PF Interviews Eric Hendrickson

magkelly · 06-01-2015, 06:21 AM - **2 Likes**

I second asking about whether or not you are currently training the next generation. I totally dread the idea that you won't be around someday. I sincerely wish you the longest and healthiest life ever but nobody lives forever and who will there be to clean and repair these fine old cameras if not you? Also, how are you doing these days? Whenever I see a post about or for you I wonder and hope you are doing okay. It was very hard for my Dad when he lost my Mom. I have a lot of respect for you the way you have carried on since. You are a true professional, sir...

K David · 06-18-2015, 08:22 PM

Originally posted by rkappleby

Any idea when this interview is to happen?

Just an FYI that the interview date slipped. My dog had a veterinary emergency and is still in recovery. Although he's doing well enough that I could have gone this weekend, I pushed the interview back when it looked like he was going to need to be carried around everywhere for a few weeks or longer. The interview's been rescheduled for late September after my busy season at work.

stevebrot · 06-18-2015, 08:42 PM

Originally posted by sholtzma

And Eric Hendrickson is who?....

A legend in the fraternity of film photography. He, like a handful of other repair technicians, possesses the special knowledge to routinely service a particular brand of vintage camera. In this case, the brand is Pentax. Eric is able to expertly service and repair cameras and lenses spanning more than forty years of Asahi/Pentax history. He is the go-to man for users on this site and fields repair inquiries from all over the world.

As I said, he is a legend.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-18-2015, 08:43 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

Start with a big THANK YOU from a happy customer and "You are forbidden to ever become sick, old or dying."
My question is: Do you do all the work yourself or do you have help? Are you passing the knowledge torch?

What he said...

Steve

stevebrot · 06-18-2015, 08:45 PM

Originally posted by Wolfeye

Due to the love fest most folks have with Eric, I won't go into detail - other than to say my experience working with him has been quite unpleasant.

...and why does that comment belong here? Unless, of course, you want the interviewer to ask him about your repair and what went wrong.

Steve

stevebrot · 06-18-2015, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by stevebrot

What he said...

Steve

As a follow-up to Ismael's comment, I am curious as to whether he is thinking about retiring in full.

Steve

Dean Bradshaw · 06-19-2015, 07:15 AM

A few people have asked about parts availability...

Would Eric want or need donated film camera bodies?
Or "for parts" lenses?

I'm sure plenty of us have some older bodies that we'll never CLA or use, if it was of benefit to Eric and thus the Pentax community perhaps they could be donated to the cause.
Might be worth asking the question?

Cheers
Dean

Last edited by Dean Bradshaw; 06-19-2015 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Grammar

**Mikesul** · 06-19-2015, 08:08 AM

This has been up for several months. When is the interview scheduled?

AtitG · 06-19-2015, 11:06 AM

Have you seen a resurgence/decline in film photography use the past few years?

K David · 06-19-2015, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

This has been up for several months. When is the interview scheduled?

See below

Originally posted by K David

Just an FYI that the interview date slipped. My dog had a veterinary emergency and is still in recovery. Although he's doing well enough that I could have gone this weekend, I pushed the interview back when it looked like he was going to need to be carried around everywhere for a few weeks or longer. The interview's been rescheduled for late September after my busy season at work.

**Mikesul** · 06-19-2015, 05:14 PM

Thanks! Looking forward to it.

mee · 06-19-2015, 09:30 PM

Originally posted by magkelly

I second asking about whether or not you are currently training the next generation. I totally dread the idea that you won't be around someday. I sincerely wish you the longest and healthiest life ever but nobody lives forever and who will there be to clean and repair these fine old cameras if not you?

By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no?

pixie · 06-19-2015, 09:55 PM

Originally posted by mee

By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no?

I agree.

**UncleVanya** · 06-22-2015, 09:38 AM

Originally posted by mee

By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no?

Perhaps another way to phrase it would be...
"Is there any point in the future you see where you might retire entirely from doing this?"
Follow up..
"If you ever retire, do you know anyone that might be able to take on the void this would create?"

Frankly not asking some form of this question would be irresponsible. Not publishing it would be an editorial or writer decision based on the relationship with the subject of the interview and the outcome of the conversation.

rghisi · 06-25-2015, 04:30 PM

Can't wait to read this interview.

+1 to Dean Bradshaw: I would ask if he needs/accepts bodies and lenses "for parts".

06-19-2015, 08:08 AM	#38
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	scheduled? This has been up for several months. When is the interview scheduled?

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06-01-2015, 06:21 AM - 2 Likes	#31
magkelly Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,901	I second asking about whether or not you are currently training the next generation. I totally dread the idea that you won't be around someday. I sincerely wish you the longest and healthiest life ever but nobody lives forever and who will there be to clean and repair these fine old cameras if not you? Also, how are you doing these days? Whenever I see a post about or for you I wonder and hope you are doing okay. It was very hard for my Dad when he lost my Mom. I have a lot of respect for you the way you have carried on since. You are a true professional, sir...

06-18-2015, 08:22 PM	#32
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437 Original Poster	Originally posted by rkappleby Any idea when this interview is to happen? Just an FYI that the interview date slipped. My dog had a veterinary emergency and is still in recovery. Although he's doing well enough that I could have gone this weekend, I pushed the interview back when it looked like he was going to need to be carried around everywhere for a few weeks or longer. The interview's been rescheduled for late September after my busy season at work.

06-18-2015, 08:42 PM	#33
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by sholtzma And Eric Hendrickson is who?.... A legend in the fraternity of film photography. He, like a handful of other repair technicians, possesses the special knowledge to routinely service a particular brand of vintage camera. In this case, the brand is Pentax. Eric is able to expertly service and repair cameras and lenses spanning more than forty years of Asahi/Pentax history. He is the go-to man for users on this site and fields repair inquiries from all over the world. As I said, he is a legend. Steve

06-18-2015, 08:43 PM	#34
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by ismaelg Start with a big THANK YOU from a happy customer and "You are forbidden to ever become sick, old or dying." My question is: Do you do all the work yourself or do you have help? Are you passing the knowledge torch? What he said... Steve

06-18-2015, 08:45 PM	#35
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Wolfeye Due to the love fest most folks have with Eric, I won't go into detail - other than to say my experience working with him has been quite unpleasant. ...and why does that comment belong here? Unless, of course, you want the interviewer to ask him about your repair and what went wrong. Steve

06-18-2015, 08:47 PM	#36
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by stevebrot What he said... Steve As a follow-up to Ismael's comment, I am curious as to whether he is thinking about retiring in full. Steve

06-19-2015, 07:15 AM	#37
Dean Bradshaw Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 322	A few people have asked about parts availability... Would Eric want or need donated film camera bodies? Or "for parts" lenses? I'm sure plenty of us have some older bodies that we'll never CLA or use, if it was of benefit to Eric and thus the Pentax community perhaps they could be donated to the cause. Might be worth asking the question? Cheers Dean Last edited by Dean Bradshaw; 06-19-2015 at 07:16 AM. Reason: Grammar

06-19-2015, 11:06 AM	#39
AtitG Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 269	Have you seen a resurgence/decline in film photography use the past few years?

06-19-2015, 02:03 PM	#40
K David Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Colorado Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,437 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mikesul This has been up for several months. When is the interview scheduled? See below Originally posted by K David Just an FYI that the interview date slipped. My dog had a veterinary emergency and is still in recovery. Although he's doing well enough that I could have gone this weekend, I pushed the interview back when it looked like he was going to need to be carried around everywhere for a few weeks or longer. The interview's been rescheduled for late September after my busy season at work.

06-19-2015, 05:14 PM	#41
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Thanks! Looking forward to it.

06-19-2015, 09:30 PM	#42
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by magkelly I second asking about whether or not you are currently training the next generation. I totally dread the idea that you won't be around someday. I sincerely wish you the longest and healthiest life ever but nobody lives forever and who will there be to clean and repair these fine old cameras if not you? By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no?

06-19-2015, 09:55 PM	#43
pixie Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: California Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 873	Originally posted by mee By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no? I agree.

06-22-2015, 09:38 AM	#44
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,406	Originally posted by mee By suggesting he train someone, this is simply putting added weight onto someone who doesn't need it, no? Perhaps another way to phrase it would be... "Is there any point in the future you see where you might retire entirely from doing this?" Follow up.. "If you ever retire, do you know anyone that might be able to take on the void this would create?" Frankly not asking some form of this question would be irresponsible. Not publishing it would be an editorial or writer decision based on the relationship with the subject of the interview and the outcome of the conversation.

06-25-2015, 04:30 PM	#45
rghisi New Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Posts: 14	Can't wait to read this interview. +1 to Dean Bradshaw: I would ask if he needs/accepts bodies and lenses "for parts".