My old beat up F3hp works great. Except the LCD is dark and unreadable and sometimes the numbers don’t even show up. So I just shoot it on aperture priority and hope the camera exposes good.
Is it possible to fix the aperture ring? It doesn't retract. The string is there but seems like the retraction mechanism is either stuck or smth. It does retract when I take off the bayonet ring but it's very weak
If the front mount was removed than it is highly likely the string jumped the internal pulleys. At bare minimum, the rewind side will have to come off completely but in many cases the front will need to be pulled out to get the string back on the pulleys.
Yes it it is. Capping usually comes from shutter issues or repairmen who don't understand what adjustments do. I have a complete tester for setting the shutter correctly.
Hello thank you for this serie of videos, please i need your support to reassemble a Nikon F3, the issue is that the film advance but the curtain does not move, i removed the speeds selector and the part located just under it who turns the mechanism that pulls the curtain, my problem now is how align the gears ans parts to reasemble correctelly the mechanisme Thank you in advance
Hi there, was wondering what is meant to hold the plate that's around and behind the lens mount to the frame of the camera? I have an F3 where this has come loose. It looks like it was glued in place but not sure if that's factory or an aftermarket repair?
In this video you commented that if someone sent you an F3 needing repair you'd use it for a more thorough disassembly. I have an F3 in definite need of a more extensive repair. I bought it at a camera show (near Detroit) years ago, after shooting it several times with the motor drive attached, the shutter locked. If you're interested in giving it a once over, please let me know.
What would you recommend cleaning a Nikon F3 with? It seems like the previous owner stored the camera with bleach, and i can’t get rid of the funky smell.
This is great! Would love to see a part 5 and beyond. Thank you!
Great video. I would also love to see the adjustment/calibration part!
Thanks for the videos
I was hoping you’d get into the multiple exposure mechanism but any info is appreciated.
Fantastic!
My old beat up F3hp works great. Except the LCD is dark and unreadable and sometimes the numbers don’t even show up. So I just shoot it on aperture priority and hope the camera exposes good.
Is it possible to fix the aperture ring? It doesn't retract. The string is there but seems like the retraction mechanism is either stuck or smth. It does retract when I take off the bayonet ring but it's very weak
If the front mount was removed than it is highly likely the string jumped the internal pulleys. At bare minimum, the rewind side will have to come off completely but in many cases the front will need to be pulled out to get the string back on the pulleys.
Hi, is it possible to repair shutter capping? I have a black stripe on negative on right side.
Yes it it is. Capping usually comes from shutter issues or repairmen who don't understand what adjustments do. I have a complete tester for setting the shutter correctly.
Hello thank you for this serie of videos, please i need your support to reassemble a Nikon F3, the issue is that the film advance but the curtain does not move, i removed the speeds selector and the part located just under it who turns the mechanism that pulls the curtain, my problem now is how align the gears ans parts to reasemble correctelly the mechanisme
Thank you in advance
Hi there, was wondering what is meant to hold the plate that's around and behind the lens mount to the frame of the camera? I have an F3 where this has come loose. It looks like it was glued in place but not sure if that's factory or an aftermarket repair?
They were only glued with contact cement.
In this video you commented that if someone sent you an F3 needing repair you'd use it for a more thorough disassembly. I have an F3 in definite need of a more extensive repair. I bought it at a camera show (near Detroit) years ago, after shooting it several times with the motor drive attached, the shutter locked. If you're interested in giving it a once over, please let me know.
Not a problem, go to my website. I take in cameras from all over. I wouldn't mind doing a pull the front out video if needed.
Великолепная работа! Спасибо!
What would you recommend cleaning a Nikon F3 with? It seems like the previous owner stored the camera with bleach, and i can’t get rid of the funky smell.
I use a kitchen cleaner called 409, but I really can't tell you if it gets bleach smell out. I have seen people use Pledge, gives a nice lemon smell.
Hi, I recently got an f3 and it works fine except aperture mode. It's always at 8" no matter what. What would potentially cause this in your opinion?
A broken asa resistor