Nikon F100 - coupling contacts cover

Craigus · Jan 16, 2020

Hi All

I have recently purchased an F100 and it was sold without the cover for the coupling contacts on the base of the body as pictured. I am struggling to track one down and would really appreciate any help in finding one! I am in the UK but don't mind ordering from overseas if need be.

Thanks!

John Koehrer · Jan 16, 2020

Welcome home.
Ebay has a section with used parts. Unfortunately I can never find the thing twice, it's pretty annoying to me.

But!
Vintage camera parts or vintage camera repair parts should get you close.

Russ - SVP · Jan 16, 2020

Damn. I had a couple laying around. I’ll see if I can find them. If so, no charge.

Craigus · Jan 17, 2020

Thanks @John Koehrer I have had a good look through eBay for 30 minutes but struggling to find the right thing!

@Kiron Kid if you can find one that would be amazing! I'm sure I can manage a small contribution!

neilt3 · Jan 17, 2020

Good luck .
I've been looking for the same part for my f100 .
I'll be keeping my eye on this thread !

John Koehrer · Jan 17, 2020

Craigus,
Yeah I stumble on it once in a while and forget the search term that got me there. Then. I forget to write the address down or bookmark the fool thing.

macfred · Jan 18, 2020

Maybe this will help http://procamerarepair.3dcartstores.com/NIKON-F100-RUBBER-CAP-MB-COUPLING-COVER_p_1294.html

MoonbeamMike · Sep 11, 2023

Russ - SVP said:
Damn. I had a couple laying around. I’ll see if I can find them. If so, no charge.

Hi there, I know this was years ago, but I am looking for the same rubber coupling cover and wonder if you’d still have any available for sale? Thanks!

ic-racer · Sep 11, 2023

I have a f100 in front of me now. What is that coupling for?

fgorga · Sep 11, 2023

ic-racer said:
I have a f100 in front of me now. What is that coupling for?

Those contacts are used by a battery grip, e.g. https://www.keh.com/shop/nikon-autofocus-mb15-multi-pwr-high-speed-batt-pack-f100-219795.html

ic-racer · Sep 11, 2023

Thanks for pointing that out. I was curious because the battery pack for the N80 only has the two battery contacts.

Chan Tran · Sep 11, 2023

So did the seller has the battery grip too? I bet the cover is in the battery grip.

Sirius Glass · Sep 11, 2023

MoonbeamMike said:
Hi there, I know this was years ago, but I am looking for the same rubber coupling cover and wonder if you’d still have any available for sale? Thanks!

Welcome to ~~APUG~~ Photrio!!

M-88 · Sep 12, 2023

ic-racer said:
Thanks for pointing that out. I was curious because the battery pack for the N80 only has the two battery contacts.

Well, battery pack for N80 provides only the power and nothing else. Judging by the photos of MB-15, it provides power, vertical shutter release button, drive mode selector, mode wheel and I can see an additional button whose function is probably explained in the manual. Hence so many power contacts, unlike MB-16

ic-racer · Sep 12, 2023

M-88 said:
Well, battery pack for N80 provides only the power and nothing else. Judging by the photos of MB-15, it provides power, vertical shutter release button, drive mode selector, mode wheel and I can see an additional button whose function is probably explained in the manual. Hence so many power contacts, unlike MB-16

Nice, so more than just more batteries! Always wondered why one would want that for the F100, as the F100 already takes the 4 AA cells (that the battery adapters for the N75 and N80 provide).

Nikon F100 - coupling contacts cover

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