I don’t have the experience and confidence to tackle precision jobs like lens and camera repairs. Carlos Fernandes I am wondering if anyone knows the size of the screw used in the Nikkor 18mm – 105mm lens for fastening the plastic bayonet mount? Be careful when handling these, you should never use these with delicate parts such as cemented groups. Thank you for finding my site entertaining! Hello, If you think that this site has helped you or you want to show your support by helping with the site’s upkeep, you can make a small donation to my paypal.com (richardHaw888@gmail.com). This is indeed the best blog I have ever seen on Nikon lens repair. Has the grease changed since? May 16, 2017 @ 19:47:41, I believe I got real VESSEL. To be safe, you can ask the technician or repair guy there and if he doesn’t know about JIS then he should not be in that job hahaha. Ric. It sounds like it’s firing at around 250th on each setting. July 17, 2019. I live close enough to a repair centre that driving is far more cost effective than shipping. Vessel 9900 3*150 Enjoy this short movie portraying the positive spirit of Nikon and people - continuing to take on challenges into the future. If I get the 5 year US warranty, courier costs to and from US for repairs could add approx $100-$150 to the repair cost. The best thing I’ve found for difficult bayonet screws is to use a micro butane torch to heat the stuck screw. This can be easily made and can be used again with anything so long as they will fit. A ghost in the machine, I guess. Jun 11, 2017 @ 20:08:38. We live several states away so mailing my camera off to them was nerve wracking to say the least, but I would do it again! Be sure to buy 2 types for each screw type: a long-shafted ones and short shafted ones. A. Nikon SDK … Most of the steps in your repairs are the same as mine. That’s Nippon Petrochemical corporation. I’ve done business with Atlanta Camera repair for years, I’v had my cameras and lens repaired. Anything that has holes or slots at opposite ends indicate that this tool is needed to open it. Reparaturanleitungen für Nikon Kameras Nikon Camera Fehlerdiagnose, Reparatur und Wartungshandbücher. While these are soft, they may be abrasive enough if dry. The cheap ones can be scary since the locking screws holding the points can be flimsy. I will continue to follow and advertise your blog. Always remember that you should never ever mix grease of different types together as this will change the chemistry of the grease. If you have stripped the head then you will need a screw extractor just in case. It is a highly-specialized tool and is usually only used for a certain part of the equipment you’re repairing, it usually can’t be used with other things. This has resulted in many people, including me to botch my repairs when I was starting up. Glad you liked it, Carlos! Never buy cheap-Chinese precision screwdrivers, you’ll use these for a long time, the damage caused by using the wrong screwdriver can be irreversible. It only took a few minutes and when the young lady in the office brought my flash back, she said, “you’re ready to go.” The problem had been minor and they fixed it on the spot. my own blog (well, almost…HaHa!) The long ones like the one I showed you is the most important one. Herzlich Willkommen beim Nikon Service Point Köln _____ Achtung ! Objektive. 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I wonder if you can help. I’ll be getting myself a set of those Vessel screwdrivers with the cushion grips. The circular ones will not hold their shape when you bend them and will skew under pressure. Lens cloth for doing the final wiping of the glass before reinstalling them. Close. The Nikon D600 is Nikon's best digital camera ever, at any price. This is a hobby to me so I have to manage my budget specially to buy more budget lens. I have filter that is stuck to the front of 50mm 2.8/Elmar. And the price was very reasonable. They are also important. Not sure if they are JIS – don’t think so. The first time i greased this, i used a thicker grease and it was difficult to turn. You’ll want to search the screws section of your DIY shop for a collection of screws. You will also need generic tin containers to put your cleaning fluids or just to organize parts so that they do not get lost. Those drivers are too small but they are useful for smaller screws only. We cost all jobs individually, and can also undertake fault-only repairs. Once again: Thanks from Portugal. Remember never to apply too much grease or your lens will be oily again in no-time. The iris for the 28-70 has to be cleaned the right way. seeingthrough35mm I consider this S10 grease to be a general-purpose grease so I use this for the majority of my lenses. Always remember to “use the right tools for the right job”. If the one from ebay is the longest one (like what I use) then it should be fine but it can be straining to used a long driver for every screw. Micro-Nikkor 55/2.8 becomes a little hard to focus/stiff). Add to cart. Rubber bottle opener, they look like oil filter wrenches but made of some kind of hard rubber. Blitzgeräte. Regards, Ric. I have already contact the JapanHobbyTools because they currently do not have the S10 and s30 on the shop. Front barrels like the one you said should come off easily after putting acetone for an hour. I also have a 55-200mm zoom, and it has the same plastic mount. When I asked how much I owed them, she said, “nothing-have a great day!” From the 1st phone call to the last goodbye, they were pleasant and professional. I have almost 20 in various sizes and I use them all! Hobby shops with a mini 4X4 or radio control section should have these and chances are they will be JIS. Ferngläser. The problem was an input wheel. Additional piece of equipment is $49.50. It’s important that you make one from brass or any metal that’s strong-enough but isn’t too-hard as to mar the surface of your gear. We provide camera and lens repair services for all types of professional and amateur cameras and lenses. Allison told me it would be between 5 and 7 days to repair the camera. It is not easy to find so tiny screen in “local Portugal” shops. Camera Service fixed my film camera (a Minolta Maxxum 7, made by a company that has been out of business for years) in a few days and gave me three months of guarantee. How Much It Cost To Fix My Flooded Nikon D850 Camera. I’ll outline to you all the essential tools that you need for repairing lenses so that you don’t waste your time and most importantly, money on gear. Where else may just Do you use wrench like this http://www.tradecounterdirect.com/custom/images/products/hires/rolson-strap-wrench.jpg - Click here to make an enquiry : Nikon Lens AF-P DX NIkkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G Lens Repair. You need at least 2 types. Luis Ocampo, Raul M Rodrigues You’ll need several types of solvents, both polar and non-polar ones. Ric. I dropped my camera off for a simple repair, but it ended up being sent Nikon because it was a manufacturer issue. This is a labor of love and I intend to keep it that way for as long as I can. Another important thing to take note is to only buy flat head screws with a very low head since you don’t want the heads to protrude in most cases. I grew up in a watchmaking family so the tools and skills are all familiar to me. Many people will give you the wrong advice on the internet, many from ignorant or arrogant personalities. Be sure you have th proper lens openers because these are VERY important. Hi, Angel! Just like most bobbies, you’ll require certain tools to repair or maintain the equipment that you use. Classic Nikkors Repair and DIY maintenance, by richardhaw Änderung unserer Öffnungszeiten Aufgrund des Corona Virus Liebe Kunden, Sie haben auch weiterhin die Möglichkeit Ihre Geräte persönlich bei uns abzugeben oder abzuholen. Any brand. Read this article on how to use a lens vise to see how dented front rings are repaired. Nikon's challenge. A reader linked in the comments (thanks El Aura) to this dpreview thread that contains a list of all Nikon DSLR cameras and the corresponding sensor manufacturer/designer. It has worked every time. To be honest, most of the things that you see listed here are optional and are only used for certain situations. I already have the “workman’s compass”. May 14, 2017 @ 12:57:45. Zubehör. thank you for sharing your experience with us. Thank you for some other informative site. 17 Comments. I have found the 250, 300, etc. enormous article to increase my know-how. Thank you very much for your continued support! With pro-caliber video features inspired by the D810, the same autofocus and metering system used in the D4S and D810, a newly designed 24.3MP FX-format CMOS image sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor, the D750 delivers a feature set unlike D-SLRs its size. This design is incredible! I have the same issue finding the micro screw extrator. read more…, We have the equipment to repair your lens! Hi, Pablo! Repairs are warranted for the time period starting with the date the repair was completed. It is the first in a new line of Nikon FX format cameras which includes technologies from the D810 in a smaller and lighter body. May 18, 2017 @ 14:09:55. Once again THANKS for all the help. These micro screwdrivers are essential for screw heads that are too-small for regular drivers. Yes, that is the S10 grease that I like to use but for different lenses you would like to use different types of hardness. I was very suprised that the screw didn’t move at all. The camera was designed for and marketed to the growing market of new women photographers then entering the SLR buyer's market. Essentials (Tools) | Richard Haw’s Classic Nikon Repair and Review