Nikon should issue a recall on F100 backs!

[benjiboy]

My DI (drill instructor for the civilians) called me a wiseass to which I responded that it was better than being a dumbass! I thought it was funny at the time I said it but he didn't think so . . .

All armies work on the principal Les I.M.O. that you're more afraid of the sergeant major than the enemy

 

[Dimitri13]

I hate when the happens. they should be made of a tougher material.

Didn't ya know? The FE2 shutter was made of titanium.

 

[benjiboy]

Didn't ya know? The FE2 shutter was made of titanium.

No I didn't , because only some made of them were Titanium and others were made of Aluminium,http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/nikonfeseries/fe2/fe2g.htm#honey

 

[Richard S. (rich815)]

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[BrianShaw]

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+1

 

[Sirius Glass]

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+1

 

[Tamara]

*sigh* I was reminded of this thread yesterday.

 

[surfer96815]

Yes this is a well known problem (and for those of you have have not had it happen, please post to tell us).

I am told that even installing a replacement back could mess up the electronics, is that true?

 

[Huss]

There are a bunch of F100s on ebay listed as 'for parts' as their backs are broken, or missing because the camera broke and had the good bits removed.
I've never seen a broken F6.

I'm going to hold the latch open when I close the back on my F100, to put less strain on the latch.

 

[faberryman]

The F100 was discontinued in 2006. Recall them for a problem now?

 

[surfer96815]

It is hard to know if there is a durability issue with new products, ten years in and clearly it is an issue.

 

[dmtnkl]

The plastic hooks that hold the F100's back closed and secured are flimsy and can break easily. It is a well known problem and has also happened to me.

Pulling the latch while closing the back certainly helps.

 

[RattyMouse]

Yes this is a well known problem (and for those of you have have not had it happen, please post to tell us).

I am told that even installing a replacement back could mess up the electronics, is that true?

Your very first post here and you resurrect a 2 year old thread?????

 

[surfer96815]

My camera broke last week and I thought I would ask my question (hope to get an answer) here as opposed to starting a new thread

 

[tokam]

3D printing to the rescue? Could be a nice little earner here for someone. (Print it stronger while you're at it.)

 

[Theo Sulphate]

3D printing to the rescue? Could be a nice little earner here for someone. (Print it stronger while you're at it.)

Really. There is money to be made on various parts that have a history of failing. So we have:

- Nikon door latch
- Retina IIa exposure counter flat spring
- Leicaflex SL lens release tab

Gotta be others.

 

[bvy]

My camera broke last week and I thought I would ask my question (hope to get an answer) here as opposed to starting a new thread

It's not a problem and you did the right thing. Welcome to our grumpy little community.