http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/ NikonRepair - repairing Nikon equipment Mon, 04 Jan 2010 12:18:17 GMT Phil http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8379 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8379 Just had a look at the roll I shot last week with the F100 and I would have to say the frame spacing is not consistent. Nothing as obvious as overlap but not Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:27:58 GMT KironKid@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8378 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8378 C.J. My local camera repair guy stocks the F100 camera back. I even carry a spare one on big shoots. Film registration not consistent? That's the first time Mon, 04 Jan 2010 01:05:50 GMT C.J. Scheppers http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8377 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8377 Late thanks for the reply. Is there a good place to order an F100 back? I know the build quality of the F100 wasn't as good as the oldies but this is a very Fri, 01 Jan 2010 09:54:42 GMT punkasstoo http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8376 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8376 just coincidence I'm repairing 500mm to but it only f:8 mirror lens.., here's the link http://www.flickr.com/photos/pangestu-bdg/sets/72157623112030482/ Thu, 31 Dec 2009 22:03:01 GMT ddsite6 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8375 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8375 ... Seconding request for a the 500mm F4 P manual(s). Thanks! Sun, 27 Dec 2009 16:29:43 GMT punkasstoo http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8374 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8374 Dear All, Just in case you need lens opening tool such as 'lens spanner', I've made my own with the available source surrounding my home but since the build & Thu, 24 Dec 2009 18:28:46 GMT darkroommike http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8373 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8373 ... I don't know that I'd "pour" anything into a camera! One or two drops of white vinegar might do the trick adding baking soda to vinegar just makes it Thu, 24 Dec 2009 01:00:53 GMT Will Ridgeway http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8372 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8372 Hi-   Silly question:  I am trying to open a 35/1.4 AIS by unscrewing the front of the focus ring from the rear of the focus ring, like you do with a Wed, 23 Dec 2009 21:30:59 GMT nisu1941 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8371 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8371 I'm not sure but on other cameras, I remove the base plate usually (4) or so screws. Be careful not to lose the chrome knob that allows the film to be rewound. Sun, 20 Dec 2009 22:58:41 GMT robrees@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8370 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8370 Hi! I need to clear some dust from the inside of a Nikon 35mm f/2.0 AIS. How do I take it apart? Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:08:06 GMT KironKid@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8369 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8369 And as far as the older style film rewind forks are concerned, don't worry about it. More rumor than fact. Kiron Kid "A photograph that mirrors reality, cannot Sat, 19 Dec 2009 18:05:14 GMT KironKid@... http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8368 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8368 In a message dated 12/19/2009 9:02:21 AM Pacific Standard Time, cscheppers@... writes: Hi, is there a metal hook assembly available to repair the Nikon Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:32:39 GMT Jason Dinh Ba Thanh http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8367 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8367 I'll try to find some oil first ;). Thanks a lot. Best Regards, Dinh Ba Thanh, Jason bathanh@... ... [Non-text portions of this message have been Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:04:43 GMT louis http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8366 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8366 Hi I have on occasion had the same problem. Turn the camera over and apply (manually - no spray) ONLY one drop of WD40 or some very light oil and let sit over Sat, 19 Dec 2009 17:01:48 GMT C.J. Scheppers http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8365 http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/NikonRepair/message/8365 Hi, is there a metal hook assembly available to repair the Nikon F100 camera back? The plastic ears on a replacement back would be prone to failure, too. C.J.