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Vanessa Roa
Junior
Posts: 17
From: New York, New York
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 22, 2010 04:03 PM

Hi,

I'm looking to get a camera repaired. I'm wondering how much would it cost me to get an 8mm zoomatic repaired. We're talking like to replace a major spring or a clock spring. Anyone know?

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David Kilderry
Jedi Master Film Handler

Posts: 963
From: Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Registered: Feb 2006

posted January 22, 2010 11:30 PM

Vanessa, type into Google "NYC 8mm camera repairs" and see what comes up.

I think you will find however that buying a good used model from ebay or similar would be your cheapest option.

David

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Steve Klare
Film Guy

Posts: 7016
From: Long Island, NY, USA
Registered: Jun 2003

posted January 23, 2010 08:16 AM

I had a Minolta XL-401 serviced and lubed through the local camera shop. First I had to endure the "Why don't you just get a camcorder?" speech (Answer: "I already have one."). Then the guy had to negotiate with his service people to see if they would even take the job, even though I sent the camera with a service manual. If the camera wasn't mint (other than the squeal) I don't think I'd be bothered.

PS: It turned out fine.

I hope in your case something has just become detached or maladjusted because if you need a part it will become very challenging.

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Claus Harding
Phenomenal Film Handler

Posts: 1149
From: Washington DC
Registered: Oct 2006

posted January 23, 2010 11:37 AM

Du-All Camera is a major super-8 repair place in NY, but it's not going to be cheap.

http://www.duallcamera.com/store/Cameras_Super8mm.shtml

I think a new camera would be a better choice in this case.

Claus.

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Vanessa Roa
Junior
Posts: 17
From: New York, New York
Registered: Jan 2009

posted January 25, 2010 08:00 AM

David and Claus, I know that Ebay is cheaper but I just wanted to get an idea of what it would roughly cost me based on other people's experience. If it's around 100 dollars I don't mind paying for a repair. I'll even pay for a little bit higher. I just wanted to get an idea of what to expect so I could decide for myself.

Thank you Steve. I'm not sure how much this is going to run me but it seems I might have to ask around. People might charge different rates based on how experienced they are with this kind of stuff. Unfortunately for me, I think a spring gave out because this camera doesn't have life anymore. But it's somewhat of a sentimental camera, so I don't want to just be forced to throw it away. If I can find a way to fix it, I'll just try.

Also, thank you Claus for that website! I bookmarked it, I'm going to look into anything I can find.

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