Canon FD (F-1 repair) in North America?

[zen_zanon]

Both of my F-1s are experiencing shutter bounce and it's time for a CLA. I've seen Ken Oikawa's name tossed around but nothing recent. Does anyone know if he's still servicing cameras? From what I've read he'd be my first choice if so. Any other options people recommend specifically for FD cameras? I'm in Canada but don't mind sending to the States (shipping is pretty much the same). Obviously looking for reasonable prices (hoping for ~$100/camera).

 

[flatulent1]

Steve Sweringen at http://www.cameraclinicusa.com/ has done great work for me. A few years ago a CLA on a Canon T90 cost me $125, including return shipping.

 

[Mackinaw]

Yes, Ken is still around and still doing his usual high-quality work. His contact info:

Ken Oikawa
28288 West Worcester Rd
Sun City, CA 92586 USA

No email - you can call and leave a message and a
number if he isn't home. Payment by check only.

 

[zen_zanon]

Steve Sweringen at http://www.cameraclinicusa.com/ has done great work for me. A few years ago a CLA on a Canon T90 cost me $125, including return shipping.

Thanks for the rec.

Yes, Ken is still around and still doing his usual high-quality work. His contact info:

Ken Oikawa
28288 West Worcester Rd
Sun City, CA 92586 USA

No email - you can call and leave a message and a
number if he isn't home. Payment by check only.

Great, I'll try to get in touch. Cheers.

 

[cooltouch]

For FD work, I would recommend Ken first, but there is a very capable repair facility local to me that I can also highly recommend. They're fast, reasonably priced, and they do good work. And, yes, they do mail order.

Professional Camera Repair.
http://professionalcamerarepair.com/