A treasure trove for repair of newer cameras and lenses, especially Canon EF or Sigma and Tamron
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A collection of useful lenses and camera repair YouTube Channels and websites
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A treasure trove for repair of newer cameras and lenses, especially Canon EF or Sigma and Tamron
Here are two examples:
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Videos about dismantling and repairing newer photo equipment, tips included.
For example, how to deal with the spanner wrench and stubborn components.
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Kenneth Olsen, Denmark
Videos, calm, informative, comprehensible. An almost infinite number of repair lenses and cameras.
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Regularly new videos on service/repairs of lenses from different brands.
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Richard Haw
The Nikkor/Nikon specialist. Mainly text/pictures, some videos included.
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The Nikkor/Nikon specialist. Mainly text/pictures, some videos included.
Lens Repair & Review Articles
Lens Repair Articles: Here’s the core the entire site. I intend to have the most comprehensive database for everything related to the repair of classic Nikkors. As of today, I believe that th…
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Cameras/Other Repair & Review
Camera Repair & General Repair Articles: Here’s my articles pertaining to general camera repair and DIY for lenses or anything related. Just like the lens repair articles these will be up…
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Repair Tools & Fundamentals
Lens & Camera Repair Fundamentals: These were made in order to show people what are the important tools and practices for repairing cameras and lenses. If you are new to this, I advise you read…
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A warning: I have seen some "tutorials" on the FixOldCameras channel that offer really, REALLY bad advice about certain "repairs". Some of the suggested approaches to certain problems are truly horrific and should be avoided. If it looks like a sloppy hack, it probably is, so approach with caution.
Chris Sherlock, on the other hand, is a highly skilled (Kodak trained) repair technician and his tutorials are trustworthy and informative. Here he demonstrates servicing of a 1930s Retina Type 119.
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I don't think that's fair, because it devalues the author's entire work.
Which videos/techniques do you mean exactly?
What is there wrong and why?
This isn't a camera channel per se, but contains the most comprehensive look at the Pentax Electro Spotmatic I've ever seen.
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Information about service and repairs for the Canon New F-1 is scarce.
Here is a video about it from Luka Zidarič:
Here is a video about it from Luka Zidarič:
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Although the Minolta X-700 was and is very popular, you can only find a few videos that deal with service and repairs.
Here is one of them.
You will be shown how to disassemble the camera down to the shutter, clean and lubricate it and also repaint the housing
Here is one of them.
You will be shown how to disassemble the camera down to the shutter, clean and lubricate it and also repaint the housing
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I can't find the specific video now, but I watched the technician remove a stuck front lens group from a shutter using vice grips on bare metal, badly scarring the lens! It was appalling. I watched in disbelief.
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I don't have time to go through all of those videos to find instances where they did a poor/incorrect job - I'm too busy. If one example isn't sufficient for you, then what number is?
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You claim something but provide no further evidence.
I, on the other hand, picked up a lot of useful information there. And what I do with it in my work is my responsibility anyway.
You will see techniques in many tutorials or videos that you disagree with. But that doesn't mean I have to rate the author overall. That's not my approach, but everyone should see it however they want.
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But from a moderator's point of view, a warning that indicates that the poster is of the opinion that the quality of a site is inconsistent and therefore people who view it should "approach (it) with caution", has a tone and approach that we support.
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Your positions are clear on the topic of the reliability of a particular site. It is unnecessary to continue the discussion here.
People can use the warning contained in this thread in whatever way they deem appropriate.
But from a moderator's point of view, a warning that indicates that the poster is of the opinion that the quality of a site is inconsistent and therefore people who view it should "approach (it) with caution", has a tone and approach that we support.
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This video impressively shows what problems you can encounter when repairing a camera.
Here the cover of the battery chamber in the bottom of an X-700 cannot be unscrewed, probably because the batteries have leaked:
Here the cover of the battery chamber in the bottom of an X-700 cannot be unscrewed, probably because the batteries have leaked:
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A German colleague working on various cameras. I got a lot of useful tips there.
The language is German but the videos are meaningful by themselves. At least you can see camera internals and workflows:
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The language is German but the videos are meaningful by themselves. At least you can see camera internals and workflows:
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Chris sherlock deserves IMO to be on your list with more than just the above-quoted passing mention. The search below will bring up tens of videos (and some false positives...)
Chris was kind enough to provide me personal advice to restore my Typ117.
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Sure!
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Focus on mechanical cameras and lenses too:
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Excellent, 35 mm cameras and lenses:
I've been working on a video series documenting the overhaul of a Pentax K1000. Just finished up the video of the shutter service and thought I'd share it. I try to cover the details of how the mechanisms work as well as what I'm doing to service them. Hope you find it interesting.
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So you are the author of this video too
Great!
Post in thread 'What a circuit diagram doesn't tell us'
https://www.photrio.com/forum/threads/what-a-circuit-diagram-doesnt-tell-us.205815/post-2782466
This is all GREAT, and THANX for all your effort. I'm sure it will be appreciated by many -- without much thanks, however.
One idea would be to group the links by manufacturer -- Minolta, Canon, Nikon, etc -- and then place them in STICKIES somewhere on this FORUM, where you and others (like me) can add additional
links.
The main problem with links -- I know too well -- there is no easy way to deal with LINK ROT. If there is, please let me know!
One idea would be to group the links by manufacturer -- Minolta, Canon, Nikon, etc -- and then place them in STICKIES somewhere on this FORUM, where you and others (like me) can add additional
links.
The main problem with links -- I know too well -- there is no easy way to deal with LINK ROT. If there is, please let me know!
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