SLR servicing in the UK - 2016 version!

Johnny Rod · 06-17-2016, 03:50 AM

I'm going to start a thread on this because times change. I have a K2 with sticky/erratic shutter and traditionally mushy light seals, but otherwise nice and fine. Who can be recommended in the UK for seeing to this? I know of Harrow Technical, Sendean, and Asahi Photo, all based in London (of course - centre of the universe to those south of the Watford Gap). Who has used these or anyone else? Thanks, John

Adam · 06-17-2016, 03:52 AM

Moved to the new repairs forum

If you learn of any repair shops that aren't listed in the sticky thread, let me know and I'll add it.

Xmas · 06-17-2016, 04:04 AM

Ive used these guys for 50s Canon and Nikon repairs.
Newton Ellis - Camera, DSLR and Lens repairs UK Nationwide
North of gap as well.
My Pentax I've fixed myself... So far.

Johnny Rod · 06-17-2016, 05:41 AM

Thanks - the problem is here
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/306448-k2-sh...ed-issues.html

Not to derail the thread - info and ionions please!

geoffw · 06-17-2016, 07:43 AM

Johnsons photopia, Newcastle under lyme. Found them to be excellent to deal with.

jeallen01 · 06-17-2016, 07:57 AM

Originally posted by geoffw

Johnsons photopia, Newcastle under lyme. Found them to be excellent to deal with.

If you use JP, then become a paid-up member of the UK PentaxUser forum as you can then get a 20% discount on the JP prices.

I should add that it is not easy to find out how to get the discount, so search that forum or just ask the question (or PM one of the mods who can help).

Johnny Rod · 06-21-2016, 06:06 AM

Thanks all

CarlH · 07-27-2016, 02:42 PM

I sent my KX to Harrow Technical, with shutter speed problems, took about 10 days from posting to return, came back all nice and clean, new light seals etc. worth £86 in my opinion as it probably had never been looked at since new.

Johnny Rod · 08-23-2016, 01:58 AM

Thanks Carl. I just had an email this morning, Robin at Harrow is going to be retiring unfortunately. I wonder how many younger guys are coming through, as you hear a lot about the good ones being older. Maybe it's just a film thing.

jeallen01 · 08-23-2016, 03:39 AM

Originally posted by Johnny Rod

Thanks Carl. I just had an email this morning, Robin at Harrow is going to be retiring unfortunately. I wonder how many younger guys are coming through, as you hear a lot about the good ones being older. Maybe it's just a film thing.

TBH, that's not a complete surprise as Robin is around my own age and was, I think, only working part-time anyway when I dealt with him earlier this year.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2016, 09:10 AM

Originally posted by Johnny Rod

all based in London (of course - centre of the universe to those south of the Watford Gap)

Where's London?

jeallen01 · 08-23-2016, 09:39 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Where's London?

A place where we are not almost totally in the dark all day during most of the Winter but then have virtually no dark nights during most of the Summer - do you lot hibernate during the Winter and stay awake 24/7 during the Summer?

(must do weird things to your metabolisms! )

**monochrome** · 08-23-2016, 11:33 AM

Easy there, Bub. He might be a Kerrowdown, but he's OUR Kerrowdown.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2016, 11:53 AM

Originally posted by jeallen01

do you lot hibernate during the Winter and stay awake 24/7 during the Summer?

We certainly do, plotting our next move.

**Kerrowdown** · 08-23-2016, 11:54 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Easy there, Bub. He might be a Kerrowdown, but he's OUR Kerrowdown

Relax all good here.

06-17-2016, 03:50 AM	#1
Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122	SLR servicing in the UK - 2016 version! I'm going to start a thread on this because times change. I have a K2 with sticky/erratic shutter and traditionally mushy light seals, but otherwise nice and fine. Who can be recommended in the UK for seeing to this? I know of Harrow Technical, Sendean, and Asahi Photo, all based in London (of course - centre of the universe to those south of the Watford Gap). Who has used these or anyone else? Thanks, John

06-17-2016, 03:52 AM	#2
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06-17-2016, 07:57 AM	#6
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by geoffw Johnsons photopia, Newcastle under lyme. Found them to be excellent to deal with. If you use JP, then become a paid-up member of the UK PentaxUser forum as you can then get a 20% discount on the JP prices. I should add that it is not easy to find out how to get the discount, so search that forum or just ask the question (or PM one of the mods who can help). Last edited by jeallen01; 06-17-2016 at 09:07 AM.

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06-17-2016, 04:04 AM	#3
Xmas Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2015 Posts: 617	Ive used these guys for 50s Canon and Nikon repairs. Newton Ellis - Camera, DSLR and Lens repairs UK Nationwide North of gap as well. My Pentax I've fixed myself... So far.

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Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122 Original Poster	Thanks - the problem is here https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/8-pentax-film-slr-discussion/306448-k2-sh...ed-issues.html Not to derail the thread - info and ionions please!

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geoffw Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 193	Johnsons photopia, Newcastle under lyme. Found them to be excellent to deal with.

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Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122 Original Poster	Thanks all

07-27-2016, 02:42 PM	#8
CarlH Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Carlisle, Cumbria Posts: 58	I sent my KX to Harrow Technical, with shutter speed problems, took about 10 days from posting to return, came back all nice and clean, new light seals etc. worth £86 in my opinion as it probably had never been looked at since new.

08-23-2016, 01:58 AM	#9
Johnny Rod Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 122 Original Poster	Thanks Carl. I just had an email this morning, Robin at Harrow is going to be retiring unfortunately. I wonder how many younger guys are coming through, as you hear a lot about the good ones being older. Maybe it's just a film thing.

08-23-2016, 03:39 AM	#10
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Johnny Rod Thanks Carl. I just had an email this morning, Robin at Harrow is going to be retiring unfortunately. I wonder how many younger guys are coming through, as you hear a lot about the good ones being older. Maybe it's just a film thing. TBH, that's not a complete surprise as Robin is around my own age and was, I think, only working part-time anyway when I dealt with him earlier this year.

08-23-2016, 09:10 AM	#11
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by Johnny Rod all based in London (of course - centre of the universe to those south of the Watford Gap) Where's London?

08-23-2016, 09:39 AM	#12
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Where's London? A place where we are not almost totally in the dark all day during most of the Winter but then have virtually no dark nights during most of the Summer - do you lot hibernate during the Winter and stay awake 24/7 during the Summer? (must do weird things to your metabolisms! )

08-23-2016, 11:33 AM	#13
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Easy there, Bub. He might be a Kerrowdown, but he's OUR Kerrowdown.

08-23-2016, 11:53 AM	#14
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by jeallen01 do you lot hibernate during the Winter and stay awake 24/7 during the Summer? We certainly do, plotting our next move.

08-23-2016, 11:54 AM	#15
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by monochrome Easy there, Bub. He might be a Kerrowdown, but he's OUR Kerrowdown Relax all good here.