mad_malteaser
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I have to admit, I don't frequent this part of the forum very often so I hope I'm bringing my query to the right place.
On my recent trip home my Dad surprised me by giving me his Dad's camera. It's an Agfa Billy Record, as far as I'm aware it's pre-Second World War, my grandad bought it second-hand in the 40's.
It's an absolutely gorgeous camera but as far as I can gather, it's not been used since at least 1970, the case and exterior of the camera are extremely weather-beaten (rust on the outer metal casing mostly). I'm not an expert with cameras, let alone old ones but the main parts all look in fairly good condition.
My question: Are there facilities or services on the British Isles that would take this camera and clean it up and check it's all in working order for me? I daren't try it myself, for fear of breaking it.
On my recent trip home my Dad surprised me by giving me his Dad's camera. It's an Agfa Billy Record, as far as I'm aware it's pre-Second World War, my grandad bought it second-hand in the 40's.
It's an absolutely gorgeous camera but as far as I can gather, it's not been used since at least 1970, the case and exterior of the camera are extremely weather-beaten (rust on the outer metal casing mostly). I'm not an expert with cameras, let alone old ones but the main parts all look in fairly good condition.
My question: Are there facilities or services on the British Isles that would take this camera and clean it up and check it's all in working order for me? I daren't try it myself, for fear of breaking it.