Camera repair service for my Minolta XK
Jun 9, 2016 16:05:00 #
pj81156
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
It's been sitting to long, and I need a CLR service and possible remedial work on the meter of my Minolta XK. Any first hand experience from any of you? Please don't be offended, but I don't need, "I hear that xyz is good." I would like either first hand or someone you know well who knows of a reliable Minolta manual focus camera repair service. Thank you.
Jun 9, 2016 16:28:51 #
The only people, outside of Nikon USA, that I'd trust with my equipment is Tempe Camera Repair.
http://www.tempecamera.biz
They've worked on my Nikon F, Hasselblad 500C, and several lenses. Everything returned in perfect working order.
--Bob
http://www.tempecamera.biz
They've worked on my Nikon F, Hasselblad 500C, and several lenses. Everything returned in perfect working order.
--Bob
Jun 9, 2016 16:44:22 #
I've used Authorized Camera Repair in Willow Grove PA several times. They've always done a good job for a reasonable price and they ship and do on-line cost estimates.
Jun 9, 2016 17:21:22 #
We have a fella on the forum who has repaired cameras for twenty five years. He is VERY reasonable because he has little overhead. He works out of his home. I've used him several times and always top quality work. He lives south of Denver. He has a website here's a link
http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/
http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/
Jun 9, 2016 17:26:16 #
If that is Rick Riggins, avoid this one. Just do a search on this site for posts. It's hit or miss, and long periods of time of not hearing from him.
--Bob
--Bob
tramsey wrote:
We have a fella on the forum who has repaired cameras for twenty five years. He is VERY reasonable because he has little overhead. He works out of his home. I've used him several times and always top quality work. He lives south of Denver. He has a website here's a link
http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/
http://www.discountcamerarepair.com/
Jun 9, 2016 20:06:09 #
Try California Precision Services in Sacramento. I have never had a lot of camera repairs, but when I have, they have always been fast, reliable and reasonable. Now I have used them for repairs under warranty or because they were working with dealers I knew and trusted.
http://www.camrepair.com/home/
Two of my film cameras were rebuilds from a private patry I know and trust implicitly. He works from his home and has an incredible stock of old cameras he uses as parts. If you want to get in touch with him, PM me your private email or phone number and I will pass it on to him. He does not advertise (except by word-of-mouth) and prefers that his name and location not be publicized, but will reveal his location and qualifications when he contacts you.
http://www.camrepair.com/home/
Two of my film cameras were rebuilds from a private patry I know and trust implicitly. He works from his home and has an incredible stock of old cameras he uses as parts. If you want to get in touch with him, PM me your private email or phone number and I will pass it on to him. He does not advertise (except by word-of-mouth) and prefers that his name and location not be publicized, but will reveal his location and qualifications when he contacts you.
Jun 10, 2016 10:03:38 #
rmalarz wrote:
The only people, outside of Nikon USA, that I'd trust with my equipment is Tempe Camera Repair.
http://www.tempecamera.biz
They've worked on my Nikon F, Hasselblad 500C, and several lenses. Everything returned in perfect working order.
--Bob
http://www.tempecamera.biz
They've worked on my Nikon F, Hasselblad 500C, and several lenses. Everything returned in perfect working order.
--Bob
Fully agree.
Give them a call.
Great people.
Jun 10, 2016 10:14:02 #
As far as I know Sony bought Konica-Minolta a few years ago. I bet they have a good answer for you.
Jun 10, 2016 11:40:02 #
pj81156 wrote:
It's been sitting to long, and I need a CLR service and possible remedial work on the meter of my Minolta XK. Any first hand experience from any of you? Please don't be offended, but I don't need, "I hear that xyz is good." I would like either first hand or someone you know well who knows of a reliable Minolta manual focus camera repair service. Thank you.
I have used C.R.I.S in Arizona on several occasions. Reasonable and fast and excellent service. Don't know about Minolta but they are authorized service for a bunch of brands.
Jun 10, 2016 11:47:40 #
Here in the Portland, Oregon area we have one place that only does film cameras. They are Blue Moon Camera and Machine http://bluemooncamera.com/
They may be worth contacting at least for information.
They may be worth contacting at least for information.
Jun 11, 2016 10:57:09 #
pj81156
Loc: St. Petersburg, FL
Thank you, thank you, thank you hogs. I have a lot to go on and will be contacting the people you recommend.
Jun 12, 2016 09:34:25 #
For somethisn't as old and rare as a Minolta XK I'd look up John Titterington.
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