Questions tagged [repair]
For questions about the repairing of equipment.
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Help for: minolta riva zoom 125ex
I am trying to find a service manual on the internet for the camera Minolta riva zoom 125ex,or any video regarding it,i believe some internal mechanisms have been misplaced and are out of places.
If ...
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What glue should I use to fix a broken USB port cover on a Canon G7X?
Someone tried to open the USB port cover on my Canon G7X from the wrong side, and partially separated the two pieces:
I also made a short videos that better show the properties of the materials:
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Aperture not opening completely when set to completely open
I noticed that my lens when stopped down wasn’t behaving accurately
I mean this is the F7.1
and this is the f8
as you can see, its an image of a lightbulb, very bright, pretty much impossible for it ...
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How to fix aperture indicator in Minolta X700 viewfinder?
I can't see the currently selected aperture when looking through the viewfinder of my Minolta X700. I've taken off the top front plate and found a little mirror loose inside, but have no idea where it'...
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Konica FS-1 Film Rewind Mechanism Not Working
I recently bought a Konica FS-1 and took a test roll of shots to make sure everything was working.
Everything was fine until I rewound the film. I pressed the film rewind button in and then manually ...
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Can I repair my Nikon dSLR's loose mirror bracket, cracked reflector, and detached spring?
I recently noticed that the mirror bracket, reflector, and spring on my Nikon D3200 camera have been damaged and are no longer functioning properly. I'm not sure how this happened, but now my camera ...
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Why doesn't film advance stop knob stop after the next frame?
I bought an old 35mm film camera online. I loaded the film, turned the knob that advanced the film. Looking at the dial on top, as I turned the knob, it turned past one, went to two, went to three, ...
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Canon AE-1 needs multiple pumps on cocking lever to fully cock shutters
This camera is a hand-me-down from my dad which I previously thought was broken until I put a battery from my AT-1 in and it fired just fine (turns out 3 or 4 LR44's I tried in 2017 were all junk).
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Bronica ETRSi not winding film/firing shutter correctly
I've recently acquired a Bronica ETRSi and I'm having issues with it (1) Winding on the film and (2) Firing the shutter. I'm wondering if anyone might have any suggestions.
There are 2 levers on the ...
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Photo quality if you upscale a low-quality photo with Gigapixel AI then downscale back
Gigapixel is a program by Topaz Labs that is able to enlarge small and low-quality (pixelated) photos, while enriching them with higher quality details (between and within the original pixels) by ...
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Nikon N75 Mirror stuck halfway
I recently got an N75 as a gift from a friend, but when I opened it, the first thing I noticed was the mirror was stuck halfway.
I changed the batteries, I can't change the shutter speed, replaced the ...
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How to fix Canon 5D Mark IV with a Battery Communication Error?
I have a Canon 5D Mark IV with a Battery Communication Error. On switch on, an error message appears checking that you are using a genuine Canon battery, which I am, and I also have bought a new ...
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How to fix Nikon SB 60 flash that is too tight in Stitz hotshoe?
My Nikon SB60 flash is too tight in the vintage Stitz hotshoe. It is almost impossible to remove despite the locking pin being held clear using the flash locking lever.
I would like to use a coldshoe ...
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shutter speed is not consistent on analog camera
I'm very new to analog photography so I'm not very familiar with all the terms.
Just this month I bought my first analog camera, a Minolta XD-7. It was sold as fully functional but when it arrived ...
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How to fix stuck cocking lever on Canon AE-1
The film advance lever on my Canon AE-1 is stuck. It will move half way and won’t advance. Battery is still charged and I am half way through a roll of film. Any ideas on what to do to get it unstuck. ...
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Should I get my Canon DLSR serviced?
I got my Canon EOS 7D in India in 2011 and have clicked some great snaps with it. And to be fair, it hasn't given me any trouble since purchase. So much so that I never had to take the camera for ...
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Minolta MC Tele Rokkor-PE 200mm f4.5 Service Manual
Do you have any copy or a link where I can find a service manual for Minolta MC Rokkor-PE 200mm f4.5? I recently bought this lens for $15 and in mint condition, but the front element has dust which a ...
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Nikon Ai 300/4.5 - remove lens hood
I am not quite sure what has happened here, but ...:
After having been out in the rain and using my Nikon Ai 300mm f4.5 lens, I just tucked it away in my camera bag and forgot it there. It was ...
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Nikon D7100 not Auto-Focusing
I've had a Nikon D7100 for about 6 years and have always used the Nikon 18-55mm AF-S lens that came with it. I've never had any problems with the camera. I've also never taken off this lens for the 6 ...
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Kodak pneumatic self timer gasket replacement?
The gasket on the speed control mechanism needs replacement
because there are only two speeds possible.
Too fast when the control is tight.
Too slow if it is loosened a bit.
What materials will work ...
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Canon 60D screen turned black when I’m at mode settings
Starting from yesterday, my canon 60D camera’s screen will turn black when I’m at mode setting screen. When I press the Q button to change the ISO or the manual focus. The screen works again. What’s ...
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Calibrating the Shutter Speed/ISO Dial on Film Camera?
The camera is a Bell & Howell Auto 35 Reflex (Model 237), aka the Canon EXEE.
How does one calibrate/set the position of this shutter speed + ASA dial (lifting the dial's outer ring adjusts the ...
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Hasselblad C12 back gear sync issue
I have a Hasselblad C12 back that has a gear synchronisation issue with the body. It has been tested on two working bodies, one of which has been serviced very recently, so the issue lies definitely ...
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Nikon D4 possible water damage [duplicate]
I took my D4 out for a walk yesterday. Out of nowhere it started to rain heavily. Of course I did not have any cover or whatsoever with me. I walked about 20 minutes with it through the rain back to ...
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Where can I find a Metz P -76 power pack schematic?
I love my Metz P-76 and want to repair it. I have contacted Metz Germany and no reply. Metz Canada tried to find something but were unsuccessful. There does not seem to currently exist any American ...
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Is my image exposure off due to shutter problems?
I've recently noticed an issue with my dslr regarding exposures. Most of my time is spent using shutter speeds under 1/100s for landscape photography but the other day I was trying to under expose a ...
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How do I go about fixing this strange dark line blocking my Minolta XG-1's viewfinder?
I recently bought my friend's Minolta XG-1 which looks super well maintained cosmetically. He did mention to me that it was sitting in his hot attic for about a year.
I noticed that there is a weird ...
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The flip-card in my Godox 685 fell out; what to do?
I was shooting some runway stuff last week and the built-in bounce flip-card came out completely. I tried re-inserting it during the show but it only crimped at the edges.
Do I need to take the flash ...
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How to start with camera repair?
I love to disassemble and repairs things and there are some defective DSLRs on eBay. I see that there some people who actually buy them. Im pretty sure that there are people who buy these and try to ...
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What to do with damaged batteries?
I have a damaged LP-E6 battery, looks to be just a cracked plastic shell but retiring it just to be safe.
Looking for what to do with it now. Take it somewhere to be recycled? Does Canon or B&H/...
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Canon 100D focusing screen
I have a canon 100D/SL1. I was swapping my lens today and when removed the lens I noticed something fell, turns out it's the focusing screen. However I powered on the camera and took some pictures and ...
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My Nikon Digital D50 is showing black screen when I take photos
I am camera illiterate and I am trying to surprise my husband by fixing his Nikon digital camera that all of a sudden stopped working after I let my brother use it.
HELP!
It turns on, and takes photo, ...
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How to stop oil from returning after cleaning aperture blades?
I got a free copy of the Nikon 200mm f/4 Ai lens.
However the aperture blades are stuck and oily from both sides. I managed to open the lens and clean the blades from both sides with alcohol. I ...
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remove the rewind button
I am trying to repair my old analog camera. I have mirror that occasionally locks up, which can apparently be fixed with a drop of oil. For this I have to remove the bottom plate. Apart from a few ...
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Mirror occasionally sticks up
I have an old analog MAMIYA camera. I'm not sure about the exact model as it is not listed anywhere on the device (picture included). Recently the mirror started sticking in the up position ...
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Should I keep a wrecked Canon EOS Rebel t6s (760D) as repair pieces for a 80D?
I've got a Canon EOS Rebel T6s (760D) which stopped working after its electronic start system was destroyed by a fall. It also has some dead pixels, so I decided not to fix it. I was thinking about ...
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Supertele autofocus starts to squeal
I have a Nikon 200-400mm F/4 and the autofocus is fast and precise as it always was but recently the motor started to howl/whistle (maybe to squeal). I heard that those big lenses need their motors ...
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Damaged Nikon AF Nikkor 80-200 f2.8 ED
Today I dropped my D7500 with my 80-200 attached. From about 3ft up. Lens first. Onto a pointy rock.
Fortunately (ha!) it had the lens cap on and a Hoya UV filter. The lens cap was jammed in and the ...
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Replace a broken SLR mirror with a cut HDD?
I love film cameras and repairing them.
However, I often encounter cameras with broken and scratched mirrors.
Is it possible to use some old HDDs and cut them to replace those mirrors ?
I want to ...
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I get a black strip when taking pictures with Canon EOS 760D. How can I fix it?
I was taking photos and suddenly a black strip appears on the pictures. Then I realized that something was wrong with the camera, some mechanism was not working.
There is something stuck when the ...
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Canon 18-55mm lens giving err01 after it fell down
Sometime back I accidentally dropped my canon EFS 18-55mm lens (open caps); I cleaned the contact areas and any kind of dirt I could see on it. After that it was a bit jittery whenever I zoomed, but ...
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Is this lens fungus or just a speck of dust?
Bought a tokina 11-16 second hand. I thought it was a speck of dust when I use my phone flash to check the lens while trading.
But just now when I use a stronger torchlight, I realise there are hairs(?...
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Nikon F100 body - camera back latch repair solutions?
I have a Nikon F100 body that needs a back repair.
For those not in the know, Nikon abandoned its use of solid metal latches (that were highly durable) in favour of a lighter plastic latch. Over ...
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Nikon D610 error after each shot
I have a Nikon D610 which worked just fine for many years. It has only 15K clicks. When I turn the camera on there is no problem until I take a shot. The picture comes out just fine but after I took a ...
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How do I fix the autofocus on a Polaroid Sun 660?
I need help with one Polaroid Sun 660.
It seems that autofocus is not working at all. After investigation on internet I noticed that this camera has a four- disc lens, so every time you press the ...
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Is is possible/practical to adjust the Gost scale light meter on a Kiev 4M to work in ASA values?
I just received a Kiev 4M (Ukraine-built Contax II or Contax III variant made with repatriated equipment from the Zeiss factory). This is the version with a selenium (or silicon?) light meter on the ...
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How to fix diaphram of Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8 G?
Somehow one of the nine blades in the aperture of my Nikon 14-24mm f/2.8G has come fully loose and can be seen laying turned sideways when I look through the lens. I don’t want to pay to repair it, ...
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Disassembly of Carl Zeiss Triotar 135
I bought a Carl Zeiss Jena Triotar 135 f/4 with stiff focus-ring. I disassembled the lens to fix the focus ring, work done.
But now I would like to disassemble the lenses as well, because the internal ...
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Is my Nikon 18-200mm 1:3.5-5.6G lens with broken front glass beyond repair? [duplicate]
My lens broke somehow. I didn't drop it as far as I remember, but the cause of the drop isn't really the point... a part of my lens broke, and my lens cap is stuck to it. Is my lens a goner? Can I buy ...
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How much does it cost to repair a dropped (borrowed) 70-200mm f/2.8 lens?
I just dropped a 70-200 f2.8 lens and the images are pretty washed out and blurry. I am really sad about it since I just borrowed it from one of my friends for the weekend.
The exterior of the lens ...
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