Working with different issues in Nikon F2____PART_1___disassemble

[@danijel3227]

Hello Kenneth. I don't know if you are aware of fact that this channel and that what you are doing is extremely important. Your videos are all manuals that someone need to repair old cameras or lenses. Your videos are absolutly unique and priceless. Unbelievable that something like that exist. Something to admire ...

[@danijel3227]

I forgot to say ... your videos and narration are phenomenal for therapeutic purposes. :-)

[@mikeno62]

Thank's A LOT Danijel :-), when I started my channel in 2011 with a simple webcam and a computer and no sound, well, it was just because I would like to share my own experience in camera and lens repair during many years, so it's a kind of passion for me. But I have no idea how needed the information actually is, but now I can better see that since there are not so many repair shops anymore, I would guess that if someone have the information on "how to" fix there camera or lens, they would do it themself and save money and learn something new. I think it's very interesting to provide the learning material and in that way get the info "down to Earth", in many cases it's enough with the correct tools (and of course a lot's of patience), there are of course a problem to get spare sparts. When I got a HD video camera it turned out be better with the narration, so I will continue to make more videos about different cameras and lenses. Cheers Kenneth

[@aristoioannidis7490]

Thanks Mike. I have two F2's. Your video is an excellent resource. I am most grateful of your time and patience in producing this video. Also congratulations on your 500 video! All the best.

[@mikeno62]

Thank's Aristo, and there will be more videos from me. Cheers Kenneth

[@iwctoys1]

It’s interesting watching someone fix the F2 camera. I have repaired at least a thousand of these in my lifetime. Still considered best film camera ever built.

[@romtech67]

Hi Kenneth, you are the best! Thanks to your videos I have repaired an F2 with several problems: broken battery chamber, oxidized wires, blocked curtain, screw stuck in the mechanisms .. total hours of work "many...many", but satisfaction for the result.Thank you !

[@mikeno62]

Thank's Romeo, I'm really happy to know that :-).

[@sanmurillo]

You are not a technician. You're a magician!

[@philmastman2490]

Thanks for this! The shutter lock collar on my F2 just fell off, along with all of its associated parts. You helped me figure out how to put it back together!

[@gerardurbatus2014]

Happy Birthday for the 500 videos ! Excellent work during this years. Thanks Mike

[@mikeno62]

Thank's Gerard :-) Cheers Kenneth

[@filmbyhari]

Congratulations on the 500th video. Thanks to the knowledge of masters like you, we are able to revive, maintain and enjoy these works of art.

[@mikeno62]

Thank's, and there will be more videos from me sooner, when I have the time.

[@longde]

I have two Nikon F2 and one of them needs the front taken off. I never dared to do it (even though i've dissasembled other SLRs) because I didn't know it didn't require taking the top and bottom covers. off!! Your tutorial opened my eyes!! Thank you INFINITE TIMES for this wonderful video!!

[@mikeno62]

Thanks, I'm happy to know that :-)

[@Vic-cv3df]

You never cease to amaze me.

[@i.f.haddock527]

29:25 you talked about placing foam under the spring to deaden the boing/pinging noise. How much foam needs to be placed there (and what kind of foam) and exactly where? My F2 is pinging terribly when the mirror slaps down at the finish.

[@tomc8273]

Hi Kenneth; Great video of anatomy of F2, shame about the racheting gear. Congratulations on your 500th. video!!! That is a lot of work! THANK YOU.

[@mikeno62]

Thank's Tom, and it was really a shame I couldn't fix this old and very used camera. I will sooner come out with a video about the Photomic for the F2, I think it will be very interesting (and a bit complicated..). Cheers Kenneth

[@Ole_Mercool]

Thank you Kenneth for such an informative masterclass! It actually has scared me. :) I have got a "little" problem: there is a loose inner battery contact in my F2. The Ground is OK. According to the video, I need to peel the leatherette and dismount the mirror block completely in order to reach the battery soldering point and there is no way to do it just removing the bottom plate... I really need some courage...

[@danbowden9697]

It's unfortunate that there is so much damage inside that Nikon F2! I shudder to think how the film advance was forced into the position it's now in. Someone was a little too heavy handed! I look forward to seeing the next video! And congratulations on video 500!

[@mikeno62]

The next video for the F2 is already out now.

[@bartwaggoner2000]

Thank you for all of your work! AND the F2 is the next camera on my wish list!

[@mohammadashrafkhokhar5678]

Very interesting to see what's inside a nikon f2.

[@tomallen6073]

Holy crap. A challenge for even the very mechanical inclined.

[@Data_analyst.]

素晴らしい! 続きが楽しみ!

[@Riffeldoc]

Hey Kenneth, contratulations to your Video No. 500!🍾👍 Really great work und so many Informations for us! Have Fun today and eat a big Cake!🥳😁 Many greetings from Germany

[@mikeno62]

Thank's A LOT :-) I will eat a biiig cake to celebrate.

[@alexparson4472]

You are the best

[@uncatila]

Will you make a video about servicing a Nikonos 2 . I ask because the o rings need to be changed in the body beyond the big obvious ones

[@raymondchew8894]

I have a similar Nikon F2A , similar symptoms, sluggish shuttle speed and frequently unable to advance the film, timer occasionally ok. How much will be repair cost typically ? Thanks.

[@maggiet6245]

Hello mikeno62! I recently got this camera and I’m having an issue with removing the top piece like what you did at 9:52 in this video. I heard a ‘click’ after pressing the button and turning the lever at the same time, but the piece seems very stuck on, what should I do? In addition, that same piece when looking at the front of the camera says the aperture is always at 2 and does not move when the bunny ears move. What would you recommend doing about this

[@adityav5239]

Did you figure it out? I have the same issue. Also the aperture in the front does not change I think. It just shows the lowest aperture number for the lens.

[@gabrielarturomartinezgonza3812]

@@adityav5239 mine is also stuck, at f3.5

[@baylissprojects]

Hi Mike - I wonder if you could help - my camera was working fine mechanically (I took the mirror box off to fix the corroded battery compartment), but now when I put the mirror box back on the camera the shutter release button is locked and the camera won't wind on. I can trigger the camera from the bottom and then wind on, but then the shutter release is still locked. Do you have any idea what I'm doing wrong? Thanks!

[@turquoi5eblu401]

Hi, what is the cause of the coupling lever to be in "down" position instead of "up". This makes my viewfinder dark at higher (smaller aperture) f number. The lever has tension to be in "down" position.

[@gunnargunnarssons]

Hi Kenneth! Thnx for having this channel! GREAT!! I have an Nikon F2 and need to correct the focus in the house. No matter what lens I put on, the focus is out and not available to get the straight focus in the finder window. It is always out of shape. Do ya have an explanation what the issue is and maybe even how to fix it? Kind regards!

[@TaZeDrehtorb]

What happens when the shutter button and the advance level don’t work? I’ve taken it apart and got it to shoot but can’t seem to fix the problem Please help😢

[@gentlehand6523]

Hi How to unscrew winder lever if does not movie with resin tool or wrench clamp????

[@neilpiper9889]

I have a perfectly functional Nikon F2 but can't remove the prism finder. I don't want to force it.

[@ghw7192]

Thanks from an F2 a-hohic--I own 6.

[@andrewfernandez3827]

SIX!?!? Care to sell me one?? Hahaha

[@michaelleis4692]

This is not a repair but an execution

[@mikelostcause]

you cannot kill what is already dead

[@lloydmilton6279]

I have a F2 that the advance has locked and 5the shutter will not fire. Trever will advance to t he red dot and the release is not in T or L location how far down into stripping will I need to go? This is a great video but a little out of my wheel house

[@richardpetrovic8941]

For what you use gloves?

[@mohammadashrafkhokhar5678]

Hello.i was wondering how do take the left side of the top plate.

[@Gopool]

Hi Kenneth, thanks for another great video. I have enjoyed playing with film cameras lately and I've used your videos to fix multiple issues with my Nikon F and F2. I was wondering if you have any advise for a new issue I'm having with a recently acquired Nikon F3. I just got it and everything works great except after winding the film the advance lever does not spring back to the starting position. I have to do that manual each time before winding again. I'm not positive but it seems like either a spring is dislodged or missing from the winding mechanism so the advance lever has no tension. I've scoured the internet and spent hours looking at the Nikon F3 service manual but I cannot find a solution? Can you offer any advice? Thanks in advance.

[@mikeno62]

Hmm, poor old F3, to me it also sound's like a dislodged spring under the advance arm, but it could also be broken spring that pull's the advance arm back in staring position or maybe other issues. But it gives me the inspiration to actually make some videos about the Nikon F3 sooner (I have thinking about the F3 as a subject for some time). Cheers Kenneth

[@adamw.20]

....wie ein Schweizer Uhrwerk!!!!

[@mukundans2796]

Paint thinner works very well to disolve leatherette glue. Dip a cotton bud in ut and apply at the glue. This results in no scratches and an undamaged leatherette

[@terrywbreedlove]

Shutter is stuck in my F2. :( This was a gift and I really want to shoot it.

[@iwctoys1]

Ice cube trays. Way to store your screws and parts. Gives me the willes seeing 5his stuff rolling around a desk.

[@Gilded_Cage_Princess]

Same, all those tiny pieces!

[@christopherhowell3209]

JIS...is Japanese Industry Standard

[@HartleyShawcrossart]

luckily i fast fowrded the video, because you never take off the advance lever - the whole point of watching the video...