Sending a GX to Mark Hama

Mark has fixed at least these cameras and lenses for me:

two Yashica FR I's;
one Yashica FR II;
one Yashica FX-D Quartz;
one Yashica Lynx 14;
one Yashica Electro 35 GS;
Contax CZ Distagon® T* f/2.8 28mm;
Contax CZ Planar® T* f/1.7 50mm;
Contax CZ Tessar® T* f/2.8 45mm AE version.

Plus I have at least two more cameras packed and ready to be shipped to him for repairs (as soon as I'll have $$🙁).

You have to remember that he's not young person and sometimes you have to remind and direct him what to do. Otherwise he's one great repairman and I highly recommend him.

And one more observation of mine: in this photo-repair business nobody is perfect and even "Leica like" repair people make mistakes.
 
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ChrisN said:
That's unfortunate. Maybe, if he's recovered enough, he could send me either my Canon P camera I sent for repair, or the money I paid him.
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reala_fan said:
Yikes!!


Did you speak to him on the phone regarding this sitiation, Chris?

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Yes, on June 14 2006, July 17 2006, August 4 2006 (left message) and August 10 2006. In the last call he promised to return the camera (not repaired) and refund my payment, but I have never received either. I gave up after further attempts to talk to him when I could not get past the filter service on his phone. Camera serial # 701003. Payment was made via Paypal on January 12 2006 for promised repairs to the camera, transaction ID 0EE7975837062142R, US$213.

When you live on another continent it is difficult to follow-up in a situation like this.
 
arthur sadowsky said:
Great and my congratulations! Now we wanna see your pictures and lots of them😉!!
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Right. I'll start running some film through the camera tomorrow. I better do that before my Bessa R arrives. I have the feeling that I'm going to be spending a lot of time with the "R". I've posted shots from my GS on other threads. Mark overhauled that camera too. Another great job.

Cheers...

Rem
 
I recieved my GX and GS back from Mark Hama today. They seem to operate flawlessly. They certainly look and smell "new".

The cameras were in his hands for 5 days (including 2 weekend days) before he put them in UPS back to me. Eight days total door to door. Sent on 9/14 back here on 9/22.

I must say that is impressive!

Will post some photos as soon as I can.

Cheers...
 
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reala_fan said:
...I recieved my GX and GS back from Mark Hama today.
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How many time do I have to repeat? Post pics and more pics and more pics😛!!

Here is the latest pic I took with my Yashica Electro 35 GS (yes, CLA'd by Mark Hama):

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arthur sadowsky said:
How many time do I have to repeat? Post pics and more pics and more pics😛!!

Here is the latest pic I took with my Yashica Electro 35 GS (yes, CLA'd by Mark Hama):
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Arthur....if that is you in your user icon...you look a lot like Pete Townshend did some years ago 😀

I have a GX roll in the lab - hope to post something later this evening.
 
reala_fan said:
Arthur....if that is you in your user icon...you look a lot like Pete Townshend did some years ago 😀

I have a GX roll in the lab - hope to post something later this evening.
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...ha-ha, yes this is me and btw that user icon pic was maid with my Electro 35 GS as well.

Can't wait to see your uploads! Good luck with your photography!!
 
1st shot with Hama repaired GX:

1st shot with Hama repaired GX:

Okay, here is the 1st shot with the Yashica GX:

It also appears the camera may still have a problem. It appears that it does not turn off correctly. Took it to work today and several times, looked over and the meter light was glowing. This shot was taken at noon time. Now, after work, it appears that the Hama installed batteries are dead.

After a shot, the GX is supposed to turn the meter off until the next 1/2 press of the shutter button....correct??

If so...looks like this one is not doing that, and the meter is always on?

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Both the GX and the GS have to go back to Mark.

GX - won't turn off correctly.

GS - works perfect but there is something in the viewfinder blocking 3/4 of the yellow arrow.

I did speak to Mark, he said send them back he would correct both cameras.
 
reala_fan said:
Both the GX and the GS have to go back to Mark.

GX - won't turn off correctly.

GS - works perfect but there is something in the viewfinder blocking 3/4 of the yellow arrow.

I did speak to Mark, he said send them back he would correct both cameras.
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Sorry to hear that, but it's happened with me few times as well.

Just as I said in my previous post Mark is not young person and you have to keep things under control: before you're going to re-send your cameras for re-repairs make sure that you have a list of what must be done on your cameras! And make sure that your list marked properly and he can understand your list!

It works for me and trust me, Mark is wonderful repairman and wonderful person to deal with,

good luck!
 
arthur sadowsky said:
Sorry to hear that, but it's happened with me few times as well.

Just as I said in my previous post Mark is not young person and you have to keep things under control: before you're going to re-send your cameras for re-repairs make sure that you have a list of what must be done on your cameras! And make sure that your list marked properly and he can understand your list!

It works for me and trust me, Mark is wonderful repairman and wonderful person to deal with,

good luck!
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Hello Arthur...

Agreed, everthing else was absolutely superb on both cameras. Exceeded my expectations.

I did send a list with the cameras and it's just two items...the GX not shutting off properly and something obscuring the yellow arrow in the GS's finder.

So hopefully it will be no problem to get things straight.

Appreciate...
 
reala_fan said:
I just received my GS and GX back from Mark Hama again...

All appears to be in perfect order now 🙂😀🙂
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Update:

I finally got a word from Mark saying that my camera was CLA'ed and shipped: will post an update and pics as soon as it will arrive here 🙂

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...well, it is a great news!

I've spoke to him yesterday on the phone (again and again and again:bang🙂: he has my cameras and one lens since April (three Yashica's 35 EE and Contax Planar f/1.7 50mm lens for CLA) and for some reason won't fix them for me. He used to be the best in the camera repair business and I rarely had any problems with him. What 'a bummer 🙁
 
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