Film Camera Repair Shops
313 repair shops in 34 countries, compiled from community recommendations and our own research
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Germany
61 repair shops
Doesn’t repair cameras, but an important go-to for film scanners (Nikon, Minolta, etc.).
orphaned-scanners.com | Email: andre@orphaned-scanners.com
Praised by several people; best reached by phone. Expect longer waiting times. Lens overhauls can be on the pricier side.
arluewa.de | Tel: +49 221 2573870
Retired / inactive. The technician no longer takes on any work.
Originally founded by Rollei specialist Werner Bruer, who has since retired. The workshop is still running.
Very knowledgeable, fair prices. He has moved away from Langenselbold and can no longer be reached on his old phone number. It’s unclear whether he still takes on repairs.
Every camera is first inspected for a flat diagnostic fee, and you then get a quote. The website mentions a waiting time of around three months. According to a tip from the community, the workshop is temporarily not accepting repairs until it has capacity again. Best to check by email first; there’s no phone hotline. (Community tip from Jonas, November 2026)
clickundsurr.de | Email: info@clickundsurr.de | Gartenstr. 4, 10115 Berlin
A fairly new workshop that’s already getting positive mentions in the community for Leica repairs. Repairs the Leica M series (M1, M2, M3, M4, M4-2, M4-P, M6, M6 TTL, MP, MA, MD, MD-A, MD-2); other models and makes on request. Owner Jakub Cezary Kaliszewski, Weyerstr. 74, 50676 Köln. (Community tip, August 2026: new domain cc-serv.de. The old address colognecameraservice.de has been shut down.)
cc-serv.de | Tel: +49 152 53117584
Recommended by the community for Mamiya, Hasselblad & Fuji MF, with reports of very good, quick repairs. Successful repairs of a Linhof 220 and a Fuji GW690 have also been reported; fair prices, though turnaround can sometimes take longer. (Community tip from Joachim Amrein, June 2026)
dw-photo.eu | Tel: +49 531 6803 5050
On the film side, their focus is on Rollei and Contax. They also repair cameras from Canon, Nikon, Panasonic, Sony and Voigtländer, as well as slide projectors.
ffs-tritec.de (HTTP only) | Mail: morawek@ffs-tritec.de | Tel: 0531 23725-17
Probably still active. A specialist you can only track down through word of mouth in the community.
Listed as permanently closed on Google Maps, and the website now only shows a placeholder page (as of October 2026).
One user reported a very positive experience, though that was more than 15 years ago.
foto-merten.de (HTTP only)
Most of their business runs through eBay. For repairs, it’s best to get in touch by phone. The shop is open Monday to Friday, 11 am to 6 pm.
eBay: ebay.de/str/fotoprestomunchen | Mail: info@fotopresto.de | Tel: 089 554297
Camera shop offering repairs for mechanical cameras, and also buying and selling used photo gear. According to the community, an overhauled Werra I bought there has been running reliably ever since. (Community tip from T, November 2026)
foto-schiemann.de | Email: info@foto-schiemann.de | Tel: 030 53 23 606
Specialist repair partner for classic film Leica and Hasselblad cameras. Online-only business: no regular opening hours and no showroom on site.
fotohandel.de | Mail: info@fotohandel.de | Tel: 07181 976 26 26
Camera shop with a repair service. The website is no longer reachable (as of October 2026).
Community members report quick, satisfactory repairs at fair prices.
Tel: 0345 8057268
Excellent quality, but long waiting times. The community praises the fair prices for extensive overhauls (e.g. €70-80 for a lens CLA).
No longer active; the website is for information only. Specialist in medium format cameras from the Eastern Bloc, also offers conversion kits and accessories.
According to the workshop (October 2026): repairs film cameras and lenses of every make from the last 60 years, as far as that is still possible, as well as digital cameras and lenses of all makes except Fuji (no warranty repairs).
fotocontrol.de | Mail: fotocontrol@gmx.de
The community says they do great work. They focus on film camera repair, especially Leica, Nikon and Hasselblad. Owner: Henry Hoffmann. Open Monday to Friday 8 am to 4 pm, Thursday until 6 pm. (Community tip, August 2026: they’ve moved to Viehwasen 18a and can now be found at foto-kamera-service.de. The old address hoffmann-foto.de is dead.)
foto-kamera-service.de | Mail: info@foto-kamera-service.de | Tel: +49 711 3899685
The workshop has been closed since the end of November 2025.
Tel: 0211/376151
A technician well known on the forums. The workshop’s website lets you set up repair orders and book appointments online.
dbfototechnik.de | Email: kontakt@dbfototechnik.de | Tel: 033203 78282
Community members reported excellent workmanship and short turnaround times (2-3 weeks). Closed down at the end of March 2026. It was a very good workshop. (Community tip from Jürgen Riebl, May 2026)
Tel: 08046 - 268
Future unclear. Owner Gerard Wiener sadly passed away in 2024.
Tel: 089 59 50 72
Large authorized service center.
geissler-service.de | Email: info@geissler-service.de | Tel: 07072 / 9 29 70
No longer repairs cameras. The optician’s shop is still open, but their camera technician has passed away.
contax-cameras.reconact.com | Email: post@heidi-foto.net | Tel: +49 89 580 1000
Probably still active. The website is offline, but based on community feedback we list it as active.
Email: Werkstatt@hopfauer-kameraservice.de | Tel: 09721 28566
Established specialist with a professional website.
hopho.de | Email: info@host-photoservice.de | Tel: 05235-5092740
Makes custom-cut light seal kits for most cameras.
kameradoktor.de | Email: kameradoktor@t-online.de
Note the unusual .at email address. Closed a few years ago (source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/qenis 2025-08).
kameralanger.de | Email: info@altertuemliches.at
Professional service for a wide range of cameras.
kameraklinikum.de | Email: info@kameraklinikum.de | Tel: +49 911 71500137
Specializes in classic mechanical cameras. Drop-off and pickup are currently by appointment only; call to book (Mon to Thu, 10 am to 12 noon).
fotoreparatur-service.de (HTTP only) | Email: kamerareparaturen.landgraf@gmx.de | Tel: 0721 578028
A former authorized service partner of the Pentacon works, with specialist know-how. Highly recommended, though they don’t repair cameras from the former USSR. Getting in touch about Minolta repairs can be difficult.
kameraservice-ostkreuz.de | Tel: +49 302913626
Recommended several times on the aphog forum (2026-05): quick, fair and transparent. Services lenses (Nikkor & others) as well as cameras. Note: the website only runs over HTTP, not HTTPS. According to the workshop (October 2026): no CLAs on old film cameras, and no repairs that require taking the camera apart beyond the top cover or the bayonet mount.
fotogeraetereparatur.de (HTTP only) | mbeutler.net
Regarded as a highly specialized Leicameter expert who reportedly has rare spare parts.
knoch-messgeraete.de | Tel: 0911 646075
Reviews are mixed. There are reports of problems (e.g. ill-fitting screws, damage after a repair).
No spare parts for models made before 1959.
linhof.com | Email: info@linhof.com | Tel: +49 89 724920
Specialist in the well-known Minilux fault.
kameraszarmach@freenet.de
The only Nizo specialist on the list.
merzbarn.berlin@gmail.com
Excellent technical reputation, also recommended for the XA2. There are reports of extremely fast repairs, though communication can vary.
om-doktor.de | Tel: 017649167770
Specialist workshop for the analog Olympus OM-System: repairs, servicing, restoration and custom modifications to order, including cine mods, plus small runs sold as the OM-Labor Edition. They also work on PEN and Olympus 35 viewfinder cameras, though they don’t stock as many spare parts for those as they do for OM. Manual lenses are serviced regardless of brand, but cameras from other makers are not. No digital Olympus or OM-System cameras.
om-labor.de | Mail: gordon@om-labor.com | Tel: +49 (0) 69 7079 16 71
Highly specialized; can re-cement and re-coat lens elements. Email address corrected.
optik-labor.de | Mail: drprenzel@optik-labor.de
Under new ownership since 2024 (Leonid Kopilevich). Recommended without reservation for Rolleiflex SL66 repairs. A Rolleicord Vb was successfully given a full overhaul for about €180, with a turnaround of about three weeks. Ms Paepke is easiest to reach by phone on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. (Community tip from Markus K., May 2026)
paepke-fototechnik.de | Mail: paepke-fototechnik@gmx.de | Tel: 0211 98 68 88 0
No longer operating. Formerly an official Minolta service center. The business closed at the end of 2023 following a death.
No shop front, just a workshop and shipping warehouse, so get in touch first by email, phone or WhatsApp. They say they repair almost anything, but no longer take compact cameras (point-and-shoots). From the community: a Leica M5 with light meter repair and CLA, easy back-and-forth by email, about six weeks, fair price. (Community tip from Christof, November 2026)
photohaus-clickpic.de | Email: post@photohaus-clickpic.de | Tel/WhatsApp: +49 151 29650482
Trained under Fritz Kergl, longtime head of Robot’s repair department. Repair requests by email.
robot-kameraservice.de | Email: robot.kameraservice@gmail.com
Authorized service partner with a focus on digital.
fotomaerz.de | Mail: infohamburg@fotomaerz.de | Tel: 040 / 731 40 77
Mostly digital work, but they also offer repairs on film models. Positive experiences reported.
Retired and no longer taking on repairs.
Professional service, run as part of a larger technology company.
kamerareparatur.com | Mail: info@kamerareparatur.com | Tel: 040 84 87 87 70
A well-known Hamburg workshop that also specializes in Kiev 60 and Kiev 88 conversions. It runs its own precision engineering shop and makes parts on CNC machines when needed. Open Monday to Friday, 10 am to 1:30 pm, and by appointment. According to the workshop’s list, Leica M8 and M9 on request only.
wiese-fototechnik.de | Email: info@wiese-fototechnik.de or wiese-fototechnik@gmx.de | Tel: 040 850 34 90
Used to work in Hasselblad’s service department and is one of the few XPAN specialists around. Peter Gierens trained with him.
hasselblad-service.eu | Email: ulf@hasselblad-service.eu | Tel: +49 174 1909677
Argentina
1 workshop
So far we only know of their Facebook page (“Taller dedicado íntegramente a la fotografía”). We haven’t independently checked their services. Tip from r/AnalogCommunity, u/chrwerner 2026-11-10.
Facebook: Eltallerdejuan-Fotoservice | text messages only: +54 11 4444-4089
Australia
8 workshops
According to the community, the shop in London Court was standing empty in September 2026. The owner planned to carry on with repairs from home after that, but whether that’s actually happening is unclear. Call ahead before you go. Tip from r/AnalogCommunity, u/hey_jrp 2026-11-10 and 2026-11-11.
Tel: +61 8 9325 5651
https://www.google.com/search?q=andersonscamerarepairs.com.au
Offers a 6-month warranty on repairs.
https://www.google.com/search?q=cameraservicecentre.com.au
https://www.google.com/search?q=cameratech.com.au
Also repairs custom-built cameras and offers modifications.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sydneycamerarepairs.com.au
https://www.google.com/search?q=vintechcamerarepairs.com.au
Belgium
5 workshops
Email: lucdeboschkemper@skynet.be | Tel: +32 81 56 77 84
All repairs are done in their own workshop (nothing is sent off to the manufacturer), by appointment, with a large stock of spare parts. Tel. +32 4 358 58 89, or use the contact form on the website.
lacliniquedelaphoto.be | Tel: +32 4 358 58 89
Prices from their website (as of 30 October 2026): light seals €65, CLA/shutter from €100, Leica or Hasselblad from €195, Leica estimate €95 per body. Not currently taking: Mamiya RB67/RZ67/645, Fed, Zorki, Exakta, Voigtländer Vitessa, Zenit, compact cameras, Super 8 and 16 mm cameras, and projectors. Drop-off at the shop by appointment; open daily.
www.studiobaxton.com | Email: info@studiobaxton.com | Tel: +32 2 513 22 24
www.instagram.com/undeadcams | Email: Undeadcams@gmail.com
Denmark
1 workshop
Submitted by the owner (August 2026) and not independently verified by us. A one-man workshop: ships anywhere in the EU, with in-person handover in Aarhus, Copenhagen and Paris. Diagnosis 500 DKK (credited against the repair if you go ahead), CLA on a 35mm SLR from around 2,000 DKK, 6-month warranty.
vognsgaard.eu | Email: vjvognsgaard@gmail.com | Tel: +45 61316970
Finland
1 workshop
Owner Jaakko Järvinen took over the workshop in 2020 from a retired camera technician. Enquiries go through the form on the website; a quote costs €35, which is waived if you go ahead with the repair. Currently not accepting jobs from abroad (per the website, as of November 2026). The community reports good work on a Leica, but the workshop is very busy. Tip from r/AnalogCommunity, u/cabba 2026-11-11.
mechser.com | Tel: +358 44 239 8962 | Mail: info@mechser.com
France
37 repair shops
24x36.photo | Email: contact@24x36.photo | Tel: +33 (0)6 82 05 19 86
All-round technician.
www.agbr-argentique.fr
Contax expert.
www.analogrepair.fr
emmatitia.fr | Email: atelier.photo.emmatitia@gmail.com | Tel: +33 (0)2 51 89 91 49
mondepanneur.fr | Tel: +33 (0)7 66 83 39 39
appareil-photo-argentique.com | Email: appareil.photo.argentique@gmail.com | Tel: +33 (0)6 26 43 55 83
Email: bobinettephoto@gmail.com | Tel: +33 (0)7 66 01 59 44
studioborel.com | Email: studioborel@yahoo.fr | Tel: +33 (0)3 22 92 28 41
brass2black.com | Email: contact@brass2black.com
jeanbruno.fr | Email: contact@jeanbruno.fr
www.clicargentique.fr | Email: contact@clicargentique.fr | Tel: +33 (0)7 66 10 48 06
Tel: +33 (0)6 11 91 74 55
ecolabophoto.fr | Tel: +33 (0)6 13 59 95 05
Closed: owner Hervé Thurel passed away in August 2026. He was regarded as one of the best Mamiya technicians in France. We have removed the previous contact details. (Community tip, November 2026)
www.formosaflash.net | Tel: +33 (0)1 42 06 54 55
Tel: +33 (0)1 42 53 80 32
www.lesvictor.com | Email: lesvictor@wanadoo.fr | Tel: +33 (0)1 48 05 11 12
Known as a very good technician.
Tel: 0491913849
missargentique.webnode.fr | Email: missargentique@orange.fr | Tel: +33 (0)6 83 82 09 34
Email: mongel.g@hotmail.fr | Tel: +33 (0)4 73 53 62 03
Two locations.
www.nikkenfrance.com
www.optomeca.fr | Tel: +33 (0)5 87 41 40 01
www.parisopticalcenter.fr | Email: info@parisopticalcenter.fr | Tel: +33 (0)6 71 97 22 07
pellochemoi.com | Email: contact@pellochemoi.com | Tel: +33 (0)6 37 27 97 38
photo-cine-reparation.com | Tel: +33 (0)4 66 50 02 30
Tel: +33 (0)4 67 60 30 75
Tel: +33 (0)9 63 54 81 01
photolumiere.fr | Email: contact@photolumiere.fr | Tel: +33 (0)4 94 31 11 31
www.photosuffren.com | Tel: +33 (0)1 45 67 24 25
www.photosurcour.fr | Email: studio.photo.sur.cour@gmail.com | Tel: +33 (0)7 82 39 31 38
www.atelier-procirep.fr | Email: contact@atelier-procirep.fr | Tel: +33 (0)1 45 80 10 04
Tel: +33 (0)7 85 27 11 32
www.ebay.fr/str/reparphot | Email: reparphot31@gmail.com | Tel: +33 (0)5 61 59 81 00
www.roleiz.fr | Email: roleiz@free.fr | Tel: +33 (0)6 89 86 26 36
Greece
2 workshops
A long-standing family business founded in 1935, with over 60 years of experience. Repairs come with a 3-month warranty.
According to their own website, they repair film and digital cameras of all makes, as well as lenses, flashes and binoculars, and quotes are free. The community reports a very good complete service on a Zenit-E. Tip from r/AnalogCommunity, u/KFlaps 2026-11-12.
chaniacameraservice.gr | Tel: +30 28210 98855
Great Britain & Scotland
25 workshops
Dedicated Pentax service center.
asahiphoto.co.uk
Closed. The owner, a former Minolta technician, has been retired since 2023.
camerarepairworkshop.co.uk | Tel: 01908 378008
One of the few known repair shops in Scotland; offers a 6-month warranty.
cameratiks.co.uk | Tel: 0131 447 2712
The owner, Peter Grisaffi, has passed away (after his wife Anthea’s long illness). Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/RWilsonL 2025-08-14. The workshop has closed as a result.
angelfire.com/biz/Leica/ | Tel: 07790 627 778
www.custombellows.co.uk | Mail: info@custombellows.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 121 766 7919
Highly recommended in the UK community.
europhotoservices.co.uk
Pentax specialist with a large stock of spare parts.
harrowtechnical.co.uk
Said to be very friendly and communicative, with quick turnaround times.
jpcameras.co.uk | Tel: 0131 661 8429
No longer trading. Website offline since August 2025.
In business since 1967.
lutoncameras.co.uk
Offers free estimates and is praised for honesty and fair prices.
mwcamerarepairs.co.uk
One of the oldest workshops in the UK (established 1948). Highly recommended for all sorts of repairs (Olympus, Leica, Zeiss Ikonta).
newtonellis.com | Tel: 0151 236 1391
Pierro Pozella stopped taking customer repairs in 2026 (announced on the PPP website, October 2026). PPP Cameras still refurbishes cameras for its own sales and runs a film lab in Birmingham. Tip from r/AnalogCommunity, u/Motor_Apricot_151 2026-11-10.
Regarded as a legend for LC-A repairs. No website, reachable by phone only. Sends back detailed handwritten letters about the repair.
Tel: 0208 881 5208
sendean.co.uk
Opened in 2024.
southwestcamera.co.uk
Hong Kong
1 workshop
Leica enthusiast who also makes replacement parts.
India
1 workshop
In business since the 1950s and very affordable. No website.
Tel: +91 98311 55493
Ireland
3 workshops
Over 60 years of experience, 3-month warranty on repairs.
lawlessbros.com | Mail: info@lawlessbros.com | Tel: 01 8456986
Italy
5 workshops
delpal.it | Mail: info@delpal.it | Tel: +39 05043362
In business since 1980, Nikon-only service, including gear bought abroad. (Community tip, FR, October 2026)
pravosnc.com | Mail: info@pravo-nikon.it | Tel: +39 02 4981023
Has a Facebook page. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/insp_trassard 2025-08-14. Details not independently verified.
Facebook page (search for: Sandro Presta)
Japan
3 workshops
Absolutely top-tier restorations and repaints, and can make replacement parts from scratch. Best contacted through Japan Camera Hunter.
Known for converting lenses to Leica M mount.
Contact via Japan Camera Hunter
Canada
10 workshops
Recommended by the community, no further details.
https://www.google.com/search?q=computechcamera.com
Mainly active on Instagram.
Instagram: @lens_medic_yyc
Recommended by the community, no further details.
By appointment only, no website.
Tel: 514-597-1096 | Mail: zone7@videotron.ca
Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/SpiritualGap7933 2025-08-15. Details not independently verified.
Mexico
1 workshop
https://www.google.com/search?q=fotomecanica.com
New Zealand
3 workshops
classiccamera.co.nz
Authorized Sony service center; according to their website, they also service most manual film cameras. Check with them about your model first. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/vogon-pilot 2026-11-11.
phototronic.co.nz | Tel: +64 6 358 9085
Chris Sherlock has retired from repair work and no longer takes on jobs (per his own website, as of November 2026). His guides and YouTube videos on DIY Retina repairs remain online. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/hey_jrp 2026-11-10.
Netherlands
5 workshops
Experienced, friendly Rollei specialist.
https://www.google.com/search?q=dekamera.com | Mail: dekamera@planet.nl
Considered one of the top places in the Netherlands for Leica, Rollei and Hasselblad.
kamera-service.info | Tel: +31 79 316 33 39
Norway
2 workshops
Mail-in only, by prior arrangement; no drop-offs in person. Repairs common film cameras except Leica, Zeiss and Rolleiflex, and doesn’t take digital cameras. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/gislur 2026-11-10.
kameradoktor.no | Email: service@kameradoktor.no
Austria
8 workshops
Closed after the owner’s death.
Poland
6 workshops
Very low prices; communication in Polish (Google Translate recommended). Old-school workshop.
aparatfoto.com.pl | Tel: +48 22 825 35 08
wiesefototechnik.com.pl | Tel: +48 52 371 91 83
Workshop repairing and servicing lenses as well as film and digital cameras. In business since 1978. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/weather-balloon 2025-08-14.
Portugal
8 workshops
Family-run workshop in Bairro Alto, at the same address since 1967 and now run by José Carlos Coelho da Silva. Reviews describe very good work on film cameras. Call ahead, as the workshop is on the 2nd floor. Source: u/BlurryLens (email, April 2026; r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
Tel: +351 929 004 059 or +351 213 470 211 | Email: jcmcs321@gmail.com
According to the community, still active as of October 2025 and good with film cameras, but hard to get hold of; at times the phone line was disconnected. No website. Source: u/BlurryLens (email, April 2026; r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
Tel: +351 222 085 350
One-man workshop at Campo Pequeno that has been repairing film and digital cameras of all brands for decades, with long experience on Yashica. Reviews describe good work, though waits can be long. Source: u/BlurryLens (email, April 2026; r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
Tel: +351 217 979 941
By its own account the oldest camera repair workshop in northern Portugal. Repairs film and digital cameras of almost every brand, with a free assessment and estimate upfront. Open Mon to Fri, 10:00 to 12:00 and 15:00 to 18:00; not always reachable by phone. Source: u/BlurryLens (email, April 2026; r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
macrozoom.pt | Tel: +351 222 081 241 | Email: macrozoom@sapo.pt
Shop selling refurbished film cameras, with its own lab. Their servicing covers the cameras they sell. It’s not confirmed whether they take in cameras bought elsewhere for repair, so ask first. Source: u/BlurryLens (email April 2026, r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
maquinasdeoutrostempos.pt | Tel: +351 914 845 695 | Email: maquinasdeoutrostempos@gmail.com
No physical store; service by appointment.
Facebook: Oficina Analógica | Email: oficinaanalogica@gmail.com
Photo shop with a lab. According to its older website, it offered repairs on film SLRs and compacts (light seals, shutter curtains); it’s not confirmed whether that still applies. Source: u/BlurryLens (email April 2026, r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
Tel: +351 222 001 775 | Email: geral@photomaton.pt
Repairing film and digital cameras since 2009; documented work includes the electronics on the Leica CM and Minilux. Also sells used gear. The website fototecnica.com.pt no longer belongs to the workshop. Source: u/BlurryLens (email April 2026, r/AnalogCommunity 2026-11-11).
Facebook: Rui Garcia Fototecnica | Tel: +351 932 048 609 | Email: fototecnicarui@gmail.com
Romania
1 workshop
A good specialist who repairs cameras such as the Nikon F2 and Pentax LX.
kamerawerk.ro | Tel: 0745 152 604
Sweden
4 workshops
Switzerland
6 workshops
Repairs a range of Minolta models (SRT, XE, XD, XG).
www.camerarepair.ch | Tel: +41 78 657 25 16
Camera shop with its own in-house workshop (collimator, shutter testing) for cameras and lenses. You get a quote before any work starts; according to the website, it’s 150 CHF per hour of work, with a one-year warranty. (Community tip from Marcel Eichenberger, November 2026)
fotohaus.ch | Email: service@fotohaus.ch | Tel: +41 61 269 99 99
Singapore
2 workshops
An older technician who, according to the community, also takes apart cameras with more electronics in them. No web presence. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Jimmeh_Jazz 2026-11-10.
Tel: +65 9237 3212
Camera shop offering a repair service. According to the community, a good choice for classic mechanical cameras, but rather hesitant with heavily electronic ones. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Jimmeh_Jazz 2026-11-10.
pgcameras.co | Tel: +65 6338 0833
Slovakia
2 workshops
Sells overhauled cameras on eBay and occasionally takes on repair jobs.
eBay: cupog
Has a very good reputation. Please note: not taking on any work until August 2024 due to a move.
Slovenia
1 workshop
Spain
5 workshops
Shop selling tested film cameras, with its own workshop. It’s not confirmed whether they also take in cameras bought elsewhere for repair, so ask by email first. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/ericafustero 2026-11-11.
36instants.com | Mail: hola@36instants.com
A shop with its own film camera repair workshop in the old town (Ciutat Vella). Tip via r/AnalogCommunity, u/ericafustero 2026-11-11.
camerasandfilms.com | Email: tienda@camerasandfilms.com
The owner has retired and the workshop has been closed since 2026; another business now occupies the premises. It was the last known repair shop in Zaragoza. Tip via r/AnalogCommunity, u/ericafustero 2026-11-11.
Tel: +34 976 41 53 58
Repair workshop with a shop, film lab and rentals. Diagnosis and quotes are free. Tip via r/AnalogCommunity, u/alejanpa17 2026-11-10 and u/ericafustero 2026-11-11.
miyagistudio.com | Email: taller@miyagistudio.com | Tel: +34 611 743 585
South Africa
1 workshop
The owner is a former Carl Zeiss technician.
camerarepair.co.za
South Korea
7 workshops
According to the community, simple jobs like shutter work or a CLA are often done in 1 to 3 hours on working days (Monday to Saturday). Drop off in person; mail-in repairs can only be arranged in Korean. No compact cameras. Refers you to specialists in Jongno or Dongdaemun when needed. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/sicpsw 2026-11-11.
Tel: 02-2263-7583 | 서울특별시 중구 수표로6길 10 유진빌딩 201호
Highly experienced specialist who was even invited to the Leica HQ Repair Division. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Knowledgesomething 2025-08-21.
cafe.naver.com/negative/17619 | 충청남도 홍성군 홍성읍 조양로 7
Describes itself as an official dealer and service center for Ricoh, Pentax and Sigma. According to the community, it repairs older Pentax SLRs, electronics included, usually in about a week. Drop off in person; mail-in repairs can only be arranged in Korean. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/sicpsw 2026-11-11.
asahipentax.co.kr | Tel: 02-2268-7767 | 서울특별시 중구 수표로 45, 을지비즈센터 203호
Used to be Nikon's official repair center for scanners and is now a sponsor, among other things. Still repairs scanners. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Knowledgesomething 2025-08-21.
Tel: 02-702-3512 | 서울 용산구 청파로 74 전자랜드 신관 1층 121호
Not to be confused with Samsung Electronics. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Knowledgesomething 2025-08-21.
Tel: 02-2266-8162 | 서울 중구 퇴계로31길 13 필삼사빌딩 302호
Korean name: 카메라 닥터. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Knowledgesomething 2025-08-21.
Tel: 02-2272-4926 | 서울특별시 중구 퇴계로27길 25, 청림빌딩 303호
A top specialist for Leica lens CLAs and repairs. The wait is usually several months. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Knowledgesomething 2025-08-21.
Mail: goliath09@naver.com
Ukraine
1 workshop
USA
84 repair shops
Fast, excellent service.
Tel: (716) 951-9023
Reach him on the phone number listed on his Craigslist page.
Via Craigslist
Closed: Jim Kilroy has passed away. He was previously considered a good alternative with shorter wait times and was recommended for film magazine repairs. We’ve removed his old email address. (Community tip, July 2026)
Former Yashica service technician.
Facebook: CLA Studios
Over 40 years of experience.
https://www.google.com/search?q=cameraclinicnd.com
Recommended for XPan repairs.
Tel: (818) 249-0824
https://www.google.com/search?q=cameraserviceco.com
In business since 1947. Experienced one-man operation with very fair prices, trusted even by other shops.
Back open after the shop suffered hurricane damage. 6-month warranty on film camera work. Tip: r/AnalogCommunity, u/TrevorArizaFan 2026-11-10. Confirmed by u/DeltaPapaWhiskey.
crystalcamera.com | Tel: +1 828-255-8101
Website out of date; according to the source, doesn’t reply to emails.
General camera repairs, Canon-trained technician. (Community tip, July 2026)
Email: service@fantastecphoto.com
garryscamera@yahoo.com | garryscamera.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=garlandcamera.com
Camera store with its own repair shop and a 90-day warranty on in-house repairs. Also takes repairs by mail. Film cameras from the major brands, except Polaroid/Instax/Graflex. Tip: r/AnalogCommunity, u/megangaygan 2026-11-10 (Olympus Pen F).
glazerscamera.com | Mail: repairs@glazerscamera.com | Tel: +1 206-624-1100
Leica-trained specialist, known as a “Leica wizard.” Getting in touch may take some patience.
sherrykrauter.com | Tel: 845-496-8834
Doesn’t take gear with liquid damage. Tip: r/AnalogCommunity, u/TrevorArizaFan 2026-11-10. Confirmed by u/DeltaPapaWhiskey.
hansomsrepairs.com | Mail: info@hansomsrepairs.com | Tel: +1 980-519-7123
Official factory service, but very expensive (e.g. $680+ for a 501c/m CLA).
support.us@hasselblad.com
Henry Scherer passed away in 2024. (Community tip from Henry Scherer, May 2026)
www.zeisscamera.com | Email: superwide@earthlink.net | Tel: +1 (781) 830-9141
Regarded as a Nikon authority. Works for international customers too. Rumored to have done service work for Ansel Adams.
Formerly a well-known service, now carried on under new management by ICT Camera.
Yashica Electro 35 specialist; sells refurbished cameras on eBay.
Via eBay
Has specialized in Olympus OM for 50 years and works from his home workshop. Semi-retired and now only takes the bodies and primes listed: no zooms, no shift lenses, no autofocus compacts or bridge cameras. (Information from John Hermanson himself, November 2026)
Mail: omtech1@zoho.com
Offers fast turnaround times.
https://www.google.com/search?q=jtitterington.com
Passionate Autocord specialist. No website.
Email: karlkathy99@gmail.com
Repair shop recommended by Rollei. No website. Recommended again in November 2026 for very good work. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/RiseNarrow6192 2026-11-10.
Tel: +1-303-772-7690 | Email: keycamera@yahoo.com
www.kiwicameraservice.com
www.laflexcamera.com | Email: Info@LaflexCamera.com | Tel: +1 (310) 905-9976
According to the community, they did a complete repair on a Nikon FM. Also sells used cameras and lenses, and accepts mail-in repairs. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Jessica_T 2026-11-11.
lezotcameras.com | Tel: +1 802-652-2400
Former Yashica employee with a huge parts inventory. Long wait times.
https://www.google.com/search?q=markhama.com | Tel: (770) 565-1498
According to the source, not taking new jobs and not replying to emails (as of September 2024).
Family-run business since 1978.
https://www.google.com/search?q=midstatecamera.com
Minolta-trained technician.
Owner: Gus Gulbranson. Repairs mechanical and electronic film cameras and lenses, and also accepts repairs by mail. Evaluation fee of 20 USD, credited toward the repair. Open Tuesday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm. (Community tip, November 2026)
northwestcamera.com | Mail: info@northwestcamera.com | Tel: +1 651-483-8588
Specialist in the classic Retina folding cameras. Contact by email only.
Email: castlebravo@icloud.com
Camera store that handles repairs through partners.
https://www.google.com/search?q=photodarkroom.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=portlandcameraservice.com
Specializes in cameras other shops won’t repair. Priority service through a $500/year program.
Moving from Charlottesville to Richmond, VA (511 N. Meadow St.) in November 2026. According to the website, the last day in Charlottesville is November 14, 2026, and the reopening is planned for December; the shop says it won’t take new repair jobs until a few weeks after that. Takes on jobs in “windows” to keep wait times short. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/BBDBVAPA 2026-11-11.
https://www.google.com/search?q=houstoncamerarepair.com
Repairs and calibrates analog light meters (e.g. Gossen, Weston). Regarded as a service provider to the film industry.
Tel: (323) 467-2265
Also offers service to international customers.
Priority service through a $500/year program.
https://www.google.com/search?q=rj-repairs.com
In business for over 60 years.
https://www.google.com/search?q=sp-ts.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=stevecamera.com
Future uncertain. Owner and Hasselblad technician passed away in 2024. No mail-in service.
The business closed in summer 2025.
Facebook: unitedcamera
In October 2026 a dispute with a customer over a Rolleiflex repair became public, and was covered by PetaPixel (12 October 2026) and Digital Camera World (15 October 2026). The workshop did not comment to either publication. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/No-Routine-9963 2026-11-11.
https://www.google.com/search?q=walterskamera.com
Highly regarded, but long waiting list.
https://www.google.com/search?q=yyelectronics.com
https://www.google.com/search?q=zackscamerarepair.com
Recommended by the community. Specialist in leaf shutters, Rolleiflex, Yashica and Nikon SLR systems.
sdavisphotorepair@gmail.com | Tel: 7745714246
Right next door to Chicago Camera Specialists. A somewhat larger shop. Source: r/AnalogCommunity, u/Alternative_World346 2025-08-13. Details not independently verified.
Common questions before taking your camera to a repair shop
Is a repair worth it?
Rule of thumb: once a repair costs more than half the camera’s current market value, it becomes hard to justify financially. The exception is a camera with sentimental or collector value.
More details in the “Background” section below.
How much does a service (CLA: clean, lube, adjust) cost?
Mechanical SLRs (e.g. Pentax K1000): typically €80–150. Leica M shutter: €200–400. Lens overhaul: €100–300. Prices vary widely depending on the shop and how much work is involved. Ask in writing before you send anything in.
What can I fix myself?
Three common problems you can often fix yourself:
- Dead light meter: usually it’s just the old PX625/PX27 mercury battery. Dedicated adapters fix the problem for good.
- Sticky shutter: on compact cameras (e.g. Minox 35), carefully cleaning the shutter magnet with isopropyl alcohol often does the trick.
- Hazy viewfinder or mirror: fungus on the mirror or focusing screen can often be visibly improved with a soft brush and distilled water.
For anything beyond that, there are free guides online: service manuals for over 400 cameras at repaircameras.org, illustrated step-by-step guides on iFixit, and user manuals at butkus.org. More resources, including one in German, are listed in the “Background” section below.
What does “verified” mean on a listing?
“Verified” means the shop has reviewed its own listing and confirmed to us that the location, contact details and specialty are correct. This is not a seal of quality and says nothing about how good a shop’s work is. That’s what the star ratings and comments are for.
All other listings were compiled from community recommendations and our own research. Most of the tips come from the APHOG forum, Reddit and the comments here on this page. We keep them up to date to the best of our knowledge, but the shop itself hasn’t double-checked them yet.
Do you run a repair shop and want to verify your listing? Take a look at your listing and drop us a quick line at info@ausgeknipst.de to confirm the details are correct, or just send us your corrections.
Background: when a repair is worth it
Film camera repair: is it worth it?
The honest answer: it depends. Before you send your camera off, ask yourself three questions: What is the repair worth? What can you fix yourself? When does it need to go to a repair shop?
How much does a camera repair cost?
Prices vary enormously. A CLA (Clean, Lubricate, Adjust) on a mechanical SLR like the Pentax K1000 typically runs €80 to €150. Shutter repairs on a Leica M can easily cost €200 to €400. A lens overhaul can come to €100 to €300, depending on the manufacturer and how complex the lens is.
As a rule of thumb: once a repair costs more than half the camera’s current market value, it becomes hard to justify financially. The exception is cameras with sentimental or collector value.
Which faults can you fix yourself?
Not every fault needs a repair shop. Three of the most common problems can be fixed with minimal tools:
- Battery problems: the most common reason for a “dead” light meter. Many cameras from the 1960s and 70s need the now-banned PX625 or PX27 mercury battery. Dedicated battery adapters fix the problem for good for just a few euros.
- Sticky shutter: on some cameras (e.g. the Minox 35), carefully cleaning the shutter magnet with isopropyl alcohol is all it takes.
- Hazy viewfinder / mirror: fungus on the mirror or focusing screen can often be cleaned up noticeably with a soft brush and distilled water.
If you want to dig deeper, you’ll find free guides online. Most of them are in English:
- At repaircameras.org, Ben Pirt collects service manuals, exploded diagrams and parts lists for over 400 cameras and stores the files on the Internet Archive.
- On iFixit, the community writes illustrated step-by-step guides, for example on replacing the light seals on the Canon AE-1 Program and the A-1.
- Richard Haw takes apart Nikon classics such as the F, the FE and the FM2n in detailed articles illustrated with his own photos.
- For the Kodak Retina there’s Retina Rescue, which includes guides to the Synchro-Compur shutter and to adjusting the rangefinder.
- In his Fotomuseum, Hubertus Bendi describes in German how he repairs cameras such as the Agfa Optima Parat or the Contax F.
- Inside Minox explains how to repair the tiny Minox A and B and helps with troubleshooting the BL, LX and EC.
You’ll find the user manuals on butkus.org. Before you pick up a screwdriver, a service manual shows you how deep a repair goes, and so also when the camera is better off going to one of the repair shops on the list.
What should go to a repair shop?
Leave these alone: aperture repairs inside the lens (oily aperture blades), shutter curtain replacement (Leica, Canon), electronic faults in automatic cameras, and anything that involves adjusting the film transport or the mirror mechanism. The repair shops listed above have the tools, spare parts and experience these jobs require.
A note on the community comments
The comments on prices and services come from the community and are subjective. They’re meant as a first point of reference. If you’re seriously considering a service, get in touch with the repair shop directly.
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