Questions to ask your potential F2 repairer
		Taking your beloved F2 to a repair shop for service is just like taking your car to a garage. You need to shop around, ask questions, get the best value for money, and most importantly don't let the 'repairer' take you for a ride. There are many cowboys out there, and they could even damage your F2 - see my 'repairers from hell' pages. Most repairers are "Jack of all trade, and master of non". Also, they only provide my Basic service (or less) as their standard CLA service. Their fees can be quite high, but really not good value for money. Here are some questions you should ask your potential repairer, before you hand over your F2 for service/repair. 1) How long does it take to evaluate the camera? One day, one week, one month or longer? (Some repairers can take several months and then return the camera saying it can't be repaired.) 2) What exactly does the service involve? - Removal of the top, bottom plates and the front assembly for internal CLA? - Calibrate the shutter speeds to 1/3 stop accuracy or better? - Complete refoam including the camera back and the mirror housing sides? Also refoam inside the camera? 3) Does he use F2 dedicated tools, and foams from Japan to match the original Nikon's. 4) Does he use a professional Kyoritsu tester? Can his tester check exposure at the beginning, middle and end of the frame. Also does it check for shutter bounce, and flash sync? 5) How much does it cost, including parts, and return shipping? What is his hourly rate, and how long would he spend on the camera? 6) Details of the work done? - Detailed shutter speeds accuracy report? - Service report? - Photos of the work done? 7) Any damage to the camera or prism during the service? What compensation if the camera is damaged, or returned in a worse condition or in bits? 8) How long does the service take, from time of arrival? 9) How long is the repair warranty? Is it transferable to another owner, in another country? 10) When did he last serviced an F2? Last week, last month, last year, ten yeas ago? 11) Any customer references?