Mamiya 645AF/AFD Repairs
While I do service most Mamiya cameras and lenses, I do not service the 645AF/AFD series of cameras. There are two main reasons why these are difficult to get serviced: 1.) there is no longer a source for parts and they are often needed when repairing this camera 2.) any calibrations, adjusting or testing require […]
Mamiya Production Date Codes
Mamiya used a couple of different date code schemes on their products. Most date codes are found on a small gold sticker affixed to the body or lens and consist of two letters. The first letter is the year of production and the second letter is the month. It is located in different spots: many […]
Stiff Focus Issues on Mamiya Lenses
Most of the lenses coming into the shop with stiff focus problems are either 645 lenses or Press Universal lenses. This is caused by the focus helicoid grease which can harden over time causing stiff focus or a stuck focus ring. The solution is a complete disassembly of the lens to remove the focus helicoid […]
Repair Parts
I have a very large stock of parts for most Mamiya photographic products. Please contact me if you need parts for repair of your equipment.
Mamiya 35mm Cameras
Mamiya ended production of their 35mm camera line around 1983. If you are interested in having your Mamiya 35mm serviced, please contact me for details. If you are repairing your Mamiya 35mm yourself, I have a very large stock of most all parts for the complete line of cameras and will be glad to sell […]
Mamiya 7 Body and Lenses
Most service that I do on the Mamiya 7/7II involve rangefinder adjustments. When a Mamiya 7 comes into the shop for rangefinder adjustment, first step is to check the lens flange flatness and flange to film distance. These are corrected before any adjustments are made using Mamiya factory test equipment. The rangefinder is carefully adjusted […]
Camera Repair Evaluation
Every camera and lens coming into the shop gets an operation check made of all functions as part of the evaluation of its working condition. The first thing done is a physical check of the externals and the film compartment. I’m looking for evidence of impact damage, sand, moisture or other damage. The rest of […]