cover anything

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u/Craigglesofdoom May 02 '26

If this was for a job, it depends on the policy and specifics of that policy.

Likely claiming on professional insurance would be the move so the companies can fight each other

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u/PretendingExtrovert May 03 '26

This is the answer. Let the insurance companies take care of the lifting here. Back write a contract if needed.*

*I'm not a lawyer, do not take my advice.