A. M. Technical Services
Posted 07/03/2019 - 13:25
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He has serviced/repaired many lenses for me. Excellent service from Alan.
Peter
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Posted 07/03/2019 - 15:44
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Do you guys think he can repair decentering of a fairly rare lens? I think it needs a complete CLA overhaul and it'll be fine.
All the gear with no idea
Posted 07/03/2019 - 16:34
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HarisF1 wrote:
Do you guys think he can repair decentering of a fairly rare lens? I think it needs a complete CLA overhaul and it'll be fine.
Do you guys think he can repair decentering of a fairly rare lens? I think it needs a complete CLA overhaul and it'll be fine.
Probably best to ask him direct rather than rely on someone's complete guess to answer for him given you didn't even suggest which lens it is!
John K
Posted 07/03/2019 - 17:26
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Done a few for me
Posted 07/03/2019 - 17:27
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HarisF1 wrote:
Do you guys think he can repair decentering of a fairly rare lens? I think it needs a complete CLA overhaul and it'll be fine.
Do you guys think he can repair decentering of a fairly rare lens? I think it needs a complete CLA overhaul and it'll be fine.
As JAK suggested, drop him a line and see what he has to say.
If for any reason Alan Marlow is unable to assist you, you can always try Thin Lizzy's guitarist Eddie Houston, aka the Lens Doctor:- https://www.thelensdoctor.co.uk
However, I have a notion that the latter, though equally talented may be considerably more expensive. It doesn't cost to enquire though. Good luck....
C.O.L.B.A.S victim
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)
What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)
What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!
Posted 07/03/2019 - 17:44
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There's a repairer closer to you Haris at Newcastle-Under-Lyme: http://www.pjcrdirect.co.uk/
I purchased a lens that had been repaired by them from a dealer.
I purchased a lens that had been repaired by them from a dealer.
John K
Posted 07/03/2019 - 18:31
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Currently working on the lens myself to see whether I can re-align it to original spec. I've sent an email to Alan regarding it in any case. Generally when doing any work on lenses I consult DCShooter (Brian Gohacki, ex-PF user) but he's based in the US so I'd like to add a few local possibilities too.
All the gear with no idea
Posted 07/03/2019 - 21:22
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Alan has done some super work on some of my lenses. Highly recommended.
Kris Lockyear
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
It is an illusion that photos are made with the camera… they are made with the eye, heart and head. Henri Cartier-Bresson
Lots of film bodies, a couple of digital ones, too many lenses (mainly older glass) and a Horseman LE 5x4.
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So this is a very big public thank you and unabashed plug for Alan Marlow. If any of you have lenses vintage or otherwise who's working life you would prefer to extend rather than consign them to the trash can, then do consider A.M. Technical Services. It's worth noting though that he is winding down for retirement so don't procrastinate!
(Compulsive Obsessive Lens Buying Addiction Syndrome)
What you need are lenses, more lenses, bigger lenses, better lenses, faster lenses, vintage lenses and when you have these, your pictures will be perfect!