Rolleiflex repairs, preferably east coast USA...who's left?

[froyd]

My TLR needs a little TLC. Some uneven winding action. A little stray flare. An unresponsive self time. Maybe even a screen upgrade (Is Mark Hama still doing his?)

I've lost touch of who's active and who's retired. Any suggestions?

 

[wlewisiii]

I have heard good things about this guy:

Mark Hansen's Classic Camera Repair - Stevens Point, WI

Specialties: Repair of Pre-1960, non-SLR, German cameras, and other Classic Film Cameras. Established in 1997. I began repairing old film cameras, because the traditional repair shops were closing and the repair people retiring or dying. There was a need and I filled it.

m.yelp.com

 

[f.hayek]

Maxwell Precision Optics in Georgia (Bill Maxwell) makes some of the best focusing screens but is phasing out of the business. Last I checked he still has Rolleiflex TLR screens available but I'd suggest you act on it sooner than later.

 

[Bmoze]

I had a great experience with Dan Daniels last year. He CLA’d my Rollei E2. Excellent work, fair price, prompt service. He’s in NY. dan.daniel.cameras@gmail.com

 

[dourbalistar]

I had a great experience with Dan Daniels last year. He CLA’d my Rollei E2. Excellent work, fair price, prompt service. He’s in NY. dan.daniel.cameras@gmail.com

And a forum member, too, if I'm not mistaken (though not sure if he's made his way to the new RFF). Here's a link to his website:

Film Camera Repair | Dan Daniel Cameras | Vermont

Film camera repair, Dan Daniel Cameras, Autocord overhaul, Autocord focus lever replacement, Rolleiflex repair, Kodak Medalist 120 conversion and overhaul, analog camera sales, canon rangefinder service, custom fabrication

www.dandanielcameras.com

 

[KoNickon]

Thanks for the link -- I have a semi-basket case 3.5F that's in need of TLC.

 

[raydm6]

In Massachusetts:

Barn Owl Cameras – Film Camera Repair and services. Specializing in Rolleiflex and Hasselblad

box5760.temp.domains

Rolleiflex TLR cameras​

Shutter Overhaul service (includes self timer) $150.00
Full Service including shutter service, focus mechanism clean and lubricate ($100), advance mechanism clean and lubricate ($100), and general cleaning $350.00
Cameras that are defective, damaged, or of unknown condition will be inspected at a cost of $35.00 to determine the problem/cost. If you decide to go ahead with service, the 25.00 fee will be waived.

 

[froyd]

In Massachusetts:

Barn Owl Cameras – Film Camera Repair and services. Specializing in Rolleiflex and Hasselblad

box5760.temp.domains

Thanks. Never heard of them. Any first hand experience?

 

[raydm6]

Thanks. Never heard of them. Any first hand experience?

I have not, but he posts on Photorio occasionally and has an eBay presence.

gold_shino on eBay

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www.ebay.com

This person had good results with a repair:

For Sale - SOLD - Rolleiflex Xenotar 3.5 E3 kit

Up for sale is my very nice Rolleiflex 3.5 E3. The E3 were the last of the E models, built on the chassis of the newer F series, and are fairly rare. This camera is in excellent cosmetic and mechanical condition. The lens is clean and clear, the lens coating is intact and scratch-free, shutter...

www.photrio.com

The camera was CLA’d just before I bought it a year ago by Barn Owl Cameras in Massachusetts. They did an excellent job. It has functioned perfectly for me.

And another anecdotal positive review:

 

[raydm6]

Here's a posting I did on the old RFF. Not sure the link works:
Cost Effective CLA for hasselblad Film Back?

Rob, I don't have any experience with this gentleman (JIm Kilroy) but I bookmarked his site from another forum a while back in case I got back into Hasselblads. Plus, he is located in my state (western Massachusetts) and has an eBay presence.

Barn Owl Cameras (Film Camera Repair and services. Specializing in Rolleiflex and Hasselblad):
About Me – Barn Owl Cameras

On backs: Repair Services – Barn Owl Cameras

Basic back service. A12, 16, 24 etc. C12, 16, 24 etc. $110.00
Disassemble, clean, reassemble and lubricate to factory specs.
Replace light trap.
Replace nylon stop (if Needed)

He was recently positively referenced in this thread:
https://www.photrio.com/forum/thread.../#post-2558284

...and some of his postings (his comments in the Hasselblad Jig thread are very interesting): https://www.photrio.com/forum/search/155816/

Hope this helps a little.

 

[Vince Lupo]

I can also vouch for Jim Kilroy -- super customer service, top-notch work, fair prices. He is my go-to Hasselblad fellow, and I'm confident he does equally as good work on Rolleis.

Do me a favour though -- don't send anything to him yet. I just shipped off a couple of lenses to him 🙂

 

[KoNickon]

I will have to check him out -- I'm in CT. (I was going to say "Hoo is he?" but thought that would earn me a lifetime ban....)

 

[froyd]

I can also vouch for Jim Kilroy -- super customer service, top-notch work, fair prices. He is my go-to Hasselblad fellow, and I'm confident he does equally as good work on Rolleis.

Do me a favour though -- don't send anything to him yet. I just shipped off a couple of lenses to him 🙂

Taking my Rolleiflex to Zion next week, and then it's birthday season in my family, but he better be done with your lenses by mid March! 😉

 

[shawn]

You might also check Zack's Camera Repair in Providence, RI.

Shawn

 

[KoNickon]

Yes, Zack's -- great choice.