Hi all. Where can I hunt down an aperture ring for an AF 50mm/1.8 (not D, new version with rubber focusing ring)? The one I have has the minimum aperture index...
I have a 45mm PC Nikor. As delivered, when the lens tilts up or down the shift is right or left. I understand the lens can be made to operate so the tilt and...
I have a Nikon 18-135 lens that came with a D80 that I've been using for the last year on my D40. My father has two D80s, and ended up getting better lenses...
A drop like that may have damaged your body so, it may not be your lens. Have you tried the body with another lens? ... From: NikonRepair@yahoogroups.com...
... ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Its a slow job, and you start at the mount end, the displaced leaf may be quite easily replaced, but...
Hi there, I'm sure that it's your lens' problem. From the picture, I can see that 1 of the aperture blade has fallen out of the place or the ring that hold the...
I have the same lens with the same problem. Mine took an 18 inch fall onto padded carpet back several months ago. I can see that the aperture blades are out of...
Yes, as I said in the original post: "When I got home from the trip I was on, I put my kit lens back on, and the issues went away, so I determined it's the...
Hi! I am trying to get inside a F2, but i can not remove the mirror lock-up and depth on field levers, I bought it six months ago, and is the only part that I...
My guess is they were on the beach and when changing lens and recapping them set the body on the sand to free their hands. Just a guess. Charla _____ From:...
SOVER WONG is the best source to help you . . . Dave Fitch *********************************************************** In a message dated 1/8/2009 6:24:30 A.M....
You need to remove the entire front assembly, and then strip clean the mirror up mechanism. This is not a job I would recommend to a novice. However, if your...
... How much camera repair experience do you have? If your new to the game I'd advise against dissambly and to take it to a professional like Sover who appears...
Hello from Maine, USA I need a service manual for a Nikkor 50mm f/1.4 circa 1969 I bought one and it has a stuck focus ring. That's my primary concern. ...
This is exactly the same problem I have, however, I pulled the focus ring rubber back, took pne screw out, pulled the zoom plastic rings back to tighten up the...
I have Nikon F2 with DP-1 in black and Leicaflex SL in chrome. These cameras are memorable as two of the finest IMHO bench made SLR's, ever! I would not...
... Sand damage is about the WORST nightmare possible (possible contenders for that title are of course "water damage" and "vibration damage" -- I've worked on...
HI! I am very gratefull to the members of this group, finally I reassembly the nikon F2 that I own, I cleaned it removing all the sand and dust, so is working...
My D70s has a problem with the depth-of-field preview button, when it is press down, the mirror locks up at the same time and shutter is open except that no...
I'm looking for an easy way to adjust the AF of an F5. My KODAK DCS 760 (which uses an F5 as its base) always focuses a little 'behind' the actual distance. ...
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Hi, I purchased a used 24mm f2.8 non-D version and it's infinity focus is incorrect. Any pointers on how to adjust the infinity focus? I've done this with my...
Charley, Shake the lens...do any of the elements sound loose? Check the tightness of the rear element group with a spanner wrench, if that is loose it will...
Rick, Thanks for the quick reply. I checked the lens and everything seems pretty tight. The lens is also very sharp up until about 20-30 feet. If I look at...
At seventy three it has been over 10 years since I sold all my equipment and quit for good on deep camera repair. It can be very good for the soul to receive...
You are correct in ways that most do not think about today. The old, say from 40 years back to earlier, the makers of the better cameras were craftsmen/women,...
Hi, I've got a 75-150mm with an aperture problem and would like to ask a few questions. Problem description; When I set the aperture ring fully open at F/3,5 ...
Oh my, I tried to remove the screws on an Nikkor from 1969 and they were stuck! It was impossible. I felt like a needed a big screwdriver for lots of torque,...
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