O/T: and then some, classic CAMERA repair in UK?

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911hillclimber
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O/T: and then some, classic CAMERA repair in UK?

Post by 911hillclimber »

One of my classic 35mm cameras is in need of dust removal from the prism.
It is a my father's Kodak Retina Reflex III that unusually works in every other respect than the view is very contaminated by dust ingress.

These cameras are very complex inside so need a real specialist to fix it 'safely'.
I know to 2 experts, one in New Zealand, just retired, and one in the USA who will not accept overseas cameras due to postage difficulties.

Might anyone on here have any leads to a suitable repairer please?

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Re: O/T: and then some, classic CAMERA repair in UK?

Post by Nine One One »

Give these people a ring - see what they say?

https://www.sendeancameras.co.uk
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Post by 911hillclimber »

Thank you as ever!
They did not appear on my Google searching, but they do sound 'appropriate'.
Have sent them an email. These Kodaks are tricky cameras as they are so intricate and this one is a family gem, so i wont be doing this one myself...

If i can get the prism/viewfinder clear it will be very usable.
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Re: O/T: and then some, classic CAMERA repair in UK?

Post by Nine One One »

Well they have been going since 1921 so must have skills knowledge on older camera’s
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Post by 911hillclimber »

My fingers are crossed!
It depends if the people there now can deal with the camera. The design has a poor reputation in lots of areas.
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Re: O/T: and then some, classic CAMERA repair in UK?

Post by 911hillclimber »

They can do it!
I need to post it down to them first for inspection and quote.
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