Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]> Folks, > > One of my long-suffering subjects at the Green Leafe surprised me yesterday > by producing a gadget bag containing a pretty full Nikon F2 kit--a gift > from her father. She wanted me to "check out" the camera and to run over > the controls with her, which I happily did; but, I'm largely unfamiliar > with the F2 and have a couple of questions. What are the proper meter > batteries? Are they mercury or standard cells? The F2 is a wonderful camera as are the previous F's, BUT, I always found the TTL meter on the early F's to be not that friendly, so I always used a hand meter. > > The body seemed a bit battered but fundamentally sound. The meter needle > sticks a little, which I attribute either to dirt and disuse or to improper > batteries. Can any suggest a reputable tech for a CLA--and can anyone > guess at what a CLA should cost? This may surprise you, but I think Sherry also works on Nikons (of course her first love is Leica). > > Erin is dead serious about photography, but very shy. I see this as an > opportunity to encourage the rising generation, so I'll appreciate any > pointers you can give me here--replies welcome on or off list. I am not very good at giving pointers, except to recommend, shoot, shoot, shoot. > > Thanks! > > Chandos Tell Erin she has one of the best 35mm cameras ever made. sl > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html