Excellent news!

Remember that Nikon camera I mentioned previously that decided all of a sudden not to work anymore? I googled the issue a while back and found out that Nikon was supposedly fixing cameras for free because the issue is caused by some sort of defect. Today I finally got around to searching their site for more info, half expecting to find that I had to send it in a year ago or something to get it fixed.

I found this, dated 2/16/2007, with no "expiration date" listed.

"It has come to our attention that in a limited number of COOLPIX 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400, 5700 and SQ digital cameras, an electronic component may, in some instances, fail affecting your camera's performance and/or operability.

While only a limited number of COOLPIX 3100, 3500, 4500, 5000, 5400, 5700 and SQ digital cameras are affected by this advisory, if your camera presents symptoms that can include (1) images with a strong color tint, (2) images that are totally black and/or (3) images with visible defects, Nikon will, upon confirmation that the problem is associated to this Service Advisory, service your camera free of charge.

To obtain complimentary service for cameras affected by this advisory, please click the link below to download and print the Service Return Form. The Service Return Form provides detailed return instructions.

The Frequently Asked Questions button at the bottom of this page offers more information about this advisory and, should you have more questions, also provides information about how to contact Nikon.

We apologize for any inconvenience you may experience."

My camera is one of those listed and has the "images that are totally black" issue. So, It seems like if I fill out that form and send it in, they'll fix it for free! Whooooooot!

Now I just need to keep my fingers crossed that my good luck lasts until tomorrow's OB appointment. I'm very much hoping I'll be able to hear the heartbeat with the doppler. *fingers crossed*