I need to do a repair on the switch on my MD 4. I did a search and came up with Nikon Fanatic but have not been able to find a viable web address. Does anyone...
Just got a new FM10 from ebay and used it for about 2 months. In the middle of a roll, shutter got stuck. I changed the battery but didn't help. Is this...
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Jan 3, 2004 4:49 am
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Hello all, I've recently picked up an old AI 135/3.5 in really good condition for a very good price. There's quite a lot of dust on the back of the internal...
After some time in storage (several years), I've started to shoot with Nikon F3s again. On one of the 2 cameras, the shutter is not staying open long enough at...
Further to my earlier post, I've just discovered that the lens is a relatively late pre-AI and not an AI. It has the rubber focus ring and can be seen at: ...
Hi, I'm new here and hope someone can help me. My FG has a problem which appears to be specific to exposures taken at 1/1000th sec on manual. Other settings...
David I think that you hit on the problem!! These older cameras have a problem of foam deterioration. The door seals cause light to enter at the wrong time and...
I recently started having problems with my DOF preview button. I press the button and the lens closes down then will not open up when the button is released....
Hi I have an older F-801 with a real damaged shutter. The blades are buckled. A service from Nikons servicepoint is too ecpensive for this old cam. So I tried...
Greetings all. I have acquired this lens,which has been dropped - damaging the filter ring. It will not focus to infinity, and gives a "clonking" sound when...
Ian, The "clonking" sound could be a loose element group, but more likely it is a loose or broken focus slider. This is a T-shaped piece of aluminum that...
... These have floating element inside and its common that the plastic ring comes loose or even break, which after a drop has split or broken. These are the...
Rob
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Jan 9, 2004 1:24 pm
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I have been given a motor drive and battery pack for my F. I'm after a base with the rocker for my F so that I can fit the F36 motor drive. Any help...
Rob
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Jan 10, 2004 3:53 am
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They show up on e*bay but are expensive around $100 and up. Best bet is to frequent local camera stores and repair shops that have "graveyards" of dead and...
Thanks http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2977753594&category=30035 This is on ebay at present and in the notes he has one there for $50 if ...
Rob
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Jan 10, 2004 2:22 pm
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Hi One of my FGs has a problem with the meter display. The LED (Bottom Warning) above the flash ready light keeps blinking no matter what you do. Could thid be...
Hello everyone, I came across a Nikormat with a 50mm 1.4 at a used gear shop here in Jeddah. The camera seems mint, save for a dent up there on the viewfinder...
Shady, Sounds a bit high to me. You didn't say which Nikkormat model or which version of the 50/1.4, though, so that could make a difference. It is not ...
Hi I just got a new back door for my N4004 and do not see how to get the old one off. The pins do no retract as in the older Nikons. Any ideas? Thanks Vic...
... not sure but do they have screws attaching the hinge under the covering on the side. I don't have access to a 401 anymore. thats all I can help. Could be...
Rob
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Jan 13, 2004 4:30 am
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Andre: This is a very involved job. Unfortunately, there is no way to easily remove the shutter mechanism. You need to disassemble the body and basically...
... Hi Vic Remove the batteries, remove the 5 screws holding the bottom plate, remove the bottom plate and battery cover. Partly open the door and slide...
Greetings Group, I inherited a Nikkormat FT - no owner's manual... no big deal as it worked fine and I could remember enough from my use of it as a child to...
Hi I just bought a FM2n from ebay and when i opened up the back i saw that shutter blades were bent. I haven't gotten around to take pictures with it yet....
i just got a 105mm f2.5 AIS lens from a pawnshop. Oops I didn't notice that the aperture doesn't work. I paid cash and it was pretty cheap. So I don't have...
Sounds like someone disassembled the lens and did not put it back together correctly making sure the linkages are connected. Of course, there could be a broken...
Hi, I can't see your picture, but if the shutter is working and not leaking light through the blades, I think I would try and see if it worked ok. You might ...
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