Jim Kilroy is a very skilled Blad guy (trained by David Odess), but is comfortable with Rolleis as well (he did my Blad and Rollei)
barnowlcameras@gmail.com
barnowlcameras@gmail.com
Jim Kilroy is a very skilled Blad guy (trained by David Odess), but is comfortable with Rolleis as well (he did my Blad and Rollei)
barnowlcameras@gmail.com
René at Service Caméra Pro (Canada) works on the SL66. I believe he only does full overhauls but the check/estimate is free. Not the easiest to reach since he is semi-retired.(Incidentally, if anyone has recommendations for a good tech that will service an SL66, I’d be happy to hear it.)
I dropped my SL66 off with Harry in person a couple years ago. He and his wife were both in the shop. I would agree with the above characterization of his wife. Always seems weird when people in business seem upset that you’re trying to give them money.
He did repair my camera, though it jammed up after a few rolls, and in the meantime he stopped servicing them. I’d definitely try other options at this point.
(Incidentally, if anyone has recommendations for a good tech that will service an SL66, I’d be happy to hear it.)
René at Service Caméra Pro (Canada) works on the SL66. I believe he only does full overhauls but the check/estimate is free. Not the easiest to reach since he is semi-retired.
Réné as far as I understand is fully retired as of this year. Big loss to the Canadian technician market.
He checked a camera of mine a few weeks ago; you have to contact him first to see if he'll take the job.
Jim Holman at ICT told me he services Rolleiflexes. He even told me he enjoys working on them!
Last year I sent mine in:
Magnifier works fine as I understand it. I had the work done and have a nice working sleeper that should be good for another 70 years. I follow RJ camera repair / Procamera on Insta, but they are fully booked and not taking customers. Fleenor's had the camera for not quite three months. All the more reason to have multiple cameras these days.
harry@rolleirepairs.com
Tue, Mar 1, 2022, 7:03 PM

to me

Hello xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx,
Received on February 28, 2022; Rolleiflex 2.8A Type 1 1949-1950 #1101570 & no accessories.
Defects at receipt; front panel out of alignment & dented on ASA side, front feet bent, back cover bent-pushed in, back hood corner chipped, paint removed from transport edges & corroding nameplate, magnifier pop up is damaged & cannot be repaired. Viewing lens has haze in between elements & front surface has coating deterioration. Taking lens has nicks & scratches on front surface. Hot & Cold Weather & Impact does affect Rolleiflex cameras.
Services required; estimate $39.00, overhaul shutter & self timer $199.00, overhaul transport $179.00, re-lube & re-align focusing mechanism $209.00, straighten bent feet $34.00, replace film door latch $79.00 & hood mirror $89.00, & body mirror $89.00, misc. parts $12.00, packaging $6.00, UPS shipping with $700.00 insurance & signature required at delivery $31.00. Total is $966.00 payable by check to Oceanside Camera Repair invoice #xxxxxx
If during repair (when disassembled) there are more needed repairs, parts, or leather replacement we sill send you email for the amount needed to complete repairs.
Turnaround time for "paid repairs" is 4 months. Send payment now by check or Paypal.
Paypal Fee $29.00+$966.00=$995.00;
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