philip_glass Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 I have searched the threads and the almost unusable "recommendations" section. Apparently the M7's need adjustment every year for drift. Any good recommendations for a repair shop with reasonable rates? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miles_feigenbaum___dallas_ Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 Philip, You can send your glass to MAMIYA AMERICA CORP. ELMSFORD, N.Y. 914 347-3300 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jason neymeyer Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 They only need adjustment *if* the rangefinder becomes misaligned. Not every year....unless you make a habit of abusing your camera. <P> Send it to Mamiya America or adjust it yourself by follow the procedure posted <A HREF="http://www.macuserforums.com/webx?14@23.mrhhatwdfkG.13@.ee71cc5/10">here</A>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spearhead Posted March 17, 2003 Share Posted March 17, 2003 I've had mine at least six years. It's been to Africa, Europe, Latin America, the jungle, the desert, and had lots and lots of film through it. The rangefinder is still dead on. Music and Portraits Blog: Life in Portugal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philip_glass Posted March 17, 2003 Author Share Posted March 17, 2003 Actually I should have mentioned, my camera's viewfinder is out of alignment vertically. I wouldn't repair it just because a year has gone by. I hesitate to use Mamiya of America because it is so expensive. They seem to want $248 for any kind of repair. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian walsh Posted March 18, 2003 Share Posted March 18, 2003 You might try California Precision Service at http://www.camrepair.com/ FWIW, I've used a 7 and/or 7II for five years without "drift", although I did have to get used to consistently positioning my eye correctly relative to the viewfinder to eliminate what I had perceived as vertical misalignment.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nicholas_t. Posted March 19, 2003 Share Posted March 19, 2003 Philip,<p/> If you feel comfortable sending your equipment to NZ, it might be worth it...<p/> My guy is:<p/> Phil Jacobs, 357 Jackson St, Petone, New Zealand. +64 4568 6782<p/> Hang on to the phone and leave a message (talk to him like he is there) - he usually picks up, when he's working. His answerphone is always on... He is the best we have here and it is fairly safe to say he is a genius, he can fix electronics and optics as well as most other things. I have been a customer for 10 years or so... (no I don't have any financial interest...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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