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<p>This is the same problem in all the DXX cameras Nikon makes. It just killed my D50 (9000 shutter actuations), is very common with the D90, and also the D70. Nikon has serious design issues they do not resolve or own up to in their consumer cameras.</p>

<p>Thanks, Nick! I thought stating what it is would be important!</p>

<p>Pentax Spotmatic, Kodak HS Ektachrome</p><div></div>

<p>Thanks, Michael! The shot was taken in Dauphin Island, Alabama, which fortunately was spared much of the effects of the oil spill.</p>

<p>Pentax Spotmatic II, Ilford SFX 200, Red 21-1 filter</p><div></div>

<p>Pentax Spotmatic, 90-230mm Soligor Auto-Zoon f4.5, hand-held. Fuji Superia 400</p><div></div>

<p><br /> Shot with a Nikonos II and 80mm f4.0 Nikkor on Fuji Reala 100</p><div></div>

<p><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/ragc01/35mm/Image2.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Nikonos II, 35mm f2.5 Nikkor</p>

<p>Macro. Use the 80mm with the close-up lens kit or with extension tubes. I have the close-up kit, and with it you just set it to infinity. With the tubes it may be different. <br>

The advantage of the close-up kit is that you can add or remove the supplementary lens underwater. Also that it works with the 28mm, the 35mm and the 80mm. It produces very good results above water too, but do not use the wire framers above water; they will show up in the image.</p>

<p>Duckies!</p>

<p>Nikon Nikonos II, 35mm f2.5 Nikkor + Nikon Close-Up Lens and framer, Toshiba TM-1 strobe, on expired Fuji Superia 800 film</p><div></div>

<p>As promised: my first underwater photo in color...</p><div></div>

<p><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/ragc01/_DSC3638sc.jpg" alt="" width="722" height="385" /><br>

This is it, for now! Roll in for "dry run" (LOL!). Then service and "wet run". Silly photo to follow!</p>

<p>I already have the silicone grease, and I still have not received the camera! <br>

Found a place where their website claims to still do the yearly service on the Nikonos II. It's called Backscatter, and they have places on both coasts. I e-mailed them to confirm they can change the non-accessible rings (and the accessible ones) and depth-test the camera. If they can then I think I am going ahead and doing it, even if I leter continue to replace the accessible rings myself.</p>

<p>Thanks, Jim! I will definitely use the information you provided here!</p>

<p>I have been eyeing those...! I assume a diagonal cut splice is best. Did you use any attachment for the ends (glue, clamping)? No worry about crafstmanship: I build and modify my own LF cameras...</p>

<p>Anyone have practical experience in replacing the no-longer available o-rings (body and lens base), for weatherproofness (not diving), and/or for diving? Nowhere have I been able to find the spec for these o-rings, yet they must be replaceable, with the myriads of different sizes made and available...<br>

How about the other technician-only o-rings?</p>

F, D50, N75 here...no regrets.

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Place de la Concorde in the Fall<br>

Pentax Spotmatic</p>

<p>Thanks, Dave and Howard. The Oppede-le-Vieux shot is looking up from the bottom of a ruined tower.</p>

<p><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/ragc01/35mm/78OppedeleVieux05.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Oppede-le-Vieux<br>

Pentax Spotmatic / 50mm f1.4 SMC Takumar</p>

<p>That is a fun photograph! Leaves, no leaves. No clouds, clouds. Fantastic!</p>

<p><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/ragc01/35mm/18Albi05.jpg" alt="" /><br />Albi, France<br />Pentax Spotmatic w/ 50mm f1.4 SMC Takumar on Kodak HS Ektachrome - hand held</p>

<p>Gracias, John! As I recall it is (and this will date it) Kodak Plus-X developed in D-76 1:1, scanned.</p>

<p><img src="http://i67.photobucket.com/albums/h285/ragc01/Image4-1.jpg" alt="" /><br>

Fort San Geronimo, San Juan, PR<br>

Pentax Spotmatic SP with 50mm f1.4 SMC Takumar</p>

<p>Joseph: <br>

Thanks for the comment. Taking the time to be so observant on so many wonderful photos is a true labor of love and it is greatly appreciated.</p>

<p>Rafael</p>