[MrEdd]

There are still technological devices that are not obsolete by the time they break?

How quaint.

The near future will not be kind to Nikon's “repair” division. They may as well be snotty and short sighted while they can.

[political1]

“Mama don’t take my Kodachrome away.”

[babygene]

That’s good enough reason for me not to buy their product...

[Lazlo in PA]

This makes no sense. This will just drive customers to other camera companies.

[Brad’s Gramma]

!

[JerseyHighlander]

Didn’t Olympus try this in the late 80’s or early 90’s and get slapped down by the Justice Dept?

[BobL]

Actually, auto manufacturers were trying to lock-down their computer codes to ace-out the independent shops, but our hated government told them to take a hike, so they don’t do it anymore. I suspect that the auto companies are also required to sell parts to the public (and indies, of course) as well.

For other stuff, my guess is that it hasn’t been much of a problem...maybe until now.

[SVTCobra03]

I noticed that Nikon makes scopes. I am considering their M-223 model for one of my AR’s.

[Colonel_Flagg]

There are only 22 authorized repair stations in the United States. Guess I’d better not drop my camera.

I shoot exclusively with Nikon and this would affect my business profoundly if I couldn’t have quick access to repair.

[BigCinBigD]

If my Canon DSLR breaks. I’m not taking it to “Joe’s camera. I’m shipping it to Canon.

[tomkat]

Canon