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Rangefinder Magazine
Problems and Solutions
February 2001
A new service, available from Far-go Enterprises, Inc., allows you to
talk online to camera-repair technicians all over the world concerning
your camera problem. The service accesses a network of camera repair technicians,
called TechNet. Camera-repair technicians, linked to TechNet, will be
routed your question. Fargo Enterprises serves the camera-repair industry
by supplying tools, instruments and technical information. The service
is free. Log on to: www.micro-tools.com/repairs.
From: Galt Piper
e-mail Address: jgpiper@swbell.net
I am in search of lightweight portable risers needed when photographing
groups of children. This is not a new problem and possibly you or one
of your readers may know of plans for building risers for location use.
Any assistance you can provide would be appreciated.
Many of Rangefinder’s studio advertisers make risers of all sizes
and description. However, I don’t know of any building plans for
risers. If I hear of any, I’ll let you know.
From: Charles R. Scribner
555 Sherwood Lane
Muskogee, OK 74403-8300
e-mail: scrib@azalea.net
In the December, 2000, issue of Rangefinder, Stubbings Studio asked where
they could buy a catalog of old cameras or a good book on them. You mentioned
two good books, but there is one more out that is a must for doing any
type of research on cameras. It is McKeown’s Price Guide to Antique
& Classic Cameras. http://www.camera-net.com/welcome.htm.
Also see: http://members.tripod.com/Camera_Collector/Index.htm/ for
more information.
From: Robert Michelson
Photography By Michelson, Inc.
pbminc@banet.net
www.pbmphoto.com
I have been reading your column for 20 years now and have thoroughly enjoyed
the experience and have learned a lot from you and your readers. I now
find myself in need of your expertise. I own two Mamiya C220 cameras with
several TLR lenses. One of my 55mm lenses, which is my lens of choice
for wedding photos has broken. My regular repair facility, SK Grimes in
Boston, told me that parts are no longer available for these lenses (shutter
spring mechanism has gone after years of reliable service). I understand
these cameras are old and no longer made, but have been my workhorses
far longer than I care to admit.
Do you know of anyone who may still have parts and can fix my long time
friend? Thanks in advance for any help you can provide.
Oddly enough, you might try Mamiya America first. The company maintains
an inventory of parts for their older cameras. If the parts are still
available, the lens can be repaired. If not, try Atlantic Camera Repair
Corp., 276 Higbie Lane, West Islip, NY 11795; (516) 587-7959. Another
good source for the repair of older Mamiya cameras and lenses is Lawrence
Camera Service Inc., 9202 N. Waukegan, Morton Grove, IL 60053; (312) 539-1122.
Mamiya America’s address is Mamiya America Corp., 8 Westchester Plaza,
Elmsford, NY 10523; (914) 347-3300.
From: Mike Purchis
fotoman@ne.infi.net
Regarding smooth coatings for photographs (in a recent “P&S”),
there are a number of products available from woodworking suppliers that
may fit the bill. Try contacting Cherry Tree at www.cherrytree-online.com/
or Winfield Collection at www.thewinfieldcollection.com. Both of these
companies have a liquid product that is commonly used to coat pictures
on wood to make clocks and other items.
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