Is there a fuse in the FTZ

[SteveCooper]

and my eyes are not what they used to be

 

[briantilley]

A few days ago there was a post from a forum member who was having an issue with his Z, he sent it in to Nikon along with his FTZ.

A couple of weeks later his camera came back with a note from Nikon that the fuse in the FTZ was replaced thus fixing his issue.

A couple of members including me was skeptical that the FTZ had a fuse, thought it was just a "dumb" adapter connecting the contacts from an F mount lens to a Z body.

Before we all get too hung up on this, it should perhaps be noted that the original report came from a brand-new DPR member, who hasn't had the opportunity to build up any credibility here, and hasn't given us any idea of his/her experience level to help us assess whether he/she can tell if what Nikon told him/her is likely to be correct.

 

[olyflyer]

and my eyes are not what they used to be

...that is why I am using a desk lamp with magnifying glass when I work with electronics.

 

[olyflyer]

A few days ago there was a post from a forum member who was having an issue with his Z, he sent it in to Nikon along with his FTZ.

A couple of weeks later his camera came back with a note from Nikon that the fuse in the FTZ was replaced thus fixing his issue.

A couple of members including me was skeptical that the FTZ had a fuse, thought it was just a "dumb" adapter connecting the contacts from an F mount lens to a Z body.

Before we all get too hung up on this, it should perhaps be noted that the original report came from a brand-new DPR member, who hasn't had the opportunity to build up any credibility here, and hasn't given us any idea of his/her experience level to help us assess whether he/she can tell if what Nikon told him/her is likely to be correct.

This is about the response he said he got from the Nikon rep, it's not about the member or his credibility.

 

[Tin WS]

A couple of members including me was skeptical that the FTZ had a fuse, thought it was just a "dumb" adapter connecting the contacts from an F mount lens to a Z body.

I was and still am sceptical that there is a fuse, but the FTZ is NOT a dumb adapter at all. It contains electronics to convert the communication protocol, as well as to control the aperture blades of G lenses. However, I pulled apart mine and have seen nothing which looks like a fuse. Perhaps I'll check again another time when I have a few hours to waste.

I would appreciate if you would elaborate the details of your disassembling the FTZ. My problem is my FTZ is stuck to the 70-300 AF-P lens. Pressing and pushing the lens release button does not seems to release the pin in order to turn the lens. I think the pin is locked or stuck on the 70-300 lens mount. BTW, the FTZ is bought new from n Australian photographer (I am a US resident), so I cannot get Nikon repair warranty coverage. My other FTZ from the Z6 kit purchase functions fine.

Thanks in advance.

Tien