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Nikon FM viewfinder assembly

Started by Davidw, Dec 18, 2007, 11:48 PM

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Davidw

Dec 18, 2007, 11:48 PM Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
I have a Nikon FM which allows access to the screen from the bottom. I am replacing the screen, and need to know what order the parts go together.

Reborn7


Davidw

Dec 19, 2007, 06:59 PM #2 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Actually, that is for the FM2, not the FM.

Reborn7

Dec 22, 2007, 01:53 PM #3 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
I suggest that you read the Camera sealing articles, the Nikon-EM pdf contains instructions and pictures that also apply to the FM model.

Hovaness

Dec 22, 2007, 05:05 PM #4 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
This is a tricky job, mainly because the spring that holds the screen tightly against the mirror box frame is almost impossible to reinsert without scratching the screen. The only way I have found to do it is to bend the spring permanently so that it ex

Davidw

Dec 24, 2007, 10:01 PM #5 Last Edit: Sep 20, 2024, 01:24 AM by smf_adm
Viewfinder frame mask, screen, retaining spring, retaining assembly.
 
Is that from the top to the bottom?