Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2001/10/23

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Subject: Re: [Leica] OT query: Nikon F2
From: "james rabun" <rabun@dellepro.com>
Date: Tue, 23 Oct 2001 10:09:52 -0500
References: <20011023095923.95161.qmail@web13704.mail.yahoo.com> <4.3.2.7.2.20011023101916.02ab9650@mail.wm.edu>

Chandos,
The F2 uses the readily available 1.5 v silver oxide cell (2 of them).
Stephen Gandy (www.cameraquest.com), offers both meter work and camera
body cleaning/repairing. I highly recommend him.
Pat Rabun

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From: Chandos <cmbrow@wm.edu>
To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us>
Sent: Tuesday, October 23, 2001 9:26 AM
Subject: [Leica] OT query: Nikon F2


> Folks,
>
> One of my long-suffering subjects at the Green Leafe surprised me
yesterday
> by producing a gadget bag containing a pretty full Nikon F2 kit--a
gift
> from her father.  She wanted me to "check out" the camera and to run
over
> the controls with her, which I happily did; but, I'm largely
unfamiliar
> with the F2 and have a couple of questions.  What are the proper meter
> batteries?  Are they mercury or standard cells?
>
> The body seemed a bit battered but fundamentally sound.  The meter
needle
> sticks a little, which I attribute either to dirt and disuse or to
improper
> batteries.  Can any suggest a reputable tech for a CLA--and can anyone
> guess at what a CLA should cost?
>
> Erin is dead serious about photography, but very shy.  I see this as
an
> opportunity to encourage the rising generation, so I'll appreciate any
> pointers you can give me here--replies welcome on or off list.
>
> Thanks!
>
> Chandos
>
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In reply to: Message from McFadden Peter <leicausergroup@yahoo.co.uk> (Re: [Leica] R8 Motor/Battery)
Message from Chandos <cmbrow@wm.edu> ([Leica] OT query: Nikon F2)