... I don't know if it would work or not, you'll learn a lot by tearing down the 8008 in either case. But here's a shop that has ten+ new FA shutters for...
9908
dals18
Apr 23, 2013 8:33 pm
i have a serious case of fungus on this lens and took it to a shop and they want over $400 have have it cleaned, but i know i can do i myself, i just need a...
9909
harry.newmarch
Apr 24, 2013 6:51 pm
Hi I bought the above lens on ebay knowing that it did not focus. I sent it to Nikon for repair but they said it was obsolete so they wouldn't even try to...
9910
kevin shum
macaumancan
Apr 24, 2013 8:55 pm
Hi, Is this lens first version? ( For AF film). If yes, that might not be worked on after Nikon D100 model. ( I had the same problem) From:...
9911
davidb1974
Apr 25, 2013 12:37 pm
Hi everyone, For some silly reason Nikon decided to apply a rubber coating to the back door of the F90/N90. Both of my F90X's have developed the "sticky rubber...
9912
m51prater
Apr 25, 2013 3:25 pm
I used regular rubbing (isopropol) alcohol to remove it on my N90s. It dissolves the stuff well but is slow and tedious. The result is a shiny black finish....
9913
dals18
Apr 26, 2013 10:03 pm
http://imgur.com/a/z9XmA#0 i started taking my lens apart, and have come to this problem, i cant remove the part with the limit button because of this damn...
9914
stanley ho
stanmsho
Apr 27, 2013 2:39 am
Hi David ,  I used KRYLON adhesive remover to clean my F90 back  door, it works fine. Stan ... [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
9915
haywoodrfloyd
Apr 28, 2013 3:35 pm
Hi. Trying to remove the focusing screen on my F301 to clean out some heavy dust behind it. I can see that there is a wire retaining clip around the edges...
9916
horohai
horohaidan
Apr 29, 2013 6:03 pm
Hello guys, Does anyone have or can point me to a source for a disassemble manual for nikkor micro 105mm f/4. I got this lens from ebay, it has some dirt...
9917
Lou
dadlou2002
Apr 30, 2013 1:35 am
hi It appears that the spring you mentioned is used to hold the assembly. if you use the mirror as a guide you just push the spring off the center tab. I would...
9918
haywoodrfloyd
May 2, 2013 1:58 pm
Thanks Lou, it was a little awkward but I managed to get it off in the end. Jim...
9919
dals18
May 3, 2013 8:10 am
so after completely taking the lens apart, i wasnt patient enough for the element to become loose inside the part it sits, so i tapped it out of it and...
9920
lionel_nikon
May 3, 2013 12:28 pm
Hi, Did you manage to disassemble your lens? Could you please share any information you have on this lens? I have a problem with the aperture blades on my...
9921
lionel_nikon
May 3, 2013 12:28 pm
Hi Cameron, The aperture blades on my 18-105 DX VR have come loose. I'm hoping to open it up and reassemble the aperture assembly. I would appreciate any...
9922
lionel_nikon
May 3, 2013 12:28 pm
Hi Alex, This link you posted doesn't work anymore. If you still have this PDF, could you please share or email it to me? I am looking for instructions on how...
9923
Alex
alecrei
May 3, 2013 5:08 pm
Hi Lionel, Emailed you the file Im not entirely sure if this is the same model you are looking for.i tried it on my lens and got until halfway through..i...
9924
Alex
alecrei
May 4, 2013 7:44 pm
Hi Lars, Do you still have the SB15 repair manual? would it be possible to get a copy of it? am in the process of openning a flooded unit up and cant seem to...
9925
William Sampson
wdshpbiz
May 4, 2013 8:14 pm
Alex, Lars is no longer the owner of this group, and he hasn't posted here for a very long time. I thought he might have uploaded the SB-15 manual to the files...
9926
Alex
alecrei
May 4, 2013 9:24 pm
Hiya William, Thanks for the heads up..i finally got it open..haha..seems that it needs 3 screws removed, the rest are clips..the first 2 are obvious under the...
9928
wade_y2k
May 14, 2013 7:08 pm
Hi guys, does any one have a manual to take apart this lens? i have reached an element that in a metal tube and cannot get it undone to clean it. Wade Phillips...
9929
simonwbergman
May 15, 2013 12:37 pm
Hey! I got this lens with a camera I bought. I noticed there are oil on the blades and the blades don't always open up fully between shots. Since it is not a...
9930
Chris Burck
praktiman
May 16, 2013 3:16 pm
I would not recommend trying this with a zoom if it's you first time disassembling a lens. It's far more complicated than prime, which translates into an...
9931
kevin shum
macaumancan
May 16, 2013 5:03 pm
Yes, I agreed with some experts , if you insist to do so; take digital photos for each step even a single screw remove. Good luck. From:...
9933
peterinbrussels
May 20, 2013 3:06 pm
This must be one of the most common Nikkor lenses you can find, and one of the best. But does anyone know how to take it apart (from the front)? Nikkor 50mm...
9934
Torsten Wagner
torwag010
May 21, 2013 10:39 am
Hi, I have a similar situation here. A 50mm F2 Ai with a badly damaged filter ring, not sure we talk about the same lens. Mine is this one ...
9935
peterinbrussels
May 21, 2013 12:33 pm
Hi, OK, that makes sense. There is indeed what looks like a separate sloped ring at the front edge of the focusing ring. Now I just need to find a way to grip...
9936
lionel_nikon
May 23, 2013 12:50 pm
Hi Alex, Thanks for your response. Even having general instructions about opening a similar lens would be useful for me to get a feel of what is involved. I'm...
9937
koniygn
May 24, 2013 2:58 pm
Hi All, I'd like to thank in advance for any solutions to my problems... This site have saved me for several times before I subscribe to this site!! I brought...
9938
stuart fisher-spurlock
spurlockstuart
May 24, 2013 8:38 pm
Hello! I have a similar problem with an FE2 (seems to be firing at M 1/250 all the way through the entire range). In addition, the SS indicator in the view...
