Sensor cleaning
We remove dust, oil spots and residue from the sensor and check the result stopped down.
Camera service · All brands
Your photo & video gear, working like new.
Professional service for digital cameras, lenses, film cameras and professional projectors. We diagnose, send you a quote, and only repair once you agree. Send your gear by courier from anywhere in the world and we ship it back wherever you are.
- Pro projectors
- All brands
- By courier, worldwide
- Quote before repair
- Film cameras too
Personal quoteafter diagnosis, no surprises
Services
From the sensor to the last aperture blade
We repair, clean and calibrate cameras and lenses, digital or film, as well as professional projectors. The price depends on the model and the fault, so we send you a personal quote before any work.
Cameras
Mirrorless, DSLR, compact and video cameras, all brands.
Shutter repair
Stuck shutter, damaged blades or release errors. We replace the unit and check the speeds.
Screen & viewfinder
LCD or OLED screen replacement, broken flex cables, electronic and optical viewfinders.
Electronics & boards
Camera won't power on, won't charge or shows errors. We diagnose and repair boards and contacts.
Buttons, dials & body
Unresponsive buttons, command dials, covers, battery and card doors, seals.
Full diagnosis
We check every function of the camera and tell you exactly what is wrong and what it costs.
Lenses
Autofocus and manual lenses, primes and zooms.
Autofocus calibration
Front-focus, back-focus or slow focusing. We adjust the lens and check it on a test chart.
Aperture repair
Stuck, oily or bent blades and communication errors with the camera.
Zoom & focus mechanism
Rings that stick, feel stiff or wobble. We replace flex cables, motors and mechanism parts.
Fungus, haze & dust
We take the lens apart, clean every element, then reassemble and recalibrate it.
Image stabilisation
Stabiliser that shakes, makes noise or no longer works.
Mount & contacts
Mounts bent after a knock, oxidised contacts and communication errors.
Cinema cameras and lenses
Digital cinema cameras and cine prime or zoom lenses: ARRI, RED, Sony, Canon, Blackmagic, Cooke, Zeiss, Angénieux.
Sensor and OLPF cleaning
We clean the sensor and OLPF, check for dead pixels and redo the sensor calibration (black shading).
Electronics and power
The camera will not power on, reboots or shows errors. We repair boards, power connectors, SDI and timecode ports.
Mount and back focus
We measure and adjust the flange focal distance (back focus) for PL, LPL, EF and E mounts, and replace mounts and shims.
Cine lens servicing
Cine primes and zooms: helicoid greasing, focus, iris and zoom rings without play, cleaning and reassembly.
Collimation and distance scales
We check collimation and recalibrate the distance scales so the marked focus is spot on, on set.
Viewfinders, monitors and accessories
Electronic viewfinders, on-board monitors, handles, V-Mount and Gold Mount power plates.
Get a cinema gear quote
Diagnosis and quote before any work. We accept gear by courier from anywhere in the world.
Film & vintage
Classic cameras and lenses, mechanical or electronic.
Film camera service (CLA)
Clean, lubricate, adjust: shutter speeds, rangefinder, light meter, light seals.
Manual & vintage lenses
Helicoid regreasing, glass cleaning, stuck apertures and adaptations for modern cameras.
Flashes & accessories
External flashes, battery grips, remotes and other camera accessories.
Something else?
Tell us what your gear is doing and we will tell you whether and how we can fix it.
Get a quote
New service
Pro projectors
DLP, 3LCD and LCoS, lamp or laser, for conferences, events and cinema. Epson, Panasonic, Barco, Christie, NEC, Sony and other brands.
Optical block cleaning
Spots, shadows or dust in the image. We take the optical block apart and clean the LCD panels, DLP chip, prisms and lenses.
Lamp and laser light source
Dim image, flicker or lamp errors. We replace lamps, ballasts and laser or phosphor modules.
Power supplies and boards
The projector will not turn on, shuts down by itself or shows errors. We repair power supplies, main and signal boards.
Cooling and overheating
Noisy fans, clogged filters or faulty sensors that shut the projector down while in use.
Image and colour
Dead pixels, faulty colour wheel, convergence, uniformity and colour calibration.
Projection lenses
Motorised zoom, focus and lens shift, interchangeable lenses, scratched lenses or fungus.
Get a projector repair quote
Diagnosis and quote before any repair. We accept projectors by courier.
About me
Professional optical service since 2010
I started offering these services in 2010 on the Romanian market, with a range of metrology and analysis equipment for optical devices. For this work I completed advanced qualifications and specialist training with leading manufacturers in the top optical industry, and we are supported by a lens repair centre equipped with state-of-the-art technology.
Thanks to advanced equipment and recent upgrades, we are ready to handle every aspect of lens repair with precision, accuracy and care.
Ștefan IacobJacob Camera
Our workshop equipment
- Dedicated darkroom with an air filtration system
- Chrosziel TP7II projector mounted on a rail
- High-precision lens test charts
- Individual cabins with filtered air
- Collimator
- Extended darkroom for long focal length lenses
- State-of-the-art service tools and equipment
- High-performance precision machining workshop
All brands
Any brand, from DSLRs to rangefinders
Mirrorless, DSLR and compact cameras, action cams, autofocus and manual lenses, classic film cameras and lenses.
- Canon
- Nikon
- Sony
- Fujifilm
- Leica
- Panasonic Lumix
- Olympus
- OM System
- Pentax
- Ricoh
- Sigma
- Tamron
- Tokina
- Samyang
- Zeiss
- Voigtländer
- Hasselblad
- Minolta
- Konica
- Mamiya
- Contax
- Yashica
- Praktica
- Zenit
- Kiev
- Helios
- Meyer-Optik
- Rollei
- GoPro
- DJI
- and many more
By courier
Not nearby? Send us your gear.
We accept cameras, lenses and projectors from all over the world and ship them back anywhere. Everything is agreed by phone or message, and the repair only starts once you accept the quote.
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Request a quote
Fill in the form or call us. Tell us the model and what is wrong.
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Ship the parcel
We confirm the shipping address. Pack your gear and hand it to the courier.
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Diagnosis & quote
We inspect the gear and send you a quote. We only repair with your approval.
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Get it back
After repair and testing, we ship your gear back to you by courier, wherever you are.
How to pack it safely
- Put the caps on the lens and the camera body.
- Remove the battery and the memory card.
- Wrap the gear in bubble wrap.
- Use a sturdy box and fill the gaps so nothing moves.
- Add a note with your name, phone number and the problem.
Shipping address
Send the parcel to our workshop:
Jacob Camera (Ștefan Iacob)
Câmpuri-Surduc nr. 128, județul Hunedoara
337251 România
Tel. +40 765 367 219
Gear rental
Rent camera gear
Cameras, lenses, projectors and accessories available to rent. Pick what you need and send a booking request. We will confirm availability and terms.
Available
Cameras
Arri Alexa Mini LF
1 x K1.0024074 Arri Alexa Mini LF Kamerahus 1 x K2.0018983 ARRI LPL Lens Mount ALEXA Mini/AMIRA 1 x K2.0016936 PL-to-LPL-Adapter 2 x K2.0024130 Codex Compact Drive 1TB (CA08-1024) 1 x K2.0020916 ALEXA Mini LF Multi Viewfinder MVF-2 1 x K2.0023915 Cable VF (0.35m/1.15ft) 1 x K2.0023943 Cable VF (0.5m/1.5ft) 1 x K2.0023839 Mini Adapter Plate MAP-2A 1 x K2.0006140 Mini Viewfinder Bracket MVB-1 1 x K2.73002.0 Center Camera Handle CCH-2 1 x K2.0023546 Mini Side Bracket MSB-3 1 x K2.0014957 Mini Side Bracket MSB-2 1 x K2.0014894 Compact Bridge Plate CBP-1 1 x K2.0013937 Rear Accessory Bracket RAB-1 1 x K2.0023406 RAB-1 Clamp 2 1 x K2.0006186 Rod Mounting Bracket RMB-3 1 x K2.66255.0 15mm Reduction Insert 1 x K2.0014530 V-mount Power Splitting Box MkII 1 x K2.0015896 Bottom Plate 300mm/12" 1 x K2.75007.0 Power Cable Straight KC-50 2m
1500 lei
Book
Rental terms
-The equipment is shown for illustrative purposes
FAQ
Good to know
How much does a repair cost?
It depends on the model and the fault. That is why we do not list fixed prices: once we see the gear we send you a personal quote, and we only repair if you agree.
Can I send my camera by courier?
Yes. We accept gear from Romania and from any other country. Once you contact us we confirm the address, and when the work is done we ship your gear back by courier, anywhere in the world.
I live outside Romania. How do I send my gear?
Write to us before shipping so we can agree on the courier and parcel insurance together. For shipments from outside the European Union, we also go over the customs paperwork and shipping costs beforehand.
Do you repair old film cameras?
Yes. We also work on classic cameras and lenses, mechanical or electronic: cleaning, lubrication and adjustment (CLA), shutters, rangefinders and manual lenses.
My lens has haze or fungus. Can it be saved?
Most of the time, yes, as long as the glass is not etched. The lens is taken apart, each element is cleaned, then it is reassembled and recalibrated.
What should I include in my request?
The exact brand and model, what the problem is and when it started. If the camera shows an error code, note it down. It helps us give you an accurate estimate.
Get a quote
Tell us what is wrong with your gear
Fill in the form and we will get back to you with a quote. Or just give us a call. You talk directly to Ștefan Iacob.
Your request has been sent!
Camera not working as it should?
Call us and describe the problem. We will tell you what can be done.