Camera Repair & Maintenance Tips

Welcome to My Page "CAMERA TIPS"…Below I have listed some of the more common failures that are given to us. Obviously this won't cover everything but it’s a good start. Have a look before bringing in your camera for repairs; you might find you only have to replace the batteries……

SYMPTOM	POSSIBLE CAUSE	ACTION REQUIRED	WHO?
Camera won't release, flash slow to charge	Flat batteries	Replace with good quality new ones	User
Counter won't work, film won't advance, camera won't release	Film not loaded or incorrectly loaded	Remove and replace film correctly	User
Camera rewinds, processed film has double images	Film has been fully exposed or hasn't been loaded properly	Remove and replace film	User
Camera operates erratically/ abnormally	Camera is set to a special function	Return function setting to normal - Refer to manual	User
Noisy, shutter won't close, release or transport	Sand	Dismantle, clean, lubricate, adjust assemble	Repairer
Camera is slow and sluggish, lens cover may not open, moisture in viewfinder	Liquid	Dismantle, clean, lubricate, adjust assemble	Repairer
External cover is separated, lens bent, chips in cover	Dropped	Dismantle, clean, lubricate, adjust assemble	Repairer
Loose screws	Extended aircraft travel	Replace damaged parts. Re-tighten screws etc	Repairer
Shutter blades uneven - DO NOT TOUCH	Shutter blades dislodged during film loading	Dismantle, reposition and adjust, assemble	Repairer
Blotchy pattern on elements, processed photos with soft sections	Fungus in lens	Remove optics and clean, assemble and adjust	Repairer
Spots on prints	Dust	Clean out dust from internals assemble and adjust	Repairer
Overexposed prints	Lens aperture slow or stuck	Clean out oil, assemble and adjust	Repairer
Error message on LCD's, Camera fails to release/operate normally	Electronic failure	Repair/replace parts as required, full set up	Repairer
Camera won't advance, lens won't zoom.	Mechanical failure	Repair/replace parts as required, adjust as required	Repairer