Leningrad Repairs?

[David Hughes]

Hi,

The bit of metal that forms the leading or trailing edge to one of the blinds has jumped out of its groove and jammed. So does anyone know of a repairer? I know Oleg no longer does them.

Regards, David

 

[bobby_novatron]

What about FEDKA in NY? He's a reputable vendor, and his website says he offers repair services. Maybe send him a message.

http://fedka.com/Frames/Main_Frame.htm

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

Thanks, I'll wait a while and then contact him.

I've heard there's someone in London (?) as well and yet no one's mentioned him/her - yet. Naturally I'd prefer to keep the camera in the UK rather than send it halfway around the world.

Thanks again.

Regards, David

 

[Jonathan]

Am watching this one with interest. Malcolm Taylor would be my go to repairer as he can usually work around a problem from an engineering point of view. Would be interested if there is a London option though.
Regards,Jon

 

[Fotohuis]

I only know they are very difficult in repair. One of the reasons I do not want a Leningrad RF camera.

 

[David Hughes]

I only know they are very difficult in repair. One of the reasons I do not want a Leningrad RF camera.

Hi,

I think that sums it up for all of us...

Regards, David

 

[bobby_novatron]

You might be better off seriously considering buying another Leningrad ... it might work out to be cheaper than getting the first one repaired. Just a thought.

 

[Fixcinater]

I've got one but the shutter is in-op as well.

Would be nice if it wasn't a shelf queen, would be great paired with a J-3.

 

[Dralowid]

David,

I've sent you a pm

Michael

 

[hwntw]

David,

I've sent you a pm

Michael

Do tell what is in it

 

[David Hughes]

Hi,

I might be able to soon-ish. It all depends...

Regards, David

 

[David Hughes]

Well, FWIW, I eventually got my Leningrad repaired.

It took a while because he had another in bits and was looking for a donor to repair it and then, once sorted out, mine was done. But I agreed he could leave the RF and I'd do it as I know what a fiddly job it can be.

If any one is interested he's R Lean, 32, Ravenstone Road, Hornsey, LONDON N8 0JT

Regards, David

 

[hwntw]

Hi,

Thanks, I'll wait a while and then contact him.

I've heard there's someone in London (?) as well and yet no one's mentioned him/her - yet. Naturally I'd prefer to keep the camera in the UK rather than send it halfway around the world.

Thanks again.

Regards, David

Roger L may be your man

 

[wolves3012]

But I agreed he could leave the RF and I'd do it as I know what a fiddly job it can be.

That's an understatement! Hopefully I'm not patronising you here but a word of caution: the RF mechanism is on a rather large alloy casting and it is notoriously fragile. Do not, under any circumstances, press hard on the RF adjustment screws (the ones in a triangle) to get the screws to move! The casting will probably snap and you'll be totally st*ffed. Unlock the screws with some solvent, I think they used shellac so meths should do it with a bit of a soak. You need to be able turn the screws with rotational force only.

Yes, I have adjusted one and yes, it was a total pain in the proverbial.

 

[Jonathan]

Well, FWIW, I eventually got my Leningrad repaired.

It took a while because he had another in bits and was looking for a donor to repair it and then, once sorted out, mine was done. But I agreed he could leave the RF and I'd do it as I know what a fiddly job it can be.

If any one is interested he's R Lean, 32, Ravenstone Road, Hornsey, LONDON N8 0JT

Regards, David

Think that could have been me!
He had a lot of trouble sorting out a slipping drum where the spring was not catching?
All sorted & a joy to use!!