Nikon F2 CLA ( Whos the best)

fatboy22 · Nov 27, 2007

Can anyone recommend a good Nikon servicer. I would like to have a CLA on my F2 and F3 cameras done. It seems having cameras cleaned, lubed and adjusted these days you really need to find the guy or gal that specializes in the particular camera.

Thankyou,

Jamie

Richard Wasserman · Nov 27, 2007

I think that many experienced repair people can, and have, worked on Nikons. I use Bob Watkins at Precision Camera Works for just about everything. He recently CLA'd a Nikon F2AS for me, including new foam, and I am very happy. I just noticed that he has not updated his website with his new address, as he has moved, probably best to call first.

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Richard Wasserman

Shawn Rahman · Nov 27, 2007

I've used these great people for two different CLAs, one on an F3. They do absolutely great work, and they are fast. Good luck!

http://www.authorizedphoto.com/

Besk · Nov 27, 2007

Sover Wong is a specialist in CLA's of F-2's. I would use him without question. Search for him on Google or Photo-Net. He has a website.

eric · Nov 27, 2007

Sover, that's it.

resummerfield · Nov 27, 2007

disfromage said:
.....I just noticed that he has not updated his website with his new address, as he has moved, probably best to call first.

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I just sent something to Bob at the "7064 W. Main Street" address, and he received it promptly.

And I agree that Precision Camera Works does exceptional work.

gr82bart · Nov 27, 2007

Umm ... what about Nikon? I've sent all of my F4's to them at least once and had great service. Mind you this was a while ago.

Regards, Art.

ehparis · Nov 27, 2007

Pick someone who specializes in MF cameras like the F2 and F3. Judy Bienvenu (D.C. area but does lots of mail in work) is such a person.

Her biography can be found here:

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewUserPage&userid=marmot5767

Her address is:

JAB228@aol.com
5809 Sachem Drive
Forest Heights MD 20745-1963

She has done CLA's on several Nikon F's, an F2, and an F3 for me. Superb work. CLA cost is $75.00. Don't recall what a foam job runs but it's reasonable.

Chan Tran · Nov 27, 2007

I heard good things about both Judy Bienvenu and Sover Wong. Wong only works on F2. If you want a third choice you can always send it to me. There is no charge but you will never see it again.

fatboy22 · Dec 1, 2007

Thankyou for all that gave me possible servicers. It gives me a good place to start.

Jamie

Markauf · Dec 2, 2007

I've had good experiences with APS
http://www.authorizedphoto.com
They handle Nikon exclusively.

Christiaan Phleger · Dec 2, 2007

Do it right with the F2, have Sover rebuild it. He does the shutter to much higher tolerances and the does a more comprehensive rebuild process. F2's are so tough, after Sover, it'll go another 30 years.
F3 may actually be better to go to Nikon, but the charge a lot, and IMO F3's need less regular service, as in if it isn't broke don't send it in, but most F2's need a touch up, and my advice is do it right and get it all done.

Nikon F2 CLA ( Whos the best)

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