Fixation

[V6GTO]

The company...not a fetish

They reside in an exceedingly seedy warehouse, but the service is beyond reproach. They sorted the 1D under warranty and serviced the 100-400 in very short order as they knew I was flying home. Top work...highly recommended if you're in the London area.

Martin.

Fixation ( Service, repair and sales for both Canon and Nikon)
71 Bondway, (Vauxhall Tube)
SW8 1SQ
0208 582 3294

[poah]

heard good reports about them. what was wrong with your body and was the lens in need of a repair

[Gemm]

Error 01?

What was actually wrong with it in the end?

[V6GTO]

Got it to Fixation and it had changed it's mind (it must be female ) it now said ERR 99. Never did find out the exact fault.
The lens was a little gritty when at 100mm, and it's had about 4 years of hard work, so I thought a little TLC wouldn't go amiss. £99 for a service.

Martin.

[poah]

what does that include?

[V6GTO]

As far as I could gather all new seals and a re-grease, but as something felt knackered (the grittiness) I think there were some extra spare parts needed. And the glass was spotless.

Martin.

[mr noble]

I wish my 70-200 VR had gone there! Its at Nikon HQ and has been for nearly 4 weeks so far!


Martin, did you get them to sort your busted lens too?

Martin, did you get my e-mail about the cd and weekend? (or are you in a mood with me)

Greg

[poah]

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

[V6GTO]

mr noble said:

I wish my 70-200 VR had gone there! Its at Nikon HQ and has been for nearly 4 weeks so far!


Martin, did you get them to sort your busted lens too?

Martin, did you get my e-mail about the cd and weekend? (or are you in a mood with me)

Greg

Greg...I'm allways in a mood with you, but it's usually a good one

No I didn't take my broken lens there, but now you've reminded me I think I will.

No, didn't get an e-mail.

Martin.

[V6GTO]

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

I'd call them first to make sure they do Sigma.


Martin.

[ThatPhilBrettGuy]

V6GTO said:

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

I'd call them first to make sure they do Sigma.


Martin.

They don't

[Gemm]

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

Isn't it meant to be noisy??

[mr noble]

[quote=V6GTONo, didn't get an e-mail.

Martin.[/quote]

Sent again then, to yr usual address.

[ledaig]

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

Interesting that you say that - mine is off to Sigma in the morning for the same reason.

Does yours sound like the focus barrel is rubbing as it moves around - particularly if you point it up at about 45 degrees?

[poah]

ThatPhilBrettGuy said:

V6GTO said:

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

I'd call them first to make sure they do Sigma.


Martin.

They don't

they do

"Fixation is an official Professional Repair Centre for Sigma EX Professional lenses"


hence why I suggested I would send it there

[poah]

Gemm said:

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

Isn't it meant to be noisy??

no its HSM

[poah]

ledaig said:

poah said:

I'm thinking I'll send my sigma EX 30mm there. focus is a bit noisey

Interesting that you say that - mine is off to Sigma in the morning for the same reason.

Does yours sound like the focus barrel is rubbing as it moves around - particularly if you point it up at about 45 degrees?

if you hold it upright with lens cap pointing up. yeah sound like it is rubbing against somhing

[john57]

I've used Fixation numerous times - they have always been very good !

[V6GTO]

V6GTO said:

As far as I could gather all new seals and a re-grease, but as something felt knackered (the grittiness) I think there were some extra spare parts needed. And the glass was spotless.

Martin.

I've just read the invoice...the camera repair also includes a free sensor clean (not that it needed one).

Martin.

[tog]

It's good service, but they can be pretty pricey. Mate of mine took his 70-200 there for a new IS unit, and they quoted £450 quid odd. Canon did it for about £200. My 70-200 is bust now too, so it's gone straight to Canon.