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Old 22nd December 2015, 11:22 AM
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Default Trying to source replacement rewind knob / crank for Bessa R3A

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The crank handle on the rewind knob of my R3A has broken off and been lost somewhere on the way back from Iceland!

Does anyone know of a source in the UK, either just for the part or someone who could provide a repair service? I've already asked Newton Ellis and Protech Repairs and neither could help.

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Paul
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Old 22nd December 2015, 05:00 PM
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How about contacting the importers? Sorry I don't know who they are or were now, but one of the bigger dealers should be able to help.
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Old 22nd December 2015, 06:57 PM
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A couple of ideas:
-try looking for a cheapo non working body to cannibalize.
-a skilled machinist might be able to replicate the part.

Cheers, M.
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Old 22nd December 2015, 07:12 PM
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Hi Paul,
I had similar woes getting my R2 rewind crank replaced.

You could try Robert White, the official Voigtlander dealer (I think) :-

http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/

I got my Bessa R2 rewind lever replaced and camera serviced by Graham at GRES

http://www.gres.co.uk/gres.htm

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Old 22nd December 2015, 10:36 PM
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I got my Bessa R2 rewind lever replaced and camera serviced by Graham at GRES



http://www.gres.co.uk/gres.htm



Hope that helps

Thanks, I found GRES online today and Graham has said he'll be able to help. Thanks for the responses.

Paul
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