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If it's just a few specs, ignore them as they do not affect picture quality. If it still bothers you, use an ear syringe and a camel hair brush and carefully...
Hello all. I have just replaced the mirror damper foam on an EL,and when I checked the door seals for condition there were none.?? Could anyone with an EL...
Has anyone access to repair/service manuals for these? All the usual sites seem to have everything but these models. I was told by one that the 401x was...
My wife has had a nasty accident with her Nikkor 24-120mm. Nikon here in Australia are repairing the lens, but a new hood will also be required. Apparently,...
Thanks rudge65. I tried cleaning using a brush, but looks like the dust is inside the viewfinder chamber. Jon Goodman mentioned in his mail earlier that the...
I REPAIRED NIKON F2 (PROBLEM IN THE PHOTOMETER), I PUT THE MULTIMETER IN THE PARTE SUPERIOR(ONDE ARRESTS DP-1) AND VÍ THAT ELECTRIC CURRENT DIDN'T ARRIVE. I...
In a message dated 2/3/05 1:37:12 PM Eastern Standard Time, adrianotec@... writes: I REPAIRED NIKON F2 (PROBLEM IN THE PHOTOMETER), I PUT THE MULTIMETER...
Sorry for the late reply, but here goes: Yes. This sometimes happens if the screws are tightened too much. Best bet is to tighten them just enough to keep the...
My EL has the usual channels for the edge of the back door. Because the channels are quite narrow, you may find that you just haven't seen the compressed...
Hi, I'm new to the list but not new to Nikons. I have an early Nikkor Q 20cm lens. I had to satisfy my curiosity and removed the chrome pin in the sliding...
I have an F3/T. The film winder was repaired a few months ago. Recently I had to take many fast shots in succession, winding by hand. At one point the winder...
There's a ball bearing and the spring to provide the locking detent for the moveable lens shade. Same setup on the 300/4.5. Careful on disassembly because the...
Hi Dominic. I have had similar problems with an F3 and an FM3a. I think the problem is caused by a jam between the apperture control lever on the lens and the...
Hello group, I would appreciate some help on the repair of two items. Firstly, it is an old non AI 24/2.8 lens. I got it for next to nothing as the focus...
One thing that can set up the conditions to cause a jam is a marginally incomplete advance that will not let you advance any further to complete the advance...
Before my F3 winder jammed, I had turned on the self-timer mistaking it for the power switch. It is a switch exactly like the power switch and right next to it...
Hi Sig, The shutter speed indicator in the DP-12, and all DP's, is linked to the shutter speed knob by a nylon rope. It could be the rope has disengaged from...
Hi Sigurd It seems teh CRC mechanism is jammed. It is on the rear of the lens. Try to remove the mount and check it out if the rear elements and the CRC setup ...
Thanks Sover for your advise. I am delighted that I managed to fix the finder. As you rightly suspected the nylon string came of it's pulley. I managed to get...
Thanks, Dave. I think I have the body working fine now, but somebody took out the screen before I got the camera. I'm buying broken cameras in box lots, and...
Jon, I am suppose to be getting a lot of 4 focus screens for FE, FM etc. When I get them I will drop you a line about their condition. Perry Jon Goodman...
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