Reliable repair in U.S.?

scottax1 · 11-14-2009, 10:28 AM

If this is in the wrong forum or has already been addressed ad nauseum please advise. I searched the forums and didn't find an answer.

I have a Pentax PK-A lens that works wonderfully but for one thing; it's missing the tiny bearing that makes in an 'A' lens and thus functions as an 'M'. I bought it that way after being told by one of my local servicers that he could easily handle it. Turns out he doesn't have the part nor do any of my other local servicers.

So, any suggestions for a reliable, reasonably priced servicer in the U.S.? To keep shipping cost down, I prefer to keep it in the U.S.

TIA!/Scottax1

**gofour3** · 11-14-2009, 10:35 AM

Originally posted by scottax1

If this is in the wrong forum or has already been addressed ad nauseum please advise. I searched the forums and didn't find an answer.

I have a Pentax PK-A lens that works wonderfully but for one thing; it's missing the tiny bearing that makes in an 'A' lens and thus functions as an 'M'. I bought it that way after being told by one of my local servicers that he could easily handle it. Turns out he doesn't have the part nor do any of my other local servicers.

So, any suggestions for a reliable, reasonably priced servicer in the U.S.? To keep shipping cost down, I prefer to keep it in the U.S.

TIA!/Scottax1

Email Eric, he may be able to fix your lens.

Phil.

Eric's Website:

Home

Blue · 11-14-2009, 06:09 PM

For anything Pentax, Eric would be my first choice. He is conscientious about his work and his prices are very competitive.

However, for anything non pentax, especially mf lenses, I'd consider these people. Scroll towards the bottom to see 35mm lens repair info.

Camera Repair, Camera Repair 35mm, Camera Repair 35mm Classic, Camera Repair 35mm SLR, Camera, Repair, Restoration, Maintance, Service, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax, Konica, Ricoh, Sears, Yashica

These folks are another option and also have some vintage gear for sale from time to tiem.

Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services

I had linked these in the resources forum at one time but I can't seem to find that forum anymore.

**monochrome** · 11-14-2009, 09:17 PM

Originally posted by Blue

For anything Pentax, Eric would be my first choice. He is conscientious about his work and his prices are very competitive.

However, for anything non pentax, especially mf lenses, I'd consider these people. Scroll towards the bottom to see 35mm lens repair info.

Camera Repair, Camera Repair 35mm, Camera Repair 35mm Classic, Camera Repair 35mm SLR, Camera, Repair, Restoration, Maintance, Service, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax, Konica, Ricoh, Sears, Yashica

These folks are another option and also have some vintage gear for sale from time to tiem.

Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services

I had linked these in the resources forum at one time but I can't seem to find that forum anymore.

Camera Repair and Service Forum from the Links Button on the Home Page.

Last edited by monochrome; 11-15-2009 at 08:03 PM.

scottax1 · 11-15-2009, 08:47 AM

Thanks all!

Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it.

I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months.

Anyone here dealt with him recently?

Blue · 11-15-2009, 09:26 AM

Originally posted by scottax1

Thanks all!

Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it.

I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months.

Anyone here dealt with him recently?

Don't feel to bad about it, I couldn't find it either. I rarely go to the front page.

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-15-2009, 09:29 AM

For anything Pentax Eric Hendrickson should be your first choice.
Eric has repaired dozens of cameras and lenses for me over the past ten years.
His work is excellent, turnaround time is fast and his prices are very reasonable.

Chris

frank · 11-15-2009, 07:57 PM

If you got the parts (an assembly of four little parts) for the A contact, you can do it yourself:

Pentax 50mm lens fix

Good luck.

**monochrome** · 11-15-2009, 08:08 PM

Originally posted by scottax1

Thanks all!

Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it.

I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months.

Anyone here dealt with him recently?

I'm not sure why that Forum is only linked from the front page, but I haven't wanted to bother Adam about it.

Sorry to read about that. Mark did a pristine black SPII for me in 2004. I listed Mark as a resource for Yashica and Spotmatics. I found him through Karen Nakamura's website, then Eric there as well. I initially used Eric for K-series and later cameras, but he gets everything from me now.

11-14-2009, 10:28 AM	#1
scottax1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Motown, USA Posts: 190	Reliable repair in U.S.? If this is in the wrong forum or has already been addressed ad nauseum please advise. I searched the forums and didn't find an answer. I have a Pentax PK-A lens that works wonderfully but for one thing; it's missing the tiny bearing that makes in an 'A' lens and thus functions as an 'M'. I bought it that way after being told by one of my local servicers that he could easily handle it. Turns out he doesn't have the part nor do any of my other local servicers. So, any suggestions for a reliable, reasonably priced servicer in the U.S.? To keep shipping cost down, I prefer to keep it in the U.S. TIA!/Scottax1

11-14-2009, 09:17 PM	#4
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Camera Repair and Service Originally posted by Blue For anything Pentax, Eric would be my first choice. He is conscientious about his work and his prices are very competitive. However, for anything non pentax, especially mf lenses, I'd consider these people. Scroll towards the bottom to see 35mm lens repair info. Camera Repair, Camera Repair 35mm, Camera Repair 35mm Classic, Camera Repair 35mm SLR, Camera, Repair, Restoration, Maintance, Service, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax, Konica, Ricoh, Sears, Yashica These folks are another option and also have some vintage gear for sale from time to tiem. Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services I had linked these in the resources forum at one time but I can't seem to find that forum anymore. Camera Repair and Service Forum from the Links Button on the Home Page. Last edited by monochrome; 11-15-2009 at 08:03 PM.

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11-14-2009, 10:35 AM	#2
gofour3 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Vancouver, Canada Posts: 8,090	Originally posted by scottax1 If this is in the wrong forum or has already been addressed ad nauseum please advise. I searched the forums and didn't find an answer. I have a Pentax PK-A lens that works wonderfully but for one thing; it's missing the tiny bearing that makes in an 'A' lens and thus functions as an 'M'. I bought it that way after being told by one of my local servicers that he could easily handle it. Turns out he doesn't have the part nor do any of my other local servicers. So, any suggestions for a reliable, reasonably priced servicer in the U.S.? To keep shipping cost down, I prefer to keep it in the U.S. TIA!/Scottax1 Email Eric, he may be able to fix your lens. Phil. Eric's Website: Home

11-14-2009, 06:09 PM	#3
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	For anything Pentax, Eric would be my first choice. He is conscientious about his work and his prices are very competitive. However, for anything non pentax, especially mf lenses, I'd consider these people. Scroll towards the bottom to see 35mm lens repair info. Camera Repair, Camera Repair 35mm, Camera Repair 35mm Classic, Camera Repair 35mm SLR, Camera, Repair, Restoration, Maintance, Service, Canon, Nikon, Minolta, Olympus, Pentax, Konica, Ricoh, Sears, Yashica These folks are another option and also have some vintage gear for sale from time to tiem. Camera Repair dot Com - more information about our professional camera repair services I had linked these in the resources forum at one time but I can't seem to find that forum anymore.

11-15-2009, 08:47 AM	#5
scottax1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Motown, USA Posts: 190 Original Poster	Thanks all! Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it. I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months. Anyone here dealt with him recently?

11-15-2009, 09:26 AM	#6
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by scottax1 Thanks all! Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it. I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months. Anyone here dealt with him recently? Don't feel to bad about it, I couldn't find it either. I rarely go to the front page.

11-15-2009, 09:29 AM	#7
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	For anything Pentax Eric Hendrickson should be your first choice. Eric has repaired dozens of cameras and lenses for me over the past ten years. His work is excellent, turnaround time is fast and his prices are very reasonable. Chris

11-15-2009, 07:57 PM	#8
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	If you got the parts (an assembly of four little parts) for the A contact, you can do it yourself: Pentax 50mm lens fix Good luck.

11-15-2009, 08:08 PM	#9
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by scottax1 Thanks all! Monochrome, that's the page I had in mind; no idea why I couldn't find it. I see Mark Hama listed. Not sure what's going on with him but members of Rangefinder Forum and pnet have reported serious problems over the past months. Anyone here dealt with him recently? I'm not sure why that Forum is only linked from the front page, but I haven't wanted to bother Adam about it. Sorry to read about that. Mark did a pristine black SPII for me in 2004. I listed Mark as a resource for Yashica and Spotmatics. I found him through Karen Nakamura's website, then Eric there as well. I initially used Eric for K-series and later cameras, but he gets everything from me now.

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