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filmshooter
Anyone got recommendations for repair/CLA of older Nikon film cameras and or lenses?
CLA or repairing older film Nikon SLR cameras
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Noserider
Christiaan Phleger
What are you repairing? F and F2's can be CLA at most shops.
I've used APS Authorized Photo Service a few times.
I've used APS Authorized Photo Service a few times.
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filmshooter
Sorry, I should have been more specific. I have a Nikon F with bad slow shutter speeds - the shutter opens but does not close until I advance the film. I also have several ais lenses that need service.
keytarjunkie
no longer addicted
The slow speeds of the F are controlled by a separate mechanism that often has problems after decades of use (or non-use). It is something many repair shops won’t have a problem with - it probably just needs to be cleaned. I can’t think of repair shops in PA but if you’re going to ship them out, there’s plenty of shops in northeast US that can handle your camera and AI-S lenses.
madNbad
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Depending where you are in Pennsylvania, there are a couple of shops in the Willow Grove, Abington area that have good ratings.
KoNickon
Nick Merritt
Try Zacks Camera Repair in Providence: https://zackscamerarepair.com/
hap
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Advanced Camera in Portland... Pro Camera in Austin. Zacks likely to be good too.
View Range
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The Nikon F is a camera that any competent repairman can repair, assuming he has access to parts such as from a parts camera. Midwest Camera Repair in Wyandotte MI will repair almost anything and is an authorized Nikon repair shop.
Rob-F
Likes Leicas
About four or five years ago, I had my local dealer send one of my FE2 bodies to Nikon for replacement of the foam, shutter speed and metering check, and anything else it needed. I don't know if Nikon is still accepting such work, but I imagine they are.
