I have happily inherited a Rolleiflex 3.5F and assorted bits-needs a service- who should I see in London?

[adrian_littlewood1]

Hello,

 

I have just happily inherited an early 1960s Rolleiflex 3.5f with a

set of accessories (filters, hood, macro lens). I also inherited

some Bay 3 mutar lenses. Turns out my grandfather was a MF nut and

he had a 2.8F a 3.5F and a Hassie. The 3.5F is the only one left as

the others were sold when he died.

 

I have noticed that the viewing lens has some fungus on it (the

shooting lens look fairly clear) and I will get it serviced as well

even though it appears in otherwise mint condition.

 

I live in London and I noticed that there are some posts here about a

good repair shop called Camera Repair Services in Islington. The

phone numbers I have for them don't seem to work now, and I wondered

if someone had another recommendation for a reputable London repair

centre for Rolleiflexes.

 

Also as a side question what are the bay 3 mutar lenses worth? I may

sell them to finance the service.

 

Cheers

 

Adrian

[adrian_littlewood1]

Arghh

 

one more thing. This is a long shot, but are there bay 2 to bay 3 adaptors?

[roger_michel]

jessops classics in pied bull yard (across from brit museum) has access to a very good rollei repairman. they may refer you directly or act as (paid) middleman. as for the adapter, i have never seen a bay ii to bay iii adapter, but experience teaches me there is one. there seems to be an adapter out there for every conceivable combination. if you don't mind using two adapters, i can think of various combinations of bay ii to x and x to bay iii. if that appeals to you, email me.

[russell_wheeldon1]

Adrian, do you mean 'Classic Repair Services'? Their Rollei specialists now work for a company called:'The Studio Workshop',

20-22 Brunswick Centre,Bernard Street,Bloomsbury / St Pancras,

LONDON WC1N 1AE. Phone No. 0207 278 7633. Speak to Brian Mickleburgh, he's seviced three of my Rolleiflex cameras and has done a superb job.

 

Best wishes

Russell

[adrian_littlewood1]

Thanks guys,

 

I have spoken to Brian and he has been very helpful. I am going to pop in and run through the options with him. FYI he also mentioned that he thinks there is a bay 3 to bay 2 adaptor ring somewhere.

 

Cheers

 

Adrian

[amir_ziv1]

Hi Adrian,

 

Regarding the Bay 2 to Bay 3 Adapter (or the other way around) - I have had a very good experience with SRB Film Service. They are a small factory that seems to have an endless amount of filters (and I think they also do customized filters if needed).

They have top quality products, a fair price and excellent service. Anyway they are located in England, which will probably help you.

Try them out at: www.SRBFilm.co.uk

 

Enjoy,

Amir