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Cactus
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Username: Cactus
Post Number: 7
Registered: 09-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 09:42 am: | 
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I acquired a Sears 500mx with all the trimmings from a lady who was cleaning out one of her closets. It seems to be a durable camera. I would like to get it going again so I need to get it fixed. The film advance and shutter button are stuck and the meter is dead. I don't care so much about the meter, I use a Gossen Pilot anyway. Does anyone know who repairs this type of camera for a reasonable amount ? I e-mailed Garry Airpetov of Garry's Camera Repair but he doesn't repair this model... |
Michael_linn
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Username: Michael_linn
Post Number: 42
Registered: 04-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 20, 2011 - 02:16 pm: |
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It could be made by Mamiya or by Ricoh.
If it has a cloth shutter it's probably a Mamiya. If it has metal bladed shutter, it's probably a Ricoh. They are totally different designs.
In either case, you can likely buy a tested, working example at the auction site for $25 to $50; a lot less than a repair would probably cost. |
Cactus
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Username: Cactus
Post Number: 8
Registered: 09-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 08:12 am: |
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Thank You for the heads up.... It is actually a Ricoh SLX 500.
I understand what you are saying about getting one from the internet. The way I look at it is, if I get it repaired/serviced myself, I know what I have... The internet is more of a gamble. From my experience, I've lost more than I have gained... |
Br1078lum
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Username: Br1078lum
Post Number: 172
Registered: 11-2010
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Monday, November 21, 2011 - 05:45 pm: |
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You could try Essex at http://essexcamera.com/ .
PF |
Cactus
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Username: Cactus
Post Number: 9
Registered: 09-2011
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Sunday, November 27, 2011 - 06:45 am: |
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They sent me and estimate right away, Thank You for the link..... |
