Overhauling a Treasured Realist 2.8

[Gerry Siegel <veritas@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

I started in the 50's with a used 3.5 Realist and carried it around the Med
during Navy service.  Still have it.  Bought a closeout so-called Olden's
Special f2.8 around l970, and have only had it serviced once.  Now it
definitley needs a teardown, adjustment and lube and maybe lens disassembly
to get at some budding fungus spot.  Am loathe to send it to any but the
best and most trusted current Realist- worker on the mainland.  I have
received a couple names, but always with "qualifiers," that have mademe
pause.   I am not looking for "cheap." Just reliable.  The old 2.8 hybrid (
they used some Custom Realist parts in the unit) is like old family.  Anyone
out there have a recent good repair experience and solid recommendation?
Hawaii is great shooting territory, but for camera work, few technicians for
any brand of camera.    Keeps UPS happy though.
         Gerry   Mililani Town, HI.


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