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Off Topic => Photography => Topic started by: h.chang on November 04, 2012, 06:46:39 AM

Title: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: h.chang on November 04, 2012, 06:46:39 AM

Zeiss Ikon camera bought in the late 1950s , kept in storage box for last 30 years.
Would appreciate your advise/recommendation on a reputable service centre in Kuala Lumpur.
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Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: h.chang on November 04, 2012, 06:55:19 AM

Front view picture(http://i1090.photobucket.com/albums/i374/kelabmgmalaysia1/ZeissIkon_fs2.jpg)e:

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: zen on November 04, 2012, 02:00:29 PM

Try Keat camera service at Jln Pudu.

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: h.chang on November 04, 2012, 02:57:13 PM

Thanks Zen. Which part of Jalan Pudu is the Keat shop located? Any close landmark?
Regards. Chang

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: zen on November 04, 2012, 03:54:18 PM

Next to "fei poh" nga choi kai.
No: 205, Jln Pudu, KL
Tel: 03-21480447

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: terrenceterrence on November 04, 2012, 07:06:12 PM

Cool one. 120mm films?

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: h.chang on November 05, 2012, 07:00:42 PM

Yes Terence 120 films. Are they still available?

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: davidtth on November 05, 2012, 07:10:26 PM

very well taken care of the condition, may i know why do you need servicing on this ?

beside keat, you may try CHeah camera at Mutiara Complex.

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: h.chang on November 05, 2012, 07:44:17 PM

I have not serviced it for 40 years. The lens looks ok, without fungus growing as I have kept it into a dry box.
My other twin lens reflex  camera, Rolleiflex ,was a mess, being kept in another box, with fungus attacking the lens. Not worth rescuing.

Title: Re: Zeiss Ikon 1950s
Post by: Scott C. on November 06, 2012, 12:48:32 PM

Quote from: h.chang on November 05, 2012, 07:44:17 PM

I have not serviced it for 40 years. The lens looks ok, without fungus growing as I have kept it into a dry box.
My other twin lens reflex  camera, Rolleiflex ,was a mess, being kept in another box, with fungus attacking the lens. Not worth rescuing.

or try Vincent (located in Old Klang Road), he service a lot vintage camera... some of my friend sent him repair and CLA.. you can google a bit should be able to find his contact :) If not, can PM me, i have his number but personally i have not send any camera to him yet....