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iht · 09-25-2013, 08:14 PM

I got an original Asahiflex I. Unfortunately, the curtain doesn't travel when the shutter is pressed. Also, the shutter cloth looks like it has hardened a bit (after 61 years!).

Any idea if this can even be repaired? If not, no big deal - it's a historic piece. I have a Ia that is still working well

Thanks in advance.

**monochrome** · 09-25-2013, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by iht

I got an original Asahiflex I. Unfortunately, the curtain doesn't travel when the shutter is pressed. Also, the shutter cloth looks like it has hardened a bit (after 61 years!).

Any idea if this can even be repaired? If not, no big deal - it's a historic piece. I have a Ia that is still working well

Thanks in advance.

Email Eric Hendrickson @ Pentax Camera Service. He's one of a few left that can do it.

I see it's quite a shipping issue but I know he has hand fabricated shutter curtains for similar vintage cameras. In the US many of us have used him for our film cameras - there's even a testimonial thread here - and he is a member.

iht · 09-25-2013, 08:56 PM

Thanks monochrome. I have used Eric before. I'll ask him. I just thought I'd get an indication from the forum before bothering Eric. He is one busy man!

hks_kansei · 09-25-2013, 11:38 PM

There's also a shop called Shutterbox in Melbourne that do camera repairs.

I believe (but not 100% sure) that one of the ladies who does the repair work used to work for Pentax at some point.

Also maybe call CR Kennedy and see if they can recommend anybody (I know they do current Pentax repairs, but not sure of they still have anybody there who does old ones)

iht · 09-26-2013, 12:30 AM

Thanks for the recommendation. Is there anyone in Sydney?

**gordon_l34** · 09-26-2013, 03:23 AM

Hi,

Try f16 at Margate in Brisbane. His contact details are

F16 Camera Service
info@f16cameraservice.com.au
Phone 07 3284 1588

I have used him for quite a few repair jobs, but whether he does Asahiflex, I do not know.

Regards.

**TomB_tx** · 09-26-2013, 03:46 PM

Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job.

**monochrome** · 09-26-2013, 04:09 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job.

hah - so it was you then. I spoke to him one day about a camera and he told me he was behind, making shutter curtains for an Asahiflex.

iht · 09-26-2013, 06:04 PM

Originally posted by TomB_tx

Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job.

Aww...that sounds expensive! And it also sounds like that's something only Eric can do. OK, I'll bite the bullet and it send it to him. Postage from Australia is ridiculous!

Thanks for all the replies

09-25-2013, 08:14 PM	#1
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528	Asahiflex Repair? I got an original Asahiflex I. Unfortunately, the curtain doesn't travel when the shutter is pressed. Also, the shutter cloth looks like it has hardened a bit (after 61 years!). Any idea if this can even be repaired? If not, no big deal - it's a historic piece. I have a Ia that is still working well Thanks in advance.

09-26-2013, 03:23 AM	#6
gordon_l34 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 779	Hi, Try f16 at Margate in Brisbane. His contact details are F16 Camera Service info@f16cameraservice.com.au Phone 07 3284 1588 I have used him for quite a few repair jobs, but whether he does Asahiflex, I do not know. Regards. Last edited by gordon_l34; 09-26-2013 at 03:24 AM. Reason: spelling

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09-25-2013, 08:30 PM	#2
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by iht I got an original Asahiflex I. Unfortunately, the curtain doesn't travel when the shutter is pressed. Also, the shutter cloth looks like it has hardened a bit (after 61 years!). Any idea if this can even be repaired? If not, no big deal - it's a historic piece. I have a Ia that is still working well Thanks in advance. Email Eric Hendrickson @ Pentax Camera Service. He's one of a few left that can do it. I see it's quite a shipping issue but I know he has hand fabricated shutter curtains for similar vintage cameras. In the US many of us have used him for our film cameras - there's even a testimonial thread here - and he is a member.

09-25-2013, 08:56 PM	#3
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Thanks monochrome. I have used Eric before. I'll ask him. I just thought I'd get an indication from the forum before bothering Eric. He is one busy man!

09-25-2013, 11:38 PM	#4
hks_kansei Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 834	There's also a shop called Shutterbox in Melbourne that do camera repairs. I believe (but not 100% sure) that one of the ladies who does the repair work used to work for Pentax at some point. Also maybe call CR Kennedy and see if they can recommend anybody (I know they do current Pentax repairs, but not sure of they still have anybody there who does old ones)

09-26-2013, 12:30 AM	#5
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Thanks for the recommendation. Is there anyone in Sydney?

09-26-2013, 03:46 PM	#7
TomB_tx Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,446	Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job.

09-26-2013, 04:09 PM	#8
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by TomB_tx Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job. hah - so it was you then. I spoke to him one day about a camera and he told me he was behind, making shutter curtains for an Asahiflex.

09-26-2013, 06:04 PM	#9
iht Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 528 Original Poster	Originally posted by TomB_tx Eric did make new curtains for my Asahiflex, and did a great job. Aww...that sounds expensive! And it also sounds like that's something only Eric can do. OK, I'll bite the bullet and it send it to him. Postage from Australia is ridiculous! Thanks for all the replies

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