Nikon Meter Repair?

<p>Don't seem to have the correct phone number for Robert Deckar ... is he still repairing and if so, could you please share his e-mail or phone number.<br>

Thanks...</p>

<p>Not sure if you're in the USA? I know that Cameraquest , (Steve Gandy in CA) works on some old Nikon SLR meters.</p>

<p>http://www.cameraquest.com/repairs.htm</p>

<p>FTn meter repair<br>

<a href="mailto:drwyn@aol.com">drwyn@aol.com</a><br>

$75 to repair/replace battery box and screw cap and CLA for new 1.5 V 76A batteries</p>

<p>Your meter is erratic, right?<br>

Well, I might have a solution - I have two F's and both meters were erratic and non reliable, so one day a couple of months ago I ran out of patience. Dismounted one of the viewfinders and turned it upside down and noticed 4 screws - one in each corner - that held everything together, so I took the chance and unscrewed them. It was possible to take the top and bottom a little apart - there are some thin wires inside, that I was afraid I could break - but I was able to make and opening approimately 1 inch wide. With a q-tip dipped in alcohol Iwas able to clean the ring resistor half an inch at the time, then I rotated the shutter knob a bit etc.<br>

I put everything together and inserted the batteries - and lo and behold it worked as it should. Naturally I have done exactly the same with the other meter, and it works as it did when the camera was brand new.<br>

Maybee this will solve your problems with the Nikon F meter?<br>

Jacques Emanuel.</p>

<p>Well I guess Decker is no longer about... but you guys gave me some other ideas..<br>

Thanks.. The inquiry was actually for a friend who is getting back into film... <br>

Will give him the heads up, and I do happen to have an FTn.. that the meter is out of wacky, so will check into that .. didn't think they could be repaired.. </p>

I have heard from many sources that the meters on Nikon F's and Nikkornats are simply not repairable. I wish this were

not so, because I have about 20 Nikkormats with flakey meters.

<p>Son of a gun..<br>

Sidney's contact info for the Ftn repair, is in <strong><em>fact</em> </strong>Robert Decker's e-mail... thanks Sidney!!!<br>

and David... his reply to me...</p>

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<p> The photomic Tn meter has a carbon ring resistor that does wear out. I have a supply of good ring resistors that I use for the repairs.The Tn meter used wires instead of circuit boards, the wires tend to become brittle and break, causing the meter to fail. I replace the wires and the ring resistor which enables the meter to work properly. I also calibrate it for the modern 1.5 volt batteries, PX625A. Radio Shack carries them...</p>

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<p>Some of the Nikkormats may be another issue, ..so give em an e-mail... via Sidney's post... and find out. Out of those 20 you have.. there may be enough parts ...;-)</p>