I love it - the Nikon N80

Huss · Jan 22, 2023

So, about that 35mm f2 D lens with oily blades. It caused the blades to stick for the first maybe 6 shots, resulting in serious overexposure. I confirmed this later by putting it back on the camera, stopping down to f22 and using B setting. This is different than checking the lens off camera, because off camera the resting state is stopped down, while on camera the resting state of the lens is wide open.
Now to figure out how/whether to get this lens' aperture blades cleaned. Such a nice size on the N80.

p.s. what this showed me is how much overexposure C41 film can handle! Really quite incredible, and also interesting to see the colour shifts.

Huss · Jan 22, 2023

N80, 50 1.4D, FPP Blue Ultra rated at ISO 2

ic-racer · Jan 22, 2023

Huss · Jan 22, 2023

i love how he slams that rubber walking stick thing into the lens!

JParker · Jan 23, 2023

Huss said:
Yup, mine was sticky like that. 15 minutes w a cloth and isopropyl alcohol got ride of the sticky.

Have you removed it completely by using alcohol?

Besides of alcohol I have also heard that
- baby powder
- car cockpit cleaner
- eucalyptus oil
should work fine.
Has anyone experiences with that?

The tip with the eucalyptus oil I've read on the webpage of Richard Haw. In the comments section someone said that was the recommendation of an official Nikon repair expert. He said that will work best.

Huss · Jan 23, 2023

JParker said:
Have you removed it completely by using alcohol?

Besides of alcohol I have also heard that
- baby powder
- car cockpit cleaner
- eucalyptus oil
should work fine.
Has anyone experiences with that?

The tip with the eucalyptus oil I've read on the webpage of Richard Haw. In the comments section someone said that was the recommendation of an official Nikon repair expert. He said that will work best.

Completely removed using isopropyl alcohol. Easy, and now non sticky and also it looks great - you'd never know there was an issue.

I would not use any other method.

JParker · Jan 23, 2023

Huss said:
Completely removed using isopropyl alcohol. Easy, and now non sticky and also it looks great - you'd never know there was an issue.

I would not use any other method.

Thanks for the very quick reply!

Huss · Jan 23, 2023

JParker said:
Thanks for the very quick reply!

No prob. Just make sure to wear latex gloves as otherwise your hands will be covered in the alcohol for 15 minutes or so. Which will not do your skin any favors!

Sharktooth · Jan 23, 2023

Use the 99% version of isopropyl alcohol. It's more expensive, but it works a lot better to get rid of the stickum. A lot of isopropyl alcohol is now sold as 70% or even 50%, but these lower percentages are not as effective for the "sticky back" problem.

JParker · Jan 23, 2023

@Huss and Sharktooth:

Thanks for the additional tips!

Huss · Jan 23, 2023

Sharktooth said:
Use the 99% version of isopropyl alcohol. It's more expensive, but it works a lot better to get rid of the stickum. A lot of isopropyl alcohol is now sold as 70% or even 50%, but these lower percentages are not as effective for the "sticky back" problem.

I couldn't find 99% where I live, and used 75%. No issues.

Huss · Jan 23, 2023

N80 w the 28-80D lens. The lens is excellent - this was wide open due to shade and a drizzly day. It just feels loose and sloppy in operation compared to a prime.

KerrKid · Jan 23, 2023

May I recommend ethanol instead of methanol? A little for you, a little for the camera.

KerrKid · Jan 23, 2023

Huss said:
N80 w the 28-90D lens. The lens is excellent - this was wide open due to shade and a drizzly day. It just feels loose and sloppy in operation compared to a prime.

Love it!

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

Just bought another N80. $19.80 ebay buy it now w free shipping. The rear door is intact, so if it is a brick, it is worth it just for the spare door!
Everything looks ok on it - no dents, dings - just some stickiness which is a 15 min fix.

$20 for a camera like this? C'mon!

KerrKid · Jan 24, 2023

Huss said:
Just bought another N80. $19.80 ebay buy it now w free shipping. The rear door is intact, so if it is a brick, it is worth it just for the spare door!
Everything looks ok on it - no dents, dings - just some stickiness which is a 15 min fix.

$20 for a camera like this? C'mon!

I know. Crazy, isn’t it?

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

N80, 35 f2 D, C200

KerrKid · Jan 24, 2023

Huss said:
N80, 35 f2 D, C200

I see you’re still shooting with that 35.

What’s going on down there by the water?

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

It's a super nice combo w the 18-35G lens, as that lens is very light weight and feels 'tight'. i.e. not loose and clunky like the 28-80D

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

KerrKid said:
I see you’re still shooting with that 35.

What’s going on down there by the water?

Some high school team group shot.

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

Patrick Robert James · Jan 24, 2023

I got mine in the mail today. Nice camera. The shutter release in particular is nice and soft. No violent mirror or winder. It has a nice set of features on it too. I think it is a keeper. Only issue is I have a 35-135 and a 70-210. I probably need to pick up a nifty fifty. Not too fond of zooms these days. Plus the focus with those lenses is sloooooooww. I am used to Canon ultrasonic stuff. I'm getting flashbacks to the 90s. Lol.

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

Patrick Robert James said:
I got mine in the mail today. Nice camera. The shutter release in particular is nice and soft. No violent mirror or winder. It has a nice set of features on it too. I think it is a keeper. Only issue is I have a 35-135 and a 70-210. I probably need to pick up a nifty fifty. Not too fond of zooms these days. Plus the focus with those lenses is sloooooooww. I am used to Canon ultrasonic stuff. I'm getting flashbacks to the 90s. Lol.

Nice! To prolong the life of the film door, do not snap it shut. Pull down on the release latch, then close it, then release the latch.
The 50 1.8D is excellent. As is the 50 1.8G. The G has internal focus so nothing moves on the outside which is nice, while the D spins the focus ring.

That nicely dampened shutter/mirror action is really noticeable as a step up from the N75.

Huss · Jan 24, 2023

Just loaded another roll of C200, to 'test out' how the 18-35G is going to work with it. I mean, I already know the answer but it's an excuse to keep using it!

Patrick Robert James · Jan 24, 2023

Huss said:
Nice! To prolong the life of the film door, do not snap it shut. Pull down on the release latch, then close it, then release the latch.
The 50 1.8D is excellent. As is the 50 1.8G. The G has internal focus so nothing moves on the outside which is nice, while the D spins the focus ring.

That nicely dampened shutter/mirror action is really noticeable as a step up from the N75.

I'll probably just get a D lens.

Until the N80, the Minolta 9xi was the nicest I've ever felt, at least for that type of camera. Compared to my Canon 1n I can't even notice the N80.

By the way, I only paid $17 for it, but I did have to clean the rubber. Otherwise the camera looks brand new. Talk about a steal.

I love it - the Nikon N80

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