Got an e-mail from repairers to say 5-12 working days to fix the camera. That's sounds like good news - its fixable.
BUT included in the e-mail was a request for $28 for "excess freight". The item was free freight if under 3 kgs (it was less than 1 kg) and measurements of the package not to exceed 65 cm (
w+d+h). I read that as each measurement not to exceed 65 cm, BUT it actually meant the total measurement of all three sides not to exceed 65 cm. The box I sent was a little less than 30x30x30 cm.
Reluctantly I paid up, hoping no further expences.
Clear skies
Rod