Pentax repair by Eric Hendrickson

Jean Poitiers · 02-23-2014, 08:28 AM

A future candidate for Eric's TLC (?), the ME-F ... maybe, dunno ... I need to call him about available parts and an AF lens to test it upon ... I'm afraid that it will be expensive ... Any thoughts, J

Edit PS - Bought the lot for 15€ and all was thought broken ... fixed the winder in about ten minutes, so have "zero" in the ME-F ... and the Super ME will be a parts body only ... too rough and too far gone.

Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 02-23-2014 at 08:44 AM.

**monochrome** · 02-23-2014, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Here's another link to an excellent LX manual scan that isn't overwritten with a copyright. The password is Pentax.

Just about everything manual focus ever published is there, plus quite a lot of the AF film stuff. www.Pentax-Manuals.com

The Site Owner, Kim Coxon, does these for historic preservation of the information and as a gift to the Pentax community.

**OrangeKx** · 02-23-2014, 08:40 AM

I had my ME Super fixed at a local shop for $140 (new shutter assay., clean and light seals). Works like new. I love it. (I should add that my camera was in better shape than what your picture shows. I wasn't missing any external parts and it was quite clean to start.)

jtkratzer · 02-26-2014, 08:33 PM

I got Eric's information and plan on getting my three bodies to him this weekend at the latest.

Skullsroad · 02-27-2014, 10:37 PM

My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too.

LesDMess · 02-27-2014, 10:43 PM

For the Olympus I've used and can recommend -> index

6BQ5 · 02-27-2014, 11:33 PM

Originally posted by Skullsroad

My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too.

Mark Hama for the Yashica? I've never done business with him but I found him when I was searching for someone who could CLA my Electro TL X

Jean Poitiers · 02-28-2014, 01:11 AM

Originally posted by LesDMess

For the Olympus I've used and can recommend -> index

Thanks Les ... that's good to know, J

**monochrome** · 02-28-2014, 05:23 AM

Originally posted by Skullsroad

My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too.

Email Eric. Either he can do it or he might know someone.

Jean Poitiers · 02-28-2014, 07:29 AM

Originally posted by Skullsroad

My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too.

Do you mind telling who did this work (?) ... I have an OM2 that I am thinking of having done (maybe next year) and would like to avoid a problem ... Thanks in advance and you can PM me if you do not want to put it up here ... J

JuanEstrada · 02-28-2014, 07:44 AM - **1 Like**

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Skullsroad · 02-28-2014, 12:44 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Do you mind telling who did this work (?) ... I have an OM2 that I am thinking of having done (maybe next year) and would like to avoid a problem ... Thanks in advance and you can PM me if you do not want to put it up here ... J

PM sent.

Zuiko.com states 8-10 weeks turn around. I recently had to wait 3 months for two cameras to show up. I don't know if I could wait that long. And his prices are pretty high.

Thats the thing. Eric does great work for, lets face it, next to nothing. Sometimes "you get what you pay for" is complete utter sh*t.

**ChrisPlatt** · 02-28-2014, 06:12 PM

Yeah, I had a couple Olympus cameras serviced by John Hermanson (Camtech/zuiko.com) once.
That will definitely be the last time.

Such experiences only makes me appreciate Eric Hendrickson even more!

Chris

LesDMess · 02-28-2014, 06:41 PM

The experience with Camtech will take patience. I would suggest asking for an estimate in time along with the cost. I wasn't in a hurry as I simply wanted a good job on my Olympus FT and I can't complain about that or the price.

jtkratzer · 03-06-2014, 08:26 PM

Sent three cameras and two lenses out on Monday, go the quote before 7am this morning. Glad the LX I bought on the site described as pristine was an accurate description. Of the three bodies, the LX is the least costly and it's cheaper than a CLA on a Spotmatic or K camera.

02-23-2014, 08:40 AM	#258
OrangeKx Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Vancouver, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 817	I had my ME Super fixed at a local shop for $140 (new shutter assay., clean and light seals). Works like new. I love it. (I should add that my camera was in better shape than what your picture shows. I wasn't missing any external parts and it was quite clean to start.) Last edited by OrangeKx; 02-23-2014 at 08:42 AM. Reason: Added text.

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02-28-2014, 12:44 PM	#267
Skullsroad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Do you mind telling who did this work (?) ... I have an OM2 that I am thinking of having done (maybe next year) and would like to avoid a problem ... Thanks in advance and you can PM me if you do not want to put it up here ... J PM sent. Zuiko.com states 8-10 weeks turn around. I recently had to wait 3 months for two cameras to show up. I don't know if I could wait that long. And his prices are pretty high. Thats the thing. Eric does great work for, lets face it, next to nothing. Sometimes "you get what you pay for" is complete utter sht. Last edited by Skullsroad; 02-28-2014 at 06:36 PM.*

02-28-2014, 06:12 PM	#268
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,694 Original Poster	Yeah, I had a couple Olympus cameras serviced by John Hermanson (Camtech/zuiko.com) once. That will definitely be the last time. Such experiences only makes me appreciate Eric Hendrickson even more! Chris Last edited by ChrisPlatt; 03-07-2014 at 01:32 PM.

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02-23-2014, 08:28 AM	#256
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	A future candidate for Eric's TLC (?), the ME-F ... maybe, dunno ... I need to call him about available parts and an AF lens to test it upon ... I'm afraid that it will be expensive ... Any thoughts, J Edit PS - Bought the lot for 15€ and all was thought broken ... fixed the winder in about ten minutes, so have "zero" in the ME-F ... and the Super ME will be a parts body only ... too rough and too far gone. Last edited by Jean Poitiers; 02-23-2014 at 08:44 AM.

02-23-2014, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#257
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Here's another link to an excellent LX manual scan that isn't overwritten with a copyright. The password is Pentax. Just about everything manual focus ever published is there, plus quite a lot of the AF film stuff. www.Pentax-Manuals.com The Site Owner, Kim Coxon, does these for historic preservation of the information and as a gift to the Pentax community.

02-26-2014, 08:33 PM	#259
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	I got Eric's information and plan on getting my three bodies to him this weekend at the latest.

02-27-2014, 10:37 PM	#260
Skullsroad Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Bay Area Posts: 267	My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too.

02-27-2014, 10:43 PM	#261
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	For the Olympus I've used and can recommend -> index

02-27-2014, 11:33 PM	#262
6BQ5 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Nevada, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,348	Originally posted by Skullsroad My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too. Mark Hama for the Yashica? I've never done business with him but I found him when I was searching for someone who could CLA my Electro TL X

02-28-2014, 01:11 AM	#263
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by LesDMess For the Olympus I've used and can recommend -> index Thanks Les ... that's good to know, J

02-28-2014, 05:23 AM	#264
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Skullsroad My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too. Email Eric. Either he can do it or he might know someone.

02-28-2014, 07:29 AM	#265
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Skullsroad My MX that was worked over by Eric is still going strong but I don't use it as much as I should. Is there anyone who does Erics level of work on non Pentax bodies? My recently CLAed OM2n, Yashica 12, and Fujica V2 all have issues. CLAed by the same person too. Do you mind telling who did this work (?) ... I have an OM2 that I am thinking of having done (maybe next year) and would like to avoid a problem ... Thanks in advance and you can PM me if you do not want to put it up here ... J

02-28-2014, 06:41 PM	#269
LesDMess Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: Santa Cruz, CA Photos: Albums Posts: 3,235	The experience with Camtech will take patience. I would suggest asking for an estimate in time along with the cost. I wasn't in a hurry as I simply wanted a good job on my Olympus FT and I can't complain about that or the price.

03-06-2014, 08:26 PM	#270
jtkratzer Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Lancaster County, Pa Posts: 963	Sent three cameras and two lenses out on Monday, go the quote before 7am this morning. Glad the LX I bought on the site described as pristine was an accurate description. Of the three bodies, the LX is the least costly and it's cheaper than a CLA on a Spotmatic or K camera.