CLA Folding 120 Cameras?

Darryl Roberts · May 9, 2024

Hi,

Can you recommend a company that CLAs folding 120 cameras? I have a Semi Leotax I'd like done.

Thank you,

Randy Stewart · May 25, 2024

This fellow specialized in roll film folder, but mostly the German makes. He has an excellent reputation. Worth an inquiry: https://certo6.com/contact

loccdor · May 25, 2024

I have a Voigtlander Bessa RF that was serviced by Jurgen (Certo6) a decade ago which is working well.

Darryl Roberts · May 26, 2024

loccdor said:
I have a Voigtlander Bessa RF that was serviced by Jurgen (Certo6) a decade ago which is working well.

I sent a message to him via his website.

Radost · May 27, 2024

He fixed a few cameras for me. the last CertoSix was out of focus,

Disconnekt · May 27, 2024

Good chance Kurt's Camera Repair (n San Diego, CA maybe able to do it, they CLA'ed my Kodak Monitor 620 & replaced the bellows on it. I say message them first to see if they can, just to make sure before sending it in to be looked at.

Here's their website: https://kurtscamera.com/pages/contact

Darryl Roberts · May 28, 2024

Disconnekt said:
Good chance Kurt's Camera Repair (n San Diego, CA maybe able to do it, they CLA'ed my Kodak Monitor 620 & replaced the bellows on it. I say message them first to see if they can, just to make sure before sending it in to be looked at.

Here's their website: https://kurtscamera.com/pages/contact

Thank you.

MFstooges · May 28, 2024

Disconnekt said:
Good chance Kurt's Camera Repair (n San Diego, CA maybe able to do it, they CLA'ed my Kodak Monitor 620 & replaced the bellows on it. I say message them first to see if they can, just to make sure before sending it in to be looked at.

Here's their website: https://kurtscamera.com/pages/contact

What was the rate for replacing bellows?

Darryl Roberts · May 28, 2024

MFstooges said:
What was the rate for replacing bellows?

They replied, via email up to $400. No way. lol

MFstooges · May 28, 2024

Darryl Roberts said:
They replied, via email up to $400. No way. lol

No way as "too expensive"?
My local shop estimates the part costs about $200-250 for 6X6 folder. I guess that sounds like the price from the UK company which is recommended by folks here. Not sure how much the labor is but should be expensive since the tech recommended to patch it instead.

blee1996 · May 28, 2024

If the 120 folder is worth less than $100 by itself, then the bellows replacement and repair cost won't make much sense. Might well buy another one in better condition, and keep the current one as parts camera.

Disconnekt · May 28, 2024

MFstooges said:
What was the rate for replacing bellows?

They didnt give a specific amount for the bellows replacement, the amount they gave was for the both the cla & replaceing the bellows was ~$400 (with shipping back to me)

The original quote was lower (was given over email), but once they had it & looked at it, they had to do more work on it.

wjlapier · May 29, 2024

Check with Dan Daniels:

Film Camera Repair | Dan Daniel Cameras | Vermont

Film camera repair, Dan Daniel Cameras, Autocord overhaul, Autocord focus lever replacement, Rolleiflex repair, Kodak Medalist 120 conversion and overhaul, analog camera sales, canon rangefinder service, custom fabrication

www.dandanielcameras.com

He did my Certo Dolly Super Sport bellows and a CLA. He does a great job repairing many different cameras.

Darryl Roberts · Jul 29, 2024

wjlapier said:
Check with Dan Daniels:

Film Camera Repair | Dan Daniel Cameras | Vermont

Film camera repair, Dan Daniel Cameras, Autocord overhaul, Autocord focus lever replacement, Rolleiflex repair, Kodak Medalist 120 conversion and overhaul, analog camera sales, canon rangefinder service, custom fabrication

www.dandanielcameras.com

He did my Certo Dolly Super Sport bellows and a CLA. He does a great job repairing many different cameras.

Thank you very much.

RalphLambrecht · Jul 29, 2024

Darryl Roberts said:
Hi,

Can you recommend a company that CLAs folding 120 cameras? I have a Semi Leotax I'd like done.

Thank you,

I know of one place in Cologne, Germany, but they are flooded with orders and don't take on any new repairs.

henryvk · Jul 30, 2024

Yeah, don't do Arlüwa in Cologne. They may have some good technicians but their communication is beyond bad.

That being said, US$ 400 seems like a reasonable price for CLA + bellows. If you want to do it yourself, there are many tutorials on how to do it and even how to make your own bellows.

As for the CLA, I feel like these cameras are as basic as it gets, apart from the auto-stop, which either works or it doesn't. If the shutter speeds all work, make sure infinity focus is correct (SLR method) and shoot a test roll.

GregY · Jul 30, 2024

Gary aka https://lensmedicyyc.com/ does fine work. My Voigtlander Perkeo ll now works like a charm.

GregY · Sep 17, 2024

I just got back a day ago from a trip to the Dolomites. With Kodak Tmax 100, the Color-Skopar on the Perkeo just lights up. Here's an iPhone scan of an 11x14" print.....when i get over jet lag, i'm going to make a 16x20...just to see how that lens holds up at that size. I do love the lens character. Yellow filter & print on Ilford Warmtone fiber.

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