Dee the Feather Posted March 22 Share #1 Posted March 22 Advertisement (gone after registration) Hi all, I am in receipt of a vintage Leica (1960s?) from my father (I see I am not alone on this forum!) It has green tarnish here and there and needs a good clean. Last seen in use in the 1980s I think... any suggestions on good places to get a vintage Leica serviced in the UK? I have tried CameraObscura but it's difficult to get a response. Any others or should I persist? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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250swb Posted March 22 Share #2 Posted March 22 (edited) You dodged a bullet by not getting a response from Camera Obscura, put a line through his phone number and search the forum for his escapades. You could try Cameraworks-uk https://www.cameraworks-uk.com/ Edited March 22 by 250swb 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 22 Share #3 Posted March 22 (edited) There are others. I've used Newton Ellis on an 1895 TTH lens: https://www.newtonellis.com/leica/ and they do do Leica servicing. Aperture are a well known dealer who offer in house Leica repair: https://www.apertureuk.com/our-services/camera-repair/ There are others but its well worth asking about experiences here because someone here will have used most of the repairers who will service a Leica. Be warned, many will have a long waiting time - demand is high and there are few repairers experienced in Leicas. Edited March 22 by pgk 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted March 22 Share #4 Posted March 22 1 hour ago, pgk said: There are others. I've used Newton Ellis on an 1895 TTH lens: https://www.newtonellis.com/leica/ and they do do Leica servicing. Aperture are a well known dealer who offer in house Leica repair: https://www.apertureuk.com/our-services/camera-repair/ There are others but its well worth asking about experiences here because someone here will have used most of the repairers who will service a Leica. Be warned, many will have a long waiting time - demand is high and there are few repairers experienced in Leicas. Newton Ellis are closing down this summer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgk Posted March 22 Share #5 Posted March 22 45 minutes ago, Pyrogallol said: Newton Ellis are closing down this summer. That's a real pity! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted March 22 Share #6 Posted March 22 (edited) See https://www.newtonellis.com you may still have time to get simple repairs done. I asked them about a complex rebuild of an early Leica which they said they would not have time left to do. Edited March 22 by Pyrogallol Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pyrogallol Posted April 8 Share #7 Posted April 8 Advertisement (gone after registration) I contacted Newton Ellis last week about cleaning an Old Delft lens. They said they could do it and had a bit more time, so if anyone has something that needs work there may still be time to get it done. Also I am sending a Robot 2 to PPP Cameras for servicing. Pierro Pozella was on “The Repair Shop” on tv recently servicing a Robot camera. I don’t know how good he is with Leicas but he is worth a try, and he is a younger repairer so not about to retire. https://pppcameras.co.uk Welcome, dear visitor! As registered member you'd see an image here… Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites Simply register for free here – We are always happy to welcome new members! ' data-webShareUrl='https://www.l-camera-forum.com/topic/391427-servicing-for-vintage-leica-in-the-uk/?do=findComment&comment=5171450'>More sharing options...
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