Old SLR Repair (Page 2): Contact Michael Zack at https://zackscamerarepair.com/ or call at 401-273-7247. He’s done repairs and CLAs on 15 or so vintage cameras for me over the years.

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Mar 23, 2023 09:24:57 #

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

lbrande wrote:

Does anyone have a lead where I can have a Mamiya Sekor 1000DTL cleaned and repaired?
The shutter does not actuate, the meter does work, and it seriously needs a deep cleaning.
This was my first camera from 1968.

Contact Michael Zack at https://zackscamerarepair.com/ or call at 401-273-7247. He’s done repairs and CLAs on 15 or so vintage cameras for me over the years. Excellent work.

Stan

Mar 23, 2023 09:29:32 #

colt4x5 Loc: Central Connecticut

Mamiya Sekor 500 DTL with a 50 was the first 35mm camera I ever owned. Loved it for several years and made back my investment by selling prints as postcards.
If I still had it, I'd certainly get it fixed and use it.
Ah, the old days ...

Mar 23, 2023 09:54:17 #

47greyfox Loc: on the edge of the Colorado front range

https://www.discountcamerarepair.com/home.html in Colorado Springs might take a look. His phone is 719-219-6884 eves.

Mar 23, 2023 10:18:48 #

krl48 Loc: NY, PA now SC

lbrande wrote:

Any chance it came from a PX in a certain SE Asian country where lots of Americans were visiting in 1968? That's how and when and where I got my 1000DTL.

Mar 23, 2023 11:22:19 #

dbrugger25 Loc: Raleigh, NC

lbrande wrote:

I have a Rolleiflex from the mid 1950's that needed cleaning, lubrication and repair. KEH does repeir work and publishes a price list. The standard repair price for my camera was $375.00. That camera has so much nostalgic value to me that it was worth it.

When they sent it back it was mechanically and optically perfect. I would go to https://www.keh.com/shop/repair and check the fixed repair price for your camera. Since they repaired my Rollei, the prices for certain cameras have increased. You could also call them at (770) 333-4200 for a quote.

At the time, about two years ago, I checked other repair places and the other prices were far higher. I guess it all depends on how much it is worth to you.

Mar 23, 2023 11:43:04 #

pesfls Loc: Oregon, USA

I’ve used Blue Moon repair in Portland, OR. They only deal with film era equipment. Might be worth your while to ask them about yours. Their website shows their inventory. Good luck.

Mar 23, 2023 14:55:27 #

tgreenhaw

That was my first SLR! I loved that camera. It's spot metering was excellent. I do think buying a used one is a good idea. It may come with lenses and accessories you may not have and those screw mount lenses are probably not plentiful...

Mar 23, 2023 14:59:37 #

blnewsome2000yahoo.com Loc: Albion,New York

nicksr1125 wrote:

If you're determined to get your MS 1000DTL repaired, I had good success with Camtronics Camera Repair in Columbus, OH when we lived there. Their website is https://camtronicscamerarepair.com/.

So glad you posted this information on the site. I've been hanging onto an old Minolta 35mm given to me by a good friend who was a WWIi vet. It means slot to me since he was old enough to be my father at the time. I will certainly use this resoures, thanks to you.

Mar 23, 2023 15:00:49 #

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

CHG_CANON wrote:

It looks like they sell on ebay from $25 to $80. I recognize the sentimental value. But, for economic value, you'd be better off finding one that works already rather than throwing money into a broken body.

While this is true, in my experience buying and selling vintage cameras on everyone's favorite auction site for many years, virtually any camera you buy there is going to need a proper clean/lube/adjust.... so add another $100 to $200 to the purchase price. It might be cheaper to repair the one you already own.

The light meter in the 1000 DTL is innovative and a nice convenience, but I believe the camera is fully usable without it. You could use a separate handheld meter or just learn the "sunny 16" etc. rules for eyeballing exposure settings. Particularly if using most consumer grade color negative film, exposure doesn't need to be all that precise. (Slide film and B&W are generally less tolerant, requiring more accurate settings. Some pro quality color neg films have less latitude, too.)

Mar 23, 2023 15:19:59 #

lbrande

BebuLamar wrote:

When you said the shutter does not actuate you meant the shutter is cocked but you can't release the shutter at all. Does the mirror go up?

Cannot release the shutter and the mirror does not go up.

Mar 23, 2023 15:31:36 #

BebuLamar

lbrande wrote:

Cannot release the shutter and the mirror does not go up.

Does the selftimer level wind up? It may have been set and got stuck.

Mar 23, 2023 15:36:27 #

lbrande

BebuLamar wrote:

Does the selftimer level wind up? It may have been set and got stuck.

Yes, the selftimer does wind up.
I set and released it, but the shutter didn't actuate.

Mar 23, 2023 15:57:49 #

lbrande

krl48 wrote:

Any chance it came from a PX in a certain SE Asian country where lots of Americans were visiting in 1968? That's how and when and where I got my 1000DTL.

No, I purchased it as my first camera while on a cruise in Barbados.

Mar 23, 2023 15:59:15 #

BebuLamar

lbrande wrote:

Yes, the selftimer does wind up.
I set and released it, but the shutter didn't actuate.

And I assume that the shutter is cocked and you now can not advance the film correct?

Mar 23, 2023 16:13:19 #

lbrande

BebuLamar wrote:

And I assume that the shutter is cocked and you now can not advance the film correct?

Correct. I can advance the film if I depress the film rewind at the bottom.

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