work estimate

[rowghani]

Took my RF for calibration and this is the estimate they gave me (pic attached). Is this what they call a CLA?

 

[Ian Grant]

It's a bit more than a CLA as they are doing the rangefinder repair. They are inspecting the rest of the camera so will advise if anything else needs repair or replacement.

Ian

 

[wiltw]

Clean, Lubricate, Adjust...a general checkup for proper function with adjustment as necessary (e.g. meter, focus accuracy, shutter speeds) and lubrication as necessary.

In view of the fact that CLA was over $100 30 years ago, $220 seems quite reasonable today. Inflation would account for a much higher fee...a Cost of Living calculator puts $100 1980 dollars as about $290 today.

 

[Vaughn]

It does not sound like an over-all CLA, but just of the rangerfinder mechanism. For example, I do not think they will be touching the shutter.

 

[rowghani]

Not a very specific bill. Looks like a lot of hocus-pocus.

haha I tend to agree. ITs a bronica rf645.

 

[jimjm]

There's not a lot of resources for Bronica repairs these days, especially for the RF645 which is all-electronic. Is this estimate from Tamron? Sounds like a reasonable price for what they've listed, especially since the bodies are still worth $500 and up.

Tamron recently replaced my RF645 back door which had a broken hinge, and also checked the camera's overall function, for about $180. I'd think repair and adjustment of the RF would be a bit more involved and costly. My RF645 is one of my favorite cameras, so it was worth it to me to keep it running.