Where to send a camera off to for good cleaning
Well, after years of being dragged all over the southeast, in the woods and elsewhere, my 30D really needs a little more TLC than I can provide it. In time (hopefully this summer) I am going to purchase a full frame camera, howeve this will always be a backup so I want it in tip top shape.
So, anyone have any reccomendations to where I can send my camera to to have some quality work done on it? I am in South Carolina and would like to keep it on the east coast if possible, but have no problem shipping it anywhere in the U.S. if need be.
So, anyone have any reccomendations to where I can send my camera to to have some quality work done on it? I am in South Carolina and would like to keep it on the east coast if possible, but have no problem shipping it anywhere in the U.S. if need be.
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What's this place called? I live in NoVa.
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What experience do you have with Strauss? I'm considering sending a few film cameras I recently acquired off for professional cleaning/tune-ups (no repairs needed that I know of...just dirty)...a T-90 and an AE-1 Program.
I confirmed the work, and it proceeded the next day, and was shipped back to me within a couple of days.
At least for this experience, I can't say enough good things about them!
www.digismile.ca
So far, I've used Strauss twice and I've been pleased. I took it to Strauss directly because Strauss is the closed authorized service center in my area. My local camera shop doesn't even do in house cleaning.
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You might check it out?
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Thanks for all the replies folks!
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"So, anyone have any reccomendations to where I can send my camera to to have some quality work done on it? I am in South Carolina and would like to keep it on the east coast if possible, but have no problem shipping it anywhere in the U.S. if need be."
Guys, I recently got a new camera but wanted to still use my Canon Powershot S5 for times when I can't lug around all the weight of the new one. I sent my Canon Powershot to an online company called CamerasAndParts.com. I even got $10 off my order. Camera had a common "Lens Error" problem that I had read about online (amongst other maladies that I'm sure I will encounter someday). They fixed it for $89 and mailed it back. I took it to my daughter's graduation in Utah but wasn't happy with the clarity of the photos? Something was different? Shine on faces ... too bright. Then, the shutter button got stuck?! I thought, "Oh no, I just spent $ to get it fixed and now I have to do it again?!" I was convinced the camera was shot b/c I WAS NOT going to keep paying to get it refixed. I found my email confirmation and called them. Explained the above to Ryan - owner of CamerasAndParts.com (happened to get him on the phone). THIS GUY was incredibly helpful. I told him the lens was working fine but there were new problems now. He promptly talked me through fixing the problem. He said that they like to do all they can over the phone first. NO PROBLEM! He helped me reset the entire camera functions which were causing the "too bright" skin tones. My shutter is working again (and he said that if it acts up again to just give a call. It's under warranty) My camera is working!! I am so thrilled! Then he asked if I knew about my 90 day warranty on the work done .... or future work needed within the 90 days. More bonus points!! Then he said that I can have that extended to a full year warranty if I write up a comment about their service. One year warranty on "anything" that may occur or reoccur with my camera. OK people, I don't ever remember having such a positive experience with a company in my life! I had to write a little blurb.
CAP Coverage:#Y2619F00
Covered Product: Powershot S5IS
Product Identifier: INT799994
Coverage in Effect: 04/09/2011
Coverage Expiration: 04/09/2012
Deductable per Claim: $0.00
Cost for Coverage Plan: $0.00
What is Covered
Cameras And Parts guarantees the product in which we just Serviced / Repaired for you for the the period specified above. We will cover any failure of the product with the exclusion of the following: Normal Wear / Tear, Neglect, Physical Damage, Liquid Damage, Sand Damage as well as a Physically Broken Lens Assembly and / or a Cracked LCD Display. If we determine the failure was a result any of those factors, a claim for repair would be denied. We will not cover the cost of shipping the item in, however, we will in fact cover the return shipping for the product. Furthermore, it is to be known that the extent of this plan is solely for the covered product only, we will not cover any damages arising as a result of a product failure, other than repairing the product itself. If there is ever a discrepency with regards to what is covered and what is not, the original manufacturer's product warranty terms will be followed and the same coverages will apply through us. This coverage is cancellable within seven (7) business days from the date the coverage begins assuming no claim(s) have been made under this plan. A request for cancellation must be made in writing. Upon cancellation of this plan, the coverage would become null and void and a full refund of the purchase price of this coverage plan would be issued. If no cancellation is made during the seven (7) day period, the coverage shall remain in effect during the dates specified in the plan.
Claim for Repair
If you feel you have a claim covered under this plan, please contact us by email at: customerservice@camerasandparts.com or you may send the camera in with tracking to:
Cameras And Parts
1605 George Dieter, Suite 574
El Paso, Texas 79936
If you have any questions at all, do not even hesitate to email. We look forward to serving you again!
Considering how old the S5 is I'm not sure it would worth repairing!