Voigtlander Vitessa L Repair

[2ndGenNikonian]

I recently got my hands on a Vitessa that's in decent shape considering its age, but it's got some issues before it's fully useable. The rangefinder patch isn't visible, and the lubricants on the shutter are ancient, causing a small bit of haze on the lens and a slightly sticky shutter. I reached out to Dan Daniel, since he's always reliable for leaf shutters and the like, but in case he's busy, I was wondering if there was anyone else who serviced them. Just to keep my options open.

 

[blee1996]

I don't know if @retina_restoration will wok on it or not.

 

[2ndGenNikonian]

True. My local camera store said they'd probably be able to fix the problems I know of, but wouldn't have the parts for if they found something else wrong in the process. I guess that might be an issue for Retina Restoration as well.

 

[2ndGenNikonian]

I don't know if @retina_restoration will wok on it or not.

Looks like he retired a bit ago. Maybe Mark Hama can work on it.

 

[MattKing]

Looks like he retired a bit ago. Maybe Mark Hama can work on it.

I think that you may be confusing Chris Sherlock - who has retired - with Paul Barden (aka @retina_restoration ) who is still active, albeit planning on taking very few projects on until later in 2025.

 

[2ndGenNikonian]

I think that you may be confusing Chris Sherlock - who has retired - with Paul Barden (aka @retina_restoration ) who is still active, albeit planning on taking very few projects on until later in 2025.

Probably. Mr. Barden is the person who's recommended on the old Retina Restoration site. Thanks for the info!