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Professional Camera, Lens & Camcorder Repairs

Camera Repair Service in London

Having a problem with your camera?

Bring your equipment to Camera Shop London in Whitechapel, London for professional assessment and repair.

We can assess a wide range of photographic equipment, including 35mm film cameras, digital cameras, compact cameras, DSLRs, lenses and video cameras/camcorders.

Whether your camera has stopped working completely or has developed a specific fault, our repair service will inspect the equipment, identify the problem and provide you with an estimate before any repair work is carried out.

Camera repairs are by appointment only.

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How it works
£25 initial assessment
Payable when the repair is booked in, and deducted from the final bill if you go ahead.
Estimate within about a week
No repair work goes ahead until you approve the estimate.
Up to 15 working days
Our normal repair turnaround after you approve the estimate.
6-month guarantee
On the repair work completed.

221 Whitechapel Road, London E1 1DE

Near Whitechapel Station and opposite the Royal London Hospital.

What We Repair

35mm Film Camera Repairs

We can assess many classic and modern 35mm film cameras from manufacturers including:

  • Canon
  • Olympus
  • Nikon
  • Pentax
  • Minolta
  • Ricoh
  • Yashica
  • Praktica
  • Konica
  • And many more

Common film-camera problems may include:

  • Shutter problems
  • Film advance problems
  • Film rewind faults
  • Light meter problems
  • Battery or power issues
  • Flash problems
  • Sticking controls
  • Film-door problems
  • Light-seal deterioration
  • General mechanical faults

Because many film cameras are now several decades old, repair availability will depend on the condition of the camera and whether suitable parts are available.

Compact & Point-and-Shoot Camera Repairs

We can assess many compact film and digital cameras.

Typical problems may include:

  • Camera not powering on
  • Lens not extending or retracting
  • Autofocus problems
  • Flash not working
  • Film advance or rewind problems
  • Buttons or controls not responding
  • Battery compartment problems
  • Display or LCD faults

Book an appointment and bring the camera into our Whitechapel shop for an assessment.

DSLR & Digital Camera Repairs

We can also arrange assessment and repair of many digital cameras and DSLRs.

Problems may include:

  • Camera not switching on
  • Shutter faults
  • Error messages
  • Autofocus problems
  • Button or control faults
  • Battery or charging problems
  • Card-reading issues
  • Flash faults
  • Mechanical damage

The exact repair possibilities will depend on the camera model, fault and availability of replacement parts.

Camera Lens Repairs

Having a problem with a lens?

We can assess many photographic lenses for faults such as:

  • Autofocus problems
  • Aperture faults
  • Stiff or damaged focus mechanisms
  • Zoom mechanism problems
  • Loose components
  • Electronic communication problems
  • Physical damage

Some older lenses may require specialist parts that are no longer readily available, so every repair is assessed individually.

Camcorder & Video Camera Repairs

We can also assess selected video cameras and camcorders.

This may include equipment such as:

  • MiniDV camcorders
  • HDV camcorders
  • Digital video cameras
  • Older tape-based camcorders

Common problems may include:

  • Tape-loading problems
  • Playback faults
  • Power problems
  • Button and control faults
  • Mechanical issues
  • Connection problems

Please bring the equipment, and ideally any relevant battery, charger or power supply, so the fault can be assessed properly.

How Our Camera Repair Service Works

  1. 1. Bring Your Equipment to Camera Shop London

    Book an appointment, then bring your camera, lens or camcorder to our shop.

    Please bring any accessories that may be relevant to the fault, such as:

    • Battery
    • Charger
    • Lens
    • Memory card
    • Power supply

    Tell us as much as possible about the problem and when it occurs.

  2. 2. Initial Assessment – £25

    A £25 initial assessment fee is payable when the repair is booked in.

    Your equipment will then be inspected and the fault assessed.

    We normally aim to provide a repair estimate within approximately one week.

  3. 3. We Contact You With the Estimate

    Once the equipment has been assessed, we will contact you with the estimated repair cost.

    No repair work will proceed until you approve the estimate.

    If you decide to proceed with the repair, the £25 assessment payment is deducted from the final repair bill.

  4. 4. Repair Begins

    Once you approve the estimate, the repair can proceed.

    Our normal repair turnaround is up to 15 working days after approval.

    Some repairs may take longer if:

    • Replacement parts need to be ordered
    • Parts are difficult to source
    • The equipment requires additional testing
    • Further faults are discovered during repair

    If there is a significant change to the repair, we will contact you.

  5. 5. Testing & Collection

    Once the repair has been completed, the equipment is tested and we will contact you when it is ready.

    You can then collect your equipment from Camera Shop London in Whitechapel.

6-Month Repair Guarantee

Repair work carried out through our service comes with a 6-month guarantee on the repair work completed.

This gives you additional reassurance when having your photographic equipment repaired through Camera Shop London.

Why Repair Your Camera?

Older cameras are often worth repairing, particularly when they are:

  • Cameras you already enjoy using
  • Classic 35mm film cameras
  • Cameras with sentimental value
  • Higher-quality cameras and lenses
  • Equipment that would be expensive to replace

Repairing existing equipment can also be a more sustainable choice than immediately replacing it.

Don’t Replace It Until You’ve Asked Whether It Can Be Repaired.

Before Bringing Your Camera In

To help us identify the fault, please tell us:

What is happening?
For example, does the camera fail to switch on, does the shutter not fire, or does the film not advance?
When did the problem start?
Let us know whether the fault appeared suddenly or gradually.
Has the camera been dropped or exposed to water?
This can help with diagnosis.
Which battery are you using?
If possible, bring the battery with the camera.
Does the problem happen all the time?
Intermittent faults can be more difficult to diagnose, so the more information you provide, the better.

Camera Repair FAQ

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Visit Camera Shop London for Camera Repairs

Bring your camera, lens or camcorder to:

Camera Shop London
221 Whitechapel Road
London E1 1DE

Near Whitechapel Station and opposite the Royal London Hospital.

Opening hours

Telephone: 020 7247 4638

Email: enquiries@camerashoplondon.com

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Camera Repairs • Film Cameras • Digital Cameras • Lenses • Camcorders

Camera repairs are by appointment only. Book a time to bring your equipment in and speak to our team about it.

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