Patrick9

A shooting buddy of mine recommended a gentleman that has done some repairs for him . I already have an estimate back $165 for the repairs and CLA + $18 for shipping.

Thanks everyone.

I finally got the Fe working correctly. The FM2 acts like the shutter did not fully cock. The film advance lever will not move past the "on" position to let me cock the shutter. Even with the button pushed to let me do multiple exposures. I guess I have more work for myself on this one.

Thanks for the link Brian. I have downloaded it.

Camera Service co. is the repair branch of KEH I believe.

Sorry to hear about the knees, Patrick. I can relate. Many years ago I was in an accident that damaged the cartilage in both of my knees. It took me quite awhile to get over that and even now, decades later, I can still predict the weather with my knees. 

 

Deano, I'm also sorry to hear about your upper respiratory ailment.

 

Hope you're both feeling much better. Heal fast guys!

 

--Ron

I can predict it with my right foot. It was run over several years ago broken in 3 places . it is fin except when pressure fronts come thru.

Welcome back Patrick9.  Feb, March seems to be wicked for Nikonites.  I too, have been waylaid by an upper respiratory ailment, just now getting back to the camera.  Went to the gym today, fort time in three weeks.  No way to enjoy spring in the desert.

I hope you get back fully well soon. hate to miss a spring being ill.

Ugh--sorry to hear you've had to deal with knee surgery, but I'm very glad to hear you're up and about again. At least you've got a good excuse for not posting much--I'm just claiming that I'm too busy with work, which is probably not the best excuse. I've been checking in here, but I haven't touched my camera for probably more than three weeks now. So, maybe you'll inspire me to get my act together!

 

Anyway, I hope you continue to heal well, and I look forward to seeing what you do next week when you're back in action with your camera.

I have a new camera to play with and can't get out . Large bandages that keep me from bending my leg come off tomorrow. YEA. I hope to be seeing some of your shots soon as well. 

Sorry for not posting much lately. The pain in my knees has gotten so bad I finally had surgery. I had 2 tears in the meniscus and arthritis in my right knee. I am now down to one crutch to get around. Hopefully I can be crutch  and pain free in a few days. Makes doing anything very time consuming  since I can only carry one item at a time and it needs to be light. Stairs are a nightmare as well.   With any luck at all I can be back to being active with my camera next week. 

Just an update on why I haven't been posting much lately. 

] am still trying toget comfortable with a new to me ccamera. I went to a Western Horse Show Saturday one body one lens. K-S2 with the Tamron 90. here are a couple

I recieved the relacement for my suicidal K30 4 days ago. It came just in time for a tractor pull at the local universaty. I am still making adjustments to where i want all the settings to be, My D200 is acting up a bit last night so I need to spend some time to figure out if I can get it working correctly or if it needs to be replaced as well. I hope not I do so like it.

Taken with Pentax K-S2

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UPDATE figured out the issue with the D200.  It had been switched to AFC somehow . Evidently AFC does not like low light and unconfirmed focus. Switched it back to AFS and I can shoot out of focus in low light all I want. LOL

I took 1 shot all week. Getting over breaking my favorite camera, and being down with my arthritis  This is one inside a bird seed bin . . I am not real happy, but it is what it is,The only shot I have this week. Thus by default it is my best this week.

Sigma 28-80

iso1600

f5

1/6

I've never seen snow

I was born and raised in Indiana Saw plenty of snow. We have lived the last 36 years in Tennessee. 1 inch of snow is a blizzard and shuts everything down.

They just opened anew section of greenway by our house. I finally got a chance to check it  this evening.

D200 sigma 28-80

1/40

f32

iso 1600

Sunset in the trees by Patrick Wells, on Flickr

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200 Sigma 28-80

f8

1/8000

iso 1600

Time to head home by Patrick Wells, on Flickr

Thnks Nicole It is repairable just costly. Question is repair or replace. It is a 6 year old model but then again I do like it. On anff.fother note. I like the still life especially the choice of back ground color. But I grew up on an old farm using that stuff

It has been crazy around here but 2016 is finally gone. Last punch it gave me was my K30 falling off the tripod. Heavy very old K55/1.8 on the front.Landed square on the metal lens. Meter  is so far off as to be basically unusable. lens survived without a scratch..Meter seems to be the only damage. so back to the shop it goes. On a better note my son invited me to a Monster Truck Jam this weekend. When I checked on cameras allowed. No interchangeable lens cameras allowed. These were taken with a Pentax Optio 80. About the size of a credit card

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The D200 with Sigma 28-80 I fought the WB on this camera no matter what I tried everything is blue except the one thru the windshield

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This is what I awoke to Friday. I don't think we need the snow blowers , It did shut down the area tho.

Looks like I am the first.

My shooting buddy that loaned me the Sigma 28/80 macro lens , informed me he was selling all his Nikon gear.  Too many systems and Nikon lost the toss. He  said Merry Christmas and gave me the Sigma. It has become my walk around lens on the D200.

Here it is  Taken with the K30 and 35/2.4

iso 6400

f 8

1/25

hand held

I see mischief in those eyes, Nicole! 

 

--Ron

Why would you see mischief in a cats eyes around a Christmas tree?

]With the Holiday and everyone descending on our house, there wasn't an abundance of time to work my camera that just came back from the shop . we had a small fire in the laundry room on thanksgiving day. Just glad I went in when I did and caught I. Here is a quick shot I took

K30

Tamron 90mm macro

iso 400

 1/60

3.5

 My shooting Buddy had a surprise birthday party this weekend. I took the D200  with the Sigma 28-80 I ended up with one of his 50's on. this is one of the man of the hour taken with the 50mm