Vintage Nikon that needs a CLA.

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The sound doesn’t bother me at all.
I’m already shooting film with the F2…!
 
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Well, just got the flash drive of the drum scans from Blue Moon Camera.
Film camera with the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI-s lens.
Left is film (Blue Moon) and right is digital (Leica MD)…!
 

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Love how film renders the water …!
 

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Nikon 2 said:
Well, just got the flash drive of the premium scans, drum scans cost $55 a frame, from Blue Moon Camera.
Film camera with the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI-s lens.
Left is film (Blue Moon) and right is digital (Leica MD)…!
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How do you know if it is working 'just fine'? Most people nowadays do not have a clue when something is going wrong in say a car. it may work just fine but in the unexpected crucial moment when you need all the braking the system can give, it could fail with catastrophic results. I suggest that the same, possibly even more lack of knowledge will be with a camera body. That is why regular servicing is desirable. A camera failing will not usually be as dramatic, but a failure/repair when it is least needed could be more expensive in the long run.

When I bought my Nikon F2a which I will say looks virtually as new. That camera was at least 42 years old. I had it in for a check to see if anything needed adjusting lubricating and fortunately it was OK. Meter accuracy, shutter speeds and even the points that need occasionally lubricating were all fine so I can now use it with confidence for a good while to come and know it works as well as it looks.
 
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Nikon 2 said:
Well, just got the flash drive of the premium scans from Blue Moon Camera.
Film camera with the Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI-s lens.
Left is film (Blue Moon) and right is digital (Leica MD)…!
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I feared as much. What conclusions do you draw yourself?
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They both render differently. Film shows more color and less detail whilst digital is more consistent and detailed.
I like them both…!
 

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I thought the intent was to show that the NikonnF2 is now repaired, a comparison to your initial images where the F2 was wonky.

If it’s really an AvD comparison then you have a lot of experimentation to go before you can rightfully draw any conclusions. And don’t waste your time…
 

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I am happy to see that you got success and satisfaction.
 
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Sirius Glass said:
I am happy to see that you got success and satisfaction.
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The results from the Nikon F2 after the CLA were noticeable and compared them with the Leica MD 262…!
 
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To recap on what I feel the main differences are between digital and film are…
Film has better dynamic range.
Digital has more accurate color…!
 
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Ektachrome shot with premium Nikkor primes using the proper warming and cooling filters may change your mind.
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The MD shows accurate colors (more realistic) without filters or processing!
I use Ektar 100 for landscape photography…!
 
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A musician (vinyl lover) friend once told me even though he loves music played on records (analogue), digital is more accurate with pitch…!
 
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By the way I listen to vinyl at home and CD while driving…!
 

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By the way I listen to vinyl at home and CD while driving…!
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Before the CD was invented did you have a turntable and vinyl records? Did you use film camera then? The way you talked about film sound like you didn't have either one of them back in their days.
 
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Before the CD was invented did you have a turntable and vinyl records? Did you use film camera then? The way you talked about film sound like you didn't have either one of them back in their days.
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I’ve been listening to vinyl since the 70’s and shooting film before digital cameras existed.
I listen to vinyl at home with an extensive audiophile record collection. I do have a great CD player also, but like the sound of vinyl more.
I just bought the Leica MD 262 two months ago.
Digital is much cheaper for me!
I still shoot film but it’s very expensive to develop at Blue Moon Camera. Blue moon does optical printing that cost more, no digital in the printing. Main reason I invested in a digital camera. The cost for everything, film, processing, premium scans and shipping costs over $100 not counting a three week wait…!
 

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