jeremy_sutton

I recently purchased a Bronica S2A with a Nikkor 1:2.8 f=7.5cm. I had

it looked at by a local camera shop in Portland, Oregon and found out

the shutter is insync and body is good shape, but the len's diaphragm

is frozen and needs a cleaning. I was quoted $90, which seems quite

high to me. Is this price unreasonable? If so ... can you recommend

a trusted shop that is better priced - possibly local?

Secondly, I forced and broke the exposure counter (setting for 120 or

220 film at 12 or 24 exp) and now it only locks at 24 exp. I was

again quote $90, though I was told it was not necessary to repair. Is

that true? Seems to me I can get another back for less than $90. Is

it necessary to repair, or should I just live with it? Maybe only

shoot 220 film through it?

I appreciate any advice you can give me.

More specifics:

I purchased a Zanza Bronica S2A Nikkor-P 75mm 2.8 for $175 and expect

I need CLA for both the lens and camera. It sat in a closet for 12

years, but functioned correctly before boxed up. Very excited as this

is my first step from 35mm into medium format.

Thank you all for your response

I have the chance to purchase a Bronica Zanza Nikkor-P 75 2.8 (as my

first medium format) and wanted to know what the masses thought of

this camera. I am finding little, to none, information online about

it... Shutter fires, but lens is not stopping do

I am making a baby step into medium format. Staring with TLR to make

sure mf is for me before I take the big $$$ jump (in the long run).

Looking for advice ...

What's the best buy for a TLR ranging from $100 - 175? In this price

range it seems either I get a better lens (Zeiss) or a built in light

meter. I would prefer both.

If you have experienced the pros and cons of any specific TLR

(especially brands listed below) ... the more info the better.

I am interested in:

- Minolta Autocord

- Zeiss Ikoflex

- Yashicamat 124

- Rolleiflex/cord

Any advice would be much appreciated.

- Jer

Prefer to roll 120 to 620 (for my Brownie Target Six-20) as opposed to

paying $8-10 per roll and keeping the spool. Is anyone willing to

part with some spools or know of a site that sells them