A few weeks ago I was contacted by a chap called Matt who suggested it might be nice to create a list of reputable camera repairers. Specifically film camera repairers. Then just yesterday – not for the first time by any stretch – I was asked if I knew of a repair company with a specialism in OM Olympus cameras. I don’t, but I bet there is one!
Rather than me try and find all these specialists myself, I thought I’d ask you folks to help me make a list.
So, if you know of any camera repairers – or indeed people who offer services to modify cameras – specifically ones with a good reputation or ones who specialise in certain cameras, then comment below and I’ll make a bit of a list.
I’d like to know the following details:
- Company name and/or name
- Telephone number/Email address (or both)
- Specialist fields (if applicable)
- Any testimonial notes on reputation/quality of work
I don’t want this to turn into a big list of shops that offer camera repairs through third parties, I just want a list of the people or companies that do the repairs themselves.
The only exception to that which I’m happy to make is for folks like Bellamy of Japan Camera Hunter who offer western English speaking 3rd party services to companies like Kanto and MS Optical in Japan, wherein going via him helps to ensure you get exactly what you are looking for.
Finally, I want this to be a list from people with first hand experience of the repairers in question. We all know of some of the well known Leica repairers, and I’m happy to have them on the list, but I’m only going to add them once I’ve heard from people with direct and positive experience. If you have positive or indeed negative experience of people already listed, please also comment.
United Kingdom
Company: Cameraworks
Name: Alan Starkie
Contact: Cameraworks-uk.com
Specialism: Leica repair
Testimonial: Review here
Company: J P Cameras
Name: Joe Pahplay
Contact: tel: 0131 661 8429 / text: 07515893363 / [email protected] / http://www.jpcameras.co.uk
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
Ive used JP Cameras in Edinburgh for my Yashica 124G, but on discussion (he texts status so I had a very friendly chat though SMS/iMessage) he explained he does it because he loves it but he could also repair Fuji GW960 and Leica’s so I imagine its quite wide ranging. Very speedy turnaround on my Yashica and price certainly seemed reasonable to me. (Matt Maber)
Name: Roger Lean
Contact: 0208 881 5208
Specialism: Primarily known for Lomo LC-A repairs but also general Russian (and I assume) other Eastern European made cameras. Roger is something of a legend if you have an LC-A. He has no online presence, not even a known email address as far as I can see. Just a phone number to contact him by.
Testimonial:
There isn’t anything he doesn’t know about LC-A’s, and you will get a lovely hand written letter back detailing exactly what he has done to service your camera. (Matt Doerr)
Company: CRR Luton
Name:
Contact: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/Leica/ – 07790 627 778
Specialism: Leica
Testimonial:
The whole camera came back as new (looked pretty bad before). Somewhat unusual: all contact via text messages (very reliable in spite of old homepage). (Mattias D)
Company: MW Camera Repairs
Name: Miles Whitehead
Contact: [email protected] http://www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonials:
– I’ve sent a couple of cameras to him and he’s always given free estimates and honesty about the expected success of a repair. (Steve Lloyd)
– His prices are very reasonable, he’s communicative and has years of experience in film and digital photography repairs. (“Blinx”)
Company: Newton Ellis
Name: Erm…a scouser who’s super nice
Contact: 0151 236 1391; http://www.newtonellis.com/contact/
Specialism: All types
Testimonial:
I highly recommend Newton Ellis in Liverpool, great service and reasonable prices. They’ll let you know what’s achievable with any repair and I’ve always been impressed with the results. I’ve had great work done by them, including CLA for Olympus and Leica lens, CLA for my M7 and M2 and, most recently a CLA of a 1930s Zeiss Ikonta folder. (Alex Yates)
Company: Camera Repair Workshop
Name: Dave Boyle
Contact: Tel: 01908 378008 | E-mail: [email protected] | Website: http://www.camerarepairworkshop.co.uk/
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial: He does most makes, both film & digital, but started as a Minolta technician. Fixed my Minolta X-500 after it’s electrics died from being unused for 10 years. (James Tappin)
Company: Cameratiks
Contact: Tel:0131 447 2712 | Website: http://www.cameratiks.co.uk/repairs
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial: They do most things, but that part of the shop does seem to specialise in Leicas (it’s where I bought my Leitz Minolta CL). I’ve had a couple of things repaired, including a Pentax MX whose mirror had dislodged when I dropped it, and a Pentax-M 85mm lens with a lazy iris. Did one repair the same day when I was leaving the next day. 6 months warranty on repairs. (Chris Rusbridge)
Company: Black on White cameras
Contact: http://www.bonwcameras.co.uk
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial: Exclusively a camera repair shop repairing digital and film cameras. Always had very good experiences with them; they serviced my squeaking Canon A-1 very well ! (Keir W)
Company: Harrow Technical
Contact: http://harrowtechnical.co.uk/
Specialism: Pentax
Testimonial: Pentax specialists and have large amounts of stock of spare parts and do excellent repair and service jobs. Also work on other brands of camera. (Keir W)
Romania
Company: Kamerawork
Contact: http://kamerawerk.ro / 0745 152 604 / https://m.facebook.com/ReparatiiFoto/
Testimonial: great guy and good specialist. Repair all kind of camera and lenses. He repaired me a Nikon F2, a Nikkor Kogaku 58/1.4 and a Pentax LX.
Germany
Company: OM DOKTOR
Name: Frank Timmann
Contact: http://www.om-doktor.de/index.html
Specialism: All Olympus cameras, but obviously specialising in OM series
Testimonial:
He did some great work on two XA2 cameras for me! (Frank Lehnen)
Company: Kamera Doktor
Name: Viktor
Contact: [email protected] | http://www.kameradoktor.de/
eBay shop: http://www.ebay.ie/sch/kamera-doktor/m.html
Specialism: Light Seals
Testimonial:
Viktor makes custom light seal kits for most cameras. He’s scaled back his operations a bit in recent years and doesn’t sell as regularly on eBay, but if you email him and request a kit for a particular camera he can normally make one for you. I’ve purchased light seal kits for my Canon A-1, Pentax MX, Olympus XA and Olympus XA2 and they’ve all been perfect and come with clear and helpful fitting instructions. (Ken Hindle-May)
Company: CT Kamera Service
Name: Mr. Tondera
Contact: http://www.ct-kameraservice.de
Specialism: services Fujifilm MF, Mamiya, Hasselblad and Copal and Prontar shutters.
Testimonial:
I was sending a Fuji 690 last version for repair of the winder lever mechanism and he fixed my camera in no time.
The camera worked perfect and the repair cost was only EUR 100 or so.
Company: Wiese Fototechnik
Name: Mr. R. Wiese CEO
Contact: http://www.wiese-fototechnik.de
Specialism: They fix Rollei, Leica, Sinar and Samyang as well as Tokina and Nissin. They are also specialized in Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras and rebuild them.
Testimonial: I never worked with them but I was reading only good things about them.
Company: fototechnik
Name: Rolf-Dieter Baier
Contact: http://www.baierfoto.de/#english
Specialism: Mr. Baier is specialized in Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras.
Testimonial: He was a very helpful by replying to my technical questions without charging any money to me. He is also developing special holders for Kiev 88 prism to use them on Rolleiflex. He is producing special laser cut flocking kits for Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras which I already ordered a couple of times. He’s my man when it comes to Kiev and Pentacon cameras.
Netherlands
Company: Kamera-Service
Name: Will van Manen
Contact: +31 79 316 33 39 [email protected] http://www.kamera-service.info/
Specialism: Leica, Hasselblad and Rolleiflex
Testimonials:
– Very experienced and friendly guy, does excellent – has CLA’d and fixed both my Leicas (M2 & M6). (Peter Kasbergen)
– Will’s partner Cathy did a CLA, winder repair and recover on my Leica M3. (Alex K)
– He specializes in Rollei, Leica and Hasselblad. I had my Rolleiflex repaired by Will a few years ago, as well as cleaning the viewfinder
of a Bronica RF645. (Benny Stevens)
Company: De Kamera
Name: Hans Klinkhamer
Contact: [email protected] http://www.dekamera.com/
Specialism: Rollei repair
Testimonial:
Very experienced and friendly guy, does excellent – has fixed and serviced many of my cameras, including Rolleicord and Mamiya TLRs. (Peter Kasbergen)
Norway
Company: Antonio Stasi Classic cameras
Name: Antonio Stasi
Contact: tel: +47 55 32 47 42 | Mob: +47 99 53 25 20 | Email: [email protected] | http://www.antoniostasi.com/#!__engelsk
Specialism: Runs a diversified service, Repair shop specialising in 1950’s. to 1980’s cameras, sells secondhand film cameras, specialising on 1930′ to 1990’s film cameras, runs a developing business with 1 day turnaround, and is a knowledgeable fellow weel versed in photo history.
Poland
Company: BT Foto,
Contact: +48 22 825 35 08 – aparatfoto.com.pl
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
I’ve been going to this shop for about 2-3 years for repairs & full servicing. Main guy is Tadeusz. ENGLISH IS NOT SPOKEN IN THE SHOP, but it is easy to get around that: I work out what I want to say beforehand in Google translator, then show Mr. Tadeusz my iPad translation. Easy. I’ve had done a Rolleiflex 2.8F (non-functioning shutter + full svc); Fuji GA645 (sticky mode dial + full svc); Konica Hexar AF (sticky shutter button + full svc); Mamiya RB67 (full svc + reseal cartridges), plus about 25 other analogue cameras (from point & shoot to medium format). It’s dirt cheap. Most I’ve EVER paid for any work was 150PLN [£GBP28] for my Rolleiflex 2.8F [shutter repair + full svc] – and that camera is renowned as one of the most difficult of any camera to work on! CLA approx. 60-100PLN [£11-14]; replace foam seals 30PLN [£5]. Because this place is so affordable I invariably take EVERY camera I purchase to BT Foto for a full CLA before I shoot a roll. Usually 5-10 days for non-urgent. Can be a day if you press him. This is NOT a swish, modern shop. It is strictly old-school. I don’t even think they take credit-cards. But these are the type of places that know analogue stuff & get the job done. It could be very cost effective if anyone visits Poland on holiday to get a load of cameras done while you’re here. But, if done via post it would likely not be so cost effective as certainly a courier service [DHL, FedEx] would be essential. I’m happy to help anyone who is visiting Warsaw – just drop me a line. (Martin Hugh Henley)
Portugal
Company: Oficina Analógica
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
Contact: https://www.facebook.com/oficinaanalogica [email protected]
Specialism: Not a open shop but a particular repair service – Mostly works with mechanical German and Japanese cameras.
Japan
Company: MS-Optical
Name: Miyazaki Sadayasu
Contact: Outside of Japan, contact JCH – more info here
Specialism: Lens modification
Testimonial: Modified a Nikon lens to m-mount for me with great results – see here
Company: Kanto
Contact: Outside of Japan, contact JCH – more info here
Specialism: Mixed / Well regarded camera repaints
Testimonial:
I live in Japan and have frequently used Kanto Camera for procuring and overhauling Leica M3s. I have used them for repair and overhauling of several Leica lenses. They are absolutely superb with an attention to detail and exacting standards that exceed Leica itself! People who work there are absolutely charming. If you live outside of Japan and do not speak Japanese, definitely work with Kanto via Bellamy Hunt. Well worth it. (Steven Bleistein)
North America
Company: Englewood Camera
Contact: Colorado – Tel: 303-797-0700, Fax: 720-842-7500, Email: [email protected]
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
I have used them for refurbishing an old Nikon lens that had belonged to my father. Excellent job. Regularly has a decent selection of used film cameras for sale reasonably priced. Bought an old Nikon FG from them. Very local and friendly. Occasionally, a pet pig greets you at the entrance to the shop!
Company: Cameratechs
Contact: http://www.cameratechs.com/
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
They do a healthy trade in used equipment, and service film cameras on site. Very knowledgeable, and helpful! (Todd Schlemmer)
Company: Golden Touch Quality Camera Repair
Name: Sherry Krauter
Contact: Tel 845-496-8834 – Fax 845-496-3656 http://www.sherrykrauter.com [email protected]
Specialism: Leica
Testimonial:
Sherry is a factory trained Leica wizard! She took my old M2 (is there any other kind?) and went through it with a fine-toothed comb. Returned it to factory specs, replaced a bunch of stuff inside, did a complete CLA and then, as an afterthought, replaced a piece of mismatched vulcanite on the hinged back door. I swear, the shutter is smoother & quieter than when I sent it out. She also does first-class job on lenses. I believe her specialty is the Leica CL. I sent mine in, and she upgraded it to reflect the changes & modifications the CL went through during it’s production life. Each camera is worked on by hand…no ultrasound cleaning or over lubricating as shortcuts. She is not super fast, and her prices are moderate to slightly above average. You are getting expert repair at a good price. Hard to contact, be patient & keep trying. Check out her website. (Dan Castelli)
Company: Digitech Camera Repair
Name: John B.
Contact: digitechcamerarepair.com / (626) 786-3070 / [email protected]
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
I recently had a faulty Olympus 35RD CLA’d here and got it back in great, clean working order. It took a week or two to get back, but John was very knowledgeable and helpful. Not sure if they specialize in anything in particular.
Company: Quality Light-Metric
Contact: tel: (323) 467-2265
Specialism: Light meters
Testimonial:
They have repaired/recalibrated two Gossen Luna-Pro analog meters for me. The cost to work on each meter didn’t exceed $90USD. I’m going to send in my Weston Master V for calibration. Call for information on repairs to your specific meter before sending your equipment out to the land of milk & honey. Work comes w/a 90 day guarantee. You pay for S&H. They are friendly and helpful. The buzz is that they work on the meters for the motion picture industry. (Dan Castelli)
Company: 2nd shot SX70 (Matt Widmann)
Contact: (716) 951-9023/[email protected]
Specialism: most variants of the SX70
Testimonial: Answers Emails very quickly and his work is excellent, great guy!
Company: Mark Hama Ltd.
Name: Mark Hama
Contact: 2675 Earl Dr. Marietta, GA 30062 / phone: (770) 565-1498 / [email protected] / http://www.markhama.com
Specialism: Here is a specialist for twin-lens cameras, YashicaMat and Rolleiflex.
Testimonial: Mr. Mark Hama in Marietta, Georgia, USA, repaired damage done to my Rolleiflex 3.5E by another incompetent repair bumbler/mangler.
South Africa
Company: Camera Repair Centre
Name: Tony Tavener
Contact: http://www.camerarepair.co.za/
Specialism: Mixed
Testimonial:
Camera Repair Centre pride themselves as seeing repairs as a challenge. Tony Tavener started his career as a technician at Carl Zeiss Scientific Instruments in New Cavendish Street London W1.
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Frank Lehnen on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
GERMANY
OM DOKTOR
Frank Timmann
Billstedter Hauptstraße 67
D-22111 Hamburg
http://www.om-doktor.de/index.html
All Olympus cameras, but obviously specialising in OM series
He dis some great work on two XA2 cameras for me!
Matthew on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Very speedy turnaround on my Yashica and price certainly seemed reasonable to me.
Joe Pahplay
TEL: 0131 661 8429
TEXT ONLY: 07515893363
[email protected]
http://www.jpcameras.co.uk
Also,
For my Leica M6's CLA and winder repair I used Phil at Sprockets who you actually recommended to me.
Blinx on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
http://www.mwcamerarepairs.co.uk/
[email protected]
His prices are very reasonable, he's communicative and has years of experience in film and digital photography repairs.
Steven Bleistein on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
5855 S. BROADWAY, LITTLETON, COLORADO 80121, USA
Tel: 303-797-0700, Fax: 720-842-7500, Email: [email protected]
http://englewoodcamera.com
Not sure of contact name.
I have used them for refurbishing an old Nikon lens that had belonged to my father. Excellent job. Regularly has a decent selection of used film cameras for sale reasonably priced. Bought an old Nikon FG from them. Very local and friendly. Occasionally, a pet pig greets you at the entrance to the shop!
I live in Japan and have frequently used Kanto Camera for procuring and overhauling Leica M3s. I have used them for repair and overhauling of several Leica lenses. They are absolutely superb with an attention to detail and exacting standards that exceed Leica itself! People who work there are absolutely charming. If you live outside of Japan and do not speak Japanese, definitely work with Kanto via Bellamy Hunt. Well worth it.
Peter Kasbergen on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Company: Kamera-Service
Name: Will van Manen
Contact:
Dorpsstraat 81
2712 AD
Zoetermeer
Netherlands
31 79 316 33 39
[email protected]
http://www.kamera-service.info/
Specialism: Leica repair
Testimonial: Very experienced and friendly guy, does excellent – has CLA'd and fixed both my Leicas (M2 & M6).
Company: De Kamera
Name: Hans Klinkhamer
Contact:
Batavenstraat 47
7041 VA
's-Heerenberg
Netherlands
[email protected]
http://www.dekamera.com/
Specialism: Rollei repair
Testimonial: Very experienced and friendly guy, does excellent – has fixed and serviced many of my cameras, including Rolleicord and Mamiya TLRs.
Erik Prestmo on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Bergen, Norway
Antonio Stasi Classic cameras
Address:Lille Øvregaten 4
5018 Bergen Norway
el: 47 55 32 47 42
Mob: 47 99 53 25 20
Email: [email protected]
Proprietor Antonio Stasi
Runs a diversified service, Repair shop specialising in 1950's. to 1980's cameras, sells secondhand film cameras, specialising on 1930' to 1990's film cameras, runs a developing business with 1 day turnaround, and is a knowledgeable fellow weel versed in photo history.
Home page :
http://www.antoniostasi.com/#!__engelsk
Alex K on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Will van Manen
Kamera-Service vof
Dorpsstraat 81
2712 AD Zoetermeer
(079) 316 33 39
[email protected]
Will's partner Cathy did a CLA, winder repair and recover on my Leica M3.
They are specialized in Leica, Hasselblad and Rolleiflex equipment.
Todd Schlemmer on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
http://www.cameratechs.com/
Cameratechs
2034 NW Market St, Seattle, WA 98107
They do a healthy trade in used equipment, and service film cameras on site.
Very knowledgeable, and helpful!
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Dan Castelli on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Golden Touch Quality Camera Repair
Sherry Krauter, 118 Purgatory Road, Campbell Hall, New York 10916-2616
Tel 845-496-8834
Fax 845-496-3656
www.sherrykrauter.com
[email protected]
Sherry is a factory trained Leica wizard! She took my old M2 (is there any other kind?) and went through it with a fine-toothed comb. Returned it to factory specs, replaced a bunch of stuff inside, did a complete CLA and then, as an afterthought, replaced a piece of mismatched vulcanite on the hinged back door. I swear, the shutter is smoother & quieter than when I sent it out. She also does first-class job on lenses. I believe her specialty is the Leica CL. I sent mine in, and she upgraded it to reflect the changes & modifications the CL went through during it's production life. Each camera is worked on by hand...no ultrasound cleaning or over lubricating as shortcuts. She is not super fast, and her prices are moderate to slightly above average. You are getting expert repair at a good price. Hard to contact, be patient & keep trying. Check out her website.
Alex Yates on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Company: Newton Ellis
Name: Erm...a scouser who's super nice
Contact: 0151 236 1391; http://www.newtonellis.com/contact/
Specialism: All types
Testimonial: I've had great work done by them, including CLA for Olympus and Leica lens, CLA for my M7 and M2 and, most recently a CLA of a 1930s Zeiss Ikonta folder.
Steve Lloyd on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Miles Whitehead is always the go to recommendation for any film cameras on Talk Photography. I've sent a couple of cameras to him and he's always given free estimates and honesty about the expected success of a repair. He's UK based and his email address is [email protected]
I've never used them but Newton Ellis in Liverpool have had some good feedback on TP as well. http://www.newtonellis.com/
Cheers
Steve
Rollin Banderob on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
http://www.kamera-service.info/index.php/en/
Will van Manen
Kamera-Service vof
Dorpsstraat 81
2712 AD Zoetermeer
Nederland / The Netherlands
(079) 316 33 39
[email protected]
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Matt Doerr on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
0208 881 5208
Primarily known for LC-A repairs but also general Russian (and I assume) other Eastern European made cameras.
Roger is something of a legend if you have an LC-A. He has no online presence, not even a known email address as far as I can see. Just a phone number to contact him by. There isn't anything he doesn't know about LC-A's, and you will get a lovely hand written letter back detailing exactly what he has done to service your camera.
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Benny Stevens on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Mr Will van Manen
Kamera-Service
Dorpsstraat 81
2712 AD Zoetermeer
Tel. 31 79 316 33 39
[email protected]
He specializes in Rollei, Leica and Hasselblad. I had my Rolleiflex repaired by Will a few years ago, as well as cleaning the viewfinder
of a Bronica RF645.
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Mattias D on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
Martin Hugh Henley on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/07/2016
BT Foto, Warszawa
Al. Armii Ludowej 12
00-638 Warszawa
Mazowieckie,
POLAND
48 22 825 35 08
aparatfoto.com.pl
I've been going to this shop for about 2-3 years for repairs & full servicing. Main guy is Tadeusz. ENGLISH IS NOT SPOKEN IN THE SHOP, but it is easy to get around that: I work out what I want to say beforehand in Google translator, then show Mr. Tadeusz my iPad translation. Easy.
SPECIALISATION: everything - digital and analogue, from replacing foam seals, to calibrating lights meters, to servicing lenses.
PERSONAL STUFF I’VE HAD DONE: Rolleiflex 2.8F (non-functioning shutter full svc); Fuji GA645 (sticky mode dial full svc); Konica Hexar AF (sticky shutter button full svc); Mamiya RB67 (full svc reseal cartridges), plus about 25 other analogue cameras (from point & shoot to medium format).
COST: DIRT CHEAP! Most I've EVER paid for any work was 150PLN [£GBP28] for my Rolleiflex 2.8F [shutter repair full svc] - and that camera is renowned as one of the most difficult of any camera to work on! CLA approx. 60-100PLN [£11-14]; replace foam seals 30PLN [£5]. Because this place is so affordable I invariably take EVERY camera I purchase to BT Foto for a full CLA before I shoot a roll.
TURNAROUND: usually 5-10 days for non-urgent. Can be a day if you press him.
SPECIAL NOTE: This is NOT a swish, modern shop. It is strictly old-school. I don’t even think they take credit-cards. But these are the type of places that know analogue stuff & get the job done. It could be very cost effective if anyone visits Poland on holiday to get a load of cameras done while you’re here. But, if done via post it would likely not be so cost effective as certainly a courier service [DHL, FedEx] would be essential. I’m happy to help anyone who is visiting Warsaw - just drop me a line.
Eduan Groenewald on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 18/07/2016
Company: Camera Repair Centre
Name: Tony Tavener
Contact: http://www.camerarepair.co.za/
Specialism: Repairing Cameras
Testimonial:Camera Repair Centre pride themselves as seeing repairs as a challenge.
Tony Tavener started his career as a technician at Carl Zeiss Scientific Instruments in New Cavendish Street London W1.
Kevin Archie on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 18/07/2016
digitechcamerarepair.com / (626) 786-3070 / [email protected]
I recently had a faulty Olympus 35RD CLA'd here and got it back in great, clean working order. It took a week or two to get back, but John was very knowledgeable and helpful. Not sure if they specialize in anything in particular.
Slater on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 18/07/2016
Advance Camera
8124 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy.
Portland, Oregon
97225
http://www.advancecamera.com/
I have not personally had a camera repaired here but I have had friends and instructors use them before with great results. The staff is really nice and they have clear and reasonable prices for all of their repairs, they also work on digital cameras and do IR conversions!
Comment posted: 18/07/2016
Ken Hindle-May on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 24/07/2016
Alan Marlow of A.M. Technical Services
Tel: 01932 247127
Mob/Txt: 07914 978105
E-mail: [email protected]
Website: www.cam-rep.co.uk
Alan is a former Konica technician who has been running an independent repair and maintenance service for many years. He's a bit of a generalist, handling all manner of digital and film gear, but significantly for us knows a lot about film SLRs, MF lenses and will attempt to repair compacts.
I've had Alan service my film SLRs and he's always very thorough and his prices are very reasonable.
A German service I've used several times is Kamera Doktor:
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.kameradoktor.de/
eBay shop: http://www.ebay.ie/sch/kamera-doktor/m.html
Viktor makes custom light seal kits for most cameras. He's scaled back his operations a bit in recent years and doesn't sell as regularly on eBay, but if you email him and request a kit for a particular camera he can normally make one for you.
I've purchased light seal kits for my Canon A-1, Pentax MX, Olympus XA and Olympus XA2 and they've all been perfect and come with clear and helpful fitting instructions.
Comment posted: 24/07/2016
Erik Prestmo on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 26/07/2016
Are there rules for non-acceptable countries?
"Bergen, Norway
Antonio Stasi Classic cameras
Address:Lille Øvregaten 4
5018 Bergen Norway
el: 47 55 32 47 42
Mob: 47 99 53 25 20
Email: [email protected]
Proprietor Antonio Stasi
Runs a diversified service, Repair shop specialising in 1950’s. to 1980’s cameras, sells secondhand film cameras, specialising on 1930′ to 1990’s film cameras, runs a developing business with 1 day turnaround, and is a knowledgeable fellow weel versed in photo history.
Home page :
http://www.antoniostasi.com/#!__engelsk"
Comment posted: 26/07/2016
Comment posted: 26/07/2016
Comment posted: 26/07/2016
Eddy Lambert on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 26/07/2016
Dan Castelli on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 28/07/2016
Dan Castelli on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 28/07/2016
I'd like to add another shop - they're specialists and they don't repair cameras, only light meters.
Quality Light-Metric
7095 Hollywood BLVD., #550
Hollywood, California 90028
tel: (323) 467-2265
They have repaired/recalibrated two Gossen Luna-Pro analog meters for me. The cost to work on each meter didn't exceed $90USD. I'm going to send in my Weston Master V for calibration. Call for information on repairs to your specific meter before sending your equipment out to the land of milk & honey. Work comes w/a 90 day guarantee. You pay for S&H. They are friendly and helpful. The buzz is that they work on the meters for the motion picture industry.
Kodachromeguy on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 14/02/2017
Mark Hama Ltd.
2675 Earl Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
phone: (770) 565-1498
[email protected]
Krzysztof on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 09/03/2017
I'm specialized in Canon AE-1, AE-1P and A-1 and Olympus OM 1/1N/2/2N/2SP/4 but have done a few Rolleiflexes, Konicas, Yashicas, random other cameras. I can do Nikon F4 stuck aperture lever repair. I have experience in lens cleaning from OM Zuiko to Canon FD to Nikon F to random others. Extensive list of service manuals and information. Clients in Warsaw, Budapest, UK. Polish/English/German.
Igor Silva on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 10/03/2017
Oficina Analógica
Vila Nova de Gaia, Porto
https://www.facebook.com/oficinaanalogica
[email protected]
Not a open shop but a particular repair service.
Mostly works with mechanical German and Japanese cameras.
Carlton on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 10/03/2017
2nd shot SX70 (Matt Widmann)
(716) 951-9023/[email protected]
Services most variants of the SX70
Answers Emails very quickly and his work is excellent, great guy!
Ionut Radulescu on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 10/03/2017
Contact: 0745 152 604
FB page: https://m.facebook.com/ReparatiiFoto/
In Bucharest, Romania, great guy and good specialist. Repair all kind of camera and lenses. He repaired me a Nikon F2, a Nikkor Kogaku 58/1.4 and a Pentax LX.
Michael Rost on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 10/03/2017
I got three addresses to add to this list.
CT Kamera Service in Munich/Germany
www.ct-kameraservice.de
Mr. Tondera services Fujifilm MF, Mamiya, Hasselblad and Copal and Prontar shutters.
I was sending a Fuji 690 last version for repair of the winder lever mechanism and he fixed my camera in no time.
The camera worked perfect and the repair cost was only EUR 100 or so.
Wiese Fototechnik Hamburg/Germany
www.wiese-fototechnik.de
Mr. R. Wiese CEO
They fix Rollei, Leica, Sinar and Samyang as well as Tokina and Nissin.
They are also specialized in Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras and rebuild
them.
I never worked with them but I was reading only good things about them.
fototechnik Rolf-Dieter Baier Emmendingen/Germany
http://www.baierfoto.de/#english
Mr. Baier is specialized in Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras. He was a very helpful by replying to my
technical questions without charging any money to me. He is also developing special holders for Kiev 88 prism
to use them on Rolleiflex. He is producing special laser cut flocking kits for Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras
which I already ordered a couple of times. He's my man when it comes to Kiev and Pentacon cameras.
Regards,
Michael
Comment posted: 10/03/2017
Keir W on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 13/04/2017
In Bristol : Black on White cameras - www.bonwcameras.co.uk
Exclusively a camera repair shop repairing digital and film cameras. Always had very good experiences with them; they serviced my squeaking Canon A-1 very well !
Also,
Harrow Technical - http://harrowtechnical.co.uk/
Pentax specialists and have large amounts of stock of spare parts and do excellent repair and service jobs. Also work on other brands of camera.
Chris Rusbridge on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 17/04/2017
122 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4BX
0131 447 2712
They do most things, but that part of the shop does seem to specialise in Leicas (it's where I bought my Leitz Minolta CL). I've had a couple of things repaired, including a Pentax MX whose mirror had dislodged when I dropped it, and a Pentax-M 85mm lens with a lazy iris. Did one repair the same day when I was leaving the next day. 6 months warranty on repairs.
James Tappin on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 16/05/2017
Dave Boyle at
http://www.camerarepairworkshop.co.uk/
based in Bletchley. He does most makes, both film & digital, but started as a Minolta technician.
Fixed my Minolta X-500 after it's electrics died from being unused for 10 years.
Adrian Weale on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 18/10/2017
As for Olympus OM specialists in the UK, I've used www.lutoncameras.com several times and their work has always been very good. They're recommended by Olympus UK, which must mean something, and they still have a reasonable stock of spare parts.
Joe Abbruscato on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 06/11/2017
Nippon Photo Clinic -http://nipponphotoclinic.com/
Contact: 212.982.3177; [email protected]
Specialize in film cameras and lenses of all types (35mm, rangefinder, medium format, large format), and specifically are the exclusive North American authorized service center for Contax, Linhof, and Wista cameras and lenses. For those who use point-and-shoot cameras, they will do repairs on Yashica and Contax point-and-shoots.
Testimonial:
I bought a Yashica T3 on Ebay years ago only to discover that the autofocus motor and rail and the taking lens were shot. Consequently, I shelved it due to not finding a company who would even look at it. Fast forward to this past spring, I was recommended by Mark Hama to email Nippon in NYC. After some discussion with their tech, I sent my Yashica to them for repairs. They replaced the taking lens, fully overhauled the shutter mech, replaced the AF Rail, did a deep clean and adjust. Took about 2 weeks from the day it left my hands to the time I got it back (I live on the other side of the country in Arizona). It came back quirky, however, as after shooting half a roll the shutter would simply auto-advance the film, not fire it. After a quick call, they told me to send it back immediately for further tweaking (all free, under their warranty). Shipped it, they fixed it, and sent it back. Came back pristine, all issues fixed.; I basically have a brand new Yashica T3. Incredible customer service, great repair job. Highly recommend them.
Parvez Soudagar on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 14/01/2018
Company: Kamera Kraft (Since 1979)
Name: Mohammad Gaus Shaikh
Contact: 91 20 2613 0990
Email: [email protected]
Specialist: He has been repairing Cameras, Binoculars and Luxury Watches since 1950's. You name the camera he has fixed it; He even has his own custom machines to make gears or old spares which are not manufactured anymore. He has been generous to donate a lot of film cameras to one of the collage to share the evolution and help new generation learn.
Testimonial: Super talented person and his work is perfect! Restored a Rollieflex 2.8F from him recently, every aspect was looked into and first roll shot and was sharp and produced good images. If there are any short coming in the work he has done, he does say it and asks for a lesser pay than said as he himself was not satisfied with the work.
India (Pune)
Company: Kamera Kraft (Since 1979)
Name: Zuber Shaikh
Contact: 91 20 2613 0990
Email: [email protected]
Specialist: Second generation camera repair person, trained under his father. Repairs film ( (35mm, rangefinder, medium format, large format) and digital cameras, lenses and does the camera restoration works too.
Testimonial: Reasonable and does a clean and timely job! Repair and service all my film and digital camera from him, better than the company service stores.
barry reid on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 20/06/2018
Harrow technical needs to be removed, sadly the proprietor is now retired. I can, however, recommend Asahi Photo in Brentford who did fine work on a Pentax LX for me with a fast turnaround too.
Web: http://www.asahiphoto.co.uk
e-mail: [email protected]
Tel:020 8232 8111
Address:
Asahi Photo,
6 Albany Parade
Highstreet
Brentford
Middlesex
TW80JW
Floyd K. Takeuchi on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 01/08/2018
Rollei Repairs By Harry Fleenor
Oceanside Camera Repair
909 N. Aviation Blvd. Ste. 4
Manhattan Beach, Ca 90266-6241
310 374 6506 - email - [email protected]
Mr. Fleenor is one of the best known repair techs for Rolleiflex and Rollei gear. He's busy, so expect a bit of a wait. Excellent work. He did an outstanding job on my Rolleiflex 2.8F Whiteface, including replacing the original focusing screen with a brighter one. And sent back the old screen.
Mark Hama Ltd.
2675 Earl Dr.
Marietta, GA 30062
phone: (770) 565-1498
[email protected]
While he works on a number of brands, Mr. Hama is perhaps best known for keeping Yashicas alive. He worked on my Yashica FX-3, first giving it a badly needed CLA and recladding, then a few years later, replacing the original shutter assembly, which failed on a trip. He sent back the original shutter assembly with the overhauled body.
Zeiss Camera
www.zeisscamera.com
[email protected]
Mr. Henry Scherer is the guru of all things Zeiss Ikon. He's serviced three of my cameras, and four lenses. His skill and knowledge is evident in the relatively long wait times to get you kit back, but Mr. Scherer is worth the wait.
TBM3FAN on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 14/09/2018
Eric Hendrickson
P.O. box 70612
Knoxville, TN 37938
https://www.pentaxs.com/index.html
Eric has done one H series for me, five Spotmatics, and ME Super and MX. His cost is very reasonable. Actually extremely so from my point of view. I generally do my own seals before sending. Yet, as an example, one camera got a CLA, new light seals, finder cleaned, meter switch repaired and new photo cells while repairing the meter system for $100.
Now who does Minolta?
Aurajola on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 23/12/2018
Here is the contacts:
Kestutis Dapkunas (KĘSTUČIO DAPKŪNO FOTOAPARATŲ TAISYKLA)
37068623060
37037208473
[email protected]
P. Visinskio st. 28 - 1, Kaunas, LT-44173
If you have something to ask or tell, feel free to write me: [email protected]
Sulung on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 28/12/2019
Richard Marks on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 02/03/2020
I have a couple of suggestions for uk.
Firstly Classic V http://www.classicv.co.uk/ who service Hasselblad are excellent. They sorted out a lens x sync repair which involved taking out the shutter and servicing it. I could not fault the communications the workmanship or the reliability of the turn around. Not cheap but access to Hasselblad service tools and equipment makes them reasuringly worth it.
The other recommended repairer also fairly unique is Linhof Studios in Southend. Paula has a lot of knowledge and the workshop is also brilliant. They can make up rangefinder cams and very reliable service of Linhof of any age. I would not use anywhere else for Linhof.
Sam edwards on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 22/06/2020
http://yyecamera.com/
mailto:[email protected]
tel:(781) 830-9141
Sent my Leica IIIA to him from London, and was very impressed with the service. Replied to my emails promptly, work was done to an incredibly high standard and pricing of a full CLA (£160) was very reasonable. Work was also done very quickly.
Alexander Spencer on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 12/02/2021
I thought I’d chip in my two pennies worth as a newly-launched Leica repair service. Whether your camera is in need of a CLA or a specific technical issue requires attention, I offer a range of packages to fix most mechanical faults.
I’m based in the UK, where independent repair services are scarce or waiting times are long. Repairs can usually be completed within 7-10 days of receiving your camera, meaning that you can quickly get back to shooting and do what you do best.
All the details can be found below at:
https://www.alexanderspencer.co.uk/camera-obscura-repairs
Michael S. Goldfarb on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 02/01/2022
http://www.zuiko.com/
Nice URL, eh?
Michael S. Goldfarb on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 02/01/2022
Camtech Photo Services - John Hermanson
[email protected] - http://www.zuiko.com/ - 21 South Lane, Huntington, NY 11743
Olympus OM and PEN SLR repairs
I've used John to repair my OM-2 and Pen F cameras several times in the last 20 years. His work is excellent, communication is clear, and his prices aren't bad by today's standards.
Dave In Ireland on Specialist Film Camera Repair & Modification Companies
Comment posted: 10/06/2023
Name: Rolf-Dieter Baier
Contact: http://www.baierfoto.de/#english
Specialism: Mr. Baier is specialized in Pentacon Six, Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 cameras.
Baierfoto has closed down.