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Repairing a Nikon f2?

  • 28-11-2012 8:56am
    #1
    positivenote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭


    hi all,
    received an old Nikon F2 from my grandfather years ago and have only gotten around to messing with it now. The problem is that the light meter is sporadically working. I have put fresh batteries in it a few times and each time the meter works for a short period of time and then stops. When i take the batteries out, one of them on both occasions has been a little raised than the other one... in that it has gotten more 'bulbous' is the only way i can describe it. Is there anyone out there who would have any advice on what the issue could be? or where i could have it left in to be repaired. Im based in dublin
    Thanks


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  • #2
    DaireQuinlan
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,713 ✭✭✭DaireQuinlan


    Sounds as though there might be a short circuit somewhere in the metering head ? That would explain the batteries running out very quickly and I guess the swollen condition of one of the batteries ? Don't know for sure. Check inside the battery compartment for a start. What finder is it ?
    The F2 is other wise completely mechanical though so even without a meter you can put it through its paces. Check the light seals and mirror bumper, see if they're all gluey. Open up the back and fire off a few shots to check if the shutter is actually firing ok. Then run a roll of film through it.


  • #3
    positivenote
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,337 ✭✭✭positivenote


    thanks for advice so far. Im going to try and get a 3v battery for it and see how I get on with that and if it has the same reaction. Anyone know the specific battery I would need?
    cheers


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