Where to get a film camera repaired? My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it? Thanks...

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Jan 9, 2014 21:14:17 #

dtparker Loc: Small Town, NC

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

Jan 9, 2014 21:29:30 #

the hiker Loc: San Diego

Kurts Camera repair in San Diego still repairs film cameras you can look it up on the internet. or you can pm me and I will give you all the information.

Jan 9, 2014 21:30:04 #

OddJobber Loc: Portland, OR

http://www.unitedcamera.com/
Had this bookmarked, but have not used them.

Jan 9, 2014 23:18:51 #

Beowulf Loc: Aquidneck Island, RI

The following link will provide a list of Nikon authorized repair outlets in various states. For an old FA, it is probably best to have a Nikon repair outlet to do the work. But get a quote first!

http://www.nikonlinks.com/nikon_repair_usa.html

Jan 9, 2014 23:46:03 #

SteveR Loc: Michigan

dtparker wrote:

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

Garland Camera and Repair, Garland, TX has been in business for a long time. I still need to take my Canon ftb there to be repaired. Here's the link.

http://www.garlandcameraandrepair.com/

Jan 10, 2014 00:06:46 #

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

dtparker wrote:

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/user_profile.jsp?usernum=6852

Jan 10, 2014 02:35:44 #

sisko67

dtparker, Here is a link:: www.perfectimagerepair.com :: from my understanding they do repairs on most all cameras. They are located at 1953 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster Pa 17601, (717) 397-3019. Here is another link:: info@perfectimagerepair.com ::.. I hope this may be of help??

Jan 10, 2014 06:48:07 #

Preachdude Loc: Geneva, OH

dtparker wrote:

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

Classic Camera repair will do a good job on ANY camera. I've had him do repairs on on a 75-year-old Zeiss folding camera as well as some rare cameras made later. He is fair, honest, and keeps you informed. Write him at classiccamera@comcast.net.

Jan 10, 2014 08:08:08 #

unclebe1 Loc: NYC & Wellington, FL

I've used Strauss Photo Technichal Service in DC (now in MD) for an A-1 and a 50 year old Voigtlander Vitessa. They are a first rate company.

http://www.straussphototech.com/services/camera/

Jan 10, 2014 08:26:05 #

SueMac Loc: Box Elder, SD

If you haven't found another place, you can contact Tempe Camera in Tempe, AZ. They are a full service camera store (old fashioned...lots of chemicals and film) as well as new stuff and have a full service repair shop.

Jan 10, 2014 11:22:38 #

problem child Loc: Kingman AZ

you can do the seeals yourself. I did an old Yashica medium fomat and it was rather easy.
http://www.kyphoto.com/classics/sealreplacement.html

Jan 10, 2014 15:08:42 #

Weddingguy Loc: British Columbia - Canada

dtparker wrote:

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

Probably much cheaper and faster to keep yours for parts and buy another exact same model.

Jan 10, 2014 20:42:54 #

ab7rn Loc: Portland, Oregon

dtparker wrote:

My FA needs new light seals, and a good cleaning. No one local will touch film cameras any more. Any recommendations for where to send it?

Thanks,
Dave

I recently dropped my camera and noe the lens won't zoom down all the way. I went to Blue Moon photography and they told me they only work on film type cameras.

Jan 10, 2014 20:46:29 #

pounder35 Loc: "Southeast of Disorder"

Weddingguy wrote:

Probably much cheaper and faster to keep yours for parts and buy another exact same model.

That makes no sense at all because the seals deteriorate due to the age. So if you buy the same model of approximately the same age you have the same problem. Check with Rick:

http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/

As mentioned earlier it's easy to replace the seals yourself. They can be purchased from Fargo Ent./Microtools. About a 15 min. repair. Also replace the pad at the top of the mirror cage that is basically a mirror bumper while you're at it. Be sure to scrape off as much of the old material as possible. Get the seals with adhesive backing. Makes it easier. :thumbup:

Jan 11, 2014 09:09:58 #

wthomson Loc: Tempe, Arizona

SueMac wrote:

I second Tempe Camera. Expensive, but good.

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