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Old 17th September 2018, 05:21 PM
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Default Recommended Pentax Servicing in UK

Hi,

I have a much loved (and much used) Pentax SV which needs a bit of attention: light seals need replacing, shutter trip a bit lazy sometimes and 1sec doesn't work, film counter doesn't count on any more, and its original 35mm f/3.5 lens has recently developed an intermittent aperture jamming problem. But apart from that it's still going strong after over 50 years of service (and I don't think it's ever been serviced since new!)

After this year's summer holiday, I thought I'd treat it to a good overhaul/service. So can anyone recommend somebody who can service my Pentax SV camera, preferably in the UK?

Thanks.
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Old 18th September 2018, 08:47 PM
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My Pentax LX is at this time in for a service and new mirror seals with Camserve, a firm in East Sussex, with a quote of £60 + VAT.
The firm are local to me and I have had work done in the past with no problems.
Hope this helps.
Peter
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Old 18th September 2018, 10:36 PM
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I have yet to use a camera repairer/ servicer but Newton and Ellis in Liverpool has a good reputation. I suspect and PeterS seems to have confirmed this that a service will not be cheap but you may have expected this anyway

Mike
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Old 19th September 2018, 06:00 AM
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I used Newton and Elis a couple of years back for repairs to my Canon F1N. They done great work and it is still going strong.
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