QL17GIII, where to send for a service?

[Photon-hunter]

Could any of you guys give advice for the best place to send a QL17GIII (in Europe) for a service? Camera is working just fine, but a RF/VF clean and a general service couldn´t harm I guess...

Thanks, E.

 

[Photon-hunter]

Really, nobody knows where to service a QL17GIII?? Please!!!

E.

 

[Kim Coxon]

The repairers I know in the UK won't service the QL17. In their view, the cost of a service is more than the camera is worth. If it is working "just fine", why do you need it serviced? If the seals are soft, you cam get a kit from Jon Goodman that will do about 5 cameras for around $5. As far as the finder is concerned, it is relatively easy to take the top off and clean it yourself. The QL17 repair manual is on my website here http://pentax-manuals.com/repairs.htm.

If you need any help or advice, there are several threads on the forum or send me a message and I will try to help.

Kim

 

[Photon-hunter]

Hi and thanks for the kind reply. Yes the camera is working fine but there is one thing that is bothering me: The shutter speed dial is really stiff, it rotates but it does get in the way and takes more effort/strengh than I regard as acceptable. Regarding the viewfinder, I think it really needs a clean. I will give the manual a look and might give it a try though my experience/skill is quite limited regarding technicall stuff...

 

[Michiel Fokkema]

Hi,

Wil van Manen has done great work for me.
http://www.kamera-service.info/

Cheers,
Michiel Fokkema

 

[Photon-hunter]

Wow!! I took the plunge and opened the body today (was i scared of messing something up...) and after cleaning the VF parts, WHAT A DIFFERENCE!! I still have a hard time seeing the yellow patch (which was invisible before) but it definetely has improved impressively. thanks for the tips!!

E.

 

[ghostganz]

Hi Photon-hunter,

Like you, I'm afraid to mess up my fully functional QL17 GIII. I just bought a Canonet 28 to practice repairs on. 🙂 If all goes well with that one I'll continue with a viewfinder cleaning of the "main" camera.

If the 28 survives the treatment, I think it will be useful together with the Canolite flash.

 

[Steve Bellayr]

If it is working just fine I would forget about it & use it. Save your money another good one will pop up & you can use the cash to buy it.

 

[Photon-hunter]

Opening the top plate was much easier than I thought, and the difference in the viewfinder was definetely worth it..This might be helpfull: http://www.flickr.com/photos/akal/2255271643/

Good luck!!

E.