Camera Repair Service Recommendations: I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced. Any suggestions for a...

good2gonc Loc: Greater Raleigh, NC Metro Area

I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced.

Any suggestions for a good place to send this camera and ideas on the cost for a CLA without any parts other than seals.

Thanks

PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago

good2gonc wrote:

I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced.

Any suggestions for a good place to send this camera and ideas on the cost for a CLA without any parts other than seals.

Thanks

Consider:
http://lezot.com/nikon/film

Give them a call for estimate.

rfmaude41 Loc: Lancaster, Texas (DFW area)

Consider Eurotech Camera Services in Austin, TX [http://eurotechcamera.com, (512) 479-5090] Sorin Marco, the owner has been repairing cameras for more than thirty five years.

Terrymac Loc: LONDON U.K.

good2gonc wrote:

I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced.

Any suggestions for a good place to send this camera and ideas on the cost for a CLA without any parts other than seals.

Thanks

There is a member of UHH, Rick Riggins (He has a very good name on this site) who repairs cameras and lenses. Do a search on his name and have a word with him. I hope this helps.

Stardust Loc: Central Illinois

I also recommend lezot.com as used them twice (a camera and an old Kodak slide projector) and was very satisfied both times.

SteveG Loc: Norh Carolina

good2gonc wrote:

I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced.

Any suggestions for a good place to send this camera and ideas on the cost for a CLA without any parts other than seals.

Thanks

https://www.royalcameras.com/

billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

good2gonc wrote:

I just bought a 1974 model Nikkormat EL that looks pristine but I would like to have it CLA'd and the light seals replaced.

Any suggestions for a good place to send this camera and ideas on the cost for a CLA without any parts other than seals.

Thanks

midwestcamera.com

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Zacks Camera Repair in Providence, RI.

Michael has CLA’d or overhauled over a dozen cameras for me, all with excellent results and at reasonable cost.

Stan

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

Mark Hama, Ltd of GA?
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GeorgeH Loc: Jonesboro, GA

StanMac wrote:

Zacks Camera Repair in Providence, RI.

Michael has CLA’d or overhauled over a dozen cameras for me, all with excellent results and at reasonable cost.

Stan

Zack's is a good place. He CLA'ed my WerraMatic and did a fine job.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

Carl1024 wrote:

Mark Hama, Ltd of GA?
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I go to Mark for all my Yashica repairs and highly recommend him for that brand.

Stan

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

It is important to patronize our local camera repair shops whenever possible. I just learned a couple of weeks ago that our stellar local repair shop, Archinal Camera Repair, is no longer in business. The dual whammy of the virus and the elimination of support by Nikon USA combined to be more than they could withstand. Archinal had been in business since 1920 and in the Dallas area since about 1950. I will miss them greatly and hope they can reopen at some point

GeorgeH Loc: Jonesboro, GA

I used Professional Camera Repair in Houston to fix the focus problem on my Bronica S2a and give it a CLA. The cost was moderate, given that the Bronica is pretty complicated under the hood!

Just recently Advance Camera in Portland Oregon finished a CLA and rangefinder "alignment' on my Contax IIa. While their work isn't cheap, the camera is fine. Before that they'd worked on my AsahiFlex IIb, full CLA and a new mirror. The little gem looks and feels like new.

BTW, light seals are generally easy to replace. Google Jon Goodman. or use this link: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/jon-goodman-light-seal-kits.63352/
His kits are inexpensive and come with excellent instructions.

unanchored Loc: san diego ca

or Try KEH - used them in past

JimRPhoto Loc: Raleigh NC

I too have sent lenses and cameras to Midwest Camera Repair with good success. Each time I was able to talk with the technician over the phone to be sure they understood the issues, and what I wanted from their services. Good luck with your choice. JimR. (PS: Southeastern Camera here in Raleigh does some limited repairs, but it depends on who is on their staff and capabilities.)