repair shop for minolta CLE

[meillana]

my minolta CLE recently experienced a faulty shutter where it only opens a third of the way. is there a reputable shop/person where i can have it serviced? thanks for any leads.

 

[julescasablancas]

If i were you i will replace the batteries and 'play' the shutter speed dial and asa setting to and fro. CLE's electronic is it's main weakness from what i heard. I just got my CLE and it has erratic metering and shutter speeds, also dancing LEDs but after doing things mentioned above, it's ok now. I guess the electronic contacts need some exercise.

As for repair can ask De Camera Consultant, he still has complete shutter assembly for Contax RTS II (!!!) so maybe he has some CLE parts. But fried circuit board will cost a bomb i suppose.

GOOD LUCK

 

[meillana]

@jules
i believe there's no similar issues with my cle as those you described on yours. had several rolls of properly exposed film on mine until the shutter faulty opening happened. just to report here that i have 2 positive replies from US repair stores already and may try shipping it there instead.