Mark Hama?

Born2Late · Mar 4, 2019

I have a Yashica Mat 124G in need of a little attention. I've read that Mark Hama is top notch and sent an email inquiry to him several days ago with no response. Is he still in business?

Eric Rose · Mar 4, 2019

Have you searched the archives?

MattKing · Mar 4, 2019

I am going to state a hypothesis that is probably incapable of actual proof.
The hypothesis is as follows: "the better the traditional/analogue camera repairer, the worse they are at email communication".
I'm sure that there are lots of examples where I am wrong.....

TheGreatGasMaskMan · Mar 4, 2019

I've usually gotten emails back from him- except one time when I asked when I'd expect my Yashica mat 124g back. Nothing. But the camera came back and I was not charged.

Born2Late · Mar 5, 2019

Eric Rose said:
Have you searched the archives?

Archives? I did a search for Yashica Mat 124g repair and that is where I got his name. I did an internet search and found his web site, but I've seen plenty of old sites that are out of date.

AgX · Mar 5, 2019

Eric Rose said:
Have you searched the archives?

https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/mark-hama-status.163995/

Born2Late · Mar 5, 2019

AgX said:
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/mark-hama-status.163995/

Thanks for the info.

bvy · Mar 5, 2019

MattKing said:
I am going to state a hypothesis that is probably incapable of actual proof.
The hypothesis is as follows: "the better the traditional/analogue camera repairer, the worse they are at email communication".
I'm sure that there are lots of examples where I am wrong.....

This is true in general and especially in Mark's case. He told me personally that he's no good with modern computer technology (paraphrasing). His computer died around that time and I think phone was the only way to reach him for weeks. I think he prefers the telephone anyway. He actually called me on Christmas morning a few years ago to tell me my camera was ready...

StanMac · Mar 5, 2019

Yes, he is still in business. I got a quote from him Saturday for the repair of a Mimy. It may take several days for him to respond to your email. He’s either quite busy repairing cameras or, at his age, maybe slowing down a bit - I know i am.

Mr. Hama’s services are apparently in high demand, judging by the number of forum entries here and on other forums. I do hope he has help or has an apprentice in his shop. All us Yashica fans will be up a creek without a paddle if he decides to retire.

Stan.

kingbuzzie · Apr 20, 2019

It's been about two months and no word. I have a trip in about a month and a half. I reckon I'll call him after a month. He sure likes to make you sweat a little before he sends it back.

TheGreatGasMaskMan · Apr 20, 2019

He just emailed me a repair estimate thursday, but I think it may be for something I already paid for. Haven't heard back yet and I'll probably end up calling him for the first time monday.

kingbuzzie · Apr 23, 2019

I got my camera back today. It had an alkaline battery in it. I had to call to ask if he had adjusted the light meter (yes, I know but I'm lazy and I use it sometimes) for the alkaline. He claims he did indeed. I'll probably replace it with a silver oxide though.

TheGreatGasMaskMan · Apr 23, 2019

Last two days, I managed to get him on the phone but both times I managed to call him out of office.

Born2Late · Apr 23, 2019

He's had my Yashica Mat124G for quite a while. Maybe I should cal him too.

TheGreatGasMaskMan · Apr 26, 2019

I just got my Yashica mat 124g back yesterday but still can't seem to call him when he's at his office.

bvy · May 2, 2019

I talked to Mark on Friday. Sent him my 124G for service earlier this week.

TheGreatGasMaskMan · May 2, 2019

anyone here know a good time to call him?

Trask · May 3, 2019

TheGreatGasMaskMan said:
anyone here know a good time to call him?

I’m interested too, as he has had a camera of mine for over a year, and his responses to inquiries are very sporadic. Guess I need to call him....

bvy · May 5, 2019

I don't know. I never had a problem reaching him. Midday seems to be when I hear from him...

TheGreatGasMaskMan · May 5, 2019

bvy said:
I don't know. I never had a problem reaching him. Midday seems to be when I hear from him...

Define midday- I've tried 11 AMish and he wasn't at his office.
Keep in mind, you me and Mark are all in the same time zone.

68degrees · May 5, 2019

what quotes are you getting for yashica mat overhaul?

bvy · May 6, 2019

TheGreatGasMaskMan said:
Define midday- I've tried 11 AMish and he wasn't at his office.
Keep in mind, you me and Mark are all in the same time zone.

I don't have a definition. Just saying it's not early in the morning or after dinnertime that I seem to hear from him. Also, he called me once on Christmas day to discuss my camera, so I don't think he keeps any sort of regular hours.

StanMac · May 6, 2019

68degrees said:
what quotes are you getting for yashica mat overhaul?

A little over a year ago he quoted me $135 for a CLA on my YashicaMat. I haven’t sent it in yet, though.

Stan

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