Ken Oikawa F-1 Repair

I just thought I'd update folks here about the legendary repairman, Mr. Ken Oikawa out of California.

 

The light meter in my F-1n has recently stopped working, and I called and had a nice conversation with Mr. Oikawa a few weeks ago. He is still very much in the repair business, and was happy to take my camera for repair. It's currently on its way to him. I'll report back when it's back, but it's great that we still have a wonderful resource in this fine gentleman for those of us who still like these cameras.

 

He serviced my main F-1N several years ago and it continues to work perfectly. I'm probably going to send it back to him for a 10-year tune up(even though it scarcely needs it) along with my other New F-1.

Ben, thank you for that update! Ken Oikawa in my many experiences is a master technician of the highest standards, with turnaround times others just cannot match.

 

It would be fun to do a feature article on him for this FD Forum!

Ben, thank you for that update! Ken Oikawa in my many experiences is a master technician of the highest standards, with turnaround times others just cannot match.

 

It would be fun to do a feature article on him for this FD Forum!

That is a great idea.

He has done two cameras for me. The man is TOPS.

Ken is the BEST. He's overhauled a Canon FX for me (jammed), as well as an FTb. Also several lenses, to have the haze cleaned out, stuck diaphragms degreased, etc. The finest workmanship, and FAST.