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Camera servicing in Ireland?

  • 14-06-2015 10:06PM
    #1
    STG.Otaku
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    Hi all, long time lurker of this corner of Boards.ie but looking for some advice so I hope someone can help.

    I will soon be in possession of a Yashica Electro 35 GSN. It's supposedly in good condition. No faults etc but the previous owner said it hasn't been used in years and could probably do with a service.

    Does anyone know where I can take such a camera for a service and what kind of initial cost I would be faced with? Somewhere in Dublin would be good, but if it's possible to post nationally that would be fine too.

    I asked Bermingham in Dublin, but they just flat out said they don't do anything for 'vintage' cameras. Can anyone help at all?

    Also, I am looking for thoughts from users of the Minolta XG1. A camera I have heard good things about and am keen to pick up and play with.

    Thanks all! :)


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  • #2
    bogman
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,327 ✭✭✭bogman


    I-Electron Cook street Cork should be able to help here, have had a few dealings with them and found them excellent (with modern cameras) worth a shot, good luck with ur repair job.

    13 Cook St, Cork, Ireland
    021 239 7669


  • #3
    flyingsnail
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,790 ✭✭✭flyingsnail


    I have used zerohamster on here for my repairs, I think he does servicing too. Great guy to deal with.

    The Hamster Clinic (or the Repair Advice Thread)


  • #4
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Excellent. Thanks both for your help! I have sent zerohamster a PM.

    If there is anyone/anyplace closer to or in Dublin that would be great too. Thanks a lot. :)


  • #5
    Studio120
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Studio120


    Nice little camera the Yashica.

    Would you not run a cheap roll of colour film through it and leave it in for D&P somewhere. There may be nothing wrong with the camera and this will only cost you about a tenner.


  • #6
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Studio120 wrote: »
    Nice little camera the Yashica.

    Would you not run a cheap roll of colour film through it and leave it in for D&P somewhere. There may be nothing wrong with the camera and this will only cost you about a tenner.

    Yep i think thats what i will do anyway. Need to find sonewhere that sells medium format film first (though i may have a spare roll or two). Anywhere decent in Dublin to get medium format film developed?

    I got the Minolta XG1 on the way too. It's coming bundled with a bunch of lenses including a Zeiss one...if that's good or not i dunno. :)


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  • #7
    flyingsnail
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    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Yep i think thats what i will do anyway. Need to find sonewhere that sells medium format film first (though i may have a spare roll or two). Anywhere decent in Dublin to get medium format film developed?

    I got the Minolta XG1 on the way too. It's coming bundled with a bunch of lenses including a Zeiss one...if that's good or not i dunno. :)

    Gunns on Wexford Street sell it but not sure if they still develop it.


  • #8
    Studio120
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 32 ✭Studio120


    STG.Otaku wrote: »
    Yep i think thats what i will do anyway. Need to find sonewhere that sells medium format film first (though i may have a spare roll or two). Anywhere decent in Dublin to get medium format film developed?

    I got the Minolta XG1 on the way too. It's coming bundled with a bunch of lenses including a Zeiss one...if that's good or not i dunno. :)


    The Electro is a 35 mm camera. Dealz sell cheap rolls of colour film if you are local to one. It would do for simply checking the camera.

    Maybe you are thinking of a Yashicamat TLR ?


  • #9
    STG.Otaku
    Closed Accounts Posts: 1,214 ✭✭✭STG.Otaku


    Ah OK, I will try Dealz on Henry Street maybe? See if they have a few rolls to use for testing.

    Not sure what that TLR is? I have a Yashica Electro 35 GSN on the way to me and a Minolta XG-1 with a few lenses on the way too. I was hoping to use medium format film with them? I think I have a couple of old rolls for my Holga somewhere so could use those if I can find them! :)

    Need to find a battery adapter for the Yashica too. I will try Gunns too, thanks for the tip! Looking forward to posting some snaps here once I can get this all up and running.


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