Nikon F2 Shutter Repair

Hello all,

 

I currently have a Nikon F2 completely apart, I have the mirror box removed, the top-right and bottom plates removed, and the speed knob and film counter assemblies removed. I initially had an issue where the advance lever was jammed, but now that it works the shutter release won't work. I can release the shutter manually by pushing the release under the bottom plate with my screwdriver, but the main shutter release won't work. Anyone know what the issue might be? Are there some parts out of alignment?

 

Thanks

There's a locking collar around the shutter button. Was this in the locked position when you lifted the cover off by any chance?

There's a locking collar around the shutter button. Was this in the locked position when you lifted the cover off by any chance?

 

It was unlocked when I removed it, but the key issue is the shutter release acts like the shutter is ready to fire. It can be pushed down entirely but whatever mechanism couples it to the actual shutter mechanism seems to be disconnected.

I'm guessing it doesn't have the wind-on-lever IN position shutter-lock does it? The FM2n's lock was always tricky for students to remember...

I'm guessing it doesn't have the wind-on-lever IN position shutter-lock does it? The FM2n's lock was always tricky for students to remember...

 

Correct: the F2 wind lever doesn't operate shutter lock (only switches power to the meter prisms).

 

The shutter button collar selects between T, Normal and Locked functions. It seems the collar/button interface got dislodged here somehow (button drops straight down without firing the mechanism).

 

JLachiw, you might try sending a brief email to Sover Wong at his F2 repair website. He's one of the greatest (perhaps the greatest) F2 restoration specialists in the world. While it would be counter his own business interest to tell you exactly how to fix this in a public forum, he might be willing to set you in the right direction privately.

Edited February 11, 2020 by orsetto