My repair person, an enthusiast of precision mechanics and top tier cameras, never got is hands on a Widelux until I sent him mine. He partly diassembled it for lubrication (which unfortunately has not fixed all the problems) and called me to tell how excited he was by the superb quality and precision of the camera! I told him about the new Widelux project, but he says that it would be very difficult nowadays to replicate such cameras.... I too keep an eye on the progress of the project, thoughThanks for the link to the french site. It seems like a good place to contact.
I have heard about the project to bring back the Widelux and I keep my eyes on any news as to the expected price.
Hello Jesper and hello everyoneI have a Widelux in need of CLA (typical Widelux banding) and I was wondering about where to send it, preferably somewhere within the EU since I don’t want the hassle of going through customs. Is there anyone who can recommend me a place that service Widelux?
Hello Jesper and hello everyone
I have been repairing and restoring Widelux for 40 years. My workshop is in France.
On my website, I explain all the operations I carry out with the greatest care on Widelux panoramic cameras: https://mondepanneur.fr/widelux-troubleshooting
I'm also in close contact with Jeff Bridges' team, who are trying to relaunch production of this legendary camera in Germany: https://silvergrainclassics.com/en/2023/07/the-widelux-revival-project/
If you'd like to get in touch with me, please fill in this information form: https://mondepanneur.fr/services/estimer-une-reparation
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me...
Philippe
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Amsterdam Camera Repairs specializes in service, repair, and maintenance of analog cameras, lenses and accessories. With 30 years' experience, we repair all major brands of film camera including Mamiya, Bronica, Hasselblad, Yashica, Leica, Minolta, Fuji, Konica, Canon, Nikon, Contax, Ricoh and more.www.amsterdamcamerarepairs.com
Hello everyone
Since Laurie Rogers (Camera Clinic in Melbourne) retired in April 2022, I've started getting Australian photographers to contact me; customs problems are a pain, but we get there!
Still on the subject of Widelux camera repairs, I can't get in touch with Bob WATKINS.
Bob is located in Lakeway, Texas https://www.precisioncameraworks.com/
He no longer responds to emails and a friend tried to reach him by phone without success (847-470-3350).
Do any of you have a way of finding out what's going on? Perhaps he has health problems?
When someone living on the American continent contacted me to have their Widelux serviced, I sent them to Bob. It's geographically closer and avoids the hassle of dealing with customs.
But if Bob doesn't answer! I can't leave people without a solution.
So if anyone knows anything about Bob...
I have gotten great service from Tempe Camera Repair https://www.tempecamera.biz/REPAIR_DEPARTMENT_s/17.htm for my WideLux servicing in the US.
Just a heads up from the Moderators.
Normally we delete telephone numbers included in public posts - we don't want to encourage scammers and telephone spammers.
We have left in place the number for Precision Camera Repairs in Phillipe's post, only because that number is listed on Precision Camera Repairs' website.
You can contact him here https://www.facebook.com/laboratoriofotograficoligure/?locale=it_IT
Does he also have a shop with an address, a phone number and regular hours?
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