Servicing of Leicaflex, Rolleiflex & Hasselblad Camera Gear
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sideshowbob
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I've used JD Camtech in the past, always did a good job:
https://www.192.com/atoz/business/w.../d79bd61d3e12b8c27e93659a5d8e5fcbc2097129/ml/
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AudioAl
pfm Member
http://www.classicv.co.uk
For the Hasselblad
For the Hasselblad
I've used a few, but many specialise in particular models. For the mix you mention, perhaps Newton Ellis https://www.newtonellis.com/repairs/ who always did pretty well for me.
Thanks everyone, I will look into the mentioned repairers soon but will appreciate any more additions to those mentioned. I am discovering that although film based analogue photography appears to be more appreciated now after the rapid progress of digital technology however the older mechanical technologies are harder to get serviced due to many technicians are retired and or retiring.
This is not just a concern shared by myself but many others who own or aspire to own classic mechanical cameras such as Leica, Rolleiflex, Hasselblads etc and in my experience progressive Hasselblad camera bodies began to use internal materials for construction that deteriorate after a few decades whereas even older models seem more resilient to the material degragation. Many technicians and camera owners have expressed concern that this could be perceived as built in obsolescence and or a poor choice of cheaper materials which is a very questionable course of action.
This is not just a concern shared by myself but many others who own or aspire to own classic mechanical cameras such as Leica, Rolleiflex, Hasselblads etc and in my experience progressive Hasselblad camera bodies began to use internal materials for construction that deteriorate after a few decades whereas even older models seem more resilient to the material degragation. Many technicians and camera owners have expressed concern that this could be perceived as built in obsolescence and or a poor choice of cheaper materials which is a very questionable course of action.
albireo
pfm Member
For the Rolleis, Newton Ellis & Co in Liverpool. Also, Brian Mickleboro is a Rollei specialist based in Braintree I believe. I do not have his contact details.
Have never owned Hassleblad or Leica so can't comment.
Edit: Found this address here http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11660
(not sure if still current)
Mr. Brian Mickleboro
Bower Cottage,
Magdalen Green,
Thaxted,
Essex,
CM6 2LJ
Telephone: +44 1371 831171
e-mail: Brian Mickleboro
Particulars:
Formerly of The Studio Workshop, London. Mr. Mickleboro is factory trained and has 30-40 years of experience in servicing Rollei cameras. Highly recommended.
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Have never owned Hassleblad or Leica so can't comment.
Edit: Found this address here http://www.film-and-darkroom-user.org.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=11660
(not sure if still current)
Mr. Brian Mickleboro
Bower Cottage,
Magdalen Green,
Thaxted,
Essex,
CM6 2LJ
Telephone: +44 1371 831171
e-mail: Brian Mickleboro
Particulars:
Formerly of The Studio Workshop, London. Mr. Mickleboro is factory trained and has 30-40 years of experience in servicing Rollei cameras. Highly recommended.
About this entry (10/2017). Contact details: checked.
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