{"title":"Specialised Tools \u0026 Parts","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"nikon-a-r-ring-shutter-button-removal-wrench-tool-for-nikon-f-nikon-f2-nikon-sp-nikon-s2-nikon-s3-nikon-s4-stainless-steel-replaceable-blade","title":"Nikon A\/R Ring Shutter Button Removal Wrench Tool for Nikon F \/ Nikon F2 \/ Nikon SP \/ Nikon S2 \/ Nikon S3 \/ Nikon S4- Stainless Steel Replaceable Blade","description":"\u003cp\u003eNikon A\/R Ring (Shutter Button) Removal Wrench Tool for Nikon F \/ Nikon F2 \/ Nikon SP \/ Nikon S2 \/ Nikon S3 \/ Nikon S4\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2024 SUMMER UPGRADE (Order dispatched after 29th July): STAINLESS STEEL HANDLE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTested \u0026amp; Evaluated by Professionals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReplaceable Steel Blade\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlackened \u003cstrong\u003eAluminium Handle (Order dispatched before 29th July) \/ Stainless Steel Handle (Order dispatched after 29th July)\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Screws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComes with \u003cstrong\u003eProtective Box\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eMADE IN ENGLAND\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Polar Bear Camera","offers":[{"title":"Replacement Blade Only","offer_id":43238160564411,"sku":"NIK01","price":19.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Tool","offer_id":43238160597179,"sku":"[B]NIK01","price":24.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"Complete Tool + Spare Blade","offer_id":43238160629947,"sku":"[B]NIK01+Spare Blade","price":29.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5941\/3179\/files\/Demonstration4.jpg?v=1684617048"},{"product_id":"minolta-x-series-capacitor-replacement-5-pcs-10-pcs-for-x-700-x-570-x-500-x-370-x-300-x-7a-x-370n-x-300s-x-9-x-370s-xd-x-11","title":"Minolta X-Series Capacitor Replacement [5 PCs \/ 10 PCs] for X-700 X-570 X-500 X-370 X-300 X-7A X-370N X-300S X-9 X-370S XD X-11","description":"\u003cp\u003eCapacitor replacement for Minolta X-series film cameras. We are so lucky to have our hands on these discontinued capacitors from our component dealer. It has a \u003cstrong\u003elonger service life and higher rated voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e compared to the obsoleted Nichicon's (4V, 85'C) at the \u003cstrong\u003esame capacitance of 220uF\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese capacitors are new old stock (batch dated 2018) and are no longer produced. Some legs may be eroded by the packaging adhesive. This does not affect performance and usage. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSize: 6.3mm (diameter) \/ 5.7mm (length)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCapacitance: \u003cstrong\u003e220uF\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated Voltage: \u003cstrong\u003e6.3V\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRated Max. Temperature: \u003cstrong\u003e105'C\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePolarity Identification:\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePositive: Long leg \/ Black paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNegative: Short leg \/ Grey paint\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Polar Bear Camera","offers":[{"title":"5 PCs","offer_id":43307141759163,"sku":"MIN-CAP[5]","price":4.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 PCs","offer_id":43307141791931,"sku":"MIN-CAP[10]","price":6.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/5941\/3179\/products\/x5Cover.jpg?v=1662083778"},{"product_id":"leica-cl-cdr","title":"Metering Cell Emulated Board for Leica CL Camera [V6 - Production Batch]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLeica CL Metering Cell Replacement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA drop-in metering cell replacement for the Leica CL camera. It was noted that metering calibration is necessary, and the installation requires soldering. \u003cspan style=\"color: #ff2a00;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor professionals only, no technical support is provided. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInformation only - use at your own risk.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe calibration step typically requires three tools:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e1. A 1.35-volt constant power source. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polarbearcamera.com\/products\/usb-c-to-1-35v-high-precision-dc-dc-converter-exposure-meter-calibration\"\u003eAvailable at our web store.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/polarbearcamera.com\/products\/usb-c-to-1-35v-high-precision-dc-dc-converter-exposure-meter-calibration\"\u003ehttps:\/\/polarbearcamera.com\/products\/usb-c-to-1-35v-high-precision-dc-dc-converter-exposure-meter-calibration\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e2. A light box (constant lighting source)\u003cbr\u003e3. Metering reference (phone app or a working camera)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eInstallation stage:\u003cbr\u003e1. Use a pair of tweezers to remove the cell enclosure cover.\u003cbr\u003e2. Desoldering and removing the original metering cell.\u003cbr\u003e3. Secure the new metering cell to the cell enclosure. Double-sided tape or solvent-free glue is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e4. Soldering the new metering cell.\u003cbr\u003e5. Install the enclosure cover. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCalibration Stage:\u003cbr\u003e1. Choose a constant light source that is brighter than the room's current condition.\u003cbr\u003e2. Add a lens to the target camera.\u003cbr\u003e3. Set the lens to its widest aperture and the target camera's ASA to 100.\u003cbr\u003e4. Use any metering app on your phone or another camera (the reference camera) to achieve the same aperture and ISO settings.\u003cbr\u003e5. Compare the readings from the target camera and the metering reference source.\u003cbr\u003e6. Adjust the target camera's variable resistors.\u003cbr\u003e7. Repeat steps 3–6 with the lens set to its smallest aperture setting to perform low-light environment calibration.\u003cbr\u003e8. Repeat steps 3–6 with different aperture settings to ensure metering linearity is maintained.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReference videos:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hyhpoPGTuag\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hyhpoPGTuag\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=hyhpoPGTuag\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=vNrW80Q1bPs\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eReference article:\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fredmiranda.com\/forum\/topic\/1939477\/0\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.fredmiranda.com\/forum\/topic\/1939477\/0\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRevision History\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJanuary 2025:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction version released (V6).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved temperature control during the SMT reflow process, which peaked at 180°C.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecember 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSMT manufacturing difficulties delayed the release, damaging the LDR components during the high-temperature reflow process.     \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOctober 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduction batch (V4) will be available in early \u003cs\u003eDecember 2024\u003c\/s\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eJan 2025,\u003c\/strong\u003e with the following improvements:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved linearity of light response versus resistance change\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved metering accuracy in low-light environment \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFebruary 2024\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAll V3 engineering samples are out of stock.\u003c\/strong\u003e We are waiting for feedback from Leica specialists and customers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNovember 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eEngineering Sample V3 Released:\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCloser and more centred cell placements will reduce vignetting at smaller apertures. Maximising light exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow-temperature hand soldering is used to preserve LDR lifespan.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTinned soldering pad for effortless installation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 2023\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003eEngineering Sample V2 Released:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoved adjustable resistor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded light-dependent resistor (LDR). 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