Bessa adjustment / repairs in the UK?

[marcwilson]

Hi guys,
I need to get the vertical alignment on my R2 rangefinder patch adjusted.
Any good recommendations for techs here in the UK that others have used and found to be good.

Cheers,

Marc

 

[nickdando]

You could try Malcolm Taylor on 01568 770542. He's a Leica and Arriflex specialist.

Nick

 

[kully]

www.robertwhite.co.uk are the official importer - they'll help you out (although this may mean a trip to Japan and back).

As nickdando says, an independent should be able to resolve something simple like an RF alignment.

 

[manowar]

Any idea how much this work gonna cost?

 

[Richbuckle]

If it's anything like the Bessa R, it's extremely simple to do the vertical patch yourself. It could be the R2 is totally different, but the main risk you run is scratching your hot shoe slightly (although there is a very slight risk of breaking the adjusting screws if you're not gentle enough). If you fancy a go, then google it.

I come from the stable of thought that it does cameras more harm to send them through the post etc. than do it yourself.

Also, I'm a cheapskate.

 

[ITD]

I tried the diy approach and made a hash of it - many people will tell you how easy it is, but I had great difficulties.

I sent mine to Protech Camera Repairs: http://www.protechrepairs.co.uk/ and can highly recommend their service.