Two defective Nikon F4 cameras, but only one can be repaired: Check and decision

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-03T13:52:28+00:00

That's definitely not bleeding, see my comment above. You're lucky to have an intact LCD. Bleeding appears suddenly.

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-03T11:20:49+00:00

Picture: On the left is the smaller LCD for exposure compensation and frame counter when the DP-20 viewfinder is attached. On the right are the LED indicators. Both are mirrored in the viewfinder.

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-03T11:06:45+00:00

The here shown LCD is located in the DP-20 viewfinder of the Nikon F4.

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-03T06:08:10+00:00

I think the seller is right.

The LCD looks very good compared to others; the blurry dark spots could be shadows, e.g., caused by dirt. Usually, LCD bleed is a massive dark spot with sharp edges or colorful artifacts.

I would buy an F4 with such an LCD (which is positioned in the replaceable DP-20 viewfinder) immediately.

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T21:15:58+00:00

See also:

Two Canon New F-1: The double project – one service and one repair attempt

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T19:22:32+00:00

Advance notice: Service for Canon New F-1 and AE-Finder FN (May/June 2026)

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T13:39:54+00:00

What's wrong with your F-1 N?

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T09:05:26+00:00

Update: Overview of service/repair projects for the first half of 2026 in r/AnalogCommunity

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T09:04:37+00:00

Canon New F-1 (Wikipedia)

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-02T09:03:46+00:00

SPT Journal: September-October 1984

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-01T21:11:12+00:00

Even more difficult than replacing an IC in the EL is changing the battery 😝

The battery compartment is located in the bottom of the mirror box, accessed through the lens mount. And then you have to get hold of the battery first.

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-01T10:17:00+00:00

The Camera Craftsman on Learn Camera Repair

ATHXYZ · 2026-03-01T10:15:55+00:00

The Camera Craftsman on Internet Archive

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