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Thuggins
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Username: Thuggins

Post Number: 36
Registered: 12-2007
Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 04:03 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I did a search of the archives, but didn't run across a thread specific to this question. I'm looking for a good, reliable repair service for general work on old rangefinders, folders, etc. Something has happened with the guy I've used for years, and his overall quality has just gone to heck, so I need to find someone new.

I'm familiar with some of the more "brand specific" guys, but was hoping to find someone who could work on the pre-battery models.
Chiccolini
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Post Number: 24
Registered: 06-2009
Posted on Saturday, July 04, 2009 - 04:49 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

The best place is where all the camera stores send them to get fixed. Strauss Photo Technical. http://www.spts.com/spts-01.htm
David_ritchie
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Registered: 07-2006
Posted on Sunday, July 05, 2009 - 01:53 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

I suggest that you contact Essex Camera Service, 100 Amor Avenue, Carlstat,N.J. 07072, Phone 201 933 7272. I have been well satisfied with their quality of service on several old Leicas, Nikon RF,and the like.I cannot speak of how their prices compare with others, but I feel that they were reasonable.
M_currie
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Posted on Monday, July 06, 2009 - 03:06 pm:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

You might try Vermont Camera Works, in Pittsford, VT. They do estimates by mail or web. I've always gotten good service from them, and they stick to their estimates. I don't know how they compare on price, but I think they're reasonable, though not cheap. They've been in business for many years, and have a lot of experience with older cameras. They also sell cameras and equipment, and I've gotten some killer deals on worn looking but mechanically good equipment. No connection, just a longtime customer.

http://www.vermontcamera.com/
Tom_cheshire
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Post Number: 73
Registered: 04-2009
Posted on Saturday, July 18, 2009 - 09:37 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Oh, yes, you want to go with SPTS if you want it fixed properly. http://www.spts.com/spts-01.htm
Petercat
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Registered: 01-2007
Posted on Friday, August 28, 2009 - 05:02 am:   Edit Post Delete Post View Post/Check IP    Ban Poster IP (Moderator/Admin only)

Steve Swearengen at cameraclinic.com has provided satisfactory service for me, even doing perfect CLAs on Praktina and Mamiya 645 lenses.

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