mikhail_shafeev Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 Hello, I recently purchased an old Linhof-220. Everything seems to be working, the film advance is fine. The lens doesn't have scratches or marks. The problem is - the images don't seem to be very sharp and are a bit soft, especially when I shot at apertures 3.5-4-5.6. I know that this lens is supposed to deliver very sharp negatives and assume that probably the rangefinder is a bit off ( it doesn't surprise me, since the rangefinder has some mirror decolorising and certainly needs to be cleaned and adjusted.) Now the question is - who can do CLA for such a rare camera? If someone can recommend to me an experienced Linhof technician - I would greatly appreciate it if you could let me know. Thank you in advance, Mikhail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
h._p. Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 I used to get my 220s serviced by Camerex in Exeter, England. ( http://members.aol.com/camerexuk/ ) I've had two and the rangefinders go out of alignment for a pass-time. When everything's working, they're marvellous cameras but unfortunately, it seems seldom that everything's working. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill_barton Posted August 9, 2007 Share Posted August 9, 2007 If you are in the USA try this guy I have not used him in a couple of years due to digital cameras, but he repaired mine for me.... Umbach, W W 1410 Seafarer Dr Oriental, NC 28571 1-252-249-2576 good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikhail_shafeev Posted August 9, 2007 Author Share Posted August 9, 2007 Thank you for the adresses. I'm in Canada - so, it doesn't matter where to send ( G.B. US or Germany). I'll contact them to find out the price, and if they have spare parts, etc. It seems to me that the rangefinder needs repairing. Mikhail Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross_yerkes Posted August 11, 2007 Share Posted August 11, 2007 I service that camera Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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