CLA for Nikon F3

Shadow 2

A
Shadow 2

  • 0
  • 0
  • 7
Shadow 1

A
Shadow 1

  • 1
  • 0
  • 9
Darkroom c1972

A
Darkroom c1972

  • 1
  • 2
  • 20
Tōrō

H
Tōrō

  • 4
  • 0
  • 38

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
198,825
Messages
2,781,472
Members
99,718
Latest member
nesunoio
Recent bookmarks
0

JADoss23

Member
Joined
Feb 2, 2017
Messages
177
Location
KY
Format
Multi Format
Have had a Nikon F3 for years now and recently dropped it on the lens. Thankfully I had a lens hood that took the blunt of the fall but I think it put the camera out of whack. Anyone recommend a place for CLA? thanks
 

beemermark

Subscriber
Joined
Sep 21, 2008
Messages
869
Format
4x5 Format

Paul Howell

Subscriber
Joined
Dec 23, 2004
Messages
9,685
Location
Scottsdale Az
Format
Multi Format
The list is very old, Phoenix Camera Repair has been gone for many years. CRIS is still in business and will on most digital brands, Nikon, Sony, Canon and I think Pentax, my last call a few years ago the customer service rep told me they no longer work on film bodies due to a lack of parts. In my neck of the woods Tempe camera will CLA a film camera, but not fix a film camera, again lack of parts.
 

BrianShaw

Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2005
Messages
16,526
Location
La-la-land
Format
Multi Format
Several places in my area from that list have been closed for many years. Might take some effort to find out who is still open.
 

BrianShaw

Member
Joined
Nov 30, 2005
Messages
16,526
Location
La-la-land
Format
Multi Format
Have had a Nikon F3 for years now and recently dropped it on the lens. Thankfully I had a lens hood that took the blunt of the fall but I think it put the camera out of whack. Anyone recommend a place for CLA? thanks
I would call my “old reliable”, Steve’s Camera Repair in Culver City, CA.
 
Joined
Feb 22, 2006
Messages
1,213
Location
Hawaii
Format
35mm RF
I've had good service recently from APS Authorized Photo Service, they used to be the Mid-West NPS repair facility until NPS consolidated to Torrance and NY, so very likely they have what is needed and the skill to do the F3 properly.
 

BradS

Member
Joined
Sep 28, 2004
Messages
8,120
Location
Soulsbyville, California
Format
35mm
What an odd coincidence. I dropped my Nikon F3 about three feet on to pavement yesterday. Luckily, it landed on the lens cap. The impact jammed the lens cap into the UV filter and broke the filter glass. After I got the cap unjammed, I removed what was left of the filter and the broken glass. The camera seems fine. What could be out of whack?
 

Kino

Subscriber
Joined
Jan 20, 2006
Messages
7,759
Location
Orange, Virginia
Format
Multi Format
If the helicoid on the lens is not binding and there are no obvious malfunctions in the operation of the camera, you're probably OK.
Time will tell...
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom