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one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

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Google thinks it's Conjugated linoleic acid (CLA)

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

It’s pretty obvious here that the crowd is pretty young to photography when CLA is an unknown term. I’ve heard and used it since my entry into the hobby 50+ years ago. Of course everything back then was mechanical and lubed, so when the camera had a lot of use, and possibly abuse, on it a cleaning, lubing, adjustment to tolerances was needed. I suppose that isn’t the right term for a service on an image computing device.

Stan

Edit: Can’t believe there’s 3 pages on this post!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

Rick Riggins, available on UHH MAY be able to help. Best of luck.

TimmyKnowles Loc: Gallup, New Mexico

Klig wrote:

I certainly understand but I still want to look into it and thanks!

Try Garry's Camera in Ill. Usually about 70-80. He's done a Nikon F3, a Minolta and even a Leicaflex SL2 for me.
Fast and reasonable.

one_eyed_pete Loc: Colonie NY

StanMac wrote:

It’s pretty obvious here that the crowd is pretty young to photography when CLA is an unknown term. I’ve heard and used it since my entry into the hobby 50+ years ago. Of course everything back then was mechanical and lubed, so when the camera had a lot of use, and possibly abuse, on it a cleaning, lubing, adjustment to tolerances was needed. I suppose that isn’t the right term for a service on an image computing device.

Stan

Edit: Can’t believe there’s 3 pages on this post!

IDK, it's the younger generation that uses abbreviatios for everything and expects everyone else to understand them. (It started with smart phones when they started sharing their hourly life on social media.) I've never seen the term CLA in my 60 years in photography. In the business world it was always understood that you spelled out the words followed by the parenthetical abbreviation on the first use in correspondence. The abbreviation could then be used afterward with clear understanding.

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

whatdat wrote:

Was that necessary?

Maybe not. But funny!

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

StanMac wrote:

It’s pretty obvious here that the crowd is pretty young to photography when CLA is an unknown term. I’ve heard and used it since my entry into the hobby 50+ years ago. Of course everything back then was mechanical and lubed, so when the camera had a lot of use, and possibly abuse, on it a cleaning, lubing, adjustment to tolerances was needed. I suppose that isn’t the right term for a service on an image computing device.

Stan

Edit: Can’t believe there’s 3 pages on this post!

You've been here since dirt was young, and you think we are pretty young to photography!!??

therwol Loc: USA

one_eyed_pete wrote:

I've never seen the term CLA in my 60 years in photography.

If you had asked me what it meant in 1970, I would have given you the correct answer. That's about when I got into photography as a serious hobby. But CLA only applies to all-mechanical cameras where gears and such can gum up when lubricants dry or become contaminated. The go to place used to be Essex Camera Repair in New Jersey. It got wiped out by Hurricane Sandy.

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RLSeipleSr wrote:

There are no stupid questions ... but, there are always stupid answers ...

Bob S

And stupid cliches to comment upon them.

RTCreed Loc: Forest Park, IL

I have used APS in Morton Grove, IL in the past with several of my Nikon body's that had issues. The full name is Authorized Photo Service and they acted as the Nikon authorized repair service in Illinois prior to Nikon taking the services in house. They do work on film cameras to this day and do excellent work on a timely basis.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

Klig wrote:

I’m looking for a recommendation for someone to CLA my vintage Nikkormat FTn. I believe the meter will need attention as well. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Jon

You are more likely to find one in good to excellent condition for $100 or less:

https://www.keh.com/nikon-nikkormat-ftn-black-non-ai-35mm-camera-body.html?aid=246513-230140&utm_source=google_shopping&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Nikon&utm_term=246513-230140

The meter in that thing is notoriously bad when dust gets into it. I had one that got dusty, and it never worked right after that. I sent it for repair. $85 in 1980 currency later, it came back with a note: "Cleaned glass carbon film resistor in meter ring around the lens mount. Resistor damaged by dust intrusion. Part not available." I sold the camera for parts. These were made by Cosina for Nikon.

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burkphoto wrote:

You are more likely to find one in good to excelle... (show quote)

Someone slammed the carbon ring back on page one. Its the achilles heal of Nikkormats. Other cameras use a different approach.

And now we got three pages of repair shop suggestions for something unrepairable and not worth it anywho. UHH is a wonderland, emphasis on wondering.

therwol Loc: USA

burkphoto wrote:

You are more likely to find one in good to excelle... (show quote)

The Nikkormat FT2 goes for about the same price and has the voltage regulator that allows the use of common alkaline and silver oxide batteries. I'm not sure the meter is going to be any more reliable. The FT3, with prices all over the place that I can see, uses AI lenses. No prong, though you can mount the pre-AI lenses by moving a little thing out of the way.

But here is the thing. Is the OP just interested in making an existing camera useful? Would the OP actually consider buying one of these old cameras if that doesn't work out. Nikon make better cameras that followed, even fully manual ones.

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therwol wrote:

The Nikkormat FT2 goes for about the same price an... (show quote)

Meter will have same issue.

burkphoto Loc: High Point, NC

therwol wrote:

The Nikkormat FT2 goes for about the same price an... (show quote)

Yep. I would not repair OR buy another Nikkormat/Nikomat. The FM3a or F100 is a much better choice if you’re using film. Heck, I’d take an F3 in good shape (but I already have one).