zoom2zoom
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The shutter speeds are slow on my Nikon M, but i am wondering if it is better to have it serviced or keep its original condition?
i dont plan on everyday shooting with this. but would be nice to shoot a roll once awhile.
if serviced, can i send it to DAG? or is there someone who specializes in nikon M?
thanks in advanced.
i dont plan on everyday shooting with this. but would be nice to shoot a roll once awhile.
if serviced, can i send it to DAG? or is there someone who specializes in nikon M?
thanks in advanced.
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Vickko
Veteran
I'd go to Pete Smith first
http://nikonhistoricalsociety.yuku.com/topic/1321/t/Pete-Smith-in-Florida-USA.html
Vick
http://nikonhistoricalsociety.yuku.com/topic/1321/t/Pete-Smith-in-Florida-USA.html
Vick
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Nikon Bob
Guest
Another vote for Pete Smith, he did an excellent job on my S2.
Bob
Bob
zoom2zoom
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thank you very much for the info.. i just emailed pete
and good to hear that it will not depreciate the value for a CLA.
and good to hear that it will not depreciate the value for a CLA.
JonR
Well-known
I am not a collector guy so I would service it even if I would not use it more than for a roll or two every year - cameras are meant to be used! They need some "love and care" from time to time.... JonR
zoom2zoom
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has anyone recently had service performed done by Pete Smith in the past months? i just want to make sure before i send the camera in.
ZeissFan
Veteran
Once you get into the realm of collectors/hoarding, all bets are off.
Stefcuoz
Established
i can cla it for you, free...
i can cla it for you, free...
if you have faith... i can make the cla for free...
ask to Jan Van Laethem for my competence and jonmanjiro for my seriety...
steve
i can cla it for you, free...
if you have faith... i can make the cla for free...
ask to Jan Van Laethem for my competence and jonmanjiro for my seriety...
steve
Mackinaw
Think Different
Another vote for Pete Smith, but I sent my Nikon M off to Stephen Gandy for service. Not sure who his repair tech is (for all I know he's using Pete Smith) but the camera came back virtually brand new (the camera, when purchased, was a basket case with a gummed up shutter, hopelessly fogged Nikkor 50/2 lens, etc.). It's a real beauty now.
Jim B.
Jim B.
Tom A
RFF Sponsor
i would have it overhauled and serviced. The Nikon M is a reasonably rare collectible/user camera- but not rare enough to be a "shelf-queen". The M/S cameras are good users, heavy though - but the 24x34 film-gate size makes it interesting.
They are prone to erratic slow speeds. I have had a couple of M's (and plenty of S) and they all had their own idea what 1/2 sec or 1 sec was.
Nikon prices seems to be heading downward - so you might as well enjoy the camera - rather than have it sitting gathering dust.
They are prone to erratic slow speeds. I have had a couple of M's (and plenty of S) and they all had their own idea what 1/2 sec or 1 sec was.
Nikon prices seems to be heading downward - so you might as well enjoy the camera - rather than have it sitting gathering dust.
Highway 61
Revisited
Do ya heve cosins in Blookalynne ?
zoom2zoom
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i plan to keep the setup
it comes with original MIOJ equipment: 50 f1.4, 35 f3.5, 85 f2 lenses plus caps, hood, leather cases. original 35-135 viewfinder, self-timer, filters, manuals,and original sale receipts dated dec. 1950 at $233.35 for the complete setup.
it comes with original MIOJ equipment: 50 f1.4, 35 f3.5, 85 f2 lenses plus caps, hood, leather cases. original 35-135 viewfinder, self-timer, filters, manuals,and original sale receipts dated dec. 1950 at $233.35 for the complete setup.
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