Mamiya ZE

Acieed · 20th November 2002

Found my dad's decades old Mamiya ZE, now a collector's item.
The lens has fungus in them etc. as it had been unused for years. Would it still be possible to restore it to its yesteryears' glory? If so, where and how much would it cost?

Acieed · 21st November 2002

agws1970 · 21st November 2002

Hi Acieed,

you can try Bally Photo on the 3rd floor of Far East Shopping Centre.

They are one of the few shops who do their own repairs and many other shops actually send cameras they collect for repair there. Try to call before going as the boss, Mr Koh, is the best person to speak to about repairs and assessments.

In case you don't know the building, it is the one next to The Hilton Hotel and not the one next to Scotts Shopping Centre.

If you don't have a phone book, then I will try to find the number for you. He does almost all my repairs and has done so for years.

Regards

mooks85 · 23rd November 2002

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Originally posted by Acieed
Found my dad's decades old Mamiya ZE, now a collector's item.
The lens has fungus in them etc. as it had been unused for years. Would it still be possible to restore it to its yesteryears' glory? If so, where and how much would it cost?

hmmm you might wan to get the lens off ebay or somethingy,its not expensive... your cleaning might cost more...

Acieed · 3rd December 2002

Thanks for all the tips guys.

How much does it usually cost to clean an old camera+lens? A few hundred?

mooks85 · 3rd December 2002

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Originally posted by Acieed
Thanks for all the tips guys.

How much does it usually cost to clean an old camera+lens? A few hundred?

Not sure about the camera.. but i was quoted 150 for cleaning a sekor lens. (and i got that lens for like A$25 onli...with abit fungus...)

Acieed · 3rd December 2002

Bally, where did you have it cleaned?

agws1970 · 3rd December 2002

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Originally posted by Acieed
Bally, where did you have it cleaned?

$150.00 to clean a normal lens? Seems a little steep?

I have had quite a bit of work done by Bally and have never incurred this kind of charges. EVER.

mooks85 · 6th December 2002

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Originally posted by rebalf

$150.00 to clean a normal lens? Seems a little steep? I have had quite a bit of work done by Bally and have never incurred this kind of charges. EVER.

quote was in sydney..yeah...agree its steep.. thats why i left itas it is..:P

Acieed · 6th December 2002

Went to Bally Photo, they took one glance of my camera and said, "this type, too old .. "

agws1970 · 6th December 2002

Hi Acieed,

Sorry if I sent you on a wild goose chase.

If they said its too old, it probably means no more support by manufacturer for spare parts.

Please don't be

at me, didn't realise that.

Apologies

Acieed · 6th December 2002

Rebalf,

Don't worry about it.

It's a very camera, and I don't have very high hopes on fixing it.

Recommendations for any shop that may fix it are welcomed.

20th November 2002	#1
Acieed Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 395	Mamiya ZE Found my dad's decades old Mamiya ZE, now a collector's item. The lens has fungus in them etc. as it had been unused for years. Would it still be possible to restore it to its yesteryears' glory? If so, where and how much would it cost?

21st November 2002	#3
agws1970 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North East Singapore Posts: 212	Best place to try. Hi Acieed, you can try Bally Photo on the 3rd floor of Far East Shopping Centre. They are one of the few shops who do their own repairs and many other shops actually send cameras they collect for repair there. Try to call before going as the boss, Mr Koh, is the best person to speak to about repairs and assessments. In case you don't know the building, it is the one next to The Hilton Hotel and not the one next to Scotts Shopping Centre. If you don't have a phone book, then I will try to find the number for you. He does almost all my repairs and has done so for years. Regards

6th December 2002	#11
agws1970 Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North East Singapore Posts: 212	Sorry if I set you wrong. Hi Acieed, Sorry if I sent you on a wild goose chase. If they said its too old, it probably means no more support by manufacturer for spare parts. Please don't be at me, didn't realise that. Apologies

3rd December 2002	#5
Acieed Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 395	Thanks for all the tips guys. How much does it usually cost to clean an old camera+lens? A few hundred?

6th December 2002	#12
Acieed Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: - Posts: 395	Rebalf, Don't worry about it. It's a very camera, and I don't have very high hopes on fixing it. Recommendations for any shop that may fix it are welcomed.