Terry Trukov
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What is the worst thing that could happen with the camera?
Rick Rankin, president of professional camera repair services, opened a small red box and lifted the Exhibit a: a Nikon that still contains the terrible melting and corrosion of rotten film, the victim of a fire in a photographer's studio.
"Fire and water are destroyed"
Said Rankin, shaking his head.
Yes, he can fix it. Rankin said.
But the effort is not worth it.
"We can keep some internal parts," he said . "
But it needs a new body.
"Of course, the shape of most cameras that need to be repaired is much better.
They can usually work again with less time and cost.
Corrosion of batteries is a common problem. So is dirt.
"80% of what we do here is clean cameras . "Rankin said.
After a trip to the tropics, the camera often needs to be repaired.
Too much water is harmful. So is sand.
Salt water causes serious corrosion.
Advertising professionals with 16 technicians can repair all types of cameras, although most of its work is in high
Terminal equipment including electronic cameras.
The company, which started in 1946, is an authorized repair center for Leica, Nikon, Hasselblad, Pentax, Canon and rolleflex and several other manufacturers.
The company will also repair old-fashioned cameras and will make new parts by hand if the originals are no longer available.
Ad "some old cameras are well made and easier to recover than newer, high quality cameras
"Technology camera . "Rankin said.
Professionals will also fix unusual and vague models like Russia's Zenit.
But the major of the company isof-a-
Physical modification.
Just before Elizabeth Taylor's recent wedding, a supermarket tabloid sent several miniature spy cameras.
One is in the wallet.
The other is to pack a pack of cigarettes.
The last one is hidden in the plate.
"The task has been completed . "Rankin said.
Repair costs about $60 per hour, plus parts.
Estimates for electronic cameras are free.
Mail order has been accepted.
In the past 20 years, computers have made many new cameras as technology.
Harry Frey, the owner of the photo technology Repair Service, said his company will be from simple aim-and-
Take a model with a precision electronic camera. The 28-year-
The old company with 14 technicians is an authorized service center for 10 manufacturers such as Canon, Kodak, Minolta, Nikon, Polaroid and Ricoh.
Photo Tech also repairs flash memory devices, video recorders, camcorders, and Kodak slide projectors. Top-
A computer is needed for repair now.
"These cameras are assembled by robots," said Isaac Hadid, technical service manager, holding Nikon 8008 . ".
"You can't fix this type of camera without a computer.
"Sir, the camera is connected to the computer.
Ha. called a Nikon program.
The computer quickly tested all parts of the camera and reported that it had taken 1,017 photos.
Advertising photography technology is responsible for mail orders.
If the work is completed, it is estimated to be $5 free.
Fix the Disk camera or install the built-in camera for $25
Lithium battery.
Movie cameras live today's video devices let the old 8-
Millimeter-level movie cameras and projectors are almost out of date.
But Stephen Wong, who owns the projector workshop, still receives requests to repair old-fashioned equipment, including 8-
MM, over 8 and 16-millimeter.
"There are still a lot of old movie collectors," he said . "
"Videos and movies cannot get the same image.
"In recent years, some customers have repaired the old projector to watch it before transferring the old family movie to the video tape. Mr.
Huang, who has been repairing film equipment for 15 years, has also repaired slide projectors and movie cameras.
Super 8 projector repair costs under $50, 16-
Maintenance costs of $200 and less.
It's estimated to be free.
10036 professional camera repair service, 37 West 47 Street, Manhattan; (212)382-0550.
Time: 8: 30 from Monday to FridayM. to 5 P. M.
110 East 13 Street 10003, close to Manhattan the Fourth Avenue ,; (212)673-8400.
Time: Monday to Friday, 8 in the morningM. to 4:45 P. M.
10036 projector workshop, 36 West 46 Street, Manhattan; (212)354-1466. Hours: 9:30 A. M. to 5:30 P. M.
A version of this article was printed on page C00002 of the National edition on February 27, 1992, with the title: where can it be found;
Where the camera resumes shooting