brbo
Well-known
FE2 that is.
The tab on the plastic aperture coupling ring broke off. Is replacing the ring a DIY job or should I find a repair shop to do it (I'm in EU).
Thanks!
The tab on the plastic aperture coupling ring broke off. Is replacing the ring a DIY job or should I find a repair shop to do it (I'm in EU).
Thanks!
Ronald M
Veteran
Plastic age hardens. Cheap to make, but then it is gone. If replaced, the part is likely old already.
Ebay is full of F and F2 cameras. They are pro construction.
Ebay is full of F and F2 cameras. They are pro construction.
brbo
Well-known
I have F2.
I tried to have a look and found out that one mount screw's head is stripped. I won't be able to even get to the aperture coupling ring myself...
I tried to have a look and found out that one mount screw's head is stripped. I won't be able to even get to the aperture coupling ring myself...
marcr1230
Well-known
Stripped screws can be removed - you can drill them out although I've never tried that with a camera
A replacement part might be available and plastic would be fine - if aging plastic is a problem, all similar cameras manufactuerd with that plastic at that time would be on the brink of failure - and they are not. It could be usage, conditions, defects along w aging and randomness that caused yours to fail
If you had the time and money - you could 3D print a replacement
A replacement part might be available and plastic would be fine - if aging plastic is a problem, all similar cameras manufactuerd with that plastic at that time would be on the brink of failure - and they are not. It could be usage, conditions, defects along w aging and randomness that caused yours to fail
If you had the time and money - you could 3D print a replacement