The most beautiful SLR, and DSLR's ever made.
May 9, 2015 13:05:00 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Get yourself a set of JIS screwdrivers. They fit better.
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=jis+screwdrivers
http://www.amazon.com/s/ref=nb_sb_noss?url=search-alias%3Daps&field-keywords=jis+screwdrivers
Are you aware that Phillips screws, screwdrivers were engineered to cam out after a certain amount of torque was applied?
My fix for a mushed Phillips screw head, is to tap on it, form it back into shape. Use a ball peen hammer or use a pin punch with your hammer.
May 9, 2015 13:05:43 #
Earworms wrote:
Are you aware, did you know that the Phillips scre... (show quote)
Thank you, I didn't know that. This one is a flat head screw, not a Phillips. The head is flush with the surface as it sits in a head sized, machined cup in the aperture ring, not sure if oil would penetrate around the head, into the cup, down the threads and then on down to the threads in the mounting plate... and I don't want to get oil all over, I am making enough of a mess with the metal shavings. :-(
May 9, 2015 13:29:19 #
BebuLamar wrote:
Yes you do have the disadvantage of judging by images on the net. I owned one and do like its styling but it's too fat to be a beauty in my opinion. I think it suffers from boneloss because it's too light for its size.
Thanks.
The OK City Trade show, put on by Bedford camera, had a booth by Nikon, and I didn't even see one there, either! :shock:
May 9, 2015 13:38:27 #
Marionsho wrote:
Thanks.
The OK City Trade show, put on by Bedford camera, had a booth by Nikon, and I didn't even see one there, either! :shock:
The OK City Trade show, put on by Bedford camera, had a booth by Nikon, and I didn't even see one there, either! :shock:
Except for the one store I bought my Df from (Competitive Camera in Dallas, TX) I have not seen the Df in any other stores where I live. However, when I went to Lyon, France April 2014 I saw the Df displayed in a store there. This April I saw the Df displayed in an airport store in Tokyo and in a shopping mall in Hong Kong. I have not seen a Df on the street.
May 9, 2015 13:44:40 #
My vote is for the mid 70's Alph 11D with gold body and red leather. I could not find a photo.
May 9, 2015 13:52:22 #
May 9, 2015 13:54:56 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
Jim Bob wrote:
Find a job or something productive to do with your free time.
What's YOUR problem? 😜
May 9, 2015 13:59:18 #
My 3 favorate are the Nikon FTN Photomic, The Nilkormat FT, and the Mamiya C330 the are all Beuties to me one other i just thought of I was a navy Photog during the 70's we carried Lica M2 range finders
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mamiya_C330_Pro_F.jpg
http://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mamiya_C330_Pro_F.jpg
May 9, 2015 14:00:30 #
kb6kgx
Loc: Simi Valley, CA
pith wrote:
I wish they would Bebu, because modern DSLR's are too warthog like being covered with buttons, wheels, and more buttons while resembling stealth aircraft. I think you, and I are pretty much on the same page with this, and that's why I like the retro look too.
;) pith
;) pith
I'd love the Nikon Df if it wasn't so damned expensive. I prefer the retro look, too.
May 9, 2015 14:21:19 #
DaveyDitzer
Loc: Western PA
Basil wrote:
Even though I'm a Canon guy, I actually like the looks of Nikon cameras better.
As a beginner, I started with the Nikon FM and loved the look and feel. Always performed spot on and I wish the Df were closer in simplicity and weight, but I guess that's a long shot given all the digital stuff (and battery power) that has to take place in a DSLR. But I think the FM is what Nikon is aiming for with the Df.
May 9, 2015 14:30:15 #
pith wrote:
I have a very shallow question for you all. What i... (show quote)
Thought the Olympus 300 was pretty neat looking. It was the one with the side firing mirror that partially eliminated the pentaprism. It made the camera look sleek by eliminating the big bump in the middle. For a camera that had strong lines and looked beautiful from a mechanical precision aspect, I would vote for the Rolleiflex twin lens camera with 2.8 lens.
May 9, 2015 14:31:14 #
NormanHarley wrote:
Thank you, I didn't know that. This one is a flat head screw, not a Phillips. The head is flush with the surface as it sits in a head sized, machined cup in the aperture ring, not sure if oil would penetrate around the head, into the cup, down the threads and then on down to the threads in the mounting plate... and I don't want to get oil all over, I am making enough of a mess with the metal shavings. :-(
My technique works for any mushed screw head. Tap on it gently with a hammer or pin punch driven by a hammer, work the damaged metal back into original shape as much as possible. You can apply oil sparingly with a toothpick or small hobby brush. Capillary action will usually draw liquid lubricant (oil) down into the threads.
You can also use a Dremel with a thin cut-off disc to cut a new slot in a screw head or screw shaft.
May 9, 2015 14:36:44 #
kb6kgx wrote:
What's YOUR problem? 😜
We don't like Mr. Pith.
Hello Simi Valley, how goes it down there? I use to live there, went to Royal High.
May 9, 2015 14:39:24 #
Always championing the underdog I'll go with my first SLR - the Topcon RE Super. Built like a tank and as clean a design as there ever was. Looks great in chrome or black.
May 9, 2015 14:52:11 #
Basil wrote:
Something about rudeness and uncalled for personal attacks that does that same thing to me. If a thread isn't of interest to you, just stay out of it and don't put it on your watch list.
:)
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