Bill58
Native Texan
Several weeks ago I lamented that my favorite repair guy was going out of business. Fortunately, thru a series of lucky circumstances, I've found a new guy and he's a gem. His name is Mr. Kim and he's newly-located in the heavenly, old camera shop- rich area of Chunmurro sta. His shop is upstairs in a Black/ White film processing lab (also maybe the best in Korea) and his phone number is 011-9091-1192.
He's a real nice, cheerful guy, and an Aussie I met in the shop said he repairs many of the local Leica club members' cameras. He did a CLA and beamsplitter switchout w/ a GTN for $50 and a Leotax CLA for $100 for me. Both were superbly done.
Brought to y'all as a public service.
He's a real nice, cheerful guy, and an Aussie I met in the shop said he repairs many of the local Leica club members' cameras. He did a CLA and beamsplitter switchout w/ a GTN for $50 and a Leotax CLA for $100 for me. Both were superbly done.
Brought to y'all as a public service.
> His name is Mr. Kim
Hmmmm, lets see now .... about 50% of the population has the surname "Kim". He shouldn't be too hard to track down then
Just kidding Glad you found a new repair guy!
P.S. I love your avatar
Hmmmm, lets see now .... about 50% of the population has the surname "Kim". He shouldn't be too hard to track down then
Just kidding Glad you found a new repair guy!P.S. I love your avatar
Bill58
Native Texan
Actually it's about 60% and pronounced "Gim" (I think). Thanks for the comment about my avatar. Those M-B folks really make a nice "chassis." I shot that about 3 yrs ago at the big auto show. Many Koreans (including grown men) who see it are embarassed. This is a very conservative culture.
> His name is Mr. Kim
Hmmmm, lets see now .... about 50% of the population has the surname "Kim". He shouldn't be too hard to track down then
P.S. I love your avatar
bennyng
Benny Ng
Thanks for the heads up. Since there are foreigners in his shop, I suppose Mr. Kim speaks English as well? If so, that'll be great!
Cheers,
Cheers,
Bill58
Native Texan
You'd be better off w/ a translator, but he knows/ speaks some English camera terminology. For example, a CLA is an "overhaul."
The other foreigner in his shop at ttime was an Aussie who speaks a little broken Korean.
'Glad to be of some help in this mysterious country.
The other foreigner in his shop at ttime was an Aussie who speaks a little broken Korean.
'Glad to be of some help in this mysterious country.
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mike kim
Established
Thanks for the data. I can't wait to got back to Seoul... it's one of the most interesting cities I've ever visited.
(and yes, my surname is Kim too).
(and yes, my surname is Kim too).
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Bill58
Native Texan
Mike:
Yes-Seoul is quite interesting and mysterious at the same time to foreigners. I just found out he has an associate who can professionally paint a Leica or clone for only $300!
I'm happy to help.
Bill
Yes-Seoul is quite interesting and mysterious at the same time to foreigners. I just found out he has an associate who can professionally paint a Leica or clone for only $300!
I'm happy to help.
Bill
oftheherd
Veteran
You know, when I was there, a total of 7 1/2 years in the 70s and 80s, I would have agreed on the conservatism. Watching the Korean TV now, I am not so sure.
Good to hear you have found another good repair person. The first time I was in Korea I used to enjoy looking for old cameras in the many camera stores. I expect now an "old" camera would be from the 70s.
mr. matt
Member
Thanks for the info Bill.
I've been in and out of Seoul for a year now - interesting city for sure.
I was wondering if he could do a RD-1s rangefinder/focus patch adjustment for me.
Anyone know what the ball park price is for just an adjustment?
Could you also give me directions to get there?
Thanks.
I've been in and out of Seoul for a year now - interesting city for sure.
I was wondering if he could do a RD-1s rangefinder/focus patch adjustment for me.
Anyone know what the ball park price is for just an adjustment?
Could you also give me directions to get there?
Thanks.
Bill58
Native Texan
Matt:
RD-1 adjustment? Wow. I doubt it, but you could try. Servicing one of those here is the No. 1 reason I never got one.
As you know, there are no street names nor bldg. addresses in Korea, so all the locals use their cell phone to "vector in" to a bldg. It would be best to have a Korean call him to get directions OR you can call me around 12:30 PM this coming Friday and we can meet nearby therafter and go to his shop together. My cell phone number is 010-4282-5150. BTW--I'll have an amatuer "translator" w/ me.
Bill
RD-1 adjustment? Wow. I doubt it, but you could try. Servicing one of those here is the No. 1 reason I never got one.
As you know, there are no street names nor bldg. addresses in Korea, so all the locals use their cell phone to "vector in" to a bldg. It would be best to have a Korean call him to get directions OR you can call me around 12:30 PM this coming Friday and we can meet nearby therafter and go to his shop together. My cell phone number is 010-4282-5150. BTW--I'll have an amatuer "translator" w/ me.
Bill