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It is highly probable that someone 'serviced' the lens and reassemble the focussing helicoids in the wrong position. It is a simple job, but involve some try...
I recently purchased an F3HP in good condition, I'm sure KEH would have rated it BGN. I purchased the camera about a month ago and everything works as it...
Hi People Thank you you all for your advice regardsing non AI lenses for my EM. Unfortunately, I do not reside in the USA (because every thing is much cheaper)...
Hi all, I recieved a N8008s from an e-bay bid. It arrived with a broken LCD window and LCD. These are located next to the on/off switch and thumbwheel. I do...
Are there any signs of damage to the mount (scratches, exposed brass, etc)? Is the mount (and area under the mount where the springs are) clean? ... ...
... Thanks for the info. I didn't think they would sell me the parts direct but I called and the parts are on the way. The number I ended up calling for camera...
... exposed brass, etc)? Is the mount (and area under the mount where the springs are) clean?<<< Tony, the lens mount and lenses are clean, no brassing or...
Check to see that the mount locking pin on the camera is not damaged or restricted in it's motion. If it's spring is broken or damaged, it won't snap up ...
Hi, It's possible that the little locking pin on the camera just needs a cleaning and lube as it may be sticking down. I would place a drop or two of a...
The weird thing about this lens is I have owned it for about 22 years and I've never had it serviced and it has never caused any problems up to now. Thanks for...
Do you have their e-mail address? ... From: "Tony Kwan" <tk_1971@...> To: <NikonRepair@yahoogroups.com> Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 5:45 PM Subject:...
Then I'm really curious to know the reason. Can you reach the minimum and the maximum points (machanically) turning the focussing ring ? However, f you want to...
I don't know how Jon's lens is but it sounds like mine. On most lens your able too go a bit past infinity, mine doesn't it stops dead at infinity and like...
From: "fastgame5" <fastgame5@...> Subject: Re: R: No Infinity focus on 50mm/1.8 I tested my lens yesterday, everything is nice and sharp from close to ...
Hi, I had the good fortune to obtain a F4S with the MF-23. The serial number is 24xxxxxx and the body is in great shape. The MF-23 however is looking a...
Thanks alfistonj for your reply. Your suggestion is a good one and is one that should be checked if someone has a focus problem. I have 4 bodies, FT2, 2 FE's...
Hi, have you recived the 4 photos I directly sent to your address yesterday for the problem correction ? I don't know if your lens had always this kind of...
Thanks Ruscello That worked for me :) It was the first lens I took apart and was fun! Thanks for the pictures & instructions, Roy ... yesterday ... the case ...
So if you have read my long-winded repair posting on my F2, you will know the scenario-the mirror stuck, and I thought I fixed it. Now here's the kicker-what...
Hi Just a thought! I had a Nikon with a sticky (jammed)shutter / mirror and I slipped apiece of paper between each blade to clean out the junk that was causing...
I recently purchased a really nice F3hp. Upon closer inspection, I found a hairline crack in the de-3 viewfinder's main frame on the aluminum "beam" between...
Sorry, I don't have the diagram in front of me (don't know which area you are talking about), so no particular words of wisdom other than this: Once you open...
Assuming all goes well, I was planning on dusting everything out. I'm also assuming,at this point, that the mirror surfaces are on top of the glass making...
Is the focusing screen replaceable in the D100? I don't like it. I would actually like a split-prism or something else more appropriate for manual focus. --...
Don't worry about the mirrored surfaces. In fact, do not touch anything that is not exposed glass. The silvering is masked with some sort of paint (usually ...
I just bought a Bogen pan head from KEH and I have a problem: the diameter of the female connection on the head is larger than the standard screw mount on my...
... This "Adapter Screw 1/4-3/8" (Bushing)" should be a pegboard item in a well-stocked camera store. Failing that, B&H has them for $7 + shipping: ...
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