Nikon f4 / dp20 probelms

[Swarls]

Dear mates

I have recently bought the f4 - first time using it and I am not sure if I am doing something wrong or the camera is broken or mixed. So I hope you could help me out

Two pins on the few finder dp-20 are broken ( 1 missing - 1 almost off)

Now without the dp-20 on I can normally make pictures and use the camera ( I tried it without film)

With - it party refuse to take pictures and the display illumination is not working

Lower part is not visible, I can only see the focus >< leds

I could not find the light meter to show if the light is fine ( if shot manually )

Also if I remove the dp-20 - camera is making shooting sounds - is this normal ?



Does it looks like problems are only with dp-20 ?

The seller proposed to give me part of the money back - and if possible I would prefer this as getting import taxes back are time consuming

And camera is looking very well except the few finder

 

[Paul Howell]

I would re-post in camera repair and modification where you might get more views, this the rangefinder thread and the F4 is not a rangefinder. To answer your question return if possible or buy a different viewfinder. The DP 20 should not be rattling. But if the pin are broken or missing on the DP 20 are pins still in place on the body?

 

[MattKing]

Welcome to Photrio.
I have moved your thread to the Camera Repairs sub-forum, with the hope that that will aid you in getting the help you need.