imush
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I picked up a Voigtlander Vitessa L at a yard sale with a reasonably clean-looking Ultron 50mm/f2. I would like to try and use it. Everything seems to work, except the rangefinder; I think I can see a faint second image but it does not stir as you move the rangefinder wheel.
Would anyone recommend a reputable person who can fix and calibrate the rangefinder for a reasonable price in NYC (or by mail)? Perhaps the lens would like some cleaning on the inside too.
Would anyone recommend a reputable person who can fix and calibrate the rangefinder for a reasonable price in NYC (or by mail)? Perhaps the lens would like some cleaning on the inside too.
robin a
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Try Eddy Smolov 1-347-922-7275,he's done work for me and it was top notch and reasonable.He's in Brooklynn................Robin
FallisPhoto
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Not far from you at all is Essex Camera, in New Jersey. They have established a reputation over the years for doing exceptionally good work at reasonable prices. If I couldn't work on them myself, it is one of only three places I would consider sending one of my babies (Chris Sherlock, Mark Hama, and Essex). http://www.essexcamera.com/
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imush
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wlewisiii
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Saw the thread & was going to mention Eddie & Essex. 
Either would do you well.
William
Either would do you well.
William
imush
Well-known
I guess I must mention that Eddie tried to fix the broken rangefinder part and was not successful.
Essex did an excellent job, though. I also know that Mark Hama is very good, but his turnaround time is unpredictable and can stretch into months.
Essex did an excellent job, though. I also know that Mark Hama is very good, but his turnaround time is unpredictable and can stretch into months.
simonSE15
Established
enjoy your Vitessa imush, it really is a thing of beauty!
FallisPhoto
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True, but I have about 100 cameras and don't mind waiting.