[rollei_list] Re: Preventive maintenance?
- From: "Robert Creason" <rcreason-1@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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- Date: Thu, 8 Jul 2010 14:50:24 -0600
I have a MX I bought new in 1954. Never had a CLA and works fine. But I am
not a pro and I have several other cameras I use. The shutter speeds sound
OK, but I am sure they are off. But if I had been a pro, I would have worn
it out long ago I am sure. But the 'if it ain't broke, don't fix it' works
for me. J
Bob C.
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Subject: [rollei_list] Preventive maintenance?
What do listers think about having a CLA done periodically on an old but
perfectly functioning camera?
When I purchased my Automat MX in 1964 from a camera store it had already
had a CLA done and it was only a dozen years old or so. I just this year
had it gone over because it hadn't been used in 40 years and the focusing
seemed a bit stiff.
I bought my 3.5F "whiteface" new in 1971 and it has been lightly and
infrequently used since. It has been stored in a cool dry closet. The only
thing I've done is to clean the meter and selenium cell contacts. It
functions perfectly. All shutter speeds and the self timer sound right (and
expose correctly). The crank seems a little stiff but not bad. The focusing
is smooth and I can't tell if it's stiffer than it was new.
My philosophy is generally "if it ain't broke don't fix it", however if I
ever do send it in for service it would be to Harry Fleenor. I don't know
how much longer Mr Fleenor is going to be active in repair.
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