The Film Retriever

I got this camera for spare parts or repair but for the £2 I paid for it, i though that i could give it a try and repair it. The problem was a massive battery leak which caused it to stop working. Luckily, the battery compartment is held in place by 5 small screws, once removed, the whole battery department comes out as one piece. I placed it together with the battery holder inside a lunch box full of white vinegar and left it overnight. Next day i rinsed it with water and let it dry. I put it back on the camera and everything seems to be working fine! The Nikon F-301 was produced as a replacement of the aging Nikon FG. It featured a number of improvements which were hot stuff in the mid-80's and it resulted in good sales as an entry level Nikon. The F-301 inherited most of the features of the previous Nikon-FG and added an integrated winder that could advance the film up to 2.5 frames per second. The fit and finish of this camera is excellent. Top plate is pla...