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Archive 2013 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??

  
 
mogili007
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


A friend of mine recently gave me a Nikon F4s that was not in a working condition. It is mint cosmetically. It has all the boxes, paper work and an invoice from 1991 showing the purchase price of the camera.

So I sent it to APS in Morton Grove for getting it fixed hoping the fix would probably run me about $100-$125. However I got an estimate today with an estimate of $295.

Now I am not sure if it makes sense to get it fixed as there are good ones on KEH selling for around $150. Does it make sense at all to get it fixed at that price? Here is what they listed on the estimate..

1127 F4 BODY: repair S - mode operation
1150 repair mirror box sequencing unit
3125 adjust shutter speeds
3142 adjust meter accuracy
4190 check auto focus operation
4100 check film winding and spacing
6282 general clean, lubricate and adjust
2053 DP-20: replace finder contact plate
282 general check and clean



Dec 20, 2013 at 09:11 PM
Charles Loy
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


Only you can say what it's worth to you.
If it was mine, it'd be tossed.



Dec 20, 2013 at 09:26 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


Not at that price! What is the actual problem with the camera?


Dec 20, 2013 at 11:14 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??



Don't toss it, keep it for parts if you buy another one.



Dec 22, 2013 at 07:42 AM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


As I slip in to my flame proof suit, I must say 35mm film is dead. Look at the prices of former top of the line film bodies and you'll see my point. Thanks for playing!


Dec 22, 2013 at 10:52 AM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


Not worth it. I just sold a excellent condition F4s w/MF-23 data back and no scratches on ebay for only $150. The cameras are a nice bargain these days.


Dec 22, 2013 at 12:07 PM
mogili007
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


Thanks.. Decided will not get it fixed.. However it is a beautiful camera.. First time I saw it in flesh and the thing is heavy and well made..



Dec 22, 2013 at 02:21 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · Worth getting the F4s fixed??


mogili007 wrote:
However it is a beautiful camera.


Agreed. It's the best looking SLR/DSLR ever made, in my opinion. And it has the best ergonomics. Using it is pure joy.



Dec 22, 2013 at 04:28 PM





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