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Haha, now do not repeat that mistake ;-)
UPDATE: I'm getting my Noct-Nikkor back.
Cal, when you get your Noct back, post a picture of it for those of us who aren't familiar with that lens. Then post some pictures taken with it.
Best,
-Tim
Took the F3HP w/MD4, FM2n w/MD-12 and F2 on a little road trip this past weekend down the Mother Road (Route 66). The F2 was loaded with Ektar, so I'm still waiting for that film to get back from Dwayne's, but I processed all the rolls of Tri-X that were in the F3HP and FM2n. Doing the arduous task of scanning hundreds of images and noticed that with the rolls from the FM2n, I had about a 60% rate of keepers (about 20-21 shots per 36), but with the F3HP my keeper rate was about 80% (29-30 shots per 36).
So I guess that makes the F3HP a better camera, RIGHT!!! 😉
I just rebuilt a Nikon F3 from the body up (I was given the body, it's been collecting dust at a local newspaper for the last couple of decades). New finder, focusing screen (B screen, NOS for $10 my favorite type too!), seals and mirror foam, md4 cover, etc. It was pretty much a hull. I'm enjoying it so far though. The wind is much smoother than my fm2n, maybe even the M6, though not my M3 DS. The shutter sounds more solid than the FM2n as well. I can't wait to get the film developed and see A. How well it shoots and B. if I rebuilt it right. It came with another beater body for spare parts if need be, 2 beat up 50mm f1.4's AI and a 85mm f2 AIS. I've got plenty of nikon glass to use with it, so it's a fun addition. The only problem is I've spent as much on the seals and parts as a beater sells on Ebay, =oP. I'm impressed that it still works so smoothly after sitting idle for so long as well.
Posted elsewhere, but I'll ask here too: does anyone know it it's possible to get the finder light fixed?
Chances are it's a contact problem. It's very fiddly with some small contact plates and a rubber pad. I fixed one of mine a few years ago. The light itself is probably fine.
I apologise if this sounds like i'm telling you stuff you already know, but make sure you are not checking the light when the camera is off and or the meter circuit is not active. Turn camera on, press release to activate meter and then check the light.
For Cal... here are some Nikon F3 / Nikon DF pics. Also, a Canon F-1 as well...
Forgive the high ISO mixed light photos, but they were taken in a relatively dim bar.
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Make sure you use good quality drivers that fit but don't ask me how I know!
These screws like lens bayonet screws can be very tight and round off easily.