bob_gentile Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 I just bought a 4X5 camera with a lens in a Compur shutter. I haven't received it yet, but I understand the shutter is "frozen." Can this be repaired, or must the shutter be replaced? If LF shutters are repairable, can anyone recommend someone to do the job? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randall ellis Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 It depends on why it is 'frozen'. Some shutters may be cleaned and returned to working order but some are physically damaged and cannot easily be repaired. If you feel it is worth the cost, try S.K. Grimes for CLA and repair work. They are very knowledgeable and reliable and have a solid reputation in the photo community. - Randy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_gentile Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Randy,<p> Thanks for the recommendation! I'll try them as soon as I get the camera.<p> (As an aside, I can't <em>believe</em> how fast you get a reply here. What... are you guys just hangin' around <em>waiting</em> to help people? Ha! I love it!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philippe_bedfert Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Dear Bob, IMHO You have also to consider Carol Miller at e-mail flutotscamera@earthlink.net In Whittier, CA Very good, very reasonable $$, very nice people. Kind regards, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob fowler Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Another vote here for Carol Miller - she's the only one who I let work on my leaf shutters these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_gentile Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Philippe,<p> Given that one so seldom sees that infinitive used properly (chuckle), I'll <em>have</em> to contact Carol! If your recommendations are as perspicacious as your grammar, I'll be in good hands.<p> Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_gentile Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Bob,<p> <em>Another</em> vote for Carol Miller? So be it! (Especially since S.K. Grimes will be slowing down to do inventory shortly.)<p> Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daver1 Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 And yet another for Carol. She recently completed repair to a Prontor shutter on my 75mm and restored it to full health. <p/> Props to Carol--her service and prices can't be beat.<p/> -D<p/> <a href="http://coyoteimages.com">Coyote Images</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob_gentile Posted March 25, 2005 Author Share Posted March 25, 2005 Dave,<p> Yeah... you're right. Check this...<p> "... My charge for a CLA is $45.00 plus shipping, handling ($2.00), insurance (in any amount that you wish). If I can't fix it than you would only owe for postage...!" (sic)<p> <em>No bench charge to assess it! </em> If she can fix -- and I infer from all your recommendations that she can -- she is one heckuva find! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jon_wilson Posted March 25, 2005 Share Posted March 25, 2005 Ditto vote for Carol. She has repaired several of mine, always excellent service at a fair price. She also has done the CLA's for Dagor 77, I understand, for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r_hofland Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Another well known repair house is Essex Camera Repair although their work is not concentrated on leaf shutters. However, sounds like Carol is well liked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tito sobrinho Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 Years ago, I bought a Zeiss Protar lens, mounted on a dial set Compur shutter. The shutter was completed "kaput", with an internally broken linkage. I sent it to Ken Ruth "Photography On Bald Mountain". He had to make the part for the 75+ years old shutter. It came back in a pristine condition, and I still use it on my 5x7-4x5 camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim_noel3 Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 If the young men who have succedded in Steve Grimes business can't fix it, no one can. It sounds as if the shutter needs more than CLA. Grimes will assess the problem and lety you know promptly.Bald Mountain does good work, but the turn around time can be excessive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob fowler Posted March 26, 2005 Share Posted March 26, 2005 So far, Carol has brought back to life my size 00 Synchro Compur for a 65mm f/8 SA, the Seikosha for my 90mm f/8 Wide Field Ilex-Caltar, and the Synchro Compur for my 180mm f/5.6 Rodenstock Sironar. In addition, she also fixed an old pneumatic Century shutter for my B&L Rapid Rectilinear and a dial-set Ilex #4 for my 8 1/2" f/5.6 Ross Homocentric that others in the past told me they wouldn't touch. I just boxed up my Kodak Retina IIa to ship to her on Monday. Like I said, she's great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donald_hutton Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 I'd like to mention Paul Ebel in Wisconsin. He has done quite a bit of work for me from dinged filter rings to CLAs. His prices are excellent and I think he does a geat job... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott___1 Posted March 27, 2005 Share Posted March 27, 2005 like donald, i too have dealt with paul ebel. his prices are close to carol's and the service is first rate. turn-around tim is usually 7-10 days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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