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GregB
05-18-2006, 11:10
Hello!
I'm thinking about having a go repairing a Vivitar 35ES that I picked up, but I need a bit of advice on tools. The built in meter is about 4 or 5 stops too low, and I just wanted to know what tools I'll need to get it open and tinker about with it, and where would be best to get them? I've had a look at micro-tools.com and their stuff looks really good.
Cheers!

Greg

P.S. nearly finished the first test roll in my new Yashica GS. Pics soon!
drmatthes
06-12-2006, 14:30
This hasn't been answered for some three weeks, but according to my repair master, Mr. Enzmann, Contax, Leica, Voigtlaender and FSU specialist, it may be hard to beat micro-tools.com. Go for it.

Jesko
Kim Coxon
06-12-2006, 14:53
Hi,
Micro-Tools are very good but quite expensive especially in Europe. This set is good value http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Film-Camera-Maintenance-and-Repair-Tool-Set-B-Japan_W0QQitemZ7606633684QQcategoryZ30038QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem and they have a website here http://japan-hobby-tool.com/english/shop/

If you only have one camera to do, you may want to make/mod your own. A paier of needle nosed pliers makes a good lens spanner and a set of jeweller's drivers can be found in most hardware shops for a couple os pounds. That should be enough to get started.

Regards
Kim
GregB
06-13-2006, 10:59
Thanks guys!
oftheherd
06-13-2006, 11:13
Hi,
Micro-Tools are very good but quite expensive especially in Europe. This set is good value http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Film-Camera-Maintenance-and-Repair-Tool-Set-B-Japan_W0QQitemZ7606633684QQcategoryZ30038QQrdZ1QQc mdZViewItem and they have a website here http://japan-hobby-tool.com/english/shop/

If you only have one camera to do, you may want to make/mod your own. A paier of needle nosed pliers makes a good lens spanner and a set of jeweller's drivers can be found in most hardware shops for a couple os pounds. That should be enough to get started.

Regards
Kim

I forget the author, but one repair book I have read suggests taking a blow torch or something similar to needle nose pliers and putting a couple of bends in them to get them better sized for your needs.