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Post by kiev4a on Aug 14, 2006 14:36:42 GMT -5
The Nikon FTn I picked up to go with my TN arriveed today. Mechanically and cosmetically appears to be in excellent shape. The mirror in the camera has what appears to be a coating of dust on it but it won't brush off. I've never seen any heavy-duty mirror cleaning that went well so I'm gonna leave it as is. The auction picture of the camera showed what looked like dust on the mirror so it wasn't like the camera was misrepresented. Probably dims the view somewhat but not enough to really notice. For the price it was a good buy, I think.
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Post by GeneW on Aug 14, 2006 14:52:56 GMT -5
You're on a tear with those classic Nikons, Wayne. Way to go! If the dust doesn't affect the picture taking it sounds like you got a good buy.
Gene
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Post by kiev4a on Aug 14, 2006 15:21:42 GMT -5
The dust might affect the meter to some degree although the readings look good. It's almost impossible to clean a mirror without scratching it and making the situation worse. I think the camera had been stored without a lens or body cap. Otherwise, there aren't and digs or dents--even the painted stripes on the body ends are chip free.
That should wrap up my lust for the original F model. Need to save some money to go after an F2 one of these days. Our bathroom remodel may put a financial hold on cameras for a while.
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Post by pshinkaw on Aug 16, 2006 11:30:15 GMT -5
Wayne:
There is a glass cleaner used by automotive windshield installers that comes out of the can as a foam. slightly thinner than shaving cream. It is mostly different kinds of alcohol and no ammonia. Doesn't seem to damage anything except perhaps foam mirror bumpers.
I had a windshield replaced recently and the workers left an almost full can under my seat.
The advantage to using it is that it sticks to the glass for awhile before the foam breaks up. I've used it to successfully remove mirror bumper foam crumbs from mirrors without having to touch the glass. Just put some absorbent material in the mirror box when you spray it in order to catch the overspray and drips when the foam eventually breaks up.
How does the meter on the FTn work? Doesn't it require Mercury batteries?
-Paul
-Paul
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