Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2000/09/07
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I have used Jensen for many years. Not recently as I have had no problems. I started using Jensen before they moved to Fresno. It's been so long I cannot remember where they were. But I do know that they are of the highest integrity and are as honest as the day is long. Jim At 08:02 PM 9/7/00 -0700, Joe Codispoti wrote: >Roger, > >Most LUG members would not use an independent. I on the other hand, have >been patronizing a small shop in Fresno CA where they *overhaul* a Leica >shutter for $175.00 or less. >It is a father and son operation that has been in business since the 50s (I >think). I have total confidence in them and have had many cameras and lenses >repaired by Floyd and Tom. >Floyd is a WW-II machinist and has made for me custom retaining rings for >view camera lenses on his lathe for $10 (maybe I should not talk about >this). >For years I resisted divulging their existence lest my repairs would not be >done in one week or less. >Now Tom tells me that their work load is lighter and that I take precedence, >therefore, here goes: > >Jensen Camera Repair >2014 Tulare Street, >Fresno, CA 93721-1918 >(559) 264-3993 > >Do mention my name, you will be treated right. > >Now, if you are not comfortable with a non-specialty shop, here are two well >known Leica specialists: > >Sherry Krauter Golden Touch Quality Camera Repair >118 Purgatory Rd., >Campbell Hall, NY 10916 >(914) 496-8834 >krauter@warwick.net > >Keith's Camera Repair & Restoration >3312 Woodmont Drive South Bend, >IN 46614-2374 >(219) 291-1133 > > >Regards, >Joseph Codispoti >San Luis Obispo, CA > > >----- Original Message ----- >From: "Roger L. Bunting" <rlbunting@ameritech.net> >To: <leica-users@mejac.palo-alto.ca.us> >Sent: Thursday, September 07, 2000 7:16 PM >Subject: [Leica] Bummed out... > > >> I'm really bummed out. I have a M3 that has been a favorite and well >> used until I got a M6 recently. My M3 jammed about two years ago in >> Europe and while waiting 6 months for Leitz, NJ to repair it and give a >> CLA, I switched to my N* stuff. After receiving my M3 back from Leitz, I >> used it lightly and took it to Ireland on another trip. There a screw >> let loose in the shutter compartment and of course things were locked up >> again. While waiting again for months for Leitz to put a screw back in I >> purchased my M6. After a couple of test rolls the M3 again saw very >> light duty while I concentrated on the M6 and the F100 I bought while >> waiting for NJ to get off it's duff. >> >> Tonight I was setting up for some after dark street photography and was >> loading some Fuji 800 press in the M3. The shutter is now bound up >> again. It advanced one frame for loading and locked solid. No play in >> the "soft" release - just like a solid block of steel. >> >> Now what to do... no faith in Leitz. $$$'s invested and a non working >> dream machine. >> >> Any idea what the independents charge for repairs in relationship to >> Leitz. Do I keep forcing this camera down NJ's throat till they get it >> right. I'm probably beyond any warranty date, but.... grrrrrr... >> >> Probably my fault for not using it more, but you'd think you should be >> able to trust the pro's in NJ. My skin is tough. Flame away. >> >> Suggestions please... BTW I'm not bummed enough to pack it up and send >> it to the first person who offers to take it off my hand. >> >> Could someone post me with Sheri and Don's contact info. >> >> Regards, >> Roger >> rlbunting@ameritech.net >> >