Pentax repair by Eric Hendrickson

SyncGuy · 01-15-2014, 08:38 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

A few years ago I sent Eric a beautiful K28/3.5 that was very soft at infinity. He adjusted the collimation and did a CLA. It is now the sharpest lens I own (pending playing with my new-to-me K30/2.8). Just ask if he has the collimator.

I also sent him a Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 Macro I had bought NOS/NIB that I sheared off the A locking pin, and an eBay donor Vivitar lens with an identical pin. When it came back I couldn't tell it wasn't brand new.

He even emailed pictures.

He also lubricated and adjusted three Auto-Takumars for a 'K' I had some years ago.

Oh wow..... I'll drop him an email to confirm if he still has and use the collimator. If yes, I'm pretty fixated on sending every single A lenses of mine to him for some lovin'!

Jean Poitiers · 02-19-2014, 12:51 PM

Bonjour,

Stalking my French Postman because my MX and Spottie F should be here any day now ... looking forward to seeing these bodies after Eric's TLC ... I think he had some downtime getting my bodies in the (international) mail due to all the bad weather in the States. No problem at all ... they are coming home.

Salut, J

6BQ5 · 02-19-2014, 01:24 PM

I recently sent Eric my SP500 for a CLA. He was responsive with e-mails and the quote. It seems like the man never sleeps! His name has become legend among the forums. I am looking forward to his service and I will post my experience here when the camera returns.

womble · 02-19-2014, 03:58 PM

I have four cameras and a motordrive waiting for me in Ohio, all serviced by Eric. I have to wait a couple of months though until I am next stateside... I'm especially looking forward to trying out the Spotmatic. K.

**cobbu2** · 02-19-2014, 09:30 PM

Erik refurbished my ME Super last April that had been sitting in a box since 1984; it's now like new!

unixrevolution · 02-20-2014, 08:28 AM

Eric was unable to fix my TTL metered prism, but he did ressurect an MX that spent months in pieces, and a completely broken S1a. Both are like new now!

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-20-2014, 05:50 PM

Eric has been able to repair the 20 or so items I have sent him, everything
but a rare K2DMD motor drive for which parts/spares are just not available.

Chris

**monochrome** · 02-20-2014, 06:21 PM

Eric has repaired to like new condition a similar number of cameras I have sent him over the years, as well as a Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 Macro that I had sheared off the 'A' locking pin on, and CLA'ed several Auto Tak lenses that went with a 'K' I once owned. Since the 'Great Purge' many of those cameras are owned now by other PF members, and my remaining SV, KX, KX and LX are always perfect when I take them for a walk.

Jean Poitiers · 02-21-2014, 01:26 AM - **1 Like**

They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post)

**arnold** · 02-21-2014, 05:12 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post)

Those are keepers now, lovely cameras.

unixrevolution · 02-21-2014, 06:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by arnold

Those are keepers now, lovely cameras.

I think the MX is easily the equal or superior of any other 35mm mechanical SLR ever made. There's not a single one I think does a better job of putting a really capable SLR into a small package.

Jean Poitiers · 02-21-2014, 08:19 AM

Originally posted by arnold

Those are keepers now, lovely cameras.

Thanks ... I plan to use them a lot this year. 2014 is going to be my year for film and these are the two main Pentax workhouses for it. And they are keepers, too ... no plans to sell and will stay around a while.

J

---------- Post added 02-21-14 at 16:20 ----------

Originally posted by unixrevolution

I think the MX is easily the equal or superior of any other 35mm mechanical SLR ever made. There's not a single one I think does a better job of putting a really capable SLR into a small package.

Thanks unix ... this is my first MX of my own. Borrowed one so many moons ago and really liked it. Should have a lot of fun here ... Salut, J

**gofour3** · 02-21-2014, 09:15 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post)

Very nice, enjoy using them!

Phil.

pyrs n finns · 02-21-2014, 09:21 AM

This gentleman sounds like a wonderful resource. Will someone share his contact info please.

Thanks
Deb

**boriscleto** · 02-21-2014, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by pyrs n finns

This gentleman sounds like a wonderful resource. Will someone share his contact info please.

Thanks
Deb

Pentax Camera Service

Eric Hendrickson
pentax27@aol.com
188 Shoffner Rd
Sharps Chapel, TN 37866
Fax/phone 865 278-1051

02-19-2014, 12:51 PM	#227
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour, Stalking my French Postman because my MX and Spottie F should be here any day now ... looking forward to seeing these bodies after Eric's TLC ... I think he had some downtime getting my bodies in the (international) mail due to all the bad weather in the States. No problem at all ... they are coming home. Salut, J Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 02-19-2014 at 01:29 PM. Reason: typo*

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01-15-2014, 08:38 PM	#226
SyncGuy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Posts: 821	Originally posted by monochrome A few years ago I sent Eric a beautiful K28/3.5 that was very soft at infinity. He adjusted the collimation and did a CLA. It is now the sharpest lens I own (pending playing with my new-to-me K30/2.8). Just ask if he has the collimator. I also sent him a Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 Macro I had bought NOS/NIB that I sheared off the A locking pin, and an eBay donor Vivitar lens with an identical pin. When it came back I couldn't tell it wasn't brand new. He even emailed pictures. He also lubricated and adjusted three Auto-Takumars for a 'K' I had some years ago. Oh wow..... I'll drop him an email to confirm if he still has and use the collimator. If yes, I'm pretty fixated on sending every single A lenses of mine to him for some lovin'!

02-19-2014, 01:24 PM	#228
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	I recently sent Eric my SP500 for a CLA. He was responsive with e-mails and the quote. It seems like the man never sleeps! His name has become legend among the forums. I am looking forward to his service and I will post my experience here when the camera returns.

02-19-2014, 03:58 PM	#229
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	I have four cameras and a motordrive waiting for me in Ohio, all serviced by Eric. I have to wait a couple of months though until I am next stateside... I'm especially looking forward to trying out the Spotmatic. K.

02-19-2014, 09:30 PM	#230
cobbu2 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2013 Location: North Potomac, MD Photos: Albums Posts: 1,444	Erik refurbished my ME Super last April that had been sitting in a box since 1984; it's now like new!

02-20-2014, 08:28 AM	#231
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Eric was unable to fix my TTL metered prism, but he did ressurect an MX that spent months in pieces, and a completely broken S1a. Both are like new now!

02-20-2014, 05:50 PM	#232
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,697 Original Poster	Eric has been able to repair the 20 or so items I have sent him, everything but a rare K2DMD motor drive for which parts/spares are just not available. Chris

02-20-2014, 06:21 PM	#233
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Eric has repaired to like new condition a similar number of cameras I have sent him over the years, as well as a Vivitar Series 1 105/2.5 Macro that I had sheared off the 'A' locking pin on, and CLA'ed several Auto Tak lenses that went with a 'K' I once owned. Since the 'Great Purge' many of those cameras are owned now by other PF members, and my remaining SV, KX, KX and LX are always perfect when I take them for a walk.

02-21-2014, 01:26 AM - 1 Like	#234
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post)

02-21-2014, 05:12 AM	#235
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,299	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post) Those are keepers now, lovely cameras.

02-21-2014, 06:39 AM - 1 Like	#236
unixrevolution Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Waldorf, MD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,861	Originally posted by arnold Those are keepers now, lovely cameras. I think the MX is easily the equal or superior of any other 35mm mechanical SLR ever made. There's not a single one I think does a better job of putting a really capable SLR into a small package.

02-21-2014, 08:19 AM	#237
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by arnold Those are keepers now, lovely cameras. Thanks ... I plan to use them a lot this year. 2014 is going to be my year for film and these are the two main Pentax workhouses for it. And they are keepers, too ... no plans to sell and will stay around a while. J ---------- Post added 02-21-14 at 16:20 ---------- Originally posted by unixrevolution I think the MX is easily the equal or superior of any other 35mm mechanical SLR ever made. There's not a single one I think does a better job of putting a really capable SLR into a small package. Thanks unix ... this is my first MX of my own. Borrowed one so many moons ago and really liked it. Should have a lot of fun here ... Salut, J

02-21-2014, 09:15 AM	#238
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,092	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers They arrived yesterday and look great ... the unwrapping and mounted with f1.4's ... gonna have some fun here, J (x-post) Very nice, enjoy using them! Phil.

02-21-2014, 09:21 AM	#239
pyrs n finns Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 48	This gentleman sounds like a wonderful resource. Will someone share his contact info please. Thanks Deb

02-21-2014, 09:32 AM	#240
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,477	Originally posted by pyrs n finns This gentleman sounds like a wonderful resource. Will someone share his contact info please. Thanks Deb Pentax Camera Service Eric Hendrickson pentax27@aol.com 188 Shoffner Rd Sharps Chapel, TN 37866 Fax/phone 865 278-1051