Nikon F3HP CLA'd?

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• Apr 7, 2012

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Hello All,
Looking for place to send out my nikon F3 for overhaul. Any thoughts? I live in NY.
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Arthur

 

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FM2N said:

Hello All,
Looking for place to send out my nikon F3 for overhaul. Any thoughts? I live in NY.
Thanks
Arthur

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Is it ailing? Asking since F3 parts bins are pretty much bare. Essex Camera in NJ?

 

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Yes the camera has a weird problem with the pin that sticks out on the actual surface that the lens mounts to. It will not allow my older lenses to lock on.

 

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Yes the camera has a weird problem with the pin that sticks out on the actual surface that the lens mounts to. It will not allow my older lenses to lock on.

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You're not talking about the flip-up Ai tab? Asking since the only pin thingy around the mount--aside from the Ai tab--is the little pin that locks/unlocks the lens with the release button.

 

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Yes the little pin that locks/unlocks the lens with the release button. It wiggles around and is shorter than the pin on my other nikons.

 

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Nikon web site lists Nikon Authorized repair all over the country. My F3 went to the one in LA and came back working like new.

 

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Thanks

 

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Nikon USA repair. New parts and great service. See Nikon Pro site NPS (Nikon Pro. Services)

 

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Found the NY center on 13th street. I have a feeling it would be cheaper and easier to just buy one from KEH then to pay for shipping and CLA.

 

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the de3 finders are bringing a good amount of money. You should be able to buy a body from KEH, less finder for little$

Keep your F3 for parts - as it won't bring much in need of repair. But, ask KEH what they will offer for it when buying a f3 from them. I use f3s and think they have the best finder in a film slr for the body size. The newer pro bodies usually came with a motor drive as part of the body. Many inders to choose from too.