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Gear Talk => Camera Talk => Topic started by: jknights on March 14, 2026, 00:50:27

Title: Nikon F2 DP3 repair
Post by: jknights on March 14, 2026, 00:50:27

I was lucky enough to find a DP-3 to complete my collection of F2 cameras and accessories I used to use back in the 1970s.
However the DP-3 whilst it seems to work perfectly is missing the eyepiece blind latch.
The latch mechanism itself works well enough but I have to use a screwdriver to flip the eyepiece blind on/off.
It would be great to get a replacement lever but this would be very lucky.
Can anyone suggest someone who might have one or maybe a 3D printer design so I can print a duplicate lever?
Alternative options (other than, leave as is) will be considered.  ;D

Thanks

Title: Re: Nikon F2 DP3 repair
Post by: Hugh_3170 on March 14, 2026, 07:29:19

Try Sover Wong in the UK. 

He has legendary status amongst Nikon F2 enthusiasts.

His web address is here:  https://soverf2repair.com/About_me.html

Title: Re: Nikon F2 DP3 repair
Post by: jknights on March 14, 2026, 12:21:53

Thanks Hugh,
Email sent to Sover today so I hope he can offer a solution.

If I can get a replacement lever then I can hopefully repair it myself as I have the Nikon DP-3 service and repair manual.

Title: Re: Nikon F2 DP3 repair
Post by: ColinM on March 14, 2026, 19:50:52

Quote from: Hugh_3170 on March 14, 2026, 07:29:19

Try Sover Wong in the UK. 

He has legendary status amongst Nikon F2 enthusiasts.

His web address is here:  https://soverf2repair.com/About_me.html

Fascinating Hugh