Some time ago, the Nikkor lens fell off for reasons I do not know. Now the lens will not stay on. I have checked the manual, and have tried the suggested procedures, but no luck. Anybody out there have or had a similar dilemma? I can hold the lens in place, but the photos always have a red streak on them.
The most likely culprit is a broken mount on the lens. Some Nikkor lenses have a plastic mount whose bayonet blades can break off when the camera is subjected to a shock. Since you neglected to specify the lens I don't know if this is the case with yours.
If you have access to another lens, try it. If that one stays on then the problem is with your lens. If that one doesn't stay on then the problem is most likely the mount on the camera itself, which is a more serious problem (unless the mounts on both lenses are broken).
The first step is to isolate if the problem is the lens or the camera. If you do not have a second lens, I would go to a camera store and ask them to try another lens on the camera. That way you will know if the problem is the lens flange or the camera flange.
SOURCE: Nikon N65 Film Camera Broken latch
You have to replace the whole door. There is one on eBay, but you won't like the price. Find it here: eBay
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It is possible to damage Nikon SLRs by attaching them to certain older pieces of equipment. There are two main issues that you may encounter.
There are a series of contacts inside the lens mount that must be in good condition for correct operation of the camera. If the older gear causes these to bend or break, the camera will require repair. Look inside the lens mount using a flashlight to see if there is any sign of scraping or that the contact pins look damaged.
Many Nikon SLRs have a ring on the outside of the lens mount that has a small tab sticking up. The ring is supposed to rotate freely and the tab should interface with part of a Nikkor lens of AI-S or AF vintage. Earlier non-AI-S lenses or accessories could compress the ring or break the pin or both. If you can get the ring to rotate freely again, you might be able to get the camera to function. If the tab is broken or the ring is stuck or both, your camera will need professional repair.
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Yes, That's the beauty of an SLR. When the mirror is down, the shutter is closed. No light will reach the film unless you would happen to fir the shutter and it would only give you a blank shot on your roll.
Nikon makes a good macro lens, the 60mm. Tamron and Tokina are also good.
SOURCE: Nikon N65
cmhennings,
If you haven't found out by now mode settings are:
M = Manual
A = Aperture
S = Shutter
P = Program
If you are looking for a manual or just a camera manual in general check the public library photographic section to learn more about film cameras, you may find a N65 book
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I too had this problem. I had owned the F4s from new but only lightly used it. A single shot only then the red light flashing. Nothing I tried corrected this inc changing batteries, resetting DX / ASA setting etc. Even opening the camera back to ensure the film was feeding (one cause) and finally running an old film through on the fastest drive speed. Eventually I had to take the camera to a Nikon repair agent who charged me £230. On the first shot when I got it back the same happened. Naturally it went straight back and they kept it for another 3 weeks. I now have it back and it's OK (so far). I still did not get a satisfactory answer to what was wrong but I was told the top and bottom drives had been rebuilt. Sorry this is not a quick fix but I don't think there is one. to hThere is nothing in any of the books or manuals to help or even mention it. best wishes Brian
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