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sjaqua
08-17-2006, 04:43 PM
I'm sure everyone that ever shot underwater film camera's has heard the old wheeze.

"No one ever took a good photo with a Nikonos 4"

In a few days I'll see if I can post some photos to prove that a lie.

The Nikonos 4 has it's quirks. But my wife and I have been using ours with great results for years and years. But I fear finding parts for my old work houses may get to hard soon.

Scott B. Jaqua
FRED DION
08-17-2006, 05:39 PM
Scott,

Your correct about not many parts available for the Nikonos IV. The best thing you can do is have it serviced regularly. The O-ring around the wind advance is one of the first O-rings to fail. If that happens the wind mechanism will rust up and your camera will be a nice paper weight.
Sealizard
08-17-2006, 05:50 PM
Scott,

I have fond, but exasperated memories of my Nik 4. If you'd like to have it as spare parts or for a backup, I'd be happy to ship this one to you. The Nik 4 gave me some good shots as well.

Elizabeth
Jonathan Bird
08-18-2006, 05:24 PM
If you'd like to have it as spare parts or for a backup, I'd be happy to ship this one to you.

OK, now that is the kind of generous offer that makes a site like this special.

Jonathan
Jonathan Bird
08-18-2006, 05:27 PM
The O-ring around the wind advance is one of the first O-rings to fail. If that happens the wind mechanism will rust up and your camera will be a nice paper weight.

Spoken by a guy who has fixed "a few". :D

If anyone knows about fixing Nikonoses....Fred is the man.

By the way, what is the plural of "Nikonos"? Nikonoses? Nikoni? Nikonees?

:confused:

Jonathan
chris bangs
08-25-2006, 06:20 PM
Speaking of parts!

I have several battery compartment covers for the Seconic! I bought up the last of the inventory a few years ago. if anyone is in dire need of one let me know.

I also have 5 or 6 meters. one or two may not be functional and I would happily donate these to someone who has a cracked case.

cheers

CB
Daniel
01-15-2007, 08:43 PM
Nikonos IV-A and Nikonos Speedlight SB101

Does anyone know anything about this gear (pros/cons) and what it's worth... if anything?

Just curious.

Cheers!
Daniel :)