Film Camera
Oct 13, 2011 14:32:10 #
The latch on the N80 was a factory defect and at one time Nikon would send a free repair kit to correct it. My camera was out of warranty and I had to buy the kit, approx $18.00 from Nikon. Installation is not simple and it requires a very small drill bit and most likely a Roto-Tool to drive it. Patience and small hands will help.
Oct 13, 2011 15:19:52 #
I am not familiar with your camera. However I use a Mamiya RB67 made in 1972.
I have my lenses cleaned and adjusted on a regular basis.
The camera uses 120 film. Is is not cheap and I have to plan every shoot.
For the truly creative photographer film is still the way to go.
Keep you camers-Repair it-Use it for satisfying your creativity!!!
I have my lenses cleaned and adjusted on a regular basis.
The camera uses 120 film. Is is not cheap and I have to plan every shoot.
For the truly creative photographer film is still the way to go.
Keep you camers-Repair it-Use it for satisfying your creativity!!!
Oct 13, 2011 18:18:36 #
wow! That's unbelievable, thanks Sinatraman for all that looking!
sinatraman wrote:
artsyjeane, i looked at ebay 2 nights ago for nikon film cameras for curiosity sake n-80s are going for around 40 a piece there are more than a dozen of them up for sale, there is even one place that has 3 f-100 (basically a f-5 in a smaller body) new in the box for 100. if you want pick up a used n-80 n-90 or f-100 for less than what repair will cost you ( camera repair on average starts at 100 and climbs quickly. camera repairmen charge more per hour for labor than auto mechanics)
Oct 13, 2011 18:19:59 #
That's good news...I'll certainly check into that. Thanks.
Julian wrote:
The latch on the N80 was a factory defect and at one time Nikon would send a free repair kit to correct it. My camera was out of warranty and I had to buy the kit, approx $18.00 from Nikon. Installation is not simple and it requires a very small drill bit and most likely a Roto-Tool to drive it. Patience and small hands will help.
Oct 13, 2011 20:57:03 #
Priest
Loc: Indiana
sent mine off for same reason. Mine is absolute mint, but the 80 must have a weakness. I just lifted it off the shelf and bingo--door parts fell off. $25.00 + shipping--mint again. Peace. priest
Oct 14, 2011 16:49:24 #
Where did you have it repaired?
Priest wrote:
sent mine off for same reason. Mine is absolute mint, but the 80 must have a weakness. I just lifted it off the shelf and bingo--door parts fell off. $25.00 + shipping--mint again. Peace. priest
Oct 14, 2011 21:41:03 #
Priest
Loc: Indiana
In your neck of the woods----
Southern Photo
37NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach 33162
A GOOD FILM CAMERA IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
Peace. priest :D :D
Southern Photo
37NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach 33162
A GOOD FILM CAMERA IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
Peace. priest :D :D
Oct 15, 2011 14:16:37 #
Thanks so much.
Priest wrote:
In your neck of the woods----
Southern Photo
37NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach 33162
A GOOD FILM CAMERA IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
Peace. priest :D :D
Southern Photo
37NE 167th Street
N. Miami Beach 33162
A GOOD FILM CAMERA IS A TERRIBLE THING TO WASTE.
Peace. priest :D :D
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