Yeah it seems he doesn't work on your camera unless you ask for it back. But for the actual mechanical part of the work - no complaints.
Interesting. I sent a Contax IIa to Gus and had a similar experience getting it finished. I was in an online que that moved at an incredibly slow rate- Ii think I calculated it was going to take years to get it back. So I also politely sent his a couple of emails engine with just send the camera back- and it was suddenly done! In my case the exterior of the camera was beautifully cleaned- it really looked like new.
It sounds like the 'Squeaky Wheel' queueing algorithm - those who complain get dequeued firstYeah it seems he doesn't work on your camera unless you ask for it back. But for the actual mechanical part of the work - no complaints.
The first hit in a Google search for 'Sover Wong':I wanted to check something on Sover Wong's website, but when I googled it, it didn't come up.
Can anyone provide a link to Sover's site?
Thanks.
Thank you! When I googled sover wong, I didn't get that choice.
I thought he was worth it, even though it cost more than what I paid for the F2AS to start with. Had it done 3-4 years ago, and now I can’t even remember what it cost. Time heals all wounds.
It’s like a new camera, and he’s also good with time management as well. He’ll tell you when to send it in, and he works on it right when you send it in, and sends it back when he said it would come back. It’s not gone forever. None of that send it in and wait without much word for what seems like an eternity, never knowing if it’s being worked on or not kind of treatment you get from other well respected techs.
F2’s are great cameras. Worth being done right imo, but cost is always a personal decision.
I had never heard of this repair guy until he was mentioned in one of Christopher Coy's recent threadsI understand he has a special magic wand.
I think he is worth it otherwise don't send it to anyone else. I don't see how good work can be done for less.
This camera will outlast me. I figure that we are only caretakers of fine machinery while in this life and I’d like to be able to pass it along in beautiful condition. If pressed, I will admit that it provides a tangible link to a dear departed friend. How can I put a price on that?
Knowing that it's a fully mechanical camera that could last another 100 years
Caretakers, yes, however only for certain items which are inherently durable enough to respond well to care and maintenance - lots of stuff isn't. An F2 is designed with regular maintenance in mind, so is a Leica. So are lots of other things, watches, clocks, automobiles, etc..That is how I feel about restoring my dad's 1949 Leica IIIC. It is a link to him and to his prized camera with which he took family photos and traveled the world. The 50mm Summitar is pristine. Don Goldberg in Wisconsin cleaned and overhauled the body. Indeed, we are caretakers, even though most people scoff at the concept.
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