OK! :angel:
I'll leave those posts to NIKON KIU from now on
Jon
I'll leave those posts to NIKON KIU from now on
Jon
VinceC
Veteran
>>Funny about the CLA biz with Nikons.<<
It's a bit strange how people on this forum obsess over CLA-ing perfectly functional Nikon cameras.
Is the original lube whale-based or dolphin-based? What do you suppose they use on the S3-2000 and SP-2005? Maybe that's why my new camera doesn't feel quite as smooth and precise as the older well-used cameras.
It seems to me that a modern CLA might replace the sea-creature oil with something more politically correct that won't last as long.
I've been shooting Nikon camera for 25 years. I never even heard the term CLA until I started visiting this forum.
It's a bit strange how people on this forum obsess over CLA-ing perfectly functional Nikon cameras.
Is the original lube whale-based or dolphin-based? What do you suppose they use on the S3-2000 and SP-2005? Maybe that's why my new camera doesn't feel quite as smooth and precise as the older well-used cameras.
It seems to me that a modern CLA might replace the sea-creature oil with something more politically correct that won't last as long.
I've been shooting Nikon camera for 25 years. I never even heard the term CLA until I started visiting this forum.
Well I'm new to the Nikon rangefinder fold, with my black s3-2000. Yes, I plan to shoot with it, as soon as I get a day or two off.
But if Nikon hadn't made these cameras new I would have never bought a Nikon rangefinder. I just don't know enough about them to consider buying a 50 year old camera and trusting that it would work when I wanted it to.
At least now I have a new camera and don't have to worry about repairs or gears gumming up. I plan to have a one lens Nikon system and enjoy everytime I take it out shooting.
Although I work as a sports photographer, that entire industry is digital. I can use the rangefinder to make the photos I want with out worrying if someone else is going to like/buy them. I'm looking forward to having fun with it.
-Rob
But if Nikon hadn't made these cameras new I would have never bought a Nikon rangefinder. I just don't know enough about them to consider buying a 50 year old camera and trusting that it would work when I wanted it to.
At least now I have a new camera and don't have to worry about repairs or gears gumming up. I plan to have a one lens Nikon system and enjoy everytime I take it out shooting.
Although I work as a sports photographer, that entire industry is digital. I can use the rangefinder to make the photos I want with out worrying if someone else is going to like/buy them. I'm looking forward to having fun with it.
-Rob
Jeffery Smith
Member
Fortunately, there are still some folks out there who can adequately repair old Leica and Nikon rangefinders so they work like new. I just had both of my Nikon S2 bodies CLA'd with new shutter surtains installed.
VinceC
Veteran
The biggest problem with really old Nikon bodies is the flash syncs. Half-century-old electrical contacts just don't stay reliable. When I shoot flash with the S3-2000, behold! It fires every time.
Jeffery Smith
Member
My biases are showing through. Although just about everything I shot indoors from 1976 to 1984 had light from a Vivitar 283 bounced off the ceiling, I just never use flash any more. If I can't catch the moment with a 50/1.4 and available light, well, I just let it go.
VinceC
Veteran
VinceC
Veteran
>>Although I work as a sports photographer, that entire industry is digital. I can use the rangefinder to make the photos I want with out worrying if someone else is going to like/buy them. I'm looking forward to having fun with it.-Rob<<
Rob,
Don't be afraid to scan and submit some of the Nikon RF sports photos. A 105mm lens on a Nikon S3-2000 is great at close-in action. ... the RF patch is a large enough part of the overall image that it's not difficult at all to follow-focus.
Rob,
Don't be afraid to scan and submit some of the Nikon RF sports photos. A 105mm lens on a Nikon S3-2000 is great at close-in action. ... the RF patch is a large enough part of the overall image that it's not difficult at all to follow-focus.
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The head bartender took over that task!!jonmanjiro said:OK! :angel:
I'll leave those posts to NIKON KIU from now on
Jon
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