Nikon F4 Professional Series SLR camera(s)

1. From : Jim Fite (jimfite@hotmail.com)
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Date : 09:38 AM Thursday 16 December, 2004

I got an answer from Nikon with respect to my F4 problem below. My shutter and flash shoe failed simultaneously. Nikon says the NiMH batteries could NOT have caused the problems. Guess I'm just unlucky. The camera, sent to Melville facility, works fine now.

2. From : farbenstern (farbenstern@gmx.de)
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Date : 07:22 PM Wednesday 15 December, 2004

The New Nikon D200 become an other style and get to a real Nikon F. The Nikon F4x in February at the PMA: http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/491937/display/2282620

3. From : joseph (jac57@ite.net)
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Date : 06:56 PM Tuesday 14 December, 2004

i have downloaded the F4S/F4 Instruction Manual (EXTERNAL LINK) that was available through the nikon webpage... only problem is the clarity is absolutely POOR ! Is there anyone interested in selling me their copy? It seems that ONLY an original copy will suffice my need. Please email me at jacam57@ite.net should you be interested in selling your ORIGINAL F4 Instruction Manual joseph December 14, 2004

4. From : Jim Fite (jimfite@hotmail.com)
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Date : 10:19 AM Friday 10 December, 2004

I must correct a statement below that I made. The F4 does NOT have trouble focusing in low light. It snaps to focus on an oak cabinet in a room with only a table lamp on. I recall reading when I bought it about focus problems, and I think it was horizontal lines that were a problem. It is rare that it won't focus, but has happened to me in S mode. If it won't focus, just focus on something nearby and recompose. The little rectangle must be on a focusable object, and it is black and very hard to see in low light, and THIS can cause a delay in low light focusing.

No word from Nikon yet whether NiMH's could have cause my shutter and flash failure. I've used them 2 years in the F4 and longer in the N90s and F100 without problems. Still using them after the repairs. This is a fantastic and fun camera to own and operate if you don't mind its physical size and weight. I recommend it. Look on ebay: less than $500 with little wear.

5. From : Herve (hpjr@vermontel.net)
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Date : 10:46 AM Tuesday 07 December, 2004

Greetings, Purchased an F4 about six months ago. Two issues have surfaced, and I'd like some feedback from users. 1.) meter coupling mechanism, (interface with lens aperture ring) is not moving as it should in order to index lens appropriately; and 2.) camera seems to be draining battery power even when in off position. I've tried both AA alkalines and NiCad batteries - no difference. Battery switch may have been left on in NiCad position by another user when camera was actually loaded with AA alkalines. Any insight much appreciated. Also, any highly recommended repair facilities - prefer east coast USA. Please cc me directly with any replies. Thanks again.

6. From : Jim Fite (jimfite@hotmail.com)
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Date : 02:29 PM Thursday 02 December, 2004

I got a MINT F4 on ebay 2 yrs ago. I love it and have used it relatively little (?100 rolls film and blank shots). Fired it up for vacation: 3 rolls blank. $262 for replace shutter and repair flash shoe that would not fire flash. Very disappointing for an F series Nikon. Noone handles one gentler than me. I used NiMH batteries without problems x 2yrs. Don't know if it related. I got it repaired and still love the massive solid camera. These are going for very good prices on ebay, less than $500. Focusing can have trouble in low light.

7. From : F4 Dynamics (F4_dynamics@nospamhotmail.com)
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Date : 02:44 PM Tuesday 30 November, 2004

From the Nikon F4 onwards, all pro-level F-bodies has shutter counts of how many shots have been fired (provided Nikon service centre lets you know).

8. From : JWoods (centurywoods@yahoo.com)
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Date : 10:55 AM Tuesday 30 November, 2004

Unlike mechanical cameras, electronic cameras (restricted to pro-class bodies) seldom has problems (like it or not, they behave more reliable - minus the power segment and moisture penetration). So, all you have to check is actually the battery contacts and see if they show any signs of corrosion. The exterior metal pieces may also provide some clue if the camera has been ill-treated (soup in the rain or something else). The finder + the lens mount section see if it has been dropped (allignment) by removing finder/lense to see how smooth it goes. That's all, I guess.

9. From : Paul (paul_lawley_jones@hotmail.com)
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Date : 12:54 PM Thursday 25 November, 2004

I'm thinking of buying a secondhand F4 and would like some advice on what to check to see whether the camera is good or has been treated less than lovingly. Any advice appreciated. I would prefer you to send replies to my email account above (don't worry it's just a spam trap), but replying here is ok too. TIA, Paul

10. From : F4 Dynamics (F4_dynamics@nospamhotmail.com)
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Date : 01:09 PM Saturday 20 November, 2004

The new Nikon F6 has reverted back to the modular Nikon F4 design - that proves the F4 has its place in its earlier design. However, except the viewfinder area which strangely has omiited earlier single-Digit F design. Anyway, I like my Nikon F4 ! Viva Nikon !!!

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