Hasselblad repair service in Eastern Europe?

[Ivan Murdzhev]

Hello All,

I recently bought a Hasselblad 500 ELX and I enjoyed shooting two rolls of film with it. I then had the misfortune of dropping it. It was in a soft case and I dropped it on the floor from not more than 20 cm but then the problems started. At first it wouldn't release the shutter, then it started working again for a bit, and then it stopped working completely. I accidentally switched the lever to Pre-release mode so now it's jammed with the mirror up and the back flaps open. The lens won't come off the body. I guess that even if I manage to turn the little screw in the body and free the lens the shutter will still be jammed. I live in Bulgaria and from what I know official repair service is not available, even though Hasselblad's website says they have official partners here. Can anyone tell me what to do? Can I find a certified repair shop in Eastern Europe or should I proceed to sending it to Hasselblad Sweden?
Thanks in advance,
Ivan

 

[Q.G.]

You should really try Hasselblad's official partners in Sofia.
You can't find anyone more certified than that.
They are the ones that act as official (and only) go between, between Hasselblad and Hasselblad users in Bulgaria also. So give them a call.