Mamiya 6 repair - film advance...

[nonuniform]

Thoughts on who will look at, and possibly repair, a Mamiya 6 these days? I'm in SF Bay Area.

Yeah yeah I know. No parts, etc. I am hopeful it's not a broken part.

 

[ornate_wrasse]

As I recall, there was someone in the Chicago area who was able to repair a Mamiya 6. I was thinking of sending my Mamiya 6 to him but never did.

Perhaps some other RFF member can provide the name and contact information for this person and if they are still in business.

Hope that helps.

Ellen

 

[Anti-Hero]

Cheers, another Mamiya 6 shooter from the Bay!

Last time I inquired about repairs for my own Mamiya 6 I was directed here. Never ended up sending it in, so I can't speak to the quality of work, but I've only ever heard good things.

edit: pretty sure this is the contact ornate wrasse is referring to as well.

 

[ornate_wrasse]

pretty sure this is the contact ornate wrasse is referring to as well.

Yes, that's the one!

Thanks for providing the OP with the information he requested.

 

[J enea]

I just got my mam 6mf camera back from precision camera yesterday to have the winder fixed/replaced. go to their website and they have info on the repair. great service and communication. took about 3 weeks

 

[finguanzo]

Precision recently did work on my Mamiya 7. They do great work over there.

 

[Anti-Hero]

J enea: if you don't mind me asking, how much was it for the service? I remember getting a quote from him before, but can't find the email and this thread is making me consider sending in my Mamiya 6 for preemptive service before my winder fails.

 

[nonuniform]

Great! Sounds like I'm sending the camera to Precision Camera Works!

Thanks for the help. I know the 7 is a great camera, but there's something I just love about the 6.

 

[J enea]

J enea: if you don't mind me asking, how much was it for the service? I remember getting a quote from him before, but can't find the email and this thread is making me consider sending in my Mamiya 6 for preemptive service before my winder fails.

$440 that included shipping with $2500 insurance. Not bad for a rebuild on the winder. Have you seen what people are asking now for Mamiya 6/7 lately? insane

john

 

[Anti-Hero]

$440 that included shipping with $2500 insurance. Not bad for a rebuild on the winder. Have you seen what people are asking now for Mamiya 6/7 lately? insane

john

Thanks for the reply. That is a great value considering the cost of a new used Mamiya RF system. I've been on again off again looking for a Mamiya 7 and its absolutely staggering, just a few years ago you could pick up either for a little under $1k.

-Chris

 

[nonuniform]

Resurrecting this thread, just got my Mamiya 6 out of the crate to shoot some film, stuck winder! Sending to Precision. Thanks everyone! Long live the Mamiya 6.