Nikon F100 Metal Latch Replacement

[Huss]

The problem is that a bunch of grumpy old guys here are going to have to find something else to bitch about. Grrrr

..but the AF area mode switch fell off somehow several years ago. ..!

Too soon?

 

[jwd722]

Wow...tough crowd!

 

[MattiS]

My kits arrived yesterday. I´m excited to bring my spare F100 back to life.

 

[Plutonius]

Thanks everyone for the support!

My 2nd batches of latches arrived with a little better cosmetic finish. I also am reducing the price down to $32 Shipped.

 

[russljames]

Greetings. There is now an alleged remedy to repair the broken latch on a Nikon F100 back door. It is being sold on the big auction site for a little over $40.00 (USD). Has anyone done this modification to know how well it works?

Thanks for any info you might be able to provide!

Russ

 

[pentaxuser]

I can't recall the thread's title but a search should find it. The inventor started it and his latch received some very good reports

pentaxuser

 

[Michael Teresko]

I installed one on my F100, and it works great! Thread is here

Nikon F100 Metal Latch Replacement

The problem is that a bunch of grumpy old guys here are going to have to find something else to bitch about. Grrrr ..but the AF area mode switch fell off somehow several years ago. ..! Too soon?

www.photrio.com

 

[russljames]

Thank you for information about the thread and finding it for me!
Russ

 

[MattKing]

Threads merged.

 

[Huss]

If I had an F100 that is something I would buy, stat.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Threads merged.

Thank you

 

[RalphLambrecht]

Great!

 

[russljames]

Thanks, Matt!

 

[Russ - SVP]

I want to share my attempt at creating a long term solution to the Nikon F100 and the plastic latches that fail on the film backs. This started a couple months ago with a F100 that I won at a estate auction with a broken door. My primary F100 served as a reference to lock in the dimensions of the metal latch that would be needed to fix the issue. After my initial prototype proved to be successful, I placed a order for 100 of these metal latches to be machined out of 1018 mild steel. I also designed a 3d printed filing guide that makes removal of the plastic quick and easy. It essentially masks off the plastic so you only remove what you need. So far I have installed (2) of these and another individual as successful installed one. Since I am new member I cannot PM or receive PMs but please feel free to e-mail me at Olympus9595@yahoo.com if you would be interested in a kit.

Hopefully I can help save more film backs so they do not end up in the trash.

Installation Guide:

That's awesome. Do you sell them? If so, how do we contact you?

Thanks

 

[Plutonius]

That's awesome. Do you sell them? If so, how do we contact you?

Thanks

The answer would be in the original post that you quoted.

Shoot me a e-mail at Olympus9595@Yahoo.com

I do have these on eBay but I provide them at a discount for members of this forum.

 

[Plutonius]

From June 18, 2022 and onward, all the metal latches are getting a brushed finish in order to remove machined marks on the visible side (when installed). Basically I start with 60 grit sandpaper and move to 160 grit. It really makes for a nice finish. Purely cosmetic change.

 

[brbo]

Any chance you could also do those for Nikon F80?

I know F80 is not worth much at the moment, but maybe that would change if people knew they had an easy way to replace the latch when it breaks. Otherwise it's a great camera.

I just spent a day filing down an Ikea aluminium door handle to make a new latch. No fun if you don't have the tools. But my long search for a new F80S (call me crazy but I find the exposure info printed between the frames so... PRO ) for less than 50 EUR wasn't successful so it left me with no choice...

 

[Plutonius]

I have had a couple buyers use the latch kit on the N80.

 

[ic-racer]

F80 are getting harder to find. Last spring I looked for one but wound up spending only a few dollars more and got a second F100.

 

[brbo]

I have had a couple buyers use the latch kit on the N80.

That's great!

 

[Anthony_]

Hi Plutonius, I have emailed you at Olympus9595@yahoo.com in regards to ordering a kit to be sent to Australia.

Thanks
Anthony

 

[Plutonius]

Hi Plutonius, I have emailed you at Olympus9595@yahoo.com in regards to ordering a kit to be sent to Australia.

Thanks
Anthony

I sent you a e-mail with details.

 

[Sirius Glass]

Hi Plutonius, I have emailed you at Olympus9595@yahoo.com in regards to ordering a kit to be sent to Australia.

Thanks
Anthony

Welcome to APUG Photrio!!​

 

[Plutonius]

I believe I am having issues with my response e-mails going into a junk or spam folder. If you have not received a response please e-mail me again and I will respond using my secondary gmail address.

 

[ic-racer]

Sent email and got reply. Thank you.