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- SERVICING ("CLA") -

The “why” and “how” of servicing are covered in detail in our Frequently Asked Questions

Servicing is different from repairing.

We refer to servicing when dealing with mechanical and optical dirt or hardened lubricants. On the contrary, a repair generally involves a malfunction or defect that cannot be resolved through cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment (CLA) of the mechanics or optics as part of servicing.

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A service typically includes:
> Cleaning the shutter axes, slow speed gears and winding mechanism.
> Lubricating these various mechanical components.
> Adjusting curtain tension using a speed tester.
> Calibrating the curtain brake (prevents rebound of the second curtain and ensures a softer sound).
> Gluing black or replacing the light seals in the film chamber.
> Cleaning the viewfinder and rangefinder.
> Checking and adjusting the rangefinder and frame display.
> Reassembling and testing all camera functions.

Repairs are assessed individually and only upon request. A quote will always be provided before any work begins.

Examples of issues not included in the standard service rate:

> A blocked shutter or winding mechanism.
> Light leaking onto the film.
> A jumpy advance mechanism (e.g., broken ratchets).
> Damaged curtains requiring replacement.
> A non-functioning rangefinder or a blacked-out viewfinder
(detached prism on M cameras or semi-transparent mirror failure on screw-mount models).
> etc.

© Baptiste Muzard.

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