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thil

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polaroid repairs/servicing
« on: November 04, 2011, 04:48:34 PM »
Hi all,
I've got my hands on a land camera 250 but looks like it'll need some professional help to get working again. can someone recommend a good polaroid specialist repair shop in the UK?
thanks
Thil
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #1 on: November 05, 2011, 06:49:45 AM »
I doubt anyone will repair a 250. Would be cheaper to spend $50 on another, anyway!
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #2 on: November 05, 2011, 08:33:14 AM »
Thil

I shudder at the cost of a pro to repair it... DIY or get another... Mine was a tenner or so at Photographica...

My go to guy charges 45 notes pretty much regardless of the amount of work required. Near rebuilt my Yash' 12 tlr for that sum.

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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #3 on: November 06, 2011, 12:04:28 AM »
If you've got a bit of patience it is pretty easy to do yourself. There's an OK write up here on how to overhaul one (for the 100 but almost the same): http://www. blank.com/conversions/100/. If this doesn't do it then yeah, a new one is the way to go.
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #4 on: November 06, 2011, 08:25:36 PM »
I don't know if these guys are still in business, but Polaroid used to recommend them:

Precision Camera in Chicopee Falls, MA, 800-665-6515
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #5 on: February 12, 2012, 10:40:18 PM »
Success !!  ;D

Looked around for a while for a camera repair centre which wouldn't charge me something approaching a 3 figure fee and I finally found someone. He was a really helpful guy called Ray Cserkas based near St. Albans. He more or less re-wired the electrics - all he charged me was a tenner and now it works beautifully.

He isn't a Polaroid specialist but I thoroughly recommend Ray for any repairs - he's a very nice guy with years of experience.

I took it for its first outing in the snow over the weekend and will post some shots on the weekend thread shortly.
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #6 on: February 13, 2012, 09:32:13 AM »
Thil

Feel a little silly on this one as Ray is my favoured quack that I mentioned earlier in the thread...

Should have passed you his details there and then... 

Yeah, for a good price and great service I'm all for him...

Google 'Ray Czerkas repair' and his details will pop up...

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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #7 on: February 13, 2012, 03:34:58 PM »
Well, I'm glad that ended well for you, Thil and that both you and Mr Miller are singing the praises of Ray. I'll be getting touch with him ASAP as I'm sure I have about 40 cameras which need some level of fixing up.
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Re: polaroid repairs/servicing
« Reply #8 on: February 14, 2012, 07:33:52 PM »
excellent, been looking for a recommendation to CLA my 110a lens for a while too, dropped him an email earlier.

thanks guys
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