A700 repair/service - UK only

Hi Folks,

I think the time has come to have my A700 serviced; it has also just started to develop 'front wheel skip' which may also be related to it jumping through images when in review mode. If I leave it, it will only get worse...

Does anyone in the UK have any positive experience with any repair outfits (or those to steer clear of)? I would also include Sony in this as well - any experience of non-warranty service would be appreciated.

Comes at a bad time as Pic-a-Song Challenge is here soon but I will need it much more in the coming months as well so I have to get it sorted as soon as possible.

Thanks for your help and feedback.

Best regards, Neil.

I've used these guys before to service my Fuji GX617 (yes not a Sony Alpha A700, but I have one of those too).

David Boyle was my contact. 1st class service.

Thanks for the info everyone - just a quick update.

It was dispatched to Camera Repair Centre today and I hope to have it back in 5 -7 days time. I will let you all know how the service/repair has gone but as it has only ever been in for 'service' once in 4 years (Sony replaced the rear screen very, very early on in it's life) and ias t's my only body it does get quite a hard life (though I do look after it as well it has to be said - no abuse!).

I have a couple of 'big events' coming up this year where it will be vital to have it working properly so I took the plunge and went for the service straight away. I've seen quite a few comments elsewhere where the 'fix' works for a while and then comes back - I wanted it 'sorted' first time I'm afraid (I have the same outlook on the analytical systems/kit at work - goes wrong, get it fixed otherwise it'll go wrong fully when you least expect/most need it!).

I now feel like I'm going through some sort of trial separation and can't wait to get it back...

Kind regards, Neil.