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**jeff022357** · 03-31-2013, 08:20 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Many of us here owe a great debt to expert repairman Eric Hendickson, who keeps our Pentax cameras humming along.

Eric has repaired/CLA'ed most of my Pentax cameras past and present, currently including LX, K2, KX, KM and MX bodies.
I'm planning to send him two more recent acquisitions, a DOA MZ-3 and another KX, this one with a shutter problem.

What have you had repaired by Eric Hendrickson?

Chris

Spotmatic II.
Works great!

**denpapp** · 04-01-2013, 04:57 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Many of us here owe a great debt to expert repairman Eric Hendickson, who keeps our Pentax cameras humming along.

Eric has repaired/CLA'ed most of my Pentax cameras past and present, currently including LX, K2, KX, KM and MX bodies.
I'm planning to send him two more recent acquisitions, a DOA MZ-3 and another KX, this one with a shutter problem.

What have you had repaired by Eric Hendrickson?

Chris

ME Super. Works like a charm

reeftool · 04-01-2013, 06:36 AM

I don't know if he tinkers with digital cameras but he has my DA40 Limited right now for a cleaning after the aperture blades started sticking.

Docrwm · 04-01-2013, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by reeftool

I don't know if he tinkers with digital cameras but he has my DA40 Limited right now for a cleaning after the aperture blades started sticking.

Good to know he does modern lenses as well. Thanks.

Jean Poitiers · 04-01-2013, 07:19 AM

Bonjour,

Question: Does Eric work on gear for persons living outside the US? I'm an American living in France, and I pick up a while back a K1000 that I would like to have CLA'd.

Or ... could someone PM me his telephone number and I will ask myself.

As the French say, Merci d'avance ... J

**monochrome** · 04-01-2013, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Bonjour,

Question: Does Eric work on gear for persons living outside the US? I'm an American living in France, and I pick up a while back a K1000 that I would like to have CLA'd.

Or ... could someone PM me his telephone number and I will ask myself.

As the French say, Merci d'avance ... J

Yes, as long as you can get the camera to him he will evaluate it, then you choose whether to pay for the repair. The issue for you will be the RT shipping expense.

Here is the Contact information

unixrevolution · 04-01-2013, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Pentax Patty

Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax *ist for a thorough check up...

Let me know if he decides to look at it....the *ist is a bit of a bastard child as far as support goes. If he does, I may send him a broken one of mine, as well. I thought he didn't do Auto-focus Pentax bodies at all!

Jean Poitiers · 04-01-2013, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by monochrome

Yes, as long as you can get the camera to him he will evaluate it, then you choose whether to pay fro the repair. The issue for you will be the RT shipping expense.

Here is the Contact information

Merci monochrome ! J

**smigol** · 04-01-2013, 10:59 AM

Eric has CLAed and repaired several items for me:

smc P-K 200mm F2.5
6x7 and 67 cameras - replaced the clutch assemblies!
Removed fungus from a 105mm 67 lens.

I've been extremely pleased with the service.

brofkand · 04-01-2013, 11:27 AM

I've sent him a smc-M Pentax 50mm 1.7 that was out of alignment, an LX with sticky mirror, and an MX with tons of dust in the VF (and somewhat questionable meter / shutter accuracy). All three were returned promptly, fully repaired, for a very reasonable rate.

I could not recommend his work more highly.

**Kerrowdown** · 04-01-2013, 02:52 PM

We really could do with our own Eric this side of the puddle, for when it all goes Pete Tong.

nparsons13 · 04-01-2013, 03:47 PM

I just got back an MX and an H3v from Eric. The MX had apparently been previously "worked on" unsuccessfully, and the H3v had a broken shutter curtain streamer, along with being completely jammed up (I got them both from shopgoodwill.com). Eric put them both in first-class condition. Thanks again, Eric!

**tlong423** · 04-05-2013, 10:45 AM

Eric's given two of my MXs a CLA. He currently has my 67 body in for service (focus issue, gear assembly, and a CLA). He's a great guy!

Archone · 06-19-2013, 02:43 AM

Just had my MX CLA'd by Eric. I must say his reputation is definitely well earned. Just a few things to note though. He seems to be much more busy than some of the earlier posts from a few years ago. Mine took about 3 weeks to come back with the estimate coming in a few days after he received it. Not really a problem, just an observation. With the condition the camera came back in, he can keep it for a month or two if he needs to. He's definitely the guy to send Pentax stuff to.

vintageslrs · 09-04-2013, 03:13 PM

Eric has done 2 Spotties for me....both are superb!
He certainly does excellent work.

04-01-2013, 07:31 AM	#126
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers *Bonjour, Question: Does Eric work on gear for persons living outside the US? I'm an American living in France, and I pick up a while back a K1000 that I would like to have CLA'd. Or ... could someone PM me his telephone number and I will ask myself. As the French say, Merci d'avance* ... J Yes, as long as you can get the camera to him he will evaluate it, then you choose whether to pay for the repair. The issue for you will be the RT shipping expense. Here is the Contact information Last edited by monochrome; 04-01-2013 at 08:44 AM.

04-01-2013, 03:47 PM	#132
nparsons13 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Central Florida Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 258	I just got back an MX and an H3v from Eric. The MX had apparently been previously "worked on" unsuccessfully, and the H3v had a broken shutter curtain streamer, along with being completely jammed up (I got them both from shopgoodwill.com). Eric put them both in first-class condition. Thanks again, Eric! Last edited by nparsons13; 04-05-2013 at 10:49 AM.

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03-31-2013, 08:20 AM	#121
jeff022357 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Seattle, WA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Many of us here owe a great debt to expert repairman Eric Hendickson, who keeps our Pentax cameras humming along. Eric has repaired/CLA'ed most of my Pentax cameras past and present, currently including LX, K2, KX, KM and MX bodies. I'm planning to send him two more recent acquisitions, a DOA MZ-3 and another KX, this one with a shutter problem. What have you had repaired by Eric Hendrickson? Chris Spotmatic II. Works great!

04-01-2013, 04:57 AM	#122
denpapp Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 186	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Many of us here owe a great debt to expert repairman Eric Hendickson, who keeps our Pentax cameras humming along. Eric has repaired/CLA'ed most of my Pentax cameras past and present, currently including LX, K2, KX, KM and MX bodies. I'm planning to send him two more recent acquisitions, a DOA MZ-3 and another KX, this one with a shutter problem. What have you had repaired by Eric Hendrickson? Chris ME Super. Works like a charm

04-01-2013, 06:36 AM	#123
reeftool Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Upstate New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,555	I don't know if he tinkers with digital cameras but he has my DA40 Limited right now for a cleaning after the aperture blades started sticking.

04-01-2013, 07:00 AM	#124
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by reeftool I don't know if he tinkers with digital cameras but he has my DA40 Limited right now for a cleaning after the aperture blades started sticking. Good to know he does modern lenses as well. Thanks.

04-01-2013, 07:19 AM	#125
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour, Question: Does Eric work on gear for persons living outside the US? I'm an American living in France, and I pick up a while back a K1000 that I would like to have CLA'd. Or ... could someone PM me his telephone number and I will ask myself. As the French say, Merci d'avance* ... J

04-01-2013, 07:37 AM	#127
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by Pentax Patty Eric's done a great job on my KX, ME Super & ZX-5... Eventually I may send him my Pentax ist for a thorough check up... Let me know if he decides to look at it....the ist is a bit of a bastard child as far as support goes. If he does, I may send him a broken one of mine, as well. I thought he didn't do Auto-focus Pentax bodies at all!

04-01-2013, 07:55 AM	#128
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by monochrome Yes, as long as you can get the camera to him he will evaluate it, then you choose whether to pay fro the repair. The issue for you will be the RT shipping expense. Here is the Contact information *Merci* monochrome ! J

04-01-2013, 10:59 AM	#129
smigol Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Menlo Park, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 422	Eric has CLAed and repaired several items for me: smc P-K 200mm F2.5 6x7 and 67 cameras - replaced the clutch assemblies! Removed fungus from a 105mm 67 lens. I've been extremely pleased with the service.

04-01-2013, 11:27 AM	#130
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	I've sent him a smc-M Pentax 50mm 1.7 that was out of alignment, an LX with sticky mirror, and an MX with tons of dust in the VF (and somewhat questionable meter / shutter accuracy). All three were returned promptly, fully repaired, for a very reasonable rate. I could not recommend his work more highly.

04-01-2013, 02:52 PM	#131
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	We really could do with our own Eric this side of the puddle, for when it all goes Pete Tong.

04-05-2013, 10:45 AM	#133
tlong423 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Kansas City Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 195	Eric's given two of my MXs a CLA. He currently has my 67 body in for service (focus issue, gear assembly, and a CLA). He's a great guy!

06-19-2013, 02:43 AM	#134
Archone New Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Posts: 24	Just had my MX CLA'd by Eric. I must say his reputation is definitely well earned. Just a few things to note though. He seems to be much more busy than some of the earlier posts from a few years ago. Mine took about 3 weeks to come back with the estimate coming in a few days after he received it. Not really a problem, just an observation. With the condition the camera came back in, he can keep it for a month or two if he needs to. He's definitely the guy to send Pentax stuff to.

09-04-2013, 03:13 PM	#135
vintageslrs New Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: N.H. Posts: 5	Eric has done 2 Spotties for me....both are superb! He certainly does excellent work.

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