Timotao
Member
So I picked up a Nikon S2 for 300$ it came with a 135mm! I can't imagine shooting this lens and not seeing through the lens! Lol.
It took me over 6 months to pay off at a antique store! When I first picked up the camera everything was perfect, even low shutter speeds! but now when I focus the rangefinder doesn't move. Is there a setting I need to check? WHen I first looked at the camera the rangefinder moved.
Its so clear and this camera is in perfect condition. I hope I'm just missing something. I've taken the lens off and put it back on.
any advice would be awesome
It took me over 6 months to pay off at a antique store! When I first picked up the camera everything was perfect, even low shutter speeds! but now when I focus the rangefinder doesn't move. Is there a setting I need to check? WHen I first looked at the camera the rangefinder moved.
Its so clear and this camera is in perfect condition. I hope I'm just missing something. I've taken the lens off and put it back on.
any advice would be awesome
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
You turned the lens to infinity before mounting it on the camera? Also, make sure the lens mount is at infinity as well before mounting the lens.
Actually, maybe take the lens off and try turning the focus wheel (hopefully that doesn't move too stiffly) and see if it works.
I sure hope the store didn't let other people play with the camera while you were paying it off. But if indeed the focus isn't working, get your money back.
Actually, maybe take the lens off and try turning the focus wheel (hopefully that doesn't move too stiffly) and see if it works.
I sure hope the store didn't let other people play with the camera while you were paying it off. But if indeed the focus isn't working, get your money back.
Timotao
Member
Yeah, the wheel at the top is stiff but does move.
;( I got the camera at such a good price
can anyone repair it?
the focus box is so clean! I dont believe anyone messed with it because they wrapped it up and it was wrapped up when I got it today
;( I got the camera at such a good price
can anyone repair it?
the focus box is so clean! I dont believe anyone messed with it because they wrapped it up and it was wrapped up when I got it today
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Mr. Gandy, who hosts this forum, has a repair service for Nikon rangefinders (among other cameras): https://cameraquest.com/repairs.htm
css9450
Veteran
Don't try to focus the 135 with the focus wheel on the top of the camera. It isn't meant to move that much weight. Actually, the only lens I use my focus wheel for is my 50.
Timotao
Member
I wasn't, I wasn't going to. Ill never be able to afford that. I'm so freakin sad
Im still going to shoot it, I guess without a rangefinder
Im still going to shoot it, I guess without a rangefinder
Corran
Well-known
$300 isn't even a good price. Return it if you can. Shooting a 135mm on that without the ability to focus is a 100% waste of time. Please don't waste the film.
You can get decent S2 with a 50mm f/2 on eBay for under $300 if you are patient.
You can get decent S2 with a 50mm f/2 on eBay for under $300 if you are patient.
Shac
Well-known
jrose125
Established
Agreed...$300 is not a great price if it's not fully functional - you can buy a fully functional S2 with a 50mm f/1.4 for not much more.
Timotao
Member
well I did get the 50mm f2 with it as well, extra viewfinder, canister manuals
Huss
Veteran
What lens was on it when the rangefinder patch moved/worked?
Did you change the lens?
Did you mount it correctly?
Huss
Veteran
So you checked it at the beginning, then they held onto it for 6 months while you paid it off, then you noticed it was no longer working correctly?
Yes, try turning the focus wheel with no lens attached. If focus locks on infinity, press on the catch that is near the focus wheel.
Does the rangefinder work/move without the lens?
$300 is a good deal if it works, certainly with two lenses and an external viewfinder, but it looks like you've never handled a Nikon rangefinder before, so the first step is learn what to test to determine if it indeed works...
Does the rangefinder work/move without the lens?
$300 is a good deal if it works, certainly with two lenses and an external viewfinder, but it looks like you've never handled a Nikon rangefinder before, so the first step is learn what to test to determine if it indeed works...
Timotao
Member
Yes! Six months ago, The rangefinder was working. Today I pick the camera up, it still had the 50 on it. but the rangefinder wasn't working even before I took the lens off. They said they just kept the camera in the back.
not sure tho. I'm not going to do a lot but I'll try to clean the inside. I don't think its possible for me to get a refund. :/
Whats strange is I will set the focus to infinity mount the lens but then when I unmount the lens I notice the focus isn't at infinity anymore.
not sure tho. I'm not going to do a lot but I'll try to clean the inside. I don't think its possible for me to get a refund. :/
Whats strange is I will set the focus to infinity mount the lens but then when I unmount the lens I notice the focus isn't at infinity anymore.
Timotao
Member
it does move back and forth. The infinity always locks up, is that normal?
rangefinder does not move without a lens either
it looks like the rangefinder is stuck around 5 - 7 feet
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
farlymac
PF McFarland
You've got to make sure the Infinity lock is engaged before you un-mount the lens, and that the mount is back at infinity when the lens is put on. It will move while changing lenses. There is a possibility of damaging the mount if the proper procedure is not followed, which could have happened at the store after you looked at it. Hope you can get your money back, but in the meantime, maybe the mount is just out of sync with the rangefinder, and you just have to do a proper mounting to get it back in order.
PF
Speaking of the 135mm? This is normal...when the 135mm lens is unmounted, the helical will not be at infinity.
With the 50mm lens, it's best to lock the lens at infinity so it's easier to press down on the release tab and turn the lens to remove it. The camera focus helical will then remain at infinity.
To mount the 135, move the camera helical to infinity, and set the lens to infinity, and line up the red dots, then mount the lens.
Timotao
Member
yeah the RF patch does not move even without a lens.
I have remounted the 50 with the focal length being at infinity. still rf patch does not move
I have remounted the 50 with the focal length being at infinity. still rf patch does not move