Keh.com repairs?

Ratmagiclady · 03-08-2009, 02:15 PM

Just wondering if anyone's ever gone to these guys, ...I know there's a good Pentax guy everyone knows about, but this is for one of my Canons, that's a bit overdue for a tuneup. There's an outfit I used to go to in Boston, but they tend to be busy and get top dollars. Also, KEH is more local right now and I feel better about potentially being able to deal in person if necessary.

Any experiences?

**monochrome** · 03-08-2009, 04:21 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

Just wondering if anyone's ever gone to these guys, ...I know there's a good Pentax guy everyone knows about, but this is for one of my Canons, that's a bit overdue for a tuneup. There's an outfit I used to go to in Boston, but they tend to be busy and get top dollars. Also, KEH is more local right now and I feel better about potentially being able to deal in person if necessary.

Any experiences?

First, email Eric, referring to PentaxForums (he's a member) and ask for a referral (he may take the work himself).

Eric Hendrickson - Pentax Camera Service contact info

I have no experience at KEH, but . . .

My local repair shop ruined the focusing screen on an MESuper cleaning bumper foam bits off with a solvent. It is a sentimental camera, so I sent it here more for restoration than a tune up. I used them until found Eric -

Abilene Camera Repair - Main Page

Scroll down to the levels of service, from a CLA to a full tear down and restoration.

Quote Policy

Canon Price List

Ratmagiclady · 03-08-2009, 05:30 PM

Thanks, Monochrome. Though I thought Eric's practice was limited to Pentaxes? (I've got him bookmarked already, for if I come by just the Pentax film body I decide to really do up right.

) I'll ask if he knows anyone he can vouch for, though.

The Abiline place apparently won't do the F-1N, so they're out for this job, I'm afraid, though I've been considering them for a rebuild of my trusty FTbn at some indeterminate point.

Keh's kind of a big outfit, but they're fairly local, being something I find a bit reassuring, hence the particular interest. I can always send the ol' gal to Boston, but they aren't the cheapest and often are busy.

**monochrome** · 03-08-2009, 05:41 PM

Originally posted by Ratmagiclady

The Abiline place apparently won't do the F-1N, so they're out for this job, I'm afraid, though I've been considering them for a rebuild of my trusty FTbn at some indeterminate point.

F1/F1n - the only non-Pentax camera bodies after which I lust - and I won't succumb out of fear of the associated S.S.C/FD lens lust.

As it is I'm trying to rationalize my equipment to an eclectic hobbyist level. Just Hold a Pentax doesn't cut it any more.

Blue · 03-08-2009, 08:41 PM

I have dealt with KEH in the past. They did good work and gave me a quote up front. The do charge a minimum which goes towards the overall cost. Since they are local to you, they would be a good option for non pentax stuff or at least the stuff they do. I'm not home now and won't be until Wed, but I have another good repair service book marked but my brain is vapor locked at the moment.

Ratmagiclady · 03-10-2009, 04:27 PM

Thanks, Blue. ...I'm guessing I'm not in undue haste, here.

And, hee, Monochrome. (for Canonspeak notation, the F-1-capital N is the 'New F-1,' with the hybrid shutter, whereas F-1 small-n is the update to the original, but still mechanical one.

The small-n one, the Abilene place will in fact do, (I suppose, unless they actually don't have that distinction down) but I have the other.

Blue · 03-10-2009, 08:56 PM

These people are in NJ.

http://www.essexcamera.com/camera_list.php

as are these

Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services

and Pennsylvania

SOUTHERN EXPOSURE CAMERA REPAIR

Last edited by Blue; 03-10-2009 at 09:05 PM.

Blue · 03-10-2009, 08:59 PM

Pentax I would send to Erik. Those sites including KEH and Abilene is where I would send non-pentax. The 2 Jersey sites I'd consider for Mamiya vintage cameras.

03-08-2009, 02:15 PM	#1
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563	Keh.com repairs? Just wondering if anyone's ever gone to these guys, ...I know there's a good Pentax guy everyone knows about, but this is for one of my Canons, that's a bit overdue for a tuneup. There's an outfit I used to go to in Boston, but they tend to be busy and get top dollars. Also, KEH is more local right now and I feel better about potentially being able to deal in person if necessary. Any experiences?

03-08-2009, 04:21 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Abilene Camera Reapir Originally posted by Ratmagiclady Just wondering if anyone's ever gone to these guys, ...I know there's a good Pentax guy everyone knows about, but this is for one of my Canons, that's a bit overdue for a tuneup. There's an outfit I used to go to in Boston, but they tend to be busy and get top dollars. Also, KEH is more local right now and I feel better about potentially being able to deal in person if necessary. Any experiences? First, email Eric, referring to PentaxForums (he's a member) and ask for a referral (he may take the work himself). Eric Hendrickson - Pentax Camera Service contact info I have no experience at KEH, but . . . My local repair shop ruined the focusing screen on an MESuper cleaning bumper foam bits off with a solvent. It is a sentimental camera, so I sent it here more for restoration than a tune up. I used them until found Eric - Abilene Camera Repair - Main Page Scroll down to the levels of service, from a CLA to a full tear down and restoration. Quote Policy Canon Price List

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03-08-2009, 05:30 PM	#3
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563 Original Poster	Thanks, Monochrome. Though I thought Eric's practice was limited to Pentaxes? (I've got him bookmarked already, for if I come by just the Pentax film body I decide to really do up right. ) I'll ask if he knows anyone he can vouch for, though. The Abiline place apparently won't do the F-1N, so they're out for this job, I'm afraid, though I've been considering them for a rebuild of my trusty FTbn at some indeterminate point. Keh's kind of a big outfit, but they're fairly local, being something I find a bit reassuring, hence the particular interest. I can always send the ol' gal to Boston, but they aren't the cheapest and often are busy.

03-08-2009, 05:41 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Ratmagiclady The Abiline place apparently won't do the F-1N, so they're out for this job, I'm afraid, though I've been considering them for a rebuild of my trusty FTbn at some indeterminate point. F1/F1n - the only non-Pentax camera bodies after which I lust - and I won't succumb out of fear of the associated *S.S.C/FD lens lust.* As it is I'm trying to rationalize my equipment to an eclectic hobbyist level. Just Hold a Pentax doesn't cut it any more.

03-08-2009, 08:41 PM	#5
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I have dealt with KEH in the past. They did good work and gave me a quote up front. The do charge a minimum which goes towards the overall cost. Since they are local to you, they would be a good option for non pentax stuff or at least the stuff they do. I'm not home now and won't be until Wed, but I have another good repair service book marked but my brain is vapor locked at the moment.

03-10-2009, 04:27 PM	#6
Ratmagiclady Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: GA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,563 Original Poster	Thanks, Blue. ...I'm guessing I'm not in undue haste, here. And, hee, Monochrome. (for Canonspeak notation, the F-1-capital N is the 'New F-1,' with the hybrid shutter, whereas F-1 small-n is the update to the original, but still mechanical one. The small-n one, the Abilene place will in fact do, (I suppose, unless they actually don't have that distinction down) but I have the other.

03-10-2009, 08:56 PM	#7
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	These people are in NJ. http://www.essexcamera.com/camera_list.php as are these Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services and Pennsylvania SOUTHERN EXPOSURE CAMERA REPAIR Last edited by Blue; 03-10-2009 at 09:05 PM.

03-10-2009, 08:59 PM	#8
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Pentax I would send to Erik. Those sites including KEH and Abilene is where I would send non-pentax. The 2 Jersey sites I'd consider for Mamiya vintage cameras.