How much for fixing Contax G2 shutter?

Junkyard

D
Junkyard

  • 1
  • 2
  • 46
Double exposure.jpg

H
Double exposure.jpg

  • 5
  • 3
  • 176
RIP

D
RIP

  • 0
  • 2
  • 212
Sonatas XII-28 (Homes)

A
Sonatas XII-28 (Homes)

  • 1
  • 2
  • 189
Street with Construction

H
Street with Construction

  • 1
  • 0
  • 182

Recent Classifieds

Forum statistics

Threads
199,338
Messages
2,789,911
Members
99,877
Latest member
Duggbug
Recent bookmarks
0

pdmk

Member
Joined
Apr 22, 2014
Messages
38
Location
Europe
Format
Multi Format
Hello, I got an offer for Contax G2 camera only, with shutter problem (dont know details yet, worst case shutter replacement, hopefully it is nothing more serious like damaged electronics etc.).
Price for this camera is cca 100Euro.

Does it make sense to buy it and get it fixed or it will be too expensive?

Thank you

(sorry wrong thread, can somebody please move this to Rangefinder thread? thank you)
 
Last edited by a moderator:

Xmas

Member
Joined
Sep 4, 2006
Messages
6,398
Location
UK
Format
35mm RF
Pass or offer 20 Euro for parts.
 

gone

Member
Joined
Jun 14, 2009
Messages
5,504
Location
gone
Format
Medium Format
That's too much money for an old electronic camera that's broken.
 

Oldwino

Subscriber
Joined
Jun 6, 2014
Messages
697
Location
California
Format
Multi Format
ToCad in the USA will repair it (they are the US Kyocera agent for Contax). I think they charge a flat rate of about $170 for most repairs.
 
Joined
Jan 14, 2003
Messages
4,924
Location
San Francisco
Format
Multi Format
Fixing the shutter will likely have you at an end cost right at what many working G2 bodies sell for anyway judging by completed eBay auctions. It's one thing if a camera needs a simple CLA another if it's got a serious electronic shutter issue. Could be indicative of how it was cared for overall and portend future problems or issues. I'd pass.
 
Photrio.com contains affiliate links to products. We may receive a commission for purchases made through these links.
To read our full affiliate disclosure statement please click Here.

PHOTRIO PARTNERS EQUALLY FUNDING OUR COMMUNITY:



Ilford ADOX Freestyle Photographic Stearman Press Weldon Color Lab Blue Moon Camera & Machine
Top Bottom