Nikonos IVa O Rings... where to get?

[meeky]

I've just been handed an old Nikonos IVa camera. Before risking it underwater, I think I at least better change the O rings.

Can some expert pls tell me where to get the O rings in Singapore and how much they will cost?

There's some silicone grease I should apply too right? Is there a proper technique in the application process?

Thanks so much.

[ScubaMagazinedotnet]

Meeky, you can get them from this guy here on E-bay for $15 USD plus shipping.

Chloroflourocarbon grease is better than silicone grease, but more $. You take a TINY amount and just start pulling the o-ring in a circle between your fingers till you've made several complete loops.

Remember, just a little amount, you shouldn't be able to really see it after spreading it. Too much and it will attract hair and debris.

[meeky]

Thanks Sarah,

The ebay seller doesn't ship internationally, though...

[lovells19]

Originally Posted by meeky Thanks Sarah, The ebay seller doesn't ship internationally, though...

send to vpostUSA

[h2o]

other than changing the user replaceable o rings.....since it is 'old', u may want ot have it pressure test or have it service.......not sure if nikon service center does the servicing but sea & sea at adelphi does do pressure test and servicing....u may wish to call them up to check......

[foxwagon]

Try Garlin Pte Ltd.
Along Towner Road/Boon Keng MRT.
Bring along your old O rings to match.

[airforce1]

Try sea n sea at adelphi, maybe may have some stocks.

[Dylan]

Originally Posted by foxwagon Try Garlin Pte Ltd. Along Towner Road/Boon Keng MRT. Bring along your old O rings to match.

If it is used O-ring they might give you the wrong (stretched) size.

[Vinnzcoco]

Originally Posted by meeky I've just been handed an old Nikonos IVa camera. Before risking it underwater, I think I at least better change the O rings. Can some expert pls tell me where to get the O rings in Singapore and how much they will cost? There's some silicone grease I should apply too right? Is there a proper technique in the application process? Thanks so much.

I use a Nikonos as well.... there are several O rings on the camera. you have to make sure that the current ones are not corroded. play it safe and change all the O rings. (please also look at the one for the strobe pin.)

just send it into Nikon service center... and they will do a brilliant job for 40 sgd if i remember correctly. and then you still have a few days of warrenty.... go test it immediately.... any thing go wrong ... i am sure the good people at Nikon will address accordingly ....

ooh and bring your lens along too....

you need to clean them all up....


you just got yourself a treasure.... Nikonos never goes out of fashion......


Have fun bubbling underwater

[meeky]

Thanks all!

[Photosmart]

Originally Posted by foxwagon Try Garlin Pte Ltd. Along Towner Road/Boon Keng MRT. Bring along your old O rings to match.

I dont think I want to risk my thousand dollar housing with third party O ring just to save a few dollars..Unless you really cant find the O ring in the market..then no choice...

With original O ring, if the O ring causes the housing to flood u still can blame the manufacturers,,,

If using third party.....the O ring guy will just say '''Huh...I dont know ...."

So I will also appeal to you .. please stop asking ppl to buy third party.....

[Vinnzcoco]

Originally Posted by Photosmart I dont think I want to risk my thousand dollar housing with third party O ring just to save a few dollars..Unless you really cant find the O ring in the market..then no choice... With original O ring, if the O ring causes the housing to flood u still can blame the manufacturers,,, If using third party.....the O ring guy will just say '''Huh...I dont know ...." So I will also appeal to you .. please stop asking ppl to buy third party.....

a friendly note to save you future embarrassment,

Nikonos is not a housing and i agree with you whole heartedly that the good folks in Nikon Service center will not fail you for that few dollars...it is at alexander rd along Jalan bukit merah i think. Near the queens town IKEA


please dont take my new member status away!!!!!!!!!

[beivied]

Originally Posted by Vinnzcoco please dont take my new member status away!!!!!!!!!

why did u think that will happen?



if you can afford it , going back to the original manufacturer would always be better lah. unless it makes a lot of difference, and you are willing to take the risk. cos the reasons of flooding (god forbid!!!!) can be so many, and unable to tell for sure why when it happens, using third party o rings does make it even more dubious when it happens.. (again, god forbid!!! )

[beivied]

[quote=Vinnzcoco]
Nikonos is not a housing
[\QUOTE]


i think Photosmart was just reading foxwagon's post; didnt notice then that it was about a Nikonos..

he would definitely know what a Nikonos is

[Photosmart]

Originally Posted by Vinnzcoco a friendly note to save you future embarrassment, Nikonos is not a housing and i agree with you whole heartedly that the good folks in Nikon Service center will not fail you for that few dollars...it is at alexander rd along Jalan bukit merah i think. Near the queens town IKEA please dont take my new member status away!!!!!!!!!

You must have be away for very long.. NSC has moved to FUjiXero building..

[Vinnzcoco]

Originally Posted by Photosmart You must have be away for very long.. NSC has moved to FUjiXero building..

yeah.... a long long time since... thanks for the update. and no offence below

world peace....... y'all






hur hur hur i wanna keep my "NEW MEMBER" or if you can .... make me a "Long MEMBER" ? will ya ? beivied
hur hur hur hur

[lovells19]

Originally Posted by Vinnzcoco yeah.... a long long time since... thanks for the update. and no offence below world peace....... y'all hur hur hur i wanna keep my "NEW MEMBER" or if you can .... make me a "Long MEMBER" ? will ya ? beivied hur hur hur hur

OMG u asking beivied to make u a longer member! hahahaaha

[airforce1]

Originally Posted by lovells19 OMG u asking beivied to make u a longer member! hahahaaha

HA ha That was funny.

[Vinnzcoco]

Originally Posted by airforce1 HA ha That was funny.

eh eh eh.... be serious ok ... or we all be kicked into kopitiam.... :S

hur hur hur


i still want my new member

[beivied]

Originally Posted by lovells19 OMG u asking beivied to make u a longer member! hahahaaha

maybe si*oon will dismember him....