eric_simth

Thanks to everyone for providing me some feedback about this question. I will definately get a second opinion on the repairs for comparison. After I posted this question, I did some searching on the net for repair shops in my area. I found a couple of places that I can check into. I definately might even consider sending the eq. to a Nikon authorized repair shop.

At first the prices seemed a bit steep. Now I have a different outlook by the feedback from you all. The camera I have is old and used to be my grandfathers. So I do want to get it in prime condition no matter the costs. Thankfully I have a Canon EOS that I will continue to use for my photographic works. :)

Thanks again,

Eric

Hello,

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I just took some of my photo equipment to the local repair shop to

have it serviced. I have a Nikon F 35mm camera body, nikkor 50mm

lens, nikkor 135mm lens, nikkor H 2.8 lens, and a light meter.

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Basically all of the eq. needed a good cleaning and lubing as

aperatures on 2 of the lenses get stuck sometimes. I don't know

everything about cameras and costs for repairing them. So I thought I

would ask for everyone's estimation for repair costs.

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The camera shop called me back with a <b>$396</b> repair estimate for

the equipment! 8| I was shocked and am not sure if they are trying to

rip me off. Here's a sum of "what needs to be done":<br>

--- Body: repair speeds & run times, adjust transport. $139<br>

--- 50mm: fungus on lens, oil on blades. $62<br>

--- 135mm: oil on blades. $62<br>

--- 2.8cm F 3.5 Lens: aperature sticks. $64<br>

--- Meter: calibrate. $69<br><br>

I would appreciate it if someone could give me a heads up on those

prices. I did not think it would cost THAT much to clean/adjust

equipment. I know just taking apart delicate things can get

expensive, but I was expecting around $30 per lens at the highest.

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Eric