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Nikon SP Rangefinder
Re: Nikon SP Rangefinder
"Ted" <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote in message
news:440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net ...
> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
>
The serial number indicates that this camera was sold during the first year
of SP production. It thus probably has a cloth shutter. The later cameras
with metal shutters command and deserve higher prices. The lens marking
means:
S = 7 elements (just like all 50mm f1.4 Nikkor lenses)
red c = coated (just like all Nikkor lenses)
If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for the
camera to be a paperweight.
Jim
"Ted" <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote in message
news:440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net ...
> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
>
The serial number indicates that this camera was sold during the first year
of SP production. It thus probably has a cloth shutter. The later cameras
with metal shutters command and deserve higher prices. The lens marking
means:
S = 7 elements (just like all 50mm f1.4 Nikkor lenses)
red c = coated (just like all Nikkor lenses)
If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for the
camera to be a paperweight.
Jim
Re: Nikon SP Rangefinder
In article <G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net >,
"Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote:
>
> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for the
> camera to be a paperweight.
>
> Jim
Cloth curtains and tapes can be easily made to replace old damaged ones.
Even metal curtains can be replaced.
In article <G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net >,
"Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote:
>
> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for the
> camera to be a paperweight.
>
> Jim
Cloth curtains and tapes can be easily made to replace old damaged ones.
Even metal curtains can be replaced.
Re: Nikon SP Rangefinder
"Colyn" <jcg_REMOVE_13@sw_REMOVE_bell . net > wrote in message
news:jcg_REMOVE_13-DF9D00.23201312072007@news.dallas.sbcglobal . net ...
> In article <G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net >,
> "Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote:
>
>>
>> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for
>> the
>> camera to be a paperweight.
>>
>> Jim
>
> Cloth curtains and tapes can be easily made to replace old damaged ones.
Not quite true. The guy at cameraquest won't.
> Even metal curtains can be replaced.
The entire shutter gets replaced. The shutter in the SP is the same as the
one in the F. So, replacement shutters are quite plentiful. By the way,
the last time I looked at cameraquest, he wan't $375 to replace the metallic
shutters on either the SP or the S3.
Careful people can insure that their shutters work well. The one in my S2
has no holes and needs no cleaning.
Jim
"Colyn" <jcg_REMOVE_13@sw_REMOVE_bell . net > wrote in message
news:jcg_REMOVE_13-DF9D00.23201312072007@news.dallas.sbcglobal . net ...
> In article <G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net >,
> "Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote:
>
>>
>> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for
>> the
>> camera to be a paperweight.
>>
>> Jim
>
> Cloth curtains and tapes can be easily made to replace old damaged ones.
Not quite true. The guy at cameraquest won't.
> Even metal curtains can be replaced.
The entire shutter gets replaced. The shutter in the SP is the same as the
one in the F. So, replacement shutters are quite plentiful. By the way,
the last time I looked at cameraquest, he wan't $375 to replace the metallic
shutters on either the SP or the S3.
Careful people can insure that their shutters work well. The one in my S2
has no holes and needs no cleaning.
Jim
Re: Nikon SP Rangefinder
"Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote in message
news:G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net ...
>
> "Ted" <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote in message
> news:440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net ...
>> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
>>
> The serial number indicates that this camera was sold during the first
> year of SP production. It thus probably has a cloth shutter. The later
> cameras with metal shutters command and deserve higher prices. The lens
> marking means:
> S = 7 elements (just like all 50mm f1.4 Nikkor lenses)
> red c = coated (just like all Nikkor lenses)
>
> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for
> the camera to be a paperweight.
>
> Jim
>
* w w w .cameraquest . com /repairs.htm
$175 to prevent a paperweight..............
"Jim" <j.n@nospam . com > wrote in message
news:G0Cli.37956$YL5.2306@newssvr29.news.prodigy . net ...
>
> "Ted" <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote in message
> news:440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net ...
>> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
>>
> The serial number indicates that this camera was sold during the first
> year of SP production. It thus probably has a cloth shutter. The later
> cameras with metal shutters command and deserve higher prices. The lens
> marking means:
> S = 7 elements (just like all 50mm f1.4 Nikkor lenses)
> red c = coated (just like all Nikkor lenses)
>
> If the shutter ever needs to be repaired, there is a high potential for
> the camera to be a paperweight.
>
> Jim
>
* w w w .cameraquest . com /repairs.htm
$175 to prevent a paperweight..............
Re: Nikon SP Rangefinder
In article <440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net >
Ted <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote:
>
> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
Sold for $1,530
In article <440413259abfad173c4c2eca6e6798b3@pseudo.borked . net >
Ted <Use-Author-Supplied-Address-Header@[127.1]> wrote:
>
> eBay: * 301url . com /SP_Rangefinder
Sold for $1,530
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