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linde...@gmail.com
May 27, 2019, 9:13:29 PM5/27/19
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Hi,
I have a mint Nikon 35 Ti that was not used for several years. I have an emotional attachment to it beyond its monetary worth, as it took photos of my late wife.
I put in a fresh battery and color negative film. Everything seemed to be working nicely. However, when the prints and negatives came back from a photo lab, they are all way out of focus.
Can anyone recommend a source to me that could repair it? I am of course hoping that it needs adjusting, and not unavailable parts.
Thanks in advance.
Mort Linder
Mount Kisco, NY
I have a mint Nikon 35 Ti that was not used for several years. I have an emotional attachment to it beyond its monetary worth, as it took photos of my late wife.
I put in a fresh battery and color negative film. Everything seemed to be working nicely. However, when the prints and negatives came back from a photo lab, they are all way out of focus.
Can anyone recommend a source to me that could repair it? I am of course hoping that it needs adjusting, and not unavailable parts.
Thanks in advance.
Mort Linder
Mount Kisco, NY
Savageduck
May 27, 2019, 9:55:38 PM5/27/19
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On May 27, 2019, linde...@gmail.com wrote
(in article<b7a05915-15a2-4556...@googlegroups.com>):
Hi Mort,
I did not know you lived in Mount Kisco. I had a good college friend who came
from that town, and I had the opportunity to visit with him and his family
back in 1973. Unfortunately I lost touch with him in the intervening years.
In those days I live in various places in UpState NY, Syracuse, Utica, and
Inlet (in the Adirondacks), but I have been out here in California some 40+
years.
As far as your camera repair is concerned, you are fortunate to be relatively
close to NYC, so a quick Google search for “NYC camera repairs” yields
several promising results. It is tough to assess those repair shops, so my
first move would be to ask the advice of the folks at B&H.
That said here are a few NYC shops which seem promising:
<https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/last-of-the-new-
york-camera-repair-shops>
<https://www.cameradoctornyc.com>
<https://phototech.com>
--
Regards,
Savageduck
(in article<b7a05915-15a2-4556...@googlegroups.com>):
I did not know you lived in Mount Kisco. I had a good college friend who came
from that town, and I had the opportunity to visit with him and his family
back in 1973. Unfortunately I lost touch with him in the intervening years.
In those days I live in various places in UpState NY, Syracuse, Utica, and
Inlet (in the Adirondacks), but I have been out here in California some 40+
years.
As far as your camera repair is concerned, you are fortunate to be relatively
close to NYC, so a quick Google search for “NYC camera repairs” yields
several promising results. It is tough to assess those repair shops, so my
first move would be to ask the advice of the folks at B&H.
That said here are a few NYC shops which seem promising:
<https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/features/last-of-the-new-
york-camera-repair-shops>
<https://www.cameradoctornyc.com>
<https://phototech.com>
--
Regards,
Savageduck
Joe Makowiec
May 28, 2019, 11:28:53 AM5/28/19
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On 27 May 2019 in rec.photo.digital, Savageduck wrote:
> <https://phototech.com>
Per Nikon's website, this is an authorized service station. Also in
driving distance for Mort is Nikon's East Coast headquarters, at 1300
Walt Whitman Road in Melville, New York, on Long Island. Google Maps
suggests that it's just over an hour trip*. Nikon's website goes on to
say:
Nikon has factory service facilities at its headquarters in
Melville, NY and in Los Angeles, CA. Please use our online repair
form to generate a packing slip, shipping label and printable
instructions for receiving service.
I just had binoculars repaired at Nikon's Los Angeles facility. They did
good work, but they weren't overly communicative, and it took a while.
* ... depending, of course, on the time of day you go. I wouldn't make
the trip anywhere near rush hour.
--
Joe Makowiec
http://makowiec.org/
Email: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe
Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/
> <https://phototech.com>
Per Nikon's website, this is an authorized service station. Also in
driving distance for Mort is Nikon's East Coast headquarters, at 1300
Walt Whitman Road in Melville, New York, on Long Island. Google Maps
suggests that it's just over an hour trip*. Nikon's website goes on to
say:
Nikon has factory service facilities at its headquarters in
Melville, NY and in Los Angeles, CA. Please use our online repair
form to generate a packing slip, shipping label and printable
instructions for receiving service.
I just had binoculars repaired at Nikon's Los Angeles facility. They did
good work, but they weren't overly communicative, and it took a while.
* ... depending, of course, on the time of day you go. I wouldn't make
the trip anywhere near rush hour.
--
Joe Makowiec
http://makowiec.org/
Email: http://makowiec.org/contact/?Joe
Usenet Improvement Project: http://twovoyagers.com/improve-usenet.org/
me
May 28, 2019, 6:17:53 PM5/28/19
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Not just no, heck no! One would have to be a masochist to make the
drive to Melville and back twice. The bridges tolls alone are $23,
plus 240 miles worth of NY costly gas Then one's sanity. Let UPS or
any other shipping service you trust do the work.
drive to Melville and back twice. The bridges tolls alone are $23,
plus 240 miles worth of NY costly gas Then one's sanity. Let UPS or
any other shipping service you trust do the work.
linde...@gmail.com
May 28, 2019, 10:43:24 PM5/28/19
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linde...@gmail.com
May 30, 2019, 8:44:39 PM5/30/19
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On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9:13:29 PM UTC-4, linde...@gmail.com wrote:
Mort
linde...@gmail.com
Jun 22, 2019, 2:01:37 PM6/22/19
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Thanks for your leads, which I will pursue.
What is the name of your friend who was in Mount Kisco? Knowing the name, I could ask around , including the Post Office. I have been in this area since 1958. I am now 90 years old, and many of my friends have either moved away or passed away.
Best,
Mort
Savageduck
Jun 22, 2019, 3:06:09 PM6/22/19
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On Jun 22, 2019, linde...@gmail.com wrote
(in article<bbfc8a6b-2c3a-4497...@googlegroups.com>):
My friend was Dave Paxton, I haven’t seen him in well over 40 years. Today
he would be 68-69, he was a bit younger than me, I am 70.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
(in article<bbfc8a6b-2c3a-4497...@googlegroups.com>):
he would be 68-69, he was a bit younger than me, I am 70.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
David B.
Jun 22, 2019, 4:08:36 PM6/22/19
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On 22/06/2019 19:01, linde...@gmail.com wrote:
[....]
will read it too!
> What is the name of your friend who was in Mount Kisco? Knowing the name, I could ask around , including the Post Office. I have been in this area since 1958. I am now 90 years old, and many of my friends have either moved away or passed away.
>
> Best,
>
> Mort
Hello Mort
You may be fascinated to read this Blog which I have only recently
discovered. It is written by a retired Royal Navy doctor who has had a
keen interest in Apple computers for many years and is a bit of a guru.
I enjoyed listening to this interview with him:-
https://commandcontrolpower.com/podcast/2018/9/11/276-interview-with-dr-howard-oakley-of-the-eclectic-light-company
Howard describes himself as a Former MacUser writer, RN doctor, survival
medicine specialist; now blogger and painter.
-Howard has a long history with the Mac community
-When Mac User folded, Howard had a lot of completed writings and
decided to start Eclectic Light Company to explore all things Mac, art,
and life in general.
-Each day, Howard tries to publish at least one article about Mac and
works to talk about topics that aren't well documented. He also likes to
publish articles predominantly about art history.
https://eclecticlight.co/category/general/
Sent in the spirit of friendship. :-)
--
David B.
Devon, UK
[....]
> Thanks for your leads, which I will pursue.
I really do hope that you will acknowledge this post so that Savageduck
will read it too!
> What is the name of your friend who was in Mount Kisco? Knowing the name, I could ask around , including the Post Office. I have been in this area since 1958. I am now 90 years old, and many of my friends have either moved away or passed away.
>
> Best,
>
> Mort
You may be fascinated to read this Blog which I have only recently
discovered. It is written by a retired Royal Navy doctor who has had a
keen interest in Apple computers for many years and is a bit of a guru.
I enjoyed listening to this interview with him:-
https://commandcontrolpower.com/podcast/2018/9/11/276-interview-with-dr-howard-oakley-of-the-eclectic-light-company
Howard describes himself as a Former MacUser writer, RN doctor, survival
medicine specialist; now blogger and painter.
-Howard has a long history with the Mac community
-When Mac User folded, Howard had a lot of completed writings and
decided to start Eclectic Light Company to explore all things Mac, art,
and life in general.
-Each day, Howard tries to publish at least one article about Mac and
works to talk about topics that aren't well documented. He also likes to
publish articles predominantly about art history.
https://eclecticlight.co/category/general/
Sent in the spirit of friendship. :-)
--
David B.
Devon, UK
David B.
Jun 23, 2019, 3:43:16 AM6/23/19
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On 22/06/2019 19:01, linde...@gmail.com wrote:
> On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9:55:38 PM UTC-4, Savageduck wrote:
>> Hi Mort,
>>
>> I did not know you lived in Mount Kisco.
The public IP address 69.127.221.250 is located in Yorktown Heights, New
>> Hi Mort,
>>
>> I did not know you lived in Mount Kisco.
York, 10598, United States. It is assigned to the ISP Optimum Online.
The address belongs to ASN 6128 which is delegated to Cablevision
Systems Corp.
linde...@gmail.com
Jun 25, 2019, 6:01:17 PM6/25/19
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On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9:13:29 PM UTC-4, linde...@gmail.com wrote:
linde...@gmail.com
Jun 25, 2019, 8:30:13 PM6/25/19
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I looked up Dave Paxton in several sources, and found none in this general area, including not in Yorktown Heights. Do you have any further clues for me?
Best,
Mort Linder
Savageduck
Jun 25, 2019, 9:29:48 PM6/25/19
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On Jun 25, 2019, linde...@gmail.com wrote
(in article<72744dc5-82b9-4db4...@googlegroups.com>):
Sorry to put you to this trouble, but I seem to have had a brain fart, and
gave you the name of the wrong friend. Similar, but not the Mt. Kisco guy,
after all it has been some 40+ years since I last saw him. My friend from Mt.
Kisco was actually Dave Preston. He lived quite close to, but just outside
the village proper, definitely not Yorktown Heights.
I had sent an email explaining my error to your linder1929@gmail address.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
(in article<72744dc5-82b9-4db4...@googlegroups.com>):
gave you the name of the wrong friend. Similar, but not the Mt. Kisco guy,
after all it has been some 40+ years since I last saw him. My friend from Mt.
Kisco was actually Dave Preston. He lived quite close to, but just outside
the village proper, definitely not Yorktown Heights.
I had sent an email explaining my error to your linder1929@gmail address.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
linde...@gmail.com
Jun 28, 2019, 5:56:11 PM6/28/19
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P.O. Box 629, Mount Kisco, NY 10549
Best,
Mort
linde...@gmail.com
Jun 28, 2019, 6:00:12 PM6/28/19
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On Monday, May 27, 2019 at 9:13:29 PM UTC-4, linde...@gmail.com wrote:
There are about 40 guys names Dave Preston listed for the USA, but none in Yorktown Heights. Sorry.
Mort Linder
Savageduck
Jun 28, 2019, 6:37:01 PM6/28/19
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On Jun 28, 2019, linde...@gmail.com wrote
(in article<af68fba1-bf9f-4ae3...@googlegroups.com>):
Oh! well. He has probably moved on, in some way or another. Thanks for going
to the trouble.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
(in article<af68fba1-bf9f-4ae3...@googlegroups.com>):
to the trouble.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
nospam
Jun 28, 2019, 6:43:43 PM6/28/19
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In article <0001HW.22C6CE0409...@news.giganews.com>,
his relatives, particularly parents?
Savageduck <savageduck1@{REMOVESPAM}me.com> wrote:
> > There are about 40 guys names Dave Preston listed for the USA, but none in
> > Yorktown Heights. Sorry.
>
> > There are about 40 guys names Dave Preston listed for the USA, but none in
> > Yorktown Heights. Sorry.
>
> Oh! well. He has probably moved on, in some way or another. Thanks for going
> to the trouble.
do you have any other info beyond his name or know the names of any of
> to the trouble.
his relatives, particularly parents?
Savageduck
Jun 28, 2019, 7:44:32 PM6/28/19
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On Jun 28, 2019, nospam wrote
(in article<280620191843418793%nos...@nospam.invalid>):
Thanks for your concern. However, this was not a quest for a reunion 40+
years in the making. I was responding to a geographical coincidence due to
Mort’s location. I do not have any need to explore this search any longer.
As for his parents, they would be well into their nineties, if they were
alive.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
(in article<280620191843418793%nos...@nospam.invalid>):
years in the making. I was responding to a geographical coincidence due to
Mort’s location. I do not have any need to explore this search any longer.
As for his parents, they would be well into their nineties, if they were
alive.
--
Regards,
Savageduck
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