fred_monsone Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Hi there, after many years I finally got given a Canon FTb QL that belonged to my late dad. It has immense sentimental value and I would like to have it looked at/serviced to then start using. I am based in Hampshire in the UK and was wondering whether anyone can recommend somewhere in this country where I can take/send the camera to. Any help greatly appreciated. Thanks, Fred. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_bradshaw1 Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 They are a long way from you, but Cameratiks in Edinburgh have always done a good job for me. I suspect there are nearer places (there must be some in London, anyway). --tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_e_daly Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Funny, I was thinking Cameratiks too but Tim beat me to it. They're the only camera repairers I've dealt with, but they're good, clearly know their stuff and (IMO) charge a reasonable price for the work they do. I don't know how much extra cost it would add to send the camera to them, but it might be worth giving them a call. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_monsone Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks Tim. I will see if anyone comes up with somewhere closer. If not I will contact Cameratiks. Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_m Posted November 18, 2007 Share Posted November 18, 2007 Look in the UK photo magazines. At the back, they often have repairers that advertise. Or type 'UK Camera Repair' into Google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_monsone Posted November 18, 2007 Author Share Posted November 18, 2007 Thanks David (and AE Daly). However I would rather use a repairer someone recommended than one I found through an ad. I appreciate your help though! Fred Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonathan_james Posted November 20, 2007 Share Posted November 20, 2007 I can strongly recommend Newton Ellis and Co in Liverpool who have done really good work for me in the past. You might enquire of Nicholas Cameras in Camden High Street to see if he can recommend anyone. He has the most amazing range of classic and modern stock imaginable and may well use a high quality repairer for servicing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred_monsone Posted November 20, 2007 Author Share Posted November 20, 2007 Thanks to all of you. I will follow up on all your leads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_goodman1 Posted November 21, 2007 Share Posted November 21, 2007 Michael Spencer in Clay Cross. Phone 01246 250767. Super fellow. Please tell him Jon in Texas says "Hi." (www.camerarepairs-r-us.co.uk) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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