Dave35mm
Newbie
I recently acquired a Nikon F3 that is in rough, but salvageable shape.
The situation is that I need to get under the ISO selector dial.* It doesn't even lift up to turn anymore. * The speed selector is tight and the timer dial barely moves. My guess is that grease and grit got in there over the years. * Also, the shutter is running slow.* So I'd like to get in there to clean and lube.* I've accomplished something similar on F's and F2's, but this is my first F3.
There are far fewer resources online for the F3 than for the earlier Nikon models.* So I'm throwing it out to the Range Finder Forum Hive Mind (RFFH).
I'm need to get the winding arm and the speed selector off of the top.* The winding arm doesn’t have holes for a lens spammer.
According to the repair manual and an article from the Society of Photo Technologists, you hold the winding arm down and use a special Nikon tool - basically a black vacuum pad - and turn until the cap begins to come loose. I tried and it’s extremely tight.
Then you are supposed to turn the rubber collar at the base of the speed dial. As far as I can tell though the rubber ring is also the switch for the timer.
Anybody have any ideas? I’m in uncharted waters here and don’t want to break the first rule of camera repair - don’t force it.
The situation is that I need to get under the ISO selector dial.* It doesn't even lift up to turn anymore. * The speed selector is tight and the timer dial barely moves. My guess is that grease and grit got in there over the years. * Also, the shutter is running slow.* So I'd like to get in there to clean and lube.* I've accomplished something similar on F's and F2's, but this is my first F3.
There are far fewer resources online for the F3 than for the earlier Nikon models.* So I'm throwing it out to the Range Finder Forum Hive Mind (RFFH).
I'm need to get the winding arm and the speed selector off of the top.* The winding arm doesn’t have holes for a lens spammer.
According to the repair manual and an article from the Society of Photo Technologists, you hold the winding arm down and use a special Nikon tool - basically a black vacuum pad - and turn until the cap begins to come loose. I tried and it’s extremely tight.
Then you are supposed to turn the rubber collar at the base of the speed dial. As far as I can tell though the rubber ring is also the switch for the timer.
Anybody have any ideas? I’m in uncharted waters here and don’t want to break the first rule of camera repair - don’t force it.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
Does it mean turn up or roll up the rubber grip on the shutter speed dial? I think there is a grub screw in there somewhere which will allow the dial to be lifted when loosened. Good luck and let us know how you get on.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
Out to Lunch
Ventor
F3 service manuals can be found online. Also check YouTube, where there are a number of Nikon repair clips. Cheers, OtL