Canonet QL17 GIII - where to send for CLA?

[Avispartner]

Hi all,

I have above camera that needs a CLA. Shutter and aperture are stuck and I don't really dare fixing it myself.

I had contacted Mark Hama and got a repair estimate, but now all my messages bounce and I haven't been able yet to reach him by phone.

Where else could I get a good CLA for this? Any suggestions, preferably in Europe somewhere? I have no issues in sending it to the US, though.

Thanks for your ideas.

Cheers from ice cold Switzerland.
Rob

 

[FrankHarries]

Hi Rob,
I got mine serviced by the "Rolleiflex-man" Jürgen Kuschnik (he is a well known professional repairman, not only in Germany) I had to pay 60 €uros plus shipping.

Google and you'll find his website - he will give you a quick reply when you'll get in touch with him by mail.

Good success - Frank

 

[Avispartner]

Thanks Frank, I've already sent a message to Jürgen. Hope to have news soon.
Cheers, Rob

 

[Contarama]

Brian Sweeney can CLA a Canonet in his sleep with both hands tied behind his back...you might try him...

 

[Avispartner]

Jürgen has already contacted me, has offered me a CLA for 98 Euros plus shipping. Guess this is what I will have to pay for a good CLA, right?

Uhm, I'm not sure if I found the right website for Brian Sweeney. Is this one correct: Bryan Sweeney? I seem to remember that he is no longer active on RFF so I didn't even dare to contact him.

Thanks for your help and warm regards from ice cold Switzerland 🙂

 

[gb hill]

That's not the same Brian Sweeny. I don't think Brian has a website.

 

[jaimiepeeters]

Is there anybody in Holland or near holland that doesn't charge me 150€ for a CLA like Wil van Manen does?

 

[mikepadua]

I have a GIII with a stuck shutter and after reading through these forums and other sites to try to repair it myself, I'm coming to realize that I simply don't have the skill, and this camera's too nice to possibly ruin as a first-timer.

I'm looking for someone in the U.S--I can't seem to find Brian Sweeney, if he's in the U.S. or elsewhere.

Looking for some tips on how to get this done.

 

[Tejasican]

Doesn't CameraQuest do these?

 

[tycho]

Has anyone tried KEH for repairs? I have always been curious, might shoot them a quick email for a CLA quote.

 

[Aristophanes]

Mark Hama will do a Canonet. Query him first. Parts can be an issue.

 

[Bob Michaels]

Doesn't CameraQuest do these?

Stephen Gandy (Camera Quest) did an excellent job on mine a few years ago.

 

[emayoh]

When I asked Mr. Gandy about servicing a Canonet, this was his reply:

"Hi,

we no longer service fixed lens RF's

google for Essex Camera Repair

Thanks
Stephen"

 

[mikepadua]

Thanks for the replies, everyone. Mark Hama is notoriously...difficult...to work with. I actually tried to arrange a repair with him on another camera but I simply couldn't get a hold of him--there's even a 3-page long thread on this forum about his service, so I probably won't even try to contact him. I'll keep looking!

 

[Greyscale]

You might try Jon Goodman of Interslice fame.

 

[Jake06]

I have a QL17 III and the shutter lags a bit but isn't stuck, and I have a QL19 whose shutter and aperture blades have both completely seized. A quick search on eBay suggests that it would be cheaper simply to replace them...

 

[ColSebastianMoran]

I had very good experiences with Mark Hama in the last 18 months on four different cameras. I understand he was ill for a period before this and was hard to contact during that period. I encourage you to give him a try now.