Linhof-220 CLA - where?

Hello,

I recently purchased an old Linhof-220. Everything seems to be working, the

film advance is fine. The lens doesn't have scratches or marks. The problem

is - the images don't seem to be very sharp and are a bit soft, especially

when I shot at apertures 3.5-4-5.6. I know that this lens is supposed to

deliver very sharp negatives and assume that probably the rangefinder is a bit

off ( it doesn't surprise me, since the rangefinder has some mirror

decolorising and certainly needs to be cleaned and adjusted.) Now the

question is - who can do CLA for such a rare camera? If someone can recommend

to me an experienced Linhof technician - I would greatly appreciate it if you

could let me know.

Thank you in advance,

Mikhail

I used to get my 220s serviced by Camerex in Exeter, England. ( http://members.aol.com/camerexuk/ )

I've had two and the rangefinders go out of alignment for a pass-time. When everything's working, they're marvellous cameras but unfortunately, it seems seldom that everything's working.

If you are in the USA try this guy I have not used him in a couple of years due to digital cameras, but he repaired mine for me....

Umbach, W W

1410 Seafarer Dr

Oriental, NC 28571

1-252-249-2576

good luck

Thank you for the adresses. I'm in Canada - so, it doesn't matter where to send ( G.B. US or Germany). I'll contact them to find out the price, and if they have spare parts, etc. It seems to me that the rangefinder needs repairing.

Mikhail