Portland, Oregon shops

[JayC]

has anyone used Camera Solutions for Leica repair. I just bought an M6 and it needs the vertical RF adjusted. They have the tool. BUT, I was wondering about an overhaul/service/CLA. Would they do a good job? I just think the camera nees some stuff done to it to get it up to my specs. There may be nothing wrong with it, I just want it to be the best it can for me as the new user (and new to Leica)
Thanks
Jay

 

[Chaser]

http://www.advancecamera.com/

I pretty much send all of my stuff there from my m6 that needed a realignment and new frame counter, to a D1h that needed an overhaul...

They are affordable and do great work.

 

[Chaser]

Wow sorry for some reason I didn't notice that Camera Solutions was a title of a shop....I have never used them...and still say go for advanced...

 

[JayC]

1st follow-up

1st follow-up

Well, Camera Solutions would do the work with less wait time but more $. Advance Camera repair is charging me less, yet with a longer turn around time. Both shops seemed confident, yet Advance Camera acted like they would do more for me - not so "by the book".

I will post a 2nd follow up in 2.5 weeks when I get the camera back to me.

Jay

 

[BadMonkey]

Tried Both

Tried Both

I've tried both of them.

It's a long story but I'll spare the details and cut to the chase, wnated to see what both could do

Camera Solutions: Hasselblad Zeiss 150mm f/4.0 lens sent in for repair - sticking on lower speeds

Total: $ 260.00 WOW!!!

Advanced Camrea Repair: Nikon 35-70mm 2.8 Push/Pull dettached element repaired. (Lens was not a good performer IMO).

Total: $170.00


Both were repaired within a weeks time and they seem well lubricated and ready to be put to work but before I could use them, someone broke into my home and stole all my gear. I mean everything including an electric shaver, I mean honestly what moron would steal a used electric shaver!!

Well, Camera Solutions would do the work with less wait time but more $. Advance Camera repair is charging me less, yet with a longer turn around time. Both shops seemed confident, yet Advance Camera acted like they would do more for me - not so "by the book".

I will post a 2nd follow up in 2.5 weeks when I get the camera back to me.

Jay

 

[galavanter]

Since this Portland Shops thread has been brought back to life may I ask where one would purchase (or play with) an M8 in Portland? My employer is based nearby and if I ever do get one Oregon would be the place. You guys know why.

 

[BadMonkey]

The only place I've seen Leica M's is at Pro Photo Supplies, 19th and Marshall.

L8r

Since this Portland Shops thread has been brought back to life may I ask where one would purchase (or play with) an M8 in Portland? My employer is based nearby and if I ever do get one Oregon would be the place. You guys know why.

 

[Chad]

Since this Portland Shops thread has been brought back to life may I ask where one would purchase (or play with) an M8 in Portland? My employer is based nearby and if I ever do get one Oregon would be the place. You guys know why.

They are quite willing to let you fondle an M8 at ProPhoto Supply. I was down there doing the same to an M7 on Saturday.



Chad

 

[visiondr]

Chad,

ProPhoto is a Leica dealer? That's news to me. When did that happen?

 

[Chad]

Chad,

ProPhoto is a Leica dealer? That's news to me. When did that happen?

I don't know when this came to be or if they even are a full blown Leica dealer. The M7 that I looked at was on consignment (asking $1700). However, the M8 was new. I didn't ask about how many they had or prices. They also have had some Leica literature on the counter which apparantly got snapped up because I didn't notice it on Sat. I didn't see any Leica lenses for sale.


Chad

 

[Chad]

Well, Camera Solutions would do the work with less wait time but more $. Advance Camera repair is charging me less, yet with a longer turn around time. Both shops seemed confident, yet Advance Camera acted like they would do more for me - not so "by the book".

Jay

Jay, on all accounts, this was exactly my experience.


~Chad

 

[BadMonkey]

Leica Dealer

Leica Dealer

Let me think it was this new year at least before Feb. 2007. The have a M8 and 75mm Lux. and handful of the Point & Shoots on hand.

They're great group of guys there, I buy all my stuff from them.

Chad,

ProPhoto is a Leica dealer? That's news to me. When did that happen?

 

[GrahamWelland]

I've used Camera Solutions a few times and my experiences have been excellent. They managed also shipping my Mamiya 645AFD back to Hasselblad for a new shutter, replacing a dented rewind lever for my M6, serviced a collection of Mamiya 645 AF lenses and some sundry other repairs. A little pricey but the work was good.

Another repair dealer is Knight Photo in Vancouver - they will do pretty much any camera repair you need too and they are the trusted repair partner for a couple of the other Portland photo stores.

As regards ProPhoto Supply and Leica, I bought my M8 there and they were always pretty much a sleeper as far as Leica is concerned. The official Leica dealer is Shutterbug - the store on Broadway has some cameras but pretty light stock. I spend my money at ProPhoto Supply since most of the knowledgeable camera staff from Shutterbug, CameraWorld etc all work there now anyways.