Leica Nikon F Operating instructions

Brand: Leica

Model: Nikon F

Type: Operating instructions

Leica Nikon F, a versatile SLR camera, offers a wide range of capabilities for photography enthusiasts. With its interchangeable lenses, you can capture various subjects, from landscapes to portraits. The camera's precise mechanical design ensures accurate exposure control, allowing you to create stunning images. The durable construction makes it a reliable companion for years of photographic adventures.

Leica Nikon F, a versatile SLR camera, offers a wide range of capabilities for photography enthusiasts. With its interchangeable lenses, you can capture various subjects, from landscapes to portraits. The camera's precise mechanical design ensures accurate exposure control, allowing you to create stunning images. The durable construction makes it a reliable companion for years of photographic adventures.

Nikon F Repair Tutorial:

Removing the Mirror Box

and Slow Speed Governor

By Daniele Benvenuti

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remove front Nikon plate, then 2 screws concealed below the plate and 2 on both side of front standard; lift

standard paying attention to the little metal bar under the standard: it is where name plate screws fasten!

Unscrew to remove left and right covers

loosen these tiny screws just enough to remove the counter guard

Remove film exposure type plate and the washer

Remove 3 screws securing advance lever

then the advance lever ring

Remove the retaining ring

Turn the A-R ring until you can

see the screw and loose a little,

then unscrew the ring securing

the A-R ring.

The necessary tool can be home made

The button can now be removed

Unscrew to remove shutter/ASA dial

Right cover can come off!

Unscrew rewind knob, then these screws to remove the hot shoe cover

Remove these too and lift hot shoe base

Remove hot shoe contacts and spring

Lift left cover and remove flash baseplate (3 screws)

unscrew these to free the prism locking mechanism

remove selftimer lever and and the underlying rings

peel leatherette and unscrew 4 screws to remove selftimer

remove 5 frontal screws

and 2 screws in the upper back, hidden under the seal

mirror box came off nicely; it’s time to temporary fit charge lever and shutter/asa dial to test shutter mechanics

Bottom of the camera is usually were dirty, clean it with the help of a brush and/or a blower; to operate shutter,

manteining shutter button depressed , push the little lever on the right: this simulate mirror up and trigger the

release of the curtain. Set a slow shutter like 1sec and look how it work. Usually slow governor is in poor state and

need a good clean

Remove this screw to access bottom mechanics and to remove the governor

this 2 screws secure slow governor: detach and clean very well in lighter fuel till it operate smoothly, refit and retest

shutter operation. Clean and lube curtains and mirror box as needing, then refit it and test again.

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Leica Nikon F Operating instructions

Brand: Leica

Model: Nikon F

Type: Operating instructions

Leica Nikon F, a versatile SLR camera, offers a wide range of capabilities for photography enthusiasts. With its interchangeable lenses, you can capture various subjects, from landscapes to portraits. The camera's precise mechanical design ensures accurate exposure control, allowing you to create stunning images. The durable construction makes it a reliable companion for years of photographic adventures.

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