[Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC

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I've not used them myself, but TCS is the Bolex-authorized dealer and
service center (or was?).

http://www.tcsfilm.com/

Alain




On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 8:13 AM, Philippe Leonard <opticalfil at gmail.com>wrote:

> Thanks for this very detailed answer! I will reach out to these people and
> even if it doesn't work for time factor it's always good to have a list of
> qualified techs for these kinds of things!
>
> Best,
>
> Philippe
>
> Film | Photography | Cinematography | Performance | Visuals
> www.philippe-leonard.com
>
>
> On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 10:45 AM, Isaac Brooks <isaacbrooks22 at gmail.com>wrote:
>
>> Hi Philippe,
>>
>> Duall Camera services most small(er) gauge cameras/systems, I'm assuming
>> Kern lenses would be within their repertoire. Not sure if there is a
>> devoted resident lens tech there, but they seem to work on everything.
>>
>> Maybe Abel Cine? Jeff Marzigliano does their servicing, or oversees the
>> service dept. Not sure if they shy away from smaller work like that. But he
>> may know of someone in the city who specializes.
>>
>> Obviously, you're on a schedule. But, Bernie O'Doherty of Super 16 Inc is
>> in upstate New York and he will do top quality work at a really competitive
>> rate. Also Dieter at Procam USA fixed a Switar of mine that had a separated
>> barrel and the service he did is sooo positively evident even years after.
>> I know that if your problem requires parts Dieter will most likely have
>> the genuine stuff and the finesse to really clean the lens up. Turnaround
>> might not be all that different from a place in NY that has dozens of jobs
>> backed up.
>>
>> Good luck,
>>
>> Isaac
>>
>> On Sunday, April 20, 2014, Philippe Leonard <opticalfil at gmail.com> wrote:
>>
>>> Any recommendations for a good lens technician in NYC? I have a 10mm
>>> Switar lens that needs shutter blades attention (they got displaced and
>>> need to be put back in position). The sooner, the better as I need it for a
>>> project I'm shooting now.
>>>
>>> Happy Easter!
>>>
>>> Philippe
>>> Film | Photography | Cinematography | Performance | Visuals
>>> www.philippe-leonard.com
>>>
>>
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