Minox C needs serious overhaul

<p>2010 spelt a bad omen on my Minox cameras...2 EC,1 A/IIIs and now a C are KIA.The EC's and IIIs are already with DAG Camera,and Don is doing his best.<br>

I want C to be given a serious overhaul,but I do not have the time to send it to the US.Anyone here remembers or has on file Mr.Andrew Britton's address or phone nr?I recall something like :Dean Cottage near Andover/Cambridge,but that is all.I would need the full address or phone in order to contact and see fi he's willing to take on this C.<br>

Thank you for your help!And a Happy St.Patrick's Day,for all you Irish folks here!</p>

<p>Man, that must've hurt for a Brit to wish 'happy St Patrick's Day' to the world!<br>

As far as the contact for your model C, I'm stateside and could only recommend Don. He's backed up right now and has had several of my Minox models for a while. He regrets it, but I'm sure the job security is a comforting factor.<br>

Typically, they work like new when received.<br>

Next thing you know, the Easter Rising will be celebrated!</p>

<p>Best,<br>

Steve</p>

<p>Julian, try MS Hobbies in UK, you may find Andrew Britton there:<br>

<a href="http://www.photo.net/minox-camera-forum/003HHQ">http://www.photo.net/minox-camera-forum/003HHQ</a></p>

<p>I have experience with the man near Luton. Here is the web link to the Minox repair page:<br>

<a href="http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page2.html">http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/page2.html</a><br>

He helped me out back in 2003 and 2004 with Minox C, III and B repairs. I would call him first to see what his back log is. Last time I saw him was when he met me at the EasyJet counter at Luton airport and gave me my camera. I was transiting the airport and had an hour between flights. Really cool dude. If you are really stuck I can lend you a III until yours are repaired.</p>

<p>Guys,thanks for your kind help,much appreciated indeed.I shall try to access both Peter and Andrew,to see who is less backlogged .<br>

Robert,that for your mighty offer,but I still have my old IIIs,a B and a EC to toy with until I sort out the rest of them cameras.You are a gent,thank you!<br>

Best regards,<br>

JT<br>

http://www.juliantanase.com<br>

http://www.eurosurveillance.net</p>

<p>Maybe they are just (sadly) very old, I wanted to shoot a few rolls again and my Minox A also doesnt want anymore. Its quite sad. Only had a full service and shutterblades in 2006 from Don (..well also now 4 years ago). Dagcamera and the Leica Repair shop in Luton are extremely busy and I may have to put my Minox to rest after an eventful life.<br>

The problem is a ticking noise after each frame. This relates to the loss of response of the shutter release button. It works but with a serious gap of 2-3sec before the shutter mechanism is actually released. I fear it may stop working altogether.<br /><br />Thank you<br />Pascal</p>