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Reno  // Posts tagged as "Reno"

Canon Digital Rebel XS Sensor Cleaning

Canon Digital Rebel XS Sensor Cleaning

This camera came in with a very dirty sensor.  It was left outside overnight in damp weather with out a lens mounted on the camera.  The camera worked but the sensor was covered in dried water spots and dirt, thus affecting picture quality.  I felt the best approach to this cleaning was to disassemble the camera […]

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Nikon AF-S 70-200 2.8 VR Lens Aperture Repair

Nikon AF-S 70-200 2.8 VR Lens Aperture Repair

This lens came in for repair with an aperture mechanism that would intermittently stick in the f2.8 position causing overexposed pictures.  I disassembled it and removed the aperture blades and applied dry lubricant.  It works like a charm.  

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Nikon AF-S 18-105mm 3.5-5.6 lens mount replacement

Nikon AF-S 18-105mm 3.5-5.6 lens mount replacement

I have just completed the replacement of the plastic lens mount on this lens.  This and other entry level Nikon lenses have plastic lens mounts and are succeptible to breaking due to impact damage.  This is easily and affordably replaceable.      

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Nikon D300s Bent Compact Flash Pin Replacement

Nikon D300s Bent Compact Flash Pin Replacement

This is a time-lapse of a repair of a client’s D300s. Her Compact Flash card pin was bent to the extent that it needed to be replaced. The editing on this video was done in under 5 minutes so the quality is pretty low, but it is fun to watch. The repair was successful. A […]

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DSLR Sensor Cleanings

DSLR Sensor Cleanings

All digital SLR cameras will eventually need to have the sensor cleaned.  If you never take the lens off the camera, dust still works its way onto the sensor unit.  No matter how hard you protect your camera from dust, it is an issue even with the professional cameras.  I can clean your camera’s sensor […]

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DSLR CF Pin Damage Replacement/Repair

DSLR CF Pin Damage Replacement/Repair

This problem is common with the SLR cameras that use compact flash memory cards.  If the pins get bent or broken then the camera cannot read the memory card, thus the camera is unusable.  I can repair your camera.  I disassemble the camera and replace the damaged cf pins.  This repair includes cleaning the camera […]

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DSLR Shutter Replacement

DSLR Shutter Replacement

If the shutter fails, then it will need to be replaced.  I can replace the shutter unit in your camera.  I have most shutter units on hand and can turn the repair around in a couple of days.  If I have to order it, this usually takes a couple of days to receive it from […]

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DSLR LCD Window Replacement.

DSLR LCD Window Replacement.

If the rear display (LCD) window is scratched or cracked, I can replace it.  This repair requires the rear panel to be removed so that the lcd window can be removed and replaced.  This repair can be done in a day or two and includes cleaning the camera and sensor.

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Lens repair

Lens repair

Has your lens sustained impact damage, is the zoom sticking or stiff?  Does your lens need cleaning due to internal dust or fungus?  Is the lens mount broken?  I can repair or clean your lens.  Most lenses can be reasonably repaired.  

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Flash Shoe Replacement

Flash Shoe Replacement

If the flash shoe on your Canon or Nikon flash unit is cracked or broken, I can replace it.

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