Old SLR Repair
Mar 24, 2023 09:00:58 #
mrozzoo
Loc: Illinois
Memories....
I too owned a Mamiya Sekor 1000DTL back in the day. Had it failed twice... finally made a mold out of aluminum foil and poured in a quart of liquid resin plastic. It was my paperweight for years until someone removed it from my shelf. Been with Nikon ever since... 50 years later and still Nikon... looks like I and Nikon will go down with the ship when the time comes. Lastest Nikons owned 3-D500s and 2- D850s..... waiting for the new Z8... almost purchased a Z9...... GAS.
I too owned a Mamiya Sekor 1000DTL back in the day. Had it failed twice... finally made a mold out of aluminum foil and poured in a quart of liquid resin plastic. It was my paperweight for years until someone removed it from my shelf. Been with Nikon ever since... 50 years later and still Nikon... looks like I and Nikon will go down with the ship when the time comes. Lastest Nikons owned 3-D500s and 2- D850s..... waiting for the new Z8... almost purchased a Z9...... GAS.
Mar 24, 2023 13:14:15 #
Bigmike1
Loc: I am from Gaffney, S.C. but live in Utah.
Some years ago I took my Praktina IIA in to a repairman and asked about cleaning and lubricating. He refused to touch it. He said sure as hell something would break. You'll probably run into that if you take it to a repairman. I had a Yashica C twl and it got something wrong with it. I stupidly took it apart and never got it back together. Place your camera somewhere you can display it. It will make a great conversation piece.
Mar 24, 2023 13:46:35 #
Robert1 wrote:
Sentimental value is sentimental value. If I care ... (show quote)
Replacement cost should not be discussed in the context of Sentimental values. Pay the freight at KEH and ignore the Philistines. If my first camera, a Fuji ST-605 , were to quit, My grand children would be at risk.
Mar 25, 2023 21:11:14 #
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.
The shutter does not actuate, the meter does work, and it seriously needs a deep cleaning.
This was my first camera from 1968.
Give a call to Authorized Camera Repair, outside Philadelphia, in Willow Grove, Pa.. They have fixed even older gear. They may be able to help you.
http://www.authorizedcamerarepair.com/
Cheers and best to you.
Mar 25, 2023 21:58:05 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
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?
Good likelihood the problem is just gummy lubricant. Maybe no parts required. Don't try to force it...there are sime very delicate parts in the clockwork of the shutter timing mechanism.
Mar 27, 2023 21:37:59 #
Advance Camera repair in OR is the only (ex KEF) that can repair this vintage film camera.
Hopefully I'll have my camera back working as new.
Hopefully I'll have my camera back working as new.
Mar 28, 2023 22:44:29 #
lbrande wrote:
Advance Camera repair in OR is the only (ex KEF) that can repair this vintage film camera.
Hopefully I'll have my camera back working as new.
Hopefully I'll have my camera back working as new.
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