Hello David. Hopefully I'm not junking up your InBox, but we'd been
discussing a few things, and wanted to shoot you this

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Nikon Repair -- from DJ archive search (hmm, I guess I need to say FWIW,
then ;-) )

In addtn to --

Professional Camera Repair 212 382-0550
37 W. 47th Street
New York, NY 10036 (Repairs Nikon and other brands; custom-builds and
modifies equipment. Trusted by professional photographers nationwide.)

which you already know about, then there's also

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The following shops get consistently good reviews from many sources [copied
opinion]

Essex Camera Service
100 Amor Avenue
Carlstadt, NJ 07072 (Handles all kinds of cameras, including obsolete ones.
Well recommended. Ad says "Most cameras $35-$75.")

Photography on Bald Mountain
113 Bald Mountain
Davenport, CA 95017 (Repairs obsolete cameras no matter how old; can make
parts.)

Fotocamera Repair in Lake Worth, Fl, is an excellent source. Pete Smith
(theowner) is a Nikon guy all the way and specializes in old Nikon
equipment. Phone is (561) 433-8434

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The last one seemed to get positively mentioned a bit more often [JT].

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Whew and cheers,
Jim
"Jim Toomey"