Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to?

Rurouni · 11th December 2005

Hi guys,

Would like a little advice.

Have acquired an old FE from a nice guy, and am now keen to send it for clean, lube, adjust.

Which shops would you recommend.

I only know of 3 places:

1. Camera Workshop
2. Camera Hospital
3. Nikon at Leng Kee side

Pricewise I think all around the same more or less right? I'm just looking for a shop with a reliable technician, so if anyone can share his/her experiences pls do let me know.

Thanks!

nightwolf75 · 11th December 2005

one more place to try is Camera Exchange over at peninsula hotel, grd floor next to the small cafe. i usually send my old stuff to be repaired there. look for nick foo. nice chap.

costs is dependent on the extent of repairs. by and large, the most expensive place to get ur stuff repaired is at nikon service centre. AFAIK, they can't repair all old cameras as its subjected to the availability of spare parts, either here or over at japan. for old stuff, u might have better chances and at a better price at the places listed here.

Rurouni · 11th December 2005

Thanks Nwolf will look out for his shop. I really prefer the older Nikons to the newer DSLRs (Even though I have one). IMHO, those were the Nikons in their prime. Now the market is really consolidating new technology again, esp with digital workflows.

nightwolf75 · 11th December 2005

Originally Posted by Rurouni

Thanks Nwolf will look out for his shop. I really prefer the older Nikons to the newer DSLRs (Even though I have one). IMHO, those were the Nikons in their prime. Now the market is really consolidating new technology again, esp with digital workflows.

haha... especially for the FE. kinda hard to break since its mechanical and will still go on kicking for years to come.

Rurouni · 12th December 2005

Agreed! Its super sturdy. And the viewfinder! Fantastic! Even in low light this focused as fast as my Bessa-R.

If only Nikon/Canon can make a digital FE/FE2.. same size and weight.. sure buy : P

JHRfoo · 12th December 2005

Hi,
I recently sent in my FM2 to Steven at the Camera Hospital. Camera was in very bad condition as I had left it lying around for about 6 years. Very good service. He completely cleaned it up, repaired the shutter timing, mechanism, serviced the metering mechanism changed a couple of parts. Now it looks brand new. He seems to be very knowledgable about Nikons and cameras.

jem777vbk · 6th September 2006

hi all, can someone tell me the number for camera hospital?

Thanks!

Tetrode · 6th September 2006

Originally Posted by nightwolf75

haha... especially for the FE. kinda hard to break since its mechanical and will still go on kicking for years to come.

The FE isn't mechanical as it doesn't have a mechanical shutter but has an electronic shutter instead (hence the 'E' in FE which stands for electronic). Rather, it is the FM that is fully mechanical.

AxeLa · 6th September 2006

Originally Posted by jem777vbk

hi all, can someone tell me the number for camera hospital?

Thanks!

look for Steven...

_espn_ · 6th September 2006

There's one at Adelphi.

11th December 2005	#1
Rurouni Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 384	Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? Hi guys, Would like a little advice. Have acquired an old FE from a nice guy, and am now keen to send it for clean, lube, adjust. Which shops would you recommend. I only know of 3 places: 1. Camera Workshop 2. Camera Hospital 3. Nikon at Leng Kee side Pricewise I think all around the same more or less right? I'm just looking for a shop with a reliable technician, so if anyone can share his/her experiences pls do let me know. Thanks!

11th December 2005	#2
nightwolf75 Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: in bet MORE diaper changes... Posts: 14,570	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? one more place to try is Camera Exchange over at peninsula hotel, grd floor next to the small cafe. i usually send my old stuff to be repaired there. look for nick foo. nice chap. costs is dependent on the extent of repairs. by and large, the most expensive place to get ur stuff repaired is at nikon service centre. AFAIK, they can't repair all old cameras as its subjected to the availability of spare parts, either here or over at japan. for old stuff, u might have better chances and at a better price at the places listed here. __________________ When did ignorance become a point of view? - Dilbert budget AD/ROM shooter, anyone?

11th December 2005	#3
Rurouni Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 384	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? Thanks Nwolf will look out for his shop. I really prefer the older Nikons to the newer DSLRs (Even though I have one). IMHO, those were the Nikons in their prime. Now the market is really consolidating new technology again, esp with digital workflows.

12th December 2005	#5
Rurouni Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 384	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? Agreed! Its super sturdy. And the viewfinder! Fantastic! Even in low light this focused as fast as my Bessa-R. If only Nikon/Canon can make a digital FE/FE2.. same size and weight.. sure buy : P

12th December 2005	#6
JHRfoo New Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 35	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? Hi, I recently sent in my FM2 to Steven at the Camera Hospital. Camera was in very bad condition as I had left it lying around for about 6 years. Very good service. He completely cleaned it up, repaired the shutter timing, mechanism, serviced the metering mechanism changed a couple of parts. Now it looks brand new. He seems to be very knowledgable about Nikons and cameras.

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jem777vbk Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Pasir Ris Posts: 153	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? hi all, can someone tell me the number for camera hospital? Thanks!

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_espn_ Deregistered Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Planet Nikon Posts: 3,553	Re: Nikon service for old camera. Which one to go to? There's one at Adelphi.