Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The F2 uses standard silver-oxide batteries, the same type that is used in the M6 (SR-76??). As far as the sticking meter needle goes, this could be problematic. The DP-2 prism which uses a CdS cell and a meter needle uses something called a "ring resistor" which wears out over time and cannot be replaced any longer. The fact that your friend's is sticking could be just due to a bit a dirt and grit in it, or it could also mean that the meter is near the end of its life. Of course, the camera will still function quite well without a working meter, and of course it may be possible to find a 2nd hand metered prism (I managed to find a decent DP-12 at a camera flea market, turning my old F2 into an F2AS). I know that here in Canada Nikon won't touch the camera with a 10ft pole, but there must be many independent competent service people who could do a CLA on it. A local facility quoted me $150 CDN for mine, which would include replacing the foam seals etc. dan c At 10:26 AM 23-10-01 -0400, Chandos wrote: >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 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? > >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. > >Thanks! > >Chandos > >-- >To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html > - -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html