Camera Cleaning Service Berlin

Give your analog camera a careful reset.

Dust, old foam and residue can make a good camera feel neglected. Choose the cleaning level that matches what your camera needs. All services are carried out carefully at Berlin Photo Studio in Berlin-Wedding.

Service levels

Basic Cleaning & Check — €29.90

• Cleaning of the camera exterior
• Cleaning of the accessible interior and film chamber
• Cleaning of critical and difficult-to-reach areas without disassembly
• Viewfinder exterior and eyepiece cleaning
• External lens-surface cleaning
• Battery compartment cleaning and visual inspection
• Basic functional check

Best for a working camera that needs a general refresh. Disassembly, shutter-speed testing, calibration, light-seal replacement and repairs are not included.

Advanced Camera Cleaning — €69.90

• Everything included in Basic Cleaning & Check
• More detailed cleaning of accessible internal areas and controls
• Careful cleaning around the mirror and focusing-screen area on SLR cameras, where safely accessible
• Removal of stubborn residue
• Shutter-speed test to check whether the shutter times are running correctly
• More detailed functional inspection

The shutter-speed test identifies visible timing deviations but does not include calibration or repair. This service is not a complete CLA: lubrication, adjustment and mechanical or electronic repairs are not included.

Advanced Cleaning + Light Seal Foam Replacement — €99.90

• Everything included in Advanced Camera Cleaning
• Removal of deteriorated light-seal foam
• Replacement of film-door light seals with suitable new foam
• For SLR cameras, replacement of the mirror-damper foam when required and accessible
• Final shutter-speed and functional check

Light-seal and mirror-damper replacement are included only in this service level. The fixed price applies to standard 35mm SLR, rangefinder and compact-camera seal layouts. Unusually complex cameras and some medium-format systems may require an individual quote before work begins.

Before ordering

Please tell us the exact camera brand and model. If the camera is not working, has suffered liquid damage, corrosion, impact damage, fungus, shutter problems or an electronic fault, contact us first. Cleaning alone cannot repair a defective component.

How it works

1. Select the service level and place your order.
2. Bring the camera to Berlin Photo Studio or ship it securely to us.
3. We inspect it before starting. If the selected service is unsuitable or additional work is needed, we contact you first.
4. We clean and test the camera, then let you know when it is ready.

Drop-off or shipping

Drop off at the shop

You can bring the camera directly to Berlin Photo Studio, Nazarethkirchstraße 41, 13347 Berlin-Wedding. Please place the order online first or include your name, email address, telephone number and order number with the camera.

Ship your camera to us

You can also send the camera securely to the same address. Use strong protective packaging and a tracked, adequately insured shipping service. Include your name, contact details and order number inside the parcel so we can identify it immediately. Do not send film, loose accessories or batteries unless they are necessary to demonstrate the problem.

Shipping to Berlin Photo Studio and return shipping are not included in the service price.

FAQ

Is this a complete camera repair or CLA?

No. These packages cover inspection, cleaning, testing and—only in the highest service level—light-seal foam replacement. Lubrication, calibration and repairs are separate specialist work.

Does Advanced Cleaning include light-seal replacement?

No. Replacement of light seals and SLR mirror-damper foam is included only in Advanced Cleaning + Light Seal Foam Replacement.

What does the shutter-speed test include?

We test the shutter to check whether the indicated speeds are operating correctly. The test does not include shutter calibration or repair.

Does the service include internal lens cleaning?

No. We clean the accessible external lens surfaces. Lens disassembly, fungus removal, haze removal and cleaning between optical elements are not included.

Can you replace light seals in every camera?

We can service many 35mm cameras and selected medium-format models. Some designs use specialised parts or complex seal systems; we will contact you if the fixed-price package cannot be applied.

Does new foam guarantee that my light leak is repaired?

New seals resolve leaks caused by deteriorated foam, but light leaks can also come from cracked doors, damaged shutters or other defects. We cannot guarantee the result until the camera has been inspected.

Where can I bring or ship the camera?

Berlin Photo Studio, Nazarethkirchstraße 41, 13347 Berlin-Wedding.