Nikon N2000 and/or Leica Mini repair?

[shawn]

I know this is probably a long shot but does anyone know of a person that works on Nikon N2000 cameras?



My father bought this unassuming combo (with Nikon film bandolier strap) to replace a Minolta SRT(101 or 102 I think). I almost immediately 'borrowed' it from him, bought the AA battery bottom, and carried it literally every day throughout high school and shot the hell out of it. This is the camera I learned so much on.

When I graduated I bought myself a Nikon and returned this to my father.

Somewhere later on the mirror got knocked out of alignment and the camera was retired. My father bought a Leica Mini that he was so proud of and used that instead.




My Dad passed away last week. My brother happened to find this old friend again in my father's things and when he pulled it out it wrecked me.

I'd really like to get it repaired if possible.

Likewise, the Leica Mini died on my father too. Just doesn't power up at all. If somebody works on those that would be good. But it is really the Nikon I'd be thrilled to get up and working again.

I have probably thousands of slides of his to digitize in the coming days too.

Thanks.

 

[splitimageview]

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Don't have any recommendations for the Nikon.

 

[nightlight]

My condolences for your loss.

Where in the world are you? CameraTiks in Edinburgh do repair old Nikons, not sure about that one specifically.

 

[Timmyjoe]

Hey @shawn sorry I didn't see this till now. I have used Authorized Photo Service here in the Chicagoland area for Nikon repairs for years now. Not sure, but they might service the N2000, would be worth an ask:

Authorized Photo Service

They're good folks.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Ororaro]

My condolences.

Can’t help regarding repair, but I just wanted to say that the N2000 is a fantastic camera! And very loud.

 

[shawn]

Hey @shawn sorry I didn't see this till now. I have used Authorized Photo Service here in the Chicagoland area for Nikon repairs for years now. Not sure, but they might service the N2000, would be worth an ask:

Authorized Photo Service

They're good folks.

Best,
-Tim

Thank you, I will give them a try!

 

[Beemermark]

I have my Father's two 35mm cameras. I haven't used then in years,doubt if they still work. There is nothing special about the the two that belonged to your Father and certainly not worth repairing. My suggestion is to make a display of them, something you can tell your children about when telling them about you father. As an aside I have some of my father's rifles (I'm 74 to give you an idea of old they are) they don't work, doubtful if repairable, but something to tell my grandchildren about.

 

[shawn]

I understand that neither are particularly standout cameras but that doesn't mean they aren't special, to me. The N2000 is what I learned on and if I can get it repaired I will.

I also inherited a rifle from my father which is from 1890/91 and been in multiple generations of my family since new. It probably works but it has just been an heirloom my entire life.

 

[besk]

The Nikon is reparable. If it were me I would have it repaired at whatever the cost and use is only sparely afterwards. Same for the Leica.
Our family guns date back to the early 1910's and are all in good repair.

 

[Timmyjoe]

I understand that neither are particularly standout cameras but that doesn't mean they aren't special, to me. The N2000 is what I learned on and if I can get it repaired I will.

I also inherited a rifle from my father which is from 1890/91 and been in multiple generations of my family since new. It probably works but it has just been an heirloom my entire life.

Glad you're getting the N2000 repaired, I still have my first "real" camera, but the expert at servicing them has retired and I didn't get it in for repair in time, so now it's not really a good "picture taker", something I regret.

One quick note about the rifle, I would make sure you have a qualified gun smith go over it carefully before you consider firing it. I've had a number of firearms handed down thru my family and most have pitting inside the barrel, which can make the gun explode when fired. Catch one of the last scenes in the movie "Wild Target" to see what I mean.

Best,
-Tim

 

[Leon C]

There is nothing special about the the two that belonged to your Father and certainly not worth repairing.

Sentimental value is priceless and is worth more than any monetary value, I find your comment extremely insensitive.

 

[Ljós]

Sentimental value is priceless and is worth more than any monetary value, I find your comment extremely insensitive.

You might wanna consider Beemermark's sentence in context. He continued: "My suggestion is to make a display of them, something you can tell your children about when telling them about you father." His point is merely that the two camera models, per se, are not worth repairing in his opinion. The sentimental value is another matter entirely.

 

[shawn]

One quick note about the rifle, I would make sure you have a qualified gun smith go over it carefully before you consider firing it. I've had a number of firearms handed down thru my family and most have pitting inside the barrel, which can make the gun explode when fired. Catch one of the last scenes in the movie "Wild Target" to see what I mean.

Thanks, not planning on ever firing it but would have it carefully checked over if I were to. It is a 4 digit serial number Winchester Model 1890, built in 1891.

 

[BillBingham2]

Another vote for Authorized Photo Service. Great people, fast service, reasonable prices.

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