Repair guides
Each guide covers one real fault we repair regularly: the symptoms, what actually causes it, whether you can fix it yourself, how we repair it in the lab, and the fixed price with typical turnaround. Written by the technicians who do the work.
Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 Internal Dust Cleaning
Dust inside a Zeiss Planar 50mm f/1.7 C/Y is removed with a professional internal cleaning for a fixed €80, function check included.
€80 fixed price
Zeiss Planar 35mm f/2 Contax G Dust Cleaning
Internal dust and small coating spots on a Zeiss Planar 35mm f/2 T* Contax G are cleaned professionally for a fixed €80, with a full function check included.
€80 fixed price
Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180mm Stuck Aperture Repair
A seized aperture on the Carl Zeiss Jena Sonnar 180mm f/2.8 Pentacon Six is usually hardened oil on the blades. We strip, clean and true the aperture unit for a fixed €150.
€150 fixed price
Tokina 11-16 Not Communicating With Camera: Fix
A Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 that stops communicating with the camera after water exposure can be brought back. We repair the electronics and optics for a fixed €170.
€170 fixed price
Tamron 24-70 G2 Stuck Focus Repair (Nikon Mount)
When the manual focus ring of a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 G2 locks up after a knock, the internal focus clutch has deformed. We true the clutch, lubricate the mechanism and return the lens focusing freely.
€200 fixed price
Tamron 24-70 VC Stuck Zoom Repair (Nikon Mount)
A knock is all it takes to jam the zoom of a Tamron 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD: the inner barrel deforms and the zoom locks solid. We machine it back into shape at a fixed price — no forcing, no parts lottery.
€150 fixed price
Tamron 24-70 VC Stuck Focus Repair (Canon Mount)
A Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 VC USD with autofocus working but the manual focus ring completely locked. We replace the damaged manual focus group at a fixed price.
€180 fixed price
Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 Autofocus Calibration Service
When every photo from a Tamron 24-70 f/2.8 comes out misfocused, a misaligned optical group is often to blame. We recalibrate it mechanically for a fixed €200.
€200 fixed price
Tamron 18-270 Autofocus Not Working: Gear Repair
When the Tamron 18-270 stops focusing and the focus ring jams, broken internal AF motor gears are the usual cause. We replace them for a fixed €120.
€120 fixed price
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 Lens Fungus Cleaning Service
Fungus branching between the elements of a Tamron SP AF 14mm f/2.8 after damp storage is fully cleanable. We strip the lens, clean every affected group and kill remaining spores in a UV chamber.
€60 fixed price
Sony A7R II Stuck Shutter: Replacement Service
A Sony A7R II showing "Camera Error. Turn power off then on." with a shutter that won't fire has usually reached the end of its shutter life. We replace the unit at a fixed price.
€300 fixed price
Sony A7R II Won't Turn On: Mainboard Replacement
A Sony A7R II that suddenly shows no sign of life usually has a failed mainboard. We replace it at a fixed price, with free diagnosis and a 6-month warranty.
€650 fixed price
Sony 35mm f/2.8 Autofocus Failure: Motor Repair
Autofocus locking up on your Sony Sonnar 35mm f/2.8 ZA, with the internal element moving strangely? The AF motor can fail — and it is replaceable at a fixed price.
€80 fixed price
Sigma 24-135 Aperture Error: Flex Cable Repair
Overexposed photos and camera freezes with a Sigma 24-135 on Canon? A broken aperture flex cable is the usual cause — and it can be replaced at a fixed price.
€100 fixed price
Samyang 8mm Fisheye Focus Calibration Service
Infinity on the focus ring but nothing sharp beyond a couple of metres? The focus scale of the Samyang 8mm fisheye can be mechanically recalibrated at a fixed price.
€80 fixed price
Pentax Spotmatic SP Repair: Jammed Camera Service
A jammed Pentax Spotmatic SP with the mirror stuck up at slow shutter speeds usually has weak shutter curtain springs. We re-tension the mechanism, replace the light seals and return the camera shooting properly.
€80 fixed price
Pentax 50-135mm f/2.8 SDM Focus Failure Repair
A dropped Pentax DA* 50-135mm f/2.8 SDM that no longer focuses in AF or manual usually has a deformed inner barrel and SDM clutch. We restore both to tolerance at a fixed price.
€120 fixed price
Panasonic 12-60mm Broken Lens Mount Replacement
A dropped Panasonic Lumix 12-60mm often snaps at the bayonet, sometimes leaving the mount stuck inside the camera. We replace the mount, rebuild the broken anchor pins and recalibrate the autofocus at a fixed price.
€100 fixed price
Panasonic Leica 12-60 Broken Lens Mount Repair
After a drop, the Leica DG 12-60mm often separates from its own bayonet: the steel mount stays on the camera while the plastic supports inside snap. We replace bayonet, supports and flex cable at a fixed price.
€200 fixed price
Nikon D800 Autofocus Not Working: Mirrorbox Repair
A Nikon D800 that stops autofocusing after a drop — even a small one — usually has a cracked magnesium mirrorbox. We replace it at a fixed price and recalibrate the AF system.
€250 fixed price
Nikon D700 Sensor Cleaning & Rubber Grip Service
Dust spots in your photos and peeling, sticky grips are the two classic ageing complaints on a Nikon D700. We clean the sensor properly and fit a complete new rubber kit at a fixed price.
€180 fixed price
Nikon D5200 Flash Not Working: Circuit Repair
When the built-in flash of a Nikon D5200 stops firing, the cause is usually a failed flash circuit board. We replace it at a fixed price, with cleaning and final testing included.
€130 fixed price
Nikon D500 LCD Screen & Top Cover Replacement
Dropped your Nikon D500 and cracked the top cover, LCD or glass? We replace the damaged assembly with original Nikon parts at a fixed price.
€350 fixed price
Nikon D5 Rubber Grip Replacement & Sensor Cleaning
A hard-worked Nikon D5 with peeling, worn grip rubbers and a dirty sensor. We fit a complete new rubber kit and clean the sensor properly — a full refresh at a fixed price.
€300 fixed price
Nikon D4S Shutter Replacement & AF Accuracy Check
A high-mileage Nikon D4S with suspected AF inaccuracy. We replaced the worn shutter unit and verified the autofocus system — which turned out to need no intervention at all.
€350 fixed price
Nikon 28-70mm f/2.8 Lens Fungus Cleaning Service
Fungus inside a Nikon AF-S 28-70mm f/2.8 ED. We disassemble the lens completely, clean every affected optical group and finish with a UV chamber treatment so the fungus cannot return.
€350 fixed price
Mamiya 80mm f/1.9 Hazy Lens Repair & Re-Cementing
A Mamiya Sekor C 80mm f/1.9 with a hazy rear optical group caused by degraded lens cement. We separate the elements, clean off the old cement and re-cement them — a definitive fix at a fixed price.
€300 fixed price
Leica Summicron-R 50mm Stiff Focus Ring Repair
A stiff focus ring on the Leica Summicron-R 50mm f/2 is usually mechanical — a deformed filter holder or dried helicoid grease. We restore smooth focus and clean the internal dust at a fixed price.
€100 fixed price
Leica R 90mm f/2 Fungus Cleaning and UV Treatment
Fungus and dust inside a Summicron-R 90mm f/2. We disassemble, clean every affected optical group and finish with a UV chamber treatment that kills the spores so the fungus does not come back.
€80 fixed price
Leica R 50mm f/2 Stiff Focus Ring and Dust Cleaning
A Summicron-R 50mm f/2 with a stiff focus ring and dust behind the front element. We restore the focusing mechanics and clean the optics at a fixed price.
€80 fixed price
Leica R 24mm f/2.8 Stiff Focus Ring Restoration
A stiff focus ring on the Elmarit-R 24mm f/2.8 is usually caused by a slight deformation of the filter holder, not worn helicoids. We restore the original smooth, damped feel at a fixed price.
€350 fixed price
Leica R 19mm f/2.8 Vignetting Fix: Filter System
Vignetting on the Elmarit-R 19mm f/2.8 v2 is often not an optical fault at all: the internal filter turret has slipped out of alignment. We replace the broken mechanism at a fixed price.
€200 fixed price
Hasselblad H4D Sensor Cleaning & Filter Service
Sensor cleaning on a medium format Hasselblad H4D, including replacement of a damaged low-pass filter. A specialist job we perform at a fixed price.
€350 fixed price
Fujifilm X-T2 LCD Screen Replacement Service
A cracked or black LCD on the Fujifilm X-T2 is one of the most common repairs we handle. We replace the complete rear display at a fixed €150, with sensor cleaning and final testing included.
€150 fixed price
Fujifilm X-T10 LCD Screen Replacement Service
An X-T10 screen that flickers and then goes permanently black is usually a failed LCD, not the mainboard. We replace the complete display at a fixed price.
€150 fixed price
Fujifilm 16-50mm Broken Lens Mount Replacement
The Fujifilm XC 16-50mm has a plastic lens mount that can snap in even a minor fall. We replace the mount and the communication flex cable at a fixed price.
€80 fixed price
Canon C100 Mark II Sensor Cleaning & Full Service
Video cameras like the Canon C100 Mark II pull dust into their cooling system by design. Our full service cleans the sensor, low-pass filter and fans at a fixed €650.
€650 fixed price
Canon 7D Mainboard Replacement: Dead Camera Fix
A Canon 7D that won't turn on after moisture exposure usually has a dead mainboard. We replace and reprogram it for a fixed €320, sensor cleaning included.
€320 fixed price
Canon 70-200 Stabilizer Not Working: IS Repair
Blurry shots with IS switched on and a jumping viewfinder image point to a failed stabilizer group on the Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM. We replace it at a fixed €550.
€550 fixed price
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 Coating Damage Repair Service
Hazy, low-contrast images from your Canon 70-200 f/2.8 L USM? Internal haze, fungus and coating damage can be fixed at a fixed price — including optical group replacement when needed.
€450 fixed price
Canon 70-200 f/2.8 AF Calibration and Cleaning
When a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM focuses far off its distance scale, a mechanical AF calibration restores accuracy. Fixed price €150, internal cleaning included.
€150 fixed price
Canon 6D Not Reading SD Cards: Mainboard Repair
When a Canon 6D stops recognising SD cards with every card you try, the fault is usually on the mainboard, not the cards. We replace it for a fixed €130.
€130 fixed price
Err 20 Canon 6D Mark II Error 20: Shutter Replacement
Err 20 on the Canon 6D Mark II signals a mechanical fault, usually the shutter. We replace the shutter unit and recalibrate the camera for a fixed €250.
€250 fixed price
Err 20 Canon 6D Mark II Error 20: What It Means & Fix
Error 20 on the Canon 6D Mark II signals a mechanical malfunction that blocked the shot. It is not always a worn-out shutter — in this case, a broken drive motor was replaced for a fixed €150.
€150 fixed price
Canon 5D Mark IV C-Log Firmware Upgrade Service
Your 5D Mark IV has no Canon Log option in the movie menu? We install the official C-Log upgrade for a fixed €50, usually the same day the camera reaches us.
€50 fixed price
Canon 580EX II Not Firing: Mainboard Repair
A Canon Speedlite 580EX II that stops communicating with the camera often has failed components on its mainboard — repairable at board level, at a fixed price.
€80 fixed price
Canon 580EX II Flash Tube Replacement Service
A loud pop followed by a dead flash is the classic sign of a blown tube on the Canon Speedlite 580EX II. We replace the tube for a fixed €80 — even though Canon no longer services this unit.
€80 fixed price
Canon 50mm f/1.8 Fell Apart After a Drop: Repair
The plastic Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II can split open after even a small fall. We rebuild the broken anchor points, realign the optics and clean the lens for a fixed €30.
€30 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 300mm f/4 Error 01: Oily Aperture Repair
Error 01 on the Canon EF 300mm f/4 L IS USM is often just oil on the aperture blades. Instead of replacing the whole unit, we clean every blade and recalibrate for a fixed €80.
€80 fixed price
Canon 28-70 f/2.8 L Hazy Lens Repair & Re-Cementing
The Canon EF 28-70mm f/2.8 L USM is famous for developing internal haze as its original optical cement degrades. We separate, clean and re-cement the affected doublet at a fixed price.
€180 fixed price
Err 01 Err 01 Canon 24-70mm f/2.8 L Mark I: Repair Guide
Sooner or later every Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L USM shows Err 01. The cause is almost always the aperture unit, which we replace for a fixed €200.
€200 fixed price
Canon 24-70 II Scratched Front Lens Replacement
Dropped your Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II and scratched the front element? We replace the front lens and recalibrate focus for a fixed €500.
€500 fixed price
Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L II Rubber Grip Replacement
Sticky, loose or torn rubber rings on a Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L II make a great lens feel worn out. We fit a complete new rubber kit for a fixed €70.
€70 fixed price
Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L Fungus Cleaning and Aperture Repair
Fungus branching across the glass and a camera that stops recognising the lens at smaller apertures — we fixed both on this Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L for a fixed €250.
€250 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L Error 01: Aperture Repair
Err 01 on the Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8 L is almost always a failed aperture unit, not dirty contacts. We replace it at a fixed price of €250.
€250 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 24-70 Err 01 Communication Error Repair
The Canon Err 01 communication error on the 24-70 f/2.8 L is typically caused by a damaged flex cable inside the aperture assembly. We replace the complete unit for a fixed €200.
€200 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 24-70 Aperture Stuck Closed: Err 01 Repair
A Canon 24-70 f/2.8 L showing Err 01 with the aperture frozen shut is a classic aperture unit failure. We replace the unit with a genuine part for a fixed €200.
€200 fixed price
Canon 24-105 Scratched Front Lens Replacement
A scratched front element on the Canon 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM can be replaced with a new one. Fixed price €250, internal cleaning and final check included.
€250 fixed price
Canon 24-105 II Autofocus Not Working: IS Repair
When a Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS II won't lock focus, the culprit can be the image stabiliser unit rather than the AF motor. We replace it for a fixed €400.
€400 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 24-105 Error 01 Fix: Aperture Unit Repair
Err 01 on your Canon EF 24-105mm f/4 L IS USM is a known fault — the aperture unit stops responding to the camera. We replace it for a fixed €150.
€150 fixed price
Canon 18-135 IS USM Internal Dust Cleaning Service
Dust visible inside your Canon EF-S 18-135mm IS USM? We open the lens and clean the elements professionally for a fixed €50, final check included.
€50 fixed price
Err 01 Canon 17-55 f/2.8 Err 01: Stuck Aperture Repair
Aperture stuck wide open and a ticking noise inside your Canon EF-S 17-55mm f/2.8? The aperture unit has failed. We replace it for a fixed €150.
€150 fixed price
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