Film advance problem in Nikon FM (maybe some stuck parts)

[@francesco456852]

After going crazy for a couple of days after other videos, I tried to watch yours, even if it was FM and not FE as in my case. Having identified the point you indicated, not being able to unscrew the screw, I made a small variation: a controlled spray of WD40 and magically everything started working again. I don't think it's the most orthodox method but it worked beautifully. I hope I haven't done irreparable damage with my change but I wanted to thank you for your precious and indispensable information! (translation by Google I hope it's understandable)

[@mikeno62]

Thank's, I can see your point and if someone only have one options to try to fix something and it will probably work for some time. But on the other hand WD40 is maybe not the best solution for a long term working device (camera or lens). It's not said that WD40 is not useful, but there are better oils out there.

[@DominicUliano]

Thank you! Your video helped me fix a different issue with Nikon FE. I originally thought I had the same film advance problem that is in your video. However, I had a different problem. I discovered my issue at 9:05 in your video. There is a piece that slides up and down as the shutter release is pressed and released. Mine was stuck and was stopping the film from advancing. I found that I could push it manually and reset the shutter release. I put one drop of synthetic lubricant and within minutes it was working perfectly again. I would never have discovered and fixed my issue without your video. Thanks again.

[@mikeno62]

WOW, it was really good the film could help you Dominic, I'm happy to know that :-) Cheers Kenneth

[@jmjmjm4589]

Thanks so much for this video, it helped me save the Nikon FE that I have been using for the last 35 years, and it was old when I got it!

[@mikeno62]

WOW, that's great.

[@morganroberts]

This video has saved my beautiful second FM body. Thanks mate!!!!

[@mikeno62]

I'm happy to know that Morgan :-)

[@armypictureeditor]

That was quite painful to watch but very useful, I have two FM2s stuck o advance and I'll follow the advice, many thanks RW

[@magloc]

Thanks for showing the repair. After seeing how the parts work from your video, I sprayed WD40 into then motor film advance knob from the outside with the camera upside down.. After one minute, the lever works. No WD40 leaks inside the film area.

[@willy-VD]

Hello, did you put wd40 on an FM or FM2? My FM2 does not clog at very low speeds. Did you have to remove the pieces as seen in the video or did you just spray wd40 on those pieces? thank you

[@ramonjordanadesimon4023]

And very good tip, to adapt this screwdriwer to work counterclocwise!

[@terryschon17]

Good video, very helpful. I'm sure I can do that as my Nikon is stuck.

[@mad7505]

Hi Mike thanks for the video! Btw I lost the screws that tighten the bottom plate do you know what type of screws they are or where I could get them?

[@vitoroaraujo]

Thank you very much, Mike! The tips helps me A LOT! 📸💕

[@Dioxideize]

Thank you very much for your sharing, Mikeno62 I have one more question about FM2, when using speed upper than 1/500 to 1/4000 shutter curtain it's not open properly. How I can fix this issue.

[@ramonjordanadesimon4023]

Thanks for this new good explanation! Perhaps with a bit more film resolution (it seems to be made only at 350 p), we could better appreciate the gear details, for example the excentricity; at this resolution i'm not capable to see it correctly.

[@mikeno62]

I see your point Ramon, but my video camera is not that good at macro :-(

[@ramonjordanadesimon4023]

Problem solved! Now I can see the video at high resolution, till 1080 p (HD). I don't know why, but before I was only capable to see it at 350 p. Thanks for your atention. :-D

[@ColinVance-q8u]

I had the same issue with a Nikon FM but the internals looked a little different from this one?! My brass disconnect lever for the wind-on looked the same as the later Fm2n instead of the stainless lever that goes under the winder spool like seen on the camera in this video. In any case, every time I took the bottom off it worked perfectly and then I realized that there was a small dent in the base plate! This tiny indentation was enough to put pressure on the disconnect lever underneath it and cause binding- a few taps on the bas plate and it's been perfect ever since!

[@ColinVance-q8u]

Morale of the story- don't start pulling shit apart until you have a really good look at it!

[@franciscosaudielramirez-sa6330]

Hi Mike, greetings from Canada!... I was wondering if you may have any ideas as to how to fix stock mirror in Nikon FM? Thanks, Paco 😊

[@emiliameade9]

I just got an FM camera from a thrift store (it might just be broken) but the door willnt open....nothing is broken in the little thing you pull up to release the door...any advice?

[@genesisvegas3592]

Ahhh. thanks! this helped me a lot

[@wanipirox4344]

I got yashica tl electro x. All working fine, except for the lever transport. So every time i move and release the lever, shutter release immediately without even pressing the shutter button. Can you tell me what is wrong with my camera? Sorry for my bad english. Looking forward to hear from you. Thank You

[@tonkatonksebo]

Help! I cant press the rewind button! I was advancing my film up to 36 but the lever stopped halfway. I know that this means that i have used up all the exposures. But now i cant rewind it because of this. Got any fix? Thank you in advance! EDIT: Using Nikon F2

[@nhong-thekop]

Thanks for your video, so i break the bottom coupling screw head (min 7.24) do you know any screw form another part can be fit it or how long of screw thread may i can find from my another broken Fm10 screw to instead, i can't measure my screw because after i brake it i did tighten back to the place and leave it. please advise thanks

[@mikeno62]

That's a shame, but you could find another not working Nikon camera, maybe in a second hand shop and simply take the screws from that as a "spare" camera.

[@nhong-thekop]

@@mikeno62 Thanks for your suggest, I got it the new one already from broken camera of my friend

[@gracer9420]

Can you still do this if there is film in the camera when doing it?

[@mikeno62]

No, because you have to work with the mechanical parts inside the camera.

[@kellerborges5068]

Hello! I have the FM2 with this annoying issue, most of the time works good and some random times it gets stuck and I have to shake the lever. I made some research and found out that the brass piece you cleaned is to fine tune the position of the pendulum/eccentric. Could this information be right? I'm planning to have a look at it this week

[@mikeno62]

It could be the little brass piece that need to be cleanede, but it could also be the eccentric part that is worn out. Just some ideas.

[@apophasisx]

I LOVE your vids. I have an F3, and all speeds work with accessory shutter release on the front but none do with the shutter release button. Does that have a quick fix?

[@JYphotography]

you saved my fm2 in 15 minutes!

[@willy-VD]

hello. My FM2 does not shutter at very low speeds. Did you have to remove the pieces as seen in the video or did you just spray wd40 on those pieces? thank you

[@aztzhrf]

Hi. My nikon fm, the shutter was stuck like its lock. I cannot press it at all. Then, the cock shutter was loose and does not advance the film spool at all. Any advice?

[@oalvarado7]

My issue is: the film advance doesn’t lock after the advance of the film, instead it will keep advancing even if the shutter doesn’t get pressed, as you could imagine, this is not good if you forget you have already advanced or if you think you already have and make multiple exposures one the same frame. Does anyone else have this issue?

[@ale5jandro]

I do have exactly that issue with my FM2. Did you find a way to fix it?

[@danwhitsvids]

I fixed my FE using this link: www.photo.net/discuss/threads/fm2n-help-with-film-advance-lever.477357/ The FE, FE2 and FM2(n) all use the same mechanism.

[@danwhitsvids]

@@ale5jandro see my link below...

[@ale5jandro]

Thanks!!!!

[@joaogoffredo]

I have a FM2n with this problem. It is stuck.

[@wullieg7269]

before anything lighter fluid on cotton bud! the grease in camera is so old