Rolleiflex Servicing

[gedra]

I have a Rolleiflex 3.5F and although it works beautifully, would like to have it looked over by an expert. I realize that Harry Fleenor is the top choice, but his shop time is currently 10 weeks. Can anyone recommend another service in the U.S.? Thank you.

 

[Jeff L]

krikor in NJ or Mark Hansen in CA. Two that come to mind right now, but there a more good repair shops.

 

[mattk]

I can also recommend Krikor. He worked on my 2.8e and did a wonderful job. Turn around was about 1 week.

 

[Larry.Manuel]

The trick is to send it to Harry, and meantime, buy another camera to fiddle around with. I've had 3 Rollei TLRs in to him. Great work.

Larry in Canada.

 

[photobum]

When I was living in NJ I drove my 3.5F over to Krikor. The turn around was one day. This was for a complete service. When I picked the camera up, UPS had just delivered a box with at least ten TLR's in plastic bags tagged for repair. I really tried to see what repair service was using him and scaming their customers. I could not read the label.
The guy is good, the turn around fast. 10 weeks is unacceptable.

 

[Vaughn]

krikor in NJ or Mark Hansen in CA. Two that come to mind right now, but there a more good repair shops.

Mark Hansen is actually in Portland, OR -- email is:

ClassicCamera@comcast.net

Website: http://zeissikonrolleirepair.com/index.html

From experience, I recommend his work.

Vaughn

 

[r-brian]

You can also check with Paul Ebel in Minn. Just Google him and you can find his contact info and many positive references.

 

[GinaMaree]

I also recommend Krikor Maralian. http://www.krimarphoto.com/index.htm

 

[Rolleiflexible]

I have used Krikor and I have used Paul Ebel
and I send all of my Rolleiflexes now to Paul.

You can find Paul at paulebel44@yahoo.com
or by snailmail in Wisconsin (not Minnesota):

Paul Ebel Classic Camera Services
PO Box 141
Menomonie, WI 54751

 

[36cm2]

I've used and recommend Krikor too. He was a bit expensive I thought, but turnaround was fast and he's a character (in the best way).

 

[gedra]

Thanks everyone for the suggestions. I sent the camera to Krikor Maralian. Shop time was 2 days and the TLR looks and functions beautifully. Service was $200, but you get what you pay for.

 

[Larry.Manuel]

Wow! That's great. I agree, a good deal. Wise move.

 

[wilsonneal]

Krikor is honest, too. He has told me when a camera wasn't really worth the investment (repair). He's worked on four cameras for me.

 

[Louis Nargi]

great info