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Nov 1, 2004 11:51 am
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Hi, Can anyone suggest how to lubricate my 35mm f2.8 lens. The focus has become a little slack over the years and I would prefer it to be stiffer. I have...
David, Really the only appropriate way to relube the focus action is to disassemble the helical mechanism and clean it thoroughly then replace with new...
Hello all, The rubber gasket on the battery holder for my F100 has come loose. I can see where I can remove the c-clip to get to reattach the gasket, but does...
Thanks - I have dissembled one or two lenses before but I can't see how to dissasemble the 35mm F2.8 AIS lens. I don't see any screws under the rubber focus...
The x flash sync socket on my FTN doen't work. M socket is ok, probably never been used. Is there any easy way to get the dismantling instructions? Is it a...
Hi, I need some help: I have a 50-135 nikkor zoom lens. It needed some cleaning and tightening some screws (the back plate was loose). I've already done this...
The lens is reassembled and the problem is solved. I'm gonna make later a tutorial to explain how to set the lens. Philippe (I posted the same message on...
I have a Nikon n65, while cleaning the glass inside the body got few scratches which does not do anything to the results but sill looks bad when I see thru...
that would be the focusing screen, and it should never be touched except with EXTREME caution. if it's scratched, the only remedy would be to replace the...
Well, I spoke too fast. The base of the barrel (which carries diaphragm) is attached to the main body by 3 screws in slots. My zoom have 3 brass shims...
Hi Phil, Although the 50-135 lens is a great lens, it has one weak point mechanically. That is the two halves are only attached by three screws which become...
Hi Sover, You're just right. This is the extension of the two halves that causes my zoom to lose focus when zooming. This extension is set by the factory with...
Hi Phil, It's been 5 years when I completely took the 50-135 apart and correctly put it back together. Hope my memory is still good. Here's what to do : -...
Hi, I just paid good money to purchase used (but mint)Nikon F2AS. Everything looks and works great except that the shutter curtain doesn't open up (sometimes...
In a message dated 11/7/04 9:17:38 AM Eastern Standard Time, robotec058@... writes: Hi, I just paid good money to purchase used (but mint)Nikon F2AS. ...
Hi Sover, Thanks for your help. I've already tried many times to do like you say, but it was not good. Here is the explanation: ... In my case, that lead to...
I have a FE2 that has the mirror cushion foam going bad. While trying to clean the bottom side of the finder screen I made matters worse by smearing foam on...
Hi, Bob. You can clean the foam smudge off the screen by taking several Q-Tips and some naphtha (Ronsonol cigarette lighter fluid is the same thing). Moisten...
Hi Jay, Are the shutter curtains closed for all shutter speeds. I had one like this from a customer recently, because the previous repairer (Nikon UK) messed...
Thank you Sover, The shutter speed upto 1/80 of seconds is no problem. At 1/125, sometimes work and sometimes doesn't - meaning when it works, the shutter...
Hi Jay, It could be the second shutter curtain is running too fast, or the camera was badly adjusted. It can be repaired, but would cost you in excess of $150...
Hi Lars, If those FE2 bodies are still around, I would like to get them to try myself in repair department. I have an FE, that seems to be in need of light...
We would like to remind you of this upcoming event. 5 year group aniversary! Date: Friday, November 12, 2004 Time: 10:00AM CET (GMT+01:00) Today NikonRepair...
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Nov 12, 2004 8:02 am
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Dear Members, Yes, it has been 5 years since I initiated this group. It has never been a very busy group but I will not complain about that as it makes it much...
Lars, Thanks for the kind words. Other than a few hundred AI modifications, I wouldn't exactly call my repair experience "huge," as there are many others on ...
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