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dc14032
Apr 1, 2005 4:07 pm
Looking for the above. Anyone have one FS or trade? TIA Don...
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rslauder24
Apr 1, 2005 7:04 pm
Any information on this camera welcomed - particularly about the drive system and especially the rewind motor....
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trond_bjornard
Apr 3, 2005 6:19 pm
Hi group, I took my trusty old F501 out yesterday, before heading into the mountains on a photography hike, and discovered I had left the batteries in too...
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thoroughbreds2003
thoroughbred...
Apr 3, 2005 7:21 pm
Thanks for the feedback on the camera. I've taken wisdom from the group and decided to not have it repaired. I'll use it for spare parts or unload it on Ebay....
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Rick Housh
rick_housh
Apr 4, 2005 3:04 am
... It's likely to be cheaper to buy a replacement AF body (doesn't have to be new) than to repair the F501. If your lenses are standard Nikon AF (not F3AF)...
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Louis Faiella
dadlou2002
Apr 4, 2005 3:24 am
Hi For what it's worth, it seems to me that you didn't dig far enough. Sometimes?? The corrosion goes further into the camera and corrodes the power wire (or...
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Ron Schroeder
wd8cdh
Apr 4, 2005 11:47 am
If you can't fix it, find a used n6006, n8008 or N90 then you can use both the MF lenses and AF lenses for a very affordable price. Ron ... From:...
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trond_bjornard
Apr 7, 2005 3:03 am
Thanks to all for the ideas. I found a good body for cheap on ebay. I'm also going to dig deeper into this one, like someone suggested. It could well be the...
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scavdoggy
Apr 7, 2005 5:39 pm
My LCD on my 995 CP has been dead for some time. An aquaintance has a broken CP 4300. I would like to attempt to swap LCD's. Is this feasible? There used to...
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Roger
rleman43
Apr 7, 2005 6:56 pm
hello here are some links. http://www.birdforum.net/archive/index.php/f-293 http://home.houston.rr.com/mchambers3/990/ ...
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trond_bjornard
Apr 9, 2005 6:10 pm
If one has Nikkor AF lenses from the late 1980's, which modern Nikon camera bodies will work? What would be a recommended late model upgrade over the old...
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William Crabill
photo_opus
Apr 9, 2005 6:48 pm
Trond, Basically all Nikon AF lenses will work on all Nikon AF bodies (excluding the AF version of the F3). The big differential becomes the decision relating...
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Rick Housh
rick_housh
Apr 9, 2005 9:38 pm
... If you are considering digital, early AF lenses will work with all the digital bodies, too. - Rick Housh -...
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trond_bjornard
Apr 9, 2005 11:36 pm
Bill, Rick - Thanks. Dug into the f501 - one of the spring clips in the battery box was badly corroded, so much so that both of the little spring fingers were ...
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Louis Faiella
dadlou2002
Apr 10, 2005 1:41 am
Trond Seems that I was right!! Good job digging into the battery box. How handy are you with a soldering iron?? You can hard wire the connections as long as...
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Perry Guard
perryguard1956
Apr 10, 2005 12:22 pm
Hi all, The other day I dropped my faithfull F2 while it was mounted to the tripod center post and the tripod mount bracket on the camera broke in half. This...
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David Miller
davidphillip123
Apr 10, 2005 3:55 pm
Perry, It's not clear exactly what part you need. Is it the "bridge" which the chrome socket fits into, and which is screwed into the body by 4 slot screws? Or...
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David Bain
dcbaindammit
Apr 10, 2005 8:44 pm
Trond : I've got a scrap 501 with a good battery box. Where are you? My insurers are sending me a new F80 to replace it so you're welcome to the box for...
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trond_bjornard
Apr 10, 2005 9:03 pm
David, I'm in Idaho Falls, Idaho. What a lifesaver this will be, thanks so much. private email is trond@.... If you email me your phone #, I'll give...
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Perry Guard
perryguard1956
Apr 10, 2005 9:41 pm
David, It is the bridge peice which fastens to the chassis with 4 screws and holds the treaded insert which is locked in place with a set screw. Thanks Perry ...
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ruds23
Apr 11, 2005 8:20 am
Hi. My trusty FE has developed a fault with the light meter. When the aperture is set on 5.6 and 4 the meter needle either move eratically or moves to the off...
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sover wong
sover_wong
Apr 11, 2005 9:52 am
Hi Perry, I have lots of F2 spare parts. Please email me privetely. The cost is $15 including airmail. ...
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Ron Schroeder
wd8cdh
Apr 11, 2005 12:44 pm
Hi Trond, Although the F100 is a heck of a good camera, a clean used N8008 or N90 is a great bang for the buck. You could probably get 2 or 3 for the price of...
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Ez2cDave@...
ez2cdave
Apr 11, 2005 12:44 pm
In a message dated 4/11/05 4:21:20 AM Eastern Daylight Time, ruds23@... writes: Hi. My trusty FE has developed a fault with the light meter. When the ...
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Jon Goodman
Jon_Goodman
Apr 11, 2005 3:57 pm
Hi, Simon. I will look to see if I have diagrams of it. It sounds to me like the variable resistor which is controlled by your aperture ring has become dirty...
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KironKid@...
quietlightphoto
Apr 11, 2005 8:54 pm
In a message dated 04/11/2005 9:00:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time, jon_goodman@... writes: << I will look to see if I have diagrams of it. It sounds to me...
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markpeters936
Apr 12, 2005 12:57 am
Hi, I've been following this group (and photo.net) for years but have now joined NikonRepair as I have a question. My MD-12 has ceased to work (I use it with...
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wdshpbiz@...
wdshpbiz
Apr 12, 2005 1:43 am
The first step is to look for corrosion in the battery compartment. This is a common problem with the MD-12, especially if the batteries are left in the unit...
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trond_bjornard
Apr 12, 2005 3:24 am
Would an as new N90s, in the box, for $350 be a good deal? I don't have a clue of markets ... Thanks, Trond...
