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Joe Armstrong
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 12:23 pm: | 
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My old Nikon F2 is battered but working fine EXCEPT for the small foam strip that sits by the screen at the lens opening is ripped. Not a very techncial thing to replace but I'm worried that I might damage the mirror if I continue to use it. Can this be replaced by the user? Is this a bulk material or specific part for each camera? |
Ezio
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 12:49 pm: |
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Sure it can. Look for "interslice" seller on ebay - I have already purchased three of its kits and Iwould recommend him 100%. |
Donnie Strickland
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 13, 2005 - 04:20 pm: |
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I also recommend Jon Goodman (interslice). You can't go wrong with his kit. It comes with instructions and pictures and he can email you if you get stuck. |
P Laskey
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 06:30 am: |
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Alternatively you could use a strip cut from an old foam mousemat with a sharp knife, glued in with rubbery adhesive, or a piece of felt light trapping from an old 35mm cassette. Either way you will have to remove the old foam first.
P Laskey |
Glenn Middleton
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Thursday, April 14, 2005 - 04:27 pm: |
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I think the only correct method is to use a proper self adhesive foam on seals/buffers that require sticking in place.There is no way that adhesives should be used,especially if you are new to the game.At one time I cut seals from correct foam and then used a special double sided tape,but since finding Jon Goodman(Interslice)I use his kit.Cheap,very good and it does what it says on the 'box'.You even get free postage in the US! As a matter of interest I could not use an old mouse mat even if I wanted to; all mine seem to have the consistancy of old lino! |
M Currie
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Friday, April 15, 2005 - 08:01 am: |
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This may not apply to the F2, but on the F, the pad must be very precise, or the mirror lock will not work. It's thinner than you might think. |
