Cameras are smaller, requiring more dexterity and often specialized small tools. And you usually have to disassemble a significant portion of the camera to repair things. And they don't (usually) require frequent periodic maintenance like a motorcycle or car (oil changes, chain lube/tension, tires, brakes, etc) - usually just repairs when they fail.
FixOldCameras mainly focuses on cameras from the 70s and earlier where electronics are nonexistent or fairly simple.
Late-90s cameras like the Nikon F100 are a different beast entirely. The only thing worse are probably compacts from that era like the Olympus mju. If something goes wrong there you can essentially give up on fixing it.
When i bought an old motorcycle, genuinely all I needed was a Clymer repair guide. I'm shocked these things don't exist for more things, eg cameras.
Cameras are smaller, requiring more dexterity and often specialized small tools. And you usually have to disassemble a significant portion of the camera to repair things. And they don't (usually) require frequent periodic maintenance like a motorcycle or car (oil changes, chain lube/tension, tires, brakes, etc) - usually just repairs when they fail.
When I was fixing old cameras, the "Fix Old Cameras" Youtube Channel was a solid resource:
https://www.youtube.com/@FixOldCameras
FixOldCameras mainly focuses on cameras from the 70s and earlier where electronics are nonexistent or fairly simple.
Late-90s cameras like the Nikon F100 are a different beast entirely. The only thing worse are probably compacts from that era like the Olympus mju. If something goes wrong there you can essentially give up on fixing it.
This kind of repair documentation ages really well. A few labeled teardown photos can save someone hours years from now.
I found the Reddit dig at the end of the article very humorous.
v nice thx