Rolleiflex Repair, Southern California

[aaronmichael]

I have a Rolleiflex that I really want to get working. I posted about it a while back, asking if I would be able to do my own repairs on it and I got a strong response back that I should definitely not try to save money and do it myself. At the time I did not have a job and therefore had no money to send it out to someone to get it repaired. I have a job now but I'm still a little cost conscious. I think the shutter just needs an overhaul and maybe a couple other repairs. The one time I tried shooting a roll with it, I shot the first frame and then it would not advance. I let it sit for a while after that and that's when the shutter stopped firing. The blades are closed and when I try to take a photo, it makes a hissing sound and the blades move a tiny bit but don't open up.

Anyway, to get to my question. I'm looking for a quality repair person in southern California that could fix this for me with a short turn around time and at a decent price. I know that Harry Fleenor does great work but I've heard he's quite expensive and has a long turn around time. I live in the Long Beach area. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

 

[Jeff L]

Try Mark Hansen up the coast. You'll have to ship it. I have read he has a good rep and I will be sending my Super Ikonta there.
www.zeissikonrolleirepair.com

Jeff

 

[aaronmichael]

Try Mark Hansen up the coast. You'll have to ship it. I have read he has a good rep and I will be sending my Super Ikonta there.
www.zeissikonrolleirepair.com

Jeff

Thanks for the link. Would you happen to know the price on a CLA? I can't seem to find it on the website.

 

[tjaded]

This place does AMAZING work:

http://rolleirepairs.com/

 

[JessicaDittmer]

thanks for that link tjaded, I have a flex that the film counter is not advancing and it needs a good clean...I have been using my cord and havne't gotten to use my flex yet so I think I'll send it off there for work. I'm in Iowa but if they are amazing it is worth shipping across the US.

 

[tjaded]

Totally worth it. I had a Rolleiflex 3.5 CLA'd/bright screened there about 8 or 9 years ago. The thing still works perfectly in every way. By far the best working Rollei I have ever used.

 

[JessicaDittmer]

looks like I can send my Rollei 35XF rangefinder there too to fix the viewing window glass and shutter check. I've wondered about the bright screen -that would be nice. wonder what this all is going to cost me....

 

[brucemuir]

I'm in Iowa but if they are amazing it is worth shipping across the US.

Yea, I routinely send all my mechanical cameras halfway across the US.
Once you find a great tech it's way worth it to me.

 

[2F/2F]

This place does AMAZING work:

http://rolleirepairs.com/

He does, but that is exactly the place the OP was asking for an alternative to in his post.

 

[aaronmichael]

He does, but that is exactly the place the OP was asking for an alternative to in his post.

Haha thanks 2F/2F. At least I got one other recommendation but still can't find that other guys prices.

 

[btaylor]

I have a recommendation for Rollei service in Los Angeles. Ross Yerkes, 323 256-1018. He takes about 2 weeks to turn the camera around. I have had him service both my Rolleicord (shutter repair and CLA) and Rolleiflex Automat (CLA). I think he charges $175 to service one, includes most common problems like sticky shutter, etc. Both of mine came back working better than they ever have.

 

[mellie]

Walters Camera Video and Digital Repairs
56 reviewsRating Details
Category: Appliances & Repair [Edit]
811 W Cesar Chavez Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90012
(213) 620-1550

Check him out on Yelp!
He's cleaned about five cameras for me.
$60.00 and you'll have it in a week.
I wouldn't go to anyone else.
Real old-school!

 

[Jeff L]

Thanks for the link. Would you happen to know the price on a CLA? I can't seem to find it on the website.

I sent him an email about my Super Ikonta and he replied very quickly with what he thought it would cost.