Photosphere is OK. I've used them in the past. But, their prices have
increased, their turnaround time is worse than John H.'s, and they don't
contribute to our group, while John is a valued resource. I now send all my
work to Camtech, even though Photosphere is local (I hate driving to Dallas!)
Gary Edwards
Samuel Morales wrote:
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Steve Walker <steve63366@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Date: Wednesday, August 18, 1999 5:00 PM
> Subject: [OM] OM-3 CLA
>
> I recommed Photosphere in Dallas they offer free estimates and if you refuse
> they will mail your camera back postage paid at no charge. There # is
> 214-352-8448 and address is 2510 Electronic Lane Suite 911 Dallas , Texas
> 75220.
>
> More over they have many many years experience 15+ and they use to be the
> actual repair center of Olympus. There is a gentleman there by the name of
> Clint whom in my opinion is an Olympus OM genious. They also back it up
> with a 6 month warranty with no strings attached. Very honest folks.
> Moreover there are many shops who claim they work on OLY , but the end up
> butchering your camera. Photosphere is an actual Authorized Repair Center
> recommended by Olympus themselves!
>
> As you all know the shop in Chicago closed up and N.Y. and LAX no longer
> work on the older OM's.
>
> Take Care , Sam ....
>
> >Greetings everyone...
> >
> >This is my first post to the list and I'm starting an attempt to dust
> >off my OM gear and get back into photography, which has sadly become a
> >neglected hobby over the past few years.
> >
> >I need to send an OM-3 that I purchased used a couple of years ago (for
> ><$200 -- what a steal!)for a Clean/Lube/Adjust just to make sure
> >everything is in good working order. The camera functions just fine,
> >except for occasionally the mirror is stubborn in returning after a
> >shot.
> >
> >So, where's the best place to send it? I seem to remember that Camtech
> >and Photosphere recieved good reviews from people I've talked to over
> >the years. But I've never used either one -- the last CLA I had done
> >(On my OM2s) was by Olympus (who no longer offers service on either the
> >OM3 or the OM2s -- as I'm sure everyone here knows)
> >
> >Best Regards,
> >
> >-Steve
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