Repair
Set right by hand.
Mechanical cameras don’t fail politely. Whatever yours is doing — or not doing — it comes to the same bench that certifies our own stock.
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What we fix
- ShutterCapping, off-speeds, sticking, or a shutter that won’t fire.
- Film advanceJamming, slipping, frame spacing, a wind lever that won’t return.
- Metering & electronicsA meter reading wrong, dead cells, intermittent circuits.
- Aperture & focusOily or sticky blades, a stiff or loose focus helicoid.
- Light leaksPerished seals and bellows, fogging, mirror-box light.
- OpticsHaze, fungus, separation, dust — cleaned or advised on honestly.
- RangefinderVertical or horizontal misalignment, a dim or ghosting patch.
- Long idleA camera that’s sat in a drawer for years and needs waking up.
We work across Leica, Hasselblad, Rolleiflex, Contax and most fine mechanical systems. Not sure if it’s worth it? Ask first — the estimate is free.
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How it works
- 01Send it inPost your camera to the studio, or bring it by appointment. You cover postage to us.
- 02Free estimateWe inspect it and quote — the estimate itself is always free, with no obligation.
- 03You confirmGo ahead and the inspection folds into the repair; decline and only a diagnostic fee applies.
- 04Repair & film testWork is carried out and the camera is run and filmed, so you can see it working.
- 05Back to youReturned with a warranty card and checklist — free within mainland UK on repairs over £200.
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Services & pricing
| Service | What it involves |
|---|---|
| Full CLA | Strip, clean, re-lubricate and re-time the whole mechanism. The reset that most old cameras need. |
| Shutter service | Curtains, speeds and escapement set on the timer; capping and lag ruled out. |
| Meter & electronics | Cells and circuits tested under power; calibration where the design allows. |
| Optical clean | Elements separated, cleaned and reassembled; fungus and haze addressed where possible. |
| Seals & bellows | Light seals and, where needed, bellows replaced to stop leaks. |
| Cosmetic tidy | A sympathetic clean that respects the patina — never a fake refinish. |
Common jobs have a published price. See what they cost — defined work comes back inside a week, a full overhaul takes four. Anything that genuinely depends on what we find is quoted after a free inspection, and you approve the number before any work begins.
- Estimate
- Always free; included in the repair if you go ahead.
- Diagnostic fee
- Only if you decline — £25 in store, £35 returned by courier.
- Warranty
- 6 months as standard, twelve on any full overhaul.
- Bought here
- In-warranty labour & both-way postage on us; after, 20% off repairs for life.
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See what the common jobs cost, or read the workshop FAQ.