Recommendation: V. Damores - Pathe 16mm camera service in Italy

[Mark Eastman]

I recently had a late 1970s Pathe PR-16 AT/BTL 16mm camera serviced by Valcarenghi Damaores in Italy and I highly recommend him for service on Pathe 16mm cameras.

He replaced a broken pellicule glass in the reflex viewfinder, collimated the camera to the lens I included, cleaned and lubed the camera mechanism and did an excellent job.

As others have mentioned, he is not fluent in English and uses a translate app, but communication went well.

The shipping to Italy to/from the US was somewhat  expensive ($80 / $108) but worth it, as very few technicians seem to be working on these obscure Pathe 16mm cameras in the US.

Obviously, it would be good to email him first and when sending make sure you indicate on forms "For temporary export, camera repair service" in documentation, otherwise Damores will have to pay VAT to receive your package, that he will charge back.

(Thanks again to those who have given tips on shipping to Europe)
 

Here is his info:
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VALCARENGHI DAMORES
 Viale Santuario, 34
 26012 CASTELLEONE (CR)
 Italia

Email: v.damores@alice.it

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Mark

Mark Eastman
Palo Alto, CA USA