Camera Repairs & Camcorder repairs - ALL BRANDS

Professional & Domestic Video - Equipment /  All Brands and ages including SONY, CANON, PANASONIC, JVC and More!

Most service companies work from 9:00 to 5:00 / ALL-CAM’s unique internet job tracking system keeps you informed
and in contact with technical and office staff 24/7. Job-Control - Every Step from Start to Finish.

Due to specialized service and streamlined business structure our rates average at least 10 percent below our
competitors. Most assessments and estimates are done within 24hrs.

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Why should you get your old camera repaired?

You have spent most likely more money on your old camera as you would spend on a comparable new model. It may even
look smarter and is smaller. But is it better, is it what you want and need?
Here are a couple of things to consider before you go ahead and upgrade your camera.

• Due to smaller size and cost savings, a lot of buttons and dials fall away on the camera body and have been moved to
  a remote control. The remaining controls on the camera body are often so small and odd positioned
• As long as it is a digital camcorder, the picture quality of the low end cameras is very similar
  (Mini DV-tape, DVD-disc, HDD and Flash memory).
  When you change the recording media, meaning a different type of camcorder, you most likely have no means of
  playing back your old memories. So camera repairs might be a good option after all.
• Our camera repairs give you 6 month peace of mind with our repair warranty.
  
• Last but not least, you know how to operate your old camera.
  

DIY Camera Repairs; Should I, or Not?
A must read before you get started

This is a tricky question, even for the technical experienced person.
You may have seen camera repair videos on U-Tube, which make it look so easy and straight forward. But is it really?
Let’s have a closer look and start with common sense. Firstly, an expert in any field of endeavour can make it look so easy, that’s why he/she is an expert. Secondly, most videos are well prepared, rehearsed and edited for best results. Now, let’s have a closer look at the details.
Even during my 25years experience with camera and camcorder repairs of most brands including Sony, Panasonic, JVC and Canon, I sometimes have challenges in completing some jobs. This doesn’t have to be a technical or knowledge problem, it could be a general and basic issue like the availability, or over the moon prices for a service manual, spare parts or special service tools and equipment.
 
Let’s get technical
First of all you may want practice disassembling and assembling a camera, which is written off. So if you can’t pull it apart properly or have problems in putting it back together, it doesn’t matter. Keep in mind that assemble procedures can be unique to every camera model. Screws can be hidden even under stickers and doors. Housing parts are often clipped together. You have to apply the right amount of pressure to pull it apart.
If you are new to this, I strongly suggest you document every step with a camera. This will help, when you put things back together.

Before you get started, you have to be aware of the following things, which can happen:

• The camera can be worse off as it was before you started to undo the first screw
• You can’t get it back together as it was
• You can’t locate or repair the faulty components
• The camera has multiple faults
• No spare parts available or you can’t buy the parts you need
• The part price is as expensive as a new camera
• You accidently break something

Preparations before you start your camera repair:

• Make sure you can get parts
• Have the right tools
• Take notes or photos as you disassemble the camera
• Watch screws: length, head, thread and colour
• Obtain service manual and follow procedures, if you can

Summary
If you are new to camera repairs, use the points and steps above as a guide.
Start with a cheap camera you can afford to write off, if things go wrong.
I wish you great success with the camera repair. If you do get stuck or even before you start, take advantage of our ‘Free camera advice‘ section on our camcorder blog.