Frank Petronio
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I have one with a ERR message flashing. Otherwise it's mint. Not sure what it might cost but before chucking it, who does a good Nikon F100 CLA and what do you think it might be?
Who does a good CLA on a Nikon F100?
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mwooten
light user
I can't help you with a Nikon tech, but in case you don't have a manual here is what it says:
"Viewfinder -- Err blinks
Cause -- Malfunction detected
Remedy -- Release the shutter again. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center."
At the bottom of that page it also talks about low or poor batteries causing the camera to shut off. For that they write to turn off / turn on the camera. Or change the batteries.
I figure you've done the things, but maybe you haven't.
"Viewfinder -- Err blinks
Cause -- Malfunction detected
Remedy -- Release the shutter again. If the warning indication remains, or this warning appears frequently, contact authorized Nikon dealer or service center."
At the bottom of that page it also talks about low or poor batteries causing the camera to shut off. For that they write to turn off / turn on the camera. Or change the batteries.
I figure you've done the things, but maybe you haven't.
kdemas
Enjoy Life.
Frank,
You might try Authorized Photo Service, a former Nikon repair facility. They were fast and did a great job repairing my 70-200/2.8.
Fast and efficient.
http://www.nikoncamerarepair.com/
Kent
You might try Authorized Photo Service, a former Nikon repair facility. They were fast and did a great job repairing my 70-200/2.8.
Fast and efficient.
http://www.nikoncamerarepair.com/
Kent
Kiyatkin
Established
Franbk, I would just buy a new "used" one. They sell for $150 in well used condition now.
Frank Petronio
Well-known
Actually I've bought three "mint" ones recently and they've all had issues that warrant return or repair. One guy's getting a visit from the cops if he doesn't refund my money.
I suspect the good ones are spoken for and buying Uncle Dave's old one is just a crap shoot since they are just old enough to start flaking out.
I suspect the good ones are spoken for and buying Uncle Dave's old one is just a crap shoot since they are just old enough to start flaking out.
Steve M.
Veteran
Yes, just buy another one. It will probably be cheaper than a CLA, and you only have to pay insured shipping one way instead of two. Or just buy an N8008s for 20 bucks. I preferred those to the F100 (too much mirror slap), and it's a fantastic camera w/ tons of features. Takes cheap AA batteries too,
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nobbylon
Veteran
What sort of lens did you have fitted? I've had err message when my lens has not been on the smallest aperture. Change batteries, do a camera reset and make sure the lens is set correctly. Shame you are not in the UK as Aztec camera do a reasonably priced CLA.
