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Tzelet
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Does anyone know how much it would cost, and how long it would take to have Zeiss repair a rangefinder disalignment? Mine is out at infinity, and I'm trying to find out if it is worth having it fixed.
Zeiss Ikon ZM rangefinder alignment - cost and time?
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jpskenn
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Hi, I just do that "in JAPAN".
My trouble:
1) Infinity error. Not converges at over 500m.
2) Double image having some vertical gap.
Repair service:
Send to Cosina, wait 2 weeks to return, pay 4200yen.
Short report on my blog.
http://jpskenn.homeip.net/2012/04/23/entry_8228/
My trouble:
1) Infinity error. Not converges at over 500m.
2) Double image having some vertical gap.
Repair service:
Send to Cosina, wait 2 weeks to return, pay 4200yen.
Short report on my blog.
http://jpskenn.homeip.net/2012/04/23/entry_8228/
thegman
Veteran
If it must be Zeiss, I don't know, but any competent range finder repairer can do this. I had the Classic Camera in London do it, was just fine.
Paddy C
Unused film collector
This was the information I was given last summer:
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Tzelet
Guest
Thank you all 🙂 I got a reply from Zeiss in Germany as well, and they quoted 100 Euros. So, now to decide if I should send it in, or sell it as is....
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Tzelet
Guest
To conclude this, Zeiss returned the camera today. Cost was 95 Euros plus shipping (around 115 Euros total). It took exactly two weeks from they received it until I had it back in my hands.
thegman
Veteran
That concurs with my experience with Zeiss, very good service indeed. I splashed mine with salt water, and the on/off switch went very stiff. Zeiss fixed for free, not a single complaint from me.
bogelgelbo
RF student
Oh I wish my country have an official Zeiss representative. My ZM is also out at infinity, since shipping to Germany or Japan is expensive (not to mention risky) from where I'm living. I guess I just have to live with it. Nevertheless I never take a picture where I missfocused because of the camera.
johnwood
Member
I searched and couldn't find much of an answer, so...has anyone in the US sent their camera to a person/center/shop in the US for rangefinder alignment and calibration? I'm just wondering if there is a solid, trusted alternative to sending overseas........or, if it's all moot, as it's just another RF camera that can be aligned at Essex or any other place that regularly services RF's. Any experience sending your ZI out for a tune-up in the US?
capito
silver halide punk
I bumped my ZM a while back and now the rangefinder's off again. So I'll have to send it in again for the second time in two years. Is this normal?
thegman
Veteran
I would say twice in two years is unlucky, but I suppose it depends how hard you knocked it, and how badly the range finder is out. If it's just a hair out at infinity, and it's not affecting your images, I'd leave it alone.
boomguy57
Well-known
Any recent repairs that anyone has had done? I need my rangefinder adjusted as a used one I got is off.
Arjanr
Newbie
Hi Emilsand, Could you send me the adres Zeiss Germany. Thank you !
sojournerphoto
Veteran
I would concur. Zeiss Germany service is excellent. They recently replaced a stuck power switch on mine (silver, early limited - possibly salt water related) and aligned the RF whilstvthey had it. Total cost e134 and turned round in two weeks.
Mike.
Mike.
StevenJohn
Established
http://monopix.z0g.eu/zmadjust.shtml
I've aligned the infinity myself. It really isn't hard if you're mechanically inclined.
I've aligned the infinity myself. It really isn't hard if you're mechanically inclined.
jdvf
Established
Just send it along with their repair cover letter to:
Carl Zeiss AG
Camera Lens Division Service
73446 Oberkochen
Germany
For further details click here.
I fully agree with Mike: Excellent service.
Greg
jc48375
Changstein
Hi John - the linke no longer works -
would you mind sharing how you realign your Zeiss Ikon, please?
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