If I recall correctly, you should no use a silicon lube with silicon 'O' rings.
http://www.southern-nikonos.com/ will reseal and pressure test Nikonos cameras. They also sell "storage" O rings to avoid keep the diving ring from being deformed.
I checked at a major manufacturer of silicone compounds:
Glancing through a variety of silicone oils I either fund no hint at all or a "no-compatbility issue with any material" statement.
Glancing through silicone greases I either found no hit at all, a hint that for even lesser swelling other greases are better suited and a statement of being especially designed for lubricating elastomers (Wacker Powersil).
This might explain why the phone is disconnected: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/robert-warkentin-9007771Their telephone has been disconnected.
This might explain why the phone is disconnected: https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/houston-tx/robert-warkentin-9007771
I don't know if it was a one-man shop or not, but so many places like this are.
The the shutter speed, winder and shutter controls are in the body and sealed with a replaceable O ring.
I checked at a major manufacturer of silicone compounds:
Glancing through a variety of silicone oils I either fund no hint at all or a "no compatbility-issue with any material" statement.
Glancing through silicone greases I either found no hint at all, a hint that for even lesser swelling other greases are better suited and a statement of being especially designed for lubricating elastomers (Wacker Powersil).
You might want to pick up the service manual. All film cameras are dead-ends these days, so keeping them in working condition is part of the film process.Do you have a diagram of the o-rings or a link to something which explains how to service it? I'm increasingly interested in getting one of those older mechanical Nikonos bodies to have along my V but don't want yet another dead end system that will be unserviceable.
Do you have a diagram of the o-rings or a link to something which explains how to service it? I'm increasingly interested in getting one of those older mechanical Nikonos bodies to have along my V but don't want yet another dead end system that will be unserviceable.
You might want to pick up the service manual. All film cameras are dead-ends these days, so keeping them in working condition is part of the film process.
Of note, the Nikonos V service manual has no information on o-ring replacement or water permeability testing. I don't have the earlier manuals, but I have noticed with some Nikon products, certain procedures are not included in the manual if they are described in a previous version of the product.
Gently pry the O rings out, I bought plastic tool at a dive shop for $7, clean the grooves, I used a Q tip, apply the grease to the rings making sure they are evenly covered and reinsert. I had to push had down on the body to make it close because the ring needs to be compressed to seal.
Ok thanks, so replacing the winder/shutter speed/etc rings does not require any disassembly? Just pry them off and replace?
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