NIKON - Nikon F service manual

Official repair manual for the Nikon F camera (Work No. 20FBI), published by Nippon Kogaku K.K. in Tokyo. This comprehensive technical documentation provides detailed procedures for disassembly and repair of the iconic 35mm camera, ensuring proper maintenance and restoration. The manual guides technicians through the systematic removal of external components including the front cover, top covers, bottom cover, middle plate, and mirror housing. It offers thorough instructions for diagnosing and repairing mirror mechanism disorders, a critical subsystem in single-lens reflex cameras. Key service procedures covered include shutter speed adjustment, exposure counter repair, flange focal length calibration, shutter curtain replacement, flash synchronization adjustment, camera back repair, and eyepiece finder and focusing screen maintenance and replacement. A dedicated service parts list for the eyepiece finder assembly (20FD2) identifies each component by reference number, streamlining the parts procurement process. The documentation is structured logically with sequential page references facilitating navigation through complex repair sequences. This manual is an indispensable resource for professional camera repair technicians and dedicated enthusiasts undertaking restoration projects on the Nikon F, one of the most durable and respected rangefinder cameras in photographic history.