Nikon F Series Guestbook/Message Board

1. From : David (dado90@msn.com)
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Date : 11:56 AM Sunday 09 November, 2008

i *fixed* it... turned the aperture as the lens started engaging with the body and it did it :)

thanks for the help!

2. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 06:53 AM Sunday 09 November, 2008

That is a much less common problem, I wonder if your lens has been disassembled and put back wrong.

3. From : David (dado90@msn.com)
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Date : 10:56 PM Saturday 08 November, 2008

thanks for the quick reply

it appears to be stuck at f16. when i remove the lens the aperture stays closed at that, resetting to f1.4 when the lens clicks in, but it still always stops down to f16 whenever i press the DOF or shutter :/

i guess its a faulty connected on the lens aperture ring.. anyone know of any cheap repair services in the UK?

4. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:14 AM Saturday 08 November, 2008

Hi David:

Batteries are not the problem, all they do is make the meter needle move in the viewfinder window.

It is normal for the aperture blades not to move when you turn the aperture ring, when the lens is on the camera; however, they should close down when you press the DOF button, if the lens is set to any aperture other than wide open, and you should also see them close down when you operate the ring when the lens is not on the camera. You don't mention what aperture setting the blades appear to be stuck at, but I assume they are stuck wide open. This often happens with older SLR lenses, it is caused (generally) by oil getting onto the aperture blades and making them sticky. It is corrected by disassembling the lens, removing the blades and cleaning them. It is not a very expensive job to have done, and any repair service can do it.

5. From : David (dado90@msn.com)
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Date : 04:30 AM Saturday 08 November, 2008

hi, i've just bought a photomic T and have a little problem with it.

i dont think im coupling the meter and lens properly. i'll fit the lens, but whatever aperture i select (even though its connected to the meter) the aperture will stay the same for the capture. its also the same with the little aperture preview button above the mirror lock button, whatever aperture i select it will always be the same.

AND, when the lens isnt on the body the aperture still wont change, is this normal for nikkor lenses or is mine broken? :(

havent got batteries for the meter yet, dont know if that explains it.

any help would be greatly appreciated,
David.

6. From : Rick Oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 12:43 AM Sunday 19 October, 2008

Hi DS:

Like many others, you have heard a myth. There is not, and there will never be, a digital back to fit your camera. There have been one or two digital backs developed for 35mm cameras, notably one for the latest models of Leica SLRs... but for the price of one you could buy a collection of new Nikon DSLRs and get more satisfactory results. Digital backs will never be developed for older, discontinued camera models.

7. From : D Scoobbs (scoobbs43@gmail.com)
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Date : 09:34 AM Friday 17 October, 2008

I heard about something called a ´digital back´´... a kind of ´gadget´ that would ´transform´ a Nikon Ftn, for instance, to a ´digital camera´.
Can anyone email me any information about such ´gadgets´. Any info will be greatly appreciated... I´m trying to extend the life of my old-faithful Nikon F
Thanks in advance.
DS
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8. From : Doug (gallery@bisonbronze.com)
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Date : 08:12 AM Sunday 05 October, 2008

I have a Nikon F Photomic Tn body that I purchased in Tokyo in 1968. #6757536, it has the Nippon Kogaku Logo and is excellent condition. Where can I find its current value. An information you can offer will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,

9. From : rick oleson (rick_oleson@yahoo.com)
Url : http://rick_oleson.tripod.com
Date : 11:30 AM Friday 03 October, 2008

Hi Donna:

Yes, there is a second lock... a silver button on the back, to the left of the eyepiece. The ring around the button has a slot that allows you to press the button with a fingernail to release the internal locks in the prism. You have to hold this button in and push the front lever at the same time.

To remove the screen after the prism is off, you hold the camera upside down and press this same silver button to release the screen. It will fall out when you push the button, so be sure to have your hand under it.

10. From : Donna (stargaze83701@yahoo.com)
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Date : 09:38 AM Tuesday 30 September, 2008

I have an Apollo Nikon in mint condition but can't figure how to remove the finder to check the meter. I hold the lever in towards the finder and the front acts like it wants to come off but the back seams tight in place.. any thing else I need to do.

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