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

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 9:11 am
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?

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 2:08 pm
by Nine One One
Give these people a ring - see what they say?

https://www.sendeancameras.co.uk

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

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 3:10 pm
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.

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

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 4:39 pm
by Nine One One
Well they have been going since 1921 so must have skills knowledge on older camera’s

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

Posted: Sat Sep 30, 2023 10:15 pm
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.

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

Posted: Mon Oct 02, 2023 7:34 am
by 911hillclimber
They can do it!
I need to post it down to them first for inspection and quote.