Perhaps try MW Camera Repairs for a second opinion as what you have been quoted sounds extortionate. I have sent both my OM1's to him within the...
If I was going to shoot Street I would probably take my Olympus OM1 over my F2. Smaller & lighter in the hand & I find the viewfinder...
See also: https://www.rangefinderforum.com/classics/foru m/messages/2/25200.html?1346027010
Have a look at the following: https://mynikonsdotorg.wordpr ess.com/manual/nikon-fm2- fm2n/ Probably worth double checking with the repair...
<p>If you need a donor body to provide a shutter an F801 might be a cheaper choice as I think it shares the same shutter as the FM2n.</p>
I bought a 1986 copy of Amateur Photographer magazine off ebay in the UK a few weeks ago as I wanted to see the adverts & prices for...
<p>Have you checked with your local Nikon Spares Department to see if they still hold it?</p>
<p>I have used a Tamron SP 500mm mirror with a Nikon D3000 for a few years now & have been very happy with the results. Focusing takes a bit...
<p>£30 each for Nikkor 135mm F2.8 AIS & 35mm F2.8 AIS lenses.</p>
<p>The biggest blow to my slide shooting has been the demise of Jessops over here (UK) & their process paid E6 mailers. They were around...
<p>Agree. I have never found the A/F on the F4 to be as bad as people say. I had an F5 before an F4 & yes, the F5 is faster, but I have never...
<p>It would help if we knew what your budget was as what you are after may be hard to find on a low budget? The FE2 ticks most of the boxes but...
<p>Maybe take a look at Kodak Ektar 100. Kodak Portra 160 is nice as well.</p>
<p>Lovely pictures. Thanks for sharing.</p>
<p>I am a fairly recent joiner of the Olympus camp but have never found my Zuiko's wanting for sharpness. Do you wet print or scan your negatives?...
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