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This is a discussion on Just got a TLR... within the Equipment Talk forums, part of the Photography Information category; I just bought a 1954 Rolleiflex TLR. (It's so pretty) But, now I need to get it cleaned. Can anyone ...
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Just got a TLR... - 07-09-2011, 04:56 PM

I just bought a 1954 Rolleiflex TLR. (It's so pretty) But, now I need to get it cleaned. Can anyone recommend a place take it?

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07-09-2011, 05:21 PM

dishwasher??
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dishwasher??
Ummm. No.
I was thinking more along the line of a live person that could take care of it for me.
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07-09-2011, 05:56 PM

cleaning is easy. qtip and diluted alcohol. check the bellows for rips, tears, holes. If there are any it will need to be replaced. I'll bet there are online peeps to help you with everything, like checking the diaghrams, etc.
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07-09-2011, 08:51 PM

Try the folks out at Arlington Camera
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07-09-2011, 08:52 PM

Hi Deb. You are in good company.
Call the good folks at Garland Camera and ask them if they can give your camera a Clean-Lube-Adjust. CLA for short. If they can't do it, Professional Camera on Richmond in Houston will do it.
There are very active TLR forums on the internet. The Rangfinder Forum and APUG are two that I am familar with.

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07-09-2011, 09:16 PM

OOooh, very nice.

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07-09-2011, 09:33 PM

I"ll second the Professional Camera in Houston... they just did my Rolleiflex. Beautiful job!

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07-09-2011, 10:15 PM

I don't know if Archinal Camera is still in business in Dallas, but they used to do a lot of camera repairs on old and new equipment.

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I don't know if Archinal Camera is still in business in Dallas, but they used to do a lot of camera repairs on old and new equipment.
I think John Stovall was the first to break the news: They are digital only now.

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07-10-2011, 12:47 PM

Thank you for all the recommendations for the shops and forums. I'll look into them tomorrow.
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07-11-2011, 10:10 PM

Super Sweet!
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