DIY lubing Hassy Lenses?

regit · 27th September 2009

Dear gurus,

I have a couple of old Hassy CT* lenses. While I prefer the construction and self-timer, I absolutely wish that the focusing torque can be better.

Check with a reliable repair chap and he wants to service them for about $280+ each. Considering that I only paid about $600 each, I am reluctant to part with that kind of money.

Has only one tried lubing their own lens? I have experience with Nikkors and older Leitzs, but obviously, the Hassy looks a lot more complicated and would need some advice.

Alternatively, does anyone know any cheaper but reliable repair shops that do Hassy?

Thanks.

JacePhoto · 27th September 2009

have you tried contacting Shriro? Maybe servicing fr them may not be as expensive as you may think?

Xtol19 · 27th September 2009

Labour cost does not depend on the cost of your lens....

Old Hassy lenses are complicated.

You could try Camera hospital.

regit · 28th September 2009

Thanks, I'll check with the abovementioned and see what they can do.

zlimmer · 29th September 2009

Hassy lenses do not become tight for no reason - because they are well greased and aligned.
Yours must have either been knocked or cleaned by some backroom repairshop and badly reassembled.
A lot of these guys had never had proper training , grease , tools and parts.
OK to try it yourself but when you have to pay good money . . .
Come to the Hasseblad Users gathering every first Tuesday of the month and get a free look into by a qualified engineer .
Next gathering is 6th October @ Shriro house , 7-9 pm .
When you buy a first class lens , even second hand , at least get first class service .

regit · 30th September 2009

Thank you for the heads-up, irregardless of the CLA, going to the user group sounds like good fun

Originally Posted by zlimmer

Hassy lenses do not become tight for no reason - because they are well greased and aligned.
Yours must have either been knocked or cleaned by some backroom repairshop and badly reassembled.
A lot of these guys had never had proper training , grease , tools and parts.
OK to try it yourself but when you have to pay good money . . .
Come to the Hasseblad Users gathering every first Tuesday of the month and get a free look into by a qualified engineer .
Next gathering is 6th October @ Shriro house , 7-9 pm .
When you buy a first class lens , even second hand , at least get first class service .

27th September 2009	#1
regit Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 406	DIY lubing Hassy Lenses? Dear gurus, I have a couple of old Hassy CT* lenses. While I prefer the construction and self-timer, I absolutely wish that the focusing torque can be better. Check with a reliable repair chap and he wants to service them for about $280+ each. Considering that I only paid about $600 each, I am reluctant to part with that kind of money. Has only one tried lubing their own lens? I have experience with Nikkors and older Leitzs, but obviously, the Hassy looks a lot more complicated and would need some advice. Alternatively, does anyone know any cheaper but reliable repair shops that do Hassy? Thanks.

27th September 2009	#2
JacePhoto Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: New York City Posts: 2,769	Re: DIY lubing Hassy Lenses? have you tried contacting Shriro? Maybe servicing fr them may not be as expensive as you may think? __________________ free2shoot www.1000words.com.sg

27th September 2009	#3
Xtol19 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 257	Re: DIY lubing Hassy Lenses? Labour cost does not depend on the cost of your lens.... Old Hassy lenses are complicated. You could try Camera hospital.

28th September 2009	#4
regit Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 406	Re: DIY lubing Hassy Lenses? Thanks, I'll check with the abovementioned and see what they can do.

29th September 2009	#5
zlimmer New Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: MiddleEast Posts: 49	Re: DIY lubing Hassy Lenses? Hassy lenses do not become tight for no reason - because they are well greased and aligned. Yours must have either been knocked or cleaned by some backroom repairshop and badly reassembled. A lot of these guys had never had proper training , grease , tools and parts. OK to try it yourself but when you have to pay good money . . . Come to the Hasseblad Users gathering every first Tuesday of the month and get a free look into by a qualified engineer . Next gathering is 6th October @ Shriro house , 7-9 pm . When you buy a first class lens , even second hand , at least get first class service .