RJ-
Whole Plate Photographer
Hi,
Looking for an updated UK/Europe qualified Contax II restorer to fix a faulty shutter.
I repaired mine previously, and it wasn't particularly enjoyable nor functional. Looking for a recommendation for repair for broken shutter ribbons from anyone who has recent experience in the UK/Europe only?
Many thanks!
Looking for an updated UK/Europe qualified Contax II restorer to fix a faulty shutter.
I repaired mine previously, and it wasn't particularly enjoyable nor functional. Looking for a recommendation for repair for broken shutter ribbons from anyone who has recent experience in the UK/Europe only?
Many thanks!
David Hughes
David Hughes
Hi,
Newton Ellis in Liverpool repaired mine a while ago; both tapes had broken.
Try here: http://www.newtonellis.com/
I'm not sure about qualifications, who would award them? Experience and a gentle touch and patience and spare parts are more important, imo.
Good luck, David
Newton Ellis in Liverpool repaired mine a while ago; both tapes had broken.
Try here: http://www.newtonellis.com/
I'm not sure about qualifications, who would award them? Experience and a gentle touch and patience and spare parts are more important, imo.
Good luck, David
nickdando
Established
You could try Ed Trzoska at Euro Photographic Services (0116 267 4247) as he's a Zeiss Ikon specialist, though he doesn't like the Contax I.
Nick
Nick
Kevcaster
Well-known
I second Newton Ellis, good to deal with and confident on Contax. I have not dealt with Ed Trzoska, he gets good mentions in the forums.
D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
Both suggestions are good. Ed did a superb job on my Contax lla shutter a few years ago and it's still running as well now.
I've used Newton Ellis several times over the years--including for shutter work, but not on Contax--and they've never disappointed.
The only minor issue (with both) is waiting time. Ed took about 4 months and Newton Ellis tend to take 6-12 weeks. Maybe I've been unlucky though: others seem to have had quicker service.
Regards,
D.
I've used Newton Ellis several times over the years--including for shutter work, but not on Contax--and they've never disappointed.
The only minor issue (with both) is waiting time. Ed took about 4 months and Newton Ellis tend to take 6-12 weeks. Maybe I've been unlucky though: others seem to have had quicker service.
Regards,
D.
nickdando
Established
If they're good, then you have to wait.
Nick
Nick
De_Corday
Eternal Student
Do they handle international orders? I was gifted a busted II that is beyond my mechanical aptitude.
D.O'K.
Darren O'Keeffe.
Don't know--their website (www.newtonellis.com/) says they post to the U.K. and E.U., but that doesn't necessarily exclude the U.S. You could inquire; I've always found them friendly and responsive.
Regards,
D.
Regards,
D.
nickdando
Established
Wouldn't you be better off sending your II to Harry Scherer, in the US though the turnaround time is measured in years?
Nick
Nick