Re: [Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC
I would second DU-All, if you need it in New York. If not, then you might try Stuart at Focus Optics, he is out West. Otherwise Dieter would probably be a good go to. On 4/20/14, 11:13 AM, Philippe Leonard 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 http://www.philippe-leonard.com On Sun, Apr 20, 2014 at 10:45 AM, Isaac Brooks isaacbrook...@gmail.com mailto:isaacbrook...@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 optical...@gmail.com mailto:optical...@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 http://www.philippe-leonard.com ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com mailto:FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks -- Steven Gladstone New York Based Filmmaker 917-886-5858 http://www.gladstonefilms.com http://roadtodad.blogspot.com/ http://indiekicker.reelgrok.com/ http://www.blakehousemovie.com http://www.hellion.gladstonefilms.com ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC
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 optical...@gmail.comwrote: 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 isaacbrook...@gmail.comwrote: 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 optical...@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 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks -- 40 FRAMES Alain LeTourneau Pam Minty 40 FRAMES 5232 North Williams Avenue Portland, Oregon 97217 USA +1 503 231 6548 www.40frames.org www.16mmdirectory.org www.emptyquarterfilm.org ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
[Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC
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 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC
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 optical...@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 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
Re: [Frameworks] Lens Technician NYC
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 isaacbrook...@gmail.comwrote: 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 optical...@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 ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks ___ FrameWorks mailing list FrameWorks@jonasmekasfilms.com https://mailman-mail5.webfaction.com/listinfo/frameworks
