Camera Servicing

[Yashica FX3]

Sorry if this has been asked before....can anyone recommend someone who services TLR cameras in or near South Wales? My MPP Microcord needs servicing but don't know who I can do it.
Thanks in advance.

 

[Plain Nev]

I sent my camera to Black on White in Bristol, if that's any help. They have a good reputation. Mind you it's taking the age of a little pig.

 

[Yashica FX3]

Bristol is not too far from me so could take it there. I will look into them. Thanks @Plain Nev
What does that mean though....taking the age of a little pig???

 

[Plain Nev]

Hah! A long time. Something my gran always used to say. I was quoted a six to eight week lead time.

 

[Yashica FX3]

Hah! A long time. Something my gran always used to say. I was quoted a six to eight week lead time.

That is quite a while. Worth knowing though. Thank you.

 

[Plain Nev]

That's not to say they are always like that. They must be quite busy, I imagine.

 

[moggi1964]

I have used Newton Ellis in Liverpool for my non-Pentax repairs and have found them to be good value and reasonably prompt. There may be pigs involved but I was willing to wait.

To date they have serviced my Agfa Isolette II and Yashica Minister 700 and done a fine job.

Unless there is a Mamiya TLR specialist in the UK I will see if NE can service mine at some point though it is hard to let them go

 

[Yashica FX3]

I have used Newton Ellis in Liverpool for my non-Pentax repairs and have found them to be good value and reasonably prompt. There may be pigs involved but I was willing to wait.

To date they have serviced my Agfa Isolette II and Yashica Minister 700 and done a fine job.

Unless there is a Mamiya TLR specialist in the UK I will see if NE can service mine at some point though it is hard to let them go

Yep...I am dreading sending mine away just in case something goes awry....insurance and special delivery I guess

 

[Yashica FX3]

That's not to say they are always like that. They must be quite busy, I imagine.

I suspect it is probably the same everywhere....not a two minute job and I guess there are fewer places doing it as time goes on.

 

[Plain Nev]

Just to let you know I received my Pentax MX from Black on White today. They have done a first rate job on it, and it looks and feels like a new camera. I'd say that if you are thinking of getting a camera serviced then you won't be disappointed.

 

[angelpaaul]

I have used Newton Ellis in Liverpool for my non-Pentax repairs and have found them to be good value and reasonably prompt. There may be pigs involved but I was willing to wait.

To date they have serviced my Agfa Isolette II and Yashica Minister 700 and done a fine job.

Unless there is a Mamiya TLR specialist in the UK I will see if NE can service mine at some point though it is hard to let them go

+2

My Olympus OM4Ti stopped working and was completely dead. Took it to them and three weeks later I picked up a fully serviced and working camera. They did an excellent job and I wholeheartedly recommend them.