Ildjarn Posted August 18, 2019 Share #1 Posted August 18, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi there! There's a similar old topic in this forum, where everyone seem to agree that kamera-service would be the best option. However, their web-site is not working now, so I am not sure if they're still operating. Are there any trusted alternatives beside official? I need to CLA my M6. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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LarsAC Posted August 18, 2019 Share #2 Posted August 18, 2019 Will van Manen did an excellent job on my M2 and a IIIc some years ago. His website https://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/de/ is working fine for me. Lars 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted August 18, 2019 Share #3 Posted August 18, 2019 Nothing wrong with their website. Will just returned a perfectly serviced Vario-Elmar R to me. https://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/nl/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ildjarn Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share #4 Posted August 18, 2019 Just tried with VPN, indeed works. So it's something related to my location. Will try to reach out directly. Anyway. Alternatives? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
michali Posted August 18, 2019 Share #5 Posted August 18, 2019 22 minutes ago, jaapv said: Nothing wrong with their website. Will just returned a perfectly serviced Vario-Elmar R to me. https://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/nl/ I second what Jaap says, Will repaired a Vario-Elmar R 105-280mm for me, better than new. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickieT Posted August 18, 2019 Share #6 Posted August 18, 2019 Will and Cathy are the best there is - no doubt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Ricoh Posted August 19, 2019 Share #7 Posted August 19, 2019 Advertisement (gone after registration) Camera works-uk https://www.cameraworks-uk.com/ Be prepared for a long wait, mine took 3 months. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_talber Posted April 8, 2021 Share #8 Posted April 8, 2021 (edited) I can throw my recommendation hat into the ring for Camera Obscura Repairs, who are located in the UK. https://www.cameraobscurarepairs.co.uk I sent my M6 and Summicron 50mm V3 into them for a CLA on each. Amazingly fast turnaround time (14 working days) relative to others with an economical cost (just over 200 quid for the M6 CLA and just over 100 quid for the lens CLA). Highly communicative. Excellent job on both. J Edited April 8, 2021 by john_talber typo 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graham (G4FUJ) Posted April 9, 2021 Share #9 Posted April 9, 2021 16 hours ago, john_talber said: I can throw my recommendation hat into the ring for Camera Obscura Repairs, who are located in the UK. https://www.cameraobscurarepairs.co.uk J Wasn't aware of them, thanks for the pointer (for future reference!). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explore More Posted April 9, 2021 Share #10 Posted April 9, 2021 Will & Cathy are highly recommended usually within 3 weeks! That’s unheard of with the competition. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnkunstadter Posted April 9, 2021 Share #11 Posted April 9, 2021 On 4/8/2021 at 11:19 AM, john_talber said: I can throw my recommendation hat into the ring for Camera Obscura Repairs, who are located in the UK. https://www.cameraobscurarepairs.co.uk I sent my M6 and Summicron 50mm V3 into them for a CLA on each. Amazingly fast turnaround time (14 working days) relative to others with an economical cost (just over 200 quid for the M6 CLA and just over 100 quid for the lens CLA). Highly communicative. Excellent job on both. J Many thanks for relaying your positive experience with Camera Obscura Repairs. I had looked with interest at the web site but wondered why it does not show the firm's address -- I guess Alexander Spencer notifies one of the address once he receives a repair request. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nitroplait Posted April 10, 2021 Share #12 Posted April 10, 2021 I think it is more productive to post in the Camera Repair thread which is continuously updated with current experiences - and any answers will benefit more people: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_talber Posted April 11, 2021 Share #13 Posted April 11, 2021 @johnkunstadter I contacted Camera Obscura Repairs direct through the 'Book a Repair' form, to which Alex replied directly and provided me with a booking form complete with instructions and an address. I had to include the form with my camera - probably helps to keep track of things. I forgot to mention that I was provided with an Inspection Report after Alex assessed my equipment prior to agreeing the go-ahead for service, which made the process transparent and understandable. Cheers J 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
monjue Posted May 7, 2022 Share #14 Posted May 7, 2022 On 4/11/2021 at 11:29 AM, john_talber said: @johnkunstadter I contacted Camera Obscura Repairs direct through the 'Book a Repair' form, to which Alex replied directly and provided me with a booking form complete with instructions and an address. I had to include the form with my camera - probably helps to keep track of things. I forgot to mention that I was provided with an Inspection Report after Alex assessed my equipment prior to agreeing the go-ahead for service, which made the process transparent and understandable. Cheers J Hi, Ive posted a topic regarding Camera Oscura Repair... unfortunately they have my M6 and are not replying to emails... I fear the worst. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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