Hey all!

Longtime lurker - decided to make a post in regards to a camera repair estimate on my Linhof Technika 4x5. I love to shoot with my Linhof but I haven't read up enough to understand the importance of different types of repairs and what I could do without (if at all). I plan to research this a bit, however this forum has been so helpful to me as a lurker I wanted to share this estimate with you and hear your thoughts.

The estimates are as follows,
1. Linhof MASTER TECHNIKA 4x5" 58473
- *Focus Cam, Lens Board rise/down gear damaged. No Parts !!
- Just Replace Bellows and General Overhaul, Adjust, Lubricate, check and clean
Labor $360.00 + Parts $356.00 + tax
2. Schneider 150mm F4.5 Xenar 4191772
- Overhaul Shutter Mechanism(Shutter speed is off).
- Lubricate, Clean and Adjust.
Labor $160.00 + tax

The total is $953.75 which includes tax.


Should I proceed with the repairs? I remember reading about how replacing bellows may not be the best way to go - the shutter adjustment makes sense to me... bunch of things going on here! It's not a money issue as much as me wanting to understand the importance behind them. I also plan to call the repair shop back when I have more time to hear the reasoning directly from them.

Thanks so much for your time and any advice you may have!
Lindsay