Rolleiflex CLA

Hawkdriver · May 21, 2025

I’ve emailed Mark Hansen and Dan Daniels about Rolleiflex TLR service and haven’t gotten a reply.

Specifically I’ve got a nice clean little 3.5A that would love a CLA, mirror replacement, and maybe even a bright screen.

What are some other known professionals that are currently working and taking customers?

I live in Wisconsin close to Chicago but don’t care I’ll send cameras anywhere.

Thanks!

koraks · May 21, 2025

I'm not sure if anything specifically Rolleiflex-oriented in this thread is mentioned, but it's worth a look nonetheless: https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/repair-shops-in-and-out-of-business.210509

Tel · May 21, 2025

Harry Fleenor at rolleirepairs.com

I’m pretty sure he’s still in business—his website is still up. Technically Oceanside Cameras in Manhattan Beach CA.

Oldwino · May 21, 2025

International Camera Technicians (ICT) in California is very good.

btaylor · May 21, 2025

Barn Owl Cameras

GregY · May 21, 2025

Tel said:
Harry Fleenor at rolleirepairs.com

I’m pretty sure he’s still in business—his website is still up. Technically Oceanside Cameras in Manhattan Beach CA.

Oceanside is still in business, but it's apparently Harry's son has been doing the work for the last few years.
Harry was the best, and his prices were high... but the work was impeccable. I'm not sure i wouldn't currently choose someone else.....You're likely looking at $750+ with a new screen.

BrianShaw · May 21, 2025

Is it possible you used an erroneous email address for Dan. I asked because humus name appears to be “Dan Daniel”, with no s. His website has a phone number; perhaps an alternative approach to contact him.

blee1996 · May 21, 2025

Just be a bit patient, it might take a couple of days for some of those technicians to get back to you. I have used Dan Daniel and Paul Ebel on my Rolleiflex and other TLTRs, and they have provided excellent services to me.

Steven Lee · May 21, 2025

Hawkdriver said:
I’ve emailed Mark Hansen and Dan Daniels about Rolleiflex TLR service and haven’t gotten a reply.

Correction: you haven't gotten a reply YET. When electronically interacting with highly popular camera repair people, you must approach email similar to USPS: 3 days one way, 3 days back. Business days.

Steve Goldstein · May 22, 2025

And remember, an email sent is not necessarily an email received.

In any event, I would try using that old standby, the telephone. Yes, it takes a bit more effort, but in my mind it indicates a bit more seriousness than an email.

Tel · May 22, 2025

dan.daniel.cameras@gmail.com

btaylor · May 22, 2025

blee1996 said:
Just be a bit patient, it might take a couple of days for some of those technicians to get back to you. I have used Dan Daniel and Paul Ebel on my Rolleiflex and other TLTRs, and they have provided excellent services to me.

Just to add a note, I have also used Dan Daniel and Paul Ebel for Rollei TLR repairs and I’ve been pleased with the results from both of these gentlemen.

bags27 · May 22, 2025

btaylor said:
Barn Owl Cameras

A huge +1 for Jim at Barn Owl. He overhauled a friend's for $400. I don't know what that entailed. He does the work on my Blad 500 c/m and Rolleicord Vb(ii), and never a complaint.

joelbolden · May 24, 2025

Oldwino said:
International Camera Technicians (ICT) in California is very good.

Jim Holman of ICT performed extensive repairs and CLA
d my 2.8F and did a great job. He even called me to give me some options. He is much, much cheaper than Fleenor's son(Harry is retired).

KinoGrafx · May 28, 2025

Advance Camera in Beaverton, OR (just outside of Portland) overhauled my MX-EVS that looked (and acted) like it had been dragged behind a car for 40 years, and they did a fabulous job with it for a very reasonable price.

retina_restoration · May 28, 2025

Jim at Barn Owl Cameras recently CLA'd my Rolleiflex 2.8E and he did an excellent job.

Oldwino · May 28, 2025

Beware of Mark Hansen. He promised to return a repaired camera a month ago, but no camera, no tracking, and he won't answer my emails or letters.
I find out he is being sued by at least one other person who had the same experience as I am having now.

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