gavinlg
Veteran
Hey all,
Just took possession of a lovely Nikon F2a in really nice condition advertised as working perfectly.
The only thing is that the mirror seems to flop around in the mirror box. Usually the mirror in an SLR stays down even if you turn the camera body upside down, but in this one it flaps with gravity.
Any ideas anyone? I'm hoping I don't have to return it and it's something simple I've missed.
Just took possession of a lovely Nikon F2a in really nice condition advertised as working perfectly.
The only thing is that the mirror seems to flop around in the mirror box. Usually the mirror in an SLR stays down even if you turn the camera body upside down, but in this one it flaps with gravity.
Any ideas anyone? I'm hoping I don't have to return it and it's something simple I've missed.
Contarama
Well-known
Work the mirror up lever and see what it does
gavinlg
Veteran
I've engaged it and disengaged it a few dozen times but no luck so far
B-9
Devin Bro
If you got a fair deal, send it off to Sover for a full CLA.
Worth every penny IMHO
Worth every penny IMHO
gavinlg
Veteran
rumbliegeos
Well-known
There should be multiple camera repair shops that could fix that problem. But, you should call them and describe the problem in case the fix would involve parts they might not have.
Mackinaw
Think Different
Try Cameraquest (Mr. Gandy).
Jim B.
Jim B.
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
You could try it yourself. Accessing the mirror box is very easy and reattaching the reflex spring is as well. If the spring is broken you'll need the new part but it is probably just disconnected from one side.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
gavinlg
Veteran
Hey Phil,
What’s the process for accessing the mirror box involve? I’m fairly technically proficient so I might give it a crack if it’s not too involved. Where abouts is the reflex spring located?
Phil_F_NM
Camera hacker
I'll have to get back to you on that when I get home. Its curtain time at a performance of Sweeny Todd.
Phil Forrest
Phil Forrest
Contarama
Well-known
Gavin Google F2 repair manual
You might also look at Richard Haws page he may have a tut that covers what you're after...or better yet just message him...great fellow
You might also look at Richard Haws page he may have a tut that covers what you're after...or better yet just message him...great fellow
gavinlg
Veteran
Guys thanks for the help - I've decided to send the camera back to the seller for a refund.
For future reference, I found this thread about disassembling a nikon f2 which was useful in my decision process:
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/nikon-f2-diy-repairs-maintenance.148552/
For future reference, I found this thread about disassembling a nikon f2 which was useful in my decision process:
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/nikon-f2-diy-repairs-maintenance.148552/
Timmyjoe
Veteran
Gavin, sorry the camera didn't work out. And thanks for posting the link to the dis-assembly of an F2, very informative.
Best,
-Tim
Best,
-Tim