dennis_oconnor4 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I dug out my Mamiya TLR cameras for a photo session this morning... Out in the brisk air 31F all but one shutter went toes up, and the one working sounded suspiciously slow... So, I have 5 shutters that need CLA... Any recommendation from experience would be helpful... denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_oconnor4 Posted April 29, 2008 Author Share Posted April 29, 2008 Hmmm, well I called Mamiya USA... Got a gruff and obviously unhappy person who quoted me $300 to CLA a working shutter for a TLR <yikes>... Given I have 5 lens/shutters I'm not happy with that... Bad karma? Or am I out of step with the world? denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_shearman1 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 There's somebody who advertises in the back of Shutterbug magazine in the business card-style ads who works on TLRs. He specializes in Rolleis but I'm sure he could either work on a Mamiya or tell you who could. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_elder1 Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 Try Mark Hama or Paul Ebel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian_schall Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 I can second the recommendation of Paul Ebel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
golden Posted April 29, 2008 Share Posted April 29, 2008 KEH, they quoted me 135.00 over the phone. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_drake Posted April 30, 2008 Share Posted April 30, 2008 I have had Paul Ebel CLA all my Mamiya TLR lenses as I have collected them. The charges for the last two were $68.00 each. Paul Ebel - Lens Services, 420 21st Street N. #2, PO Box 141, Menomonie, WI, 54751 Phone 651-335-8759 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_oconnor4 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Well, that is what I like, a personal recommendation... I have called close to a dozen places that advertise CLA... I get the person on the phone... I ask if they have experience with Mamiya TLR lenses... Invariably the person turns away from the phone and yells, "hey, do we do Mamiya lenses?"... I hear a muffled voice in the back ground, then "Yeah, we can do that.".. How much, I ask... "Uhhh, that'll be, ummm... 'Hey frank, how much do we charge for them?' " More muffled voices... By then I figure their work will be about as expert as their phone person... I'm not trying to shop for the low ball figure, I'm trying to convince myself that the shop knows what they are doing... AS opposed to opening my lens, giving the pivots a drop of watch oil, snapping the shutter ten times... And calling that a CLA, "and that'll be $110."... I'll give these above fellas a call and maybe i can ship my lenses tomorrow... denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dennis_oconnor4 Posted May 1, 2008 Author Share Posted May 1, 2008 Had a pleasant conversation with Paul... Lenses going out tomorrow... denny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard_beisigl Posted May 5, 2008 Share Posted May 5, 2008 For those who are looking for a great camera repair placein the San Diego area, Kurt's camera repair on Mission Gorge Road, San Diego is the place to go. They are friendly and honest. I have had them work on my camreas and my Gossen Luna Pro light meter, and they work just fine. 619)286-1810 7811 Mission Gorge Road. San Diego, CA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ptkeam Posted May 9, 2008 Share Posted May 9, 2008 I used Mamiya equip of all types for 25+ years -- I had great luck with a company called Lawrence Camera repair -- located in the Chicago area. I have NO idea if they're still there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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