I was fortunate (at least I think so for now) to have picked up a 300 2.8 ED AI or AIS (can someone tell me how I know the difference....KEH lists them as two...
Hello members, I was just playing with an 85/2 ai lens in user condition that I acquired through eBay a couple of months ago and I've noticed the following ...
Hi there, I've got a Nikkor 50mm S lens I want covert to AI, I know how to do it and where to do it (I've done it before), so that's not my problem. However...
Hi William! The blackdrop with a marked grid is a good idea. For the reflecting object I think a plane one (like a gray card) will be impractical as its...
Dear members! As others, I was a bit disappointed that the upcoming FM3A does not have a spot meter. I have therefore toyed a bit with the idea of modifying an...
Dear members I am cross-posting this form the NikonMF as I think you can be more helpful (I got no responses there). ... I have come up with an idea on how to...
Just had to stick my oar in at this point. I build model airplanes and restore cameras and do another dozen things that use lots of adhesives. I always...
I recently acquired a lens with a plastic mounting which was cracked in the area of the contacts. I acquired it cheaply due to this defect. The lens operates...
Hi all, Ebay yielded a Nikkorex F in not-too-bad condition, but it's lacking the speed dial. I'd like to complete the camera. thanks for your input, robert...
I have a N90s, and not too long ago, it started to occasionally freeze mid-shot with the mirror up, and show "Err" in the LCD display. Pressing the shutter...
Hi all, I finally managed to acquire one of those lenses. I didn't have much time to test it yet, but I like the "slim" feel. Not that I want to use it, but...
Upon further examination, Both the F-3 and F-3P have these contacts. The standard F-3HP (3 samples I've seen) has two on the left side, and the F-3P ( serial...
The "mystery" contacts I refered to in a a previous digest was not the 3 contacts on the F-3 hot shoe area on the film rewind spool. It is the two contacts...
Does any member know if the prism housing from an F3P will fit an F3, and if so will it be able to use a hot-shoe flashgun, dedicated or not? Thanks to all in...
I have both F-3P and F-3HP and P finder fits but no flash contact. The P body has 3 extra contacts inside the body that mate with 3 flash contacts of the...
Denizens of the list, What is the best way to rid my kit bag of a musty odor left over from a winter encounter with heavy snow? There is no fungal issue with...
I have several of the old type Nikon lens caps with a metal screw on top that holds the body of the lens cap to the spring inter section. The screws have come...
Hi all, some time ago I tried to find a speed dial for my Nikkorex F. "glgerson@a" replied that he might have the part. I tried to contact him both by private...
Does anyone have any experience inside the digital back of a DCS200ci. The camera was shipped with a 80meg H.D. and it is not removable. Pics must be...
Does anyone know the Nikon part number for the Nikor 28mm f/2 AI lens mount, or if it would be available? It is worn to the point of being loose, although the...
Hi Stephen, Since the F801S is a fairly new camera, I am sure there are still spare parts from Nikon. If you really can't stand the sight of it, then I suggest...
I have a 105mm Nikkor P.C f 2.5 (model P, C for coating--not PC as in Perspective Control), black nose, f32 minimum aperture, which I believe is the third...
The last week of June I will be traveling in eastern Tennessee. Can anyone point me to a decent camera store in the Knoxville or Pigeon Forge area that deals...
Hi: I am new to this list, but I'll jump right in. I am looking for a battery holder for a F3 MD-4 drive. The holder part # is MS-3. Does anyone know if this...
my nikon f3 light meter seems to have gotten stuck at 8 seconds shutter speed. wherever i point the lens at whatever aperture opening when the shutter speed is...
Hi everyone, I have a F801S and a 55mm f2.8 micro nikkor (manual focus) that are looking a bit scruffy and wondered if it is feasible to tidy them up a bit. ...
