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Chicago Camera Repair Specialist
5 S Wabash Ave #1017, Chicago, IL 60603
- Accepts mail-in repair
- Free estimate
- Same-day service mentioned
Booth-like store in the Mallers Building specializing in camera repair.
What Chicago Camera Repair Specialist repairs
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead before shipping or dropping off a specific job.
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Digital & mirrorless 5 mentions
“I had a Canon D70 with broke hot-shoe and flash that won't open up.”
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Film & vintage 3 mentions
“You know that you are at the right place for your older/ vintage lenses when you see a shelves filled with all kinds of vintage cameras gear neatly stacked awaiting repair.”
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Shutter repair 2 mentions
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What customers say about repairs here
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Chicago Camera Repair Specialist.
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Expert with vintage/film 4 mentions
“I also had a vintage Nikon lense (1960s) with mold that he perfectly restored.”
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Clear communication 4 mentions
“One did take a lot longer (some months) than the other (within 2 weeks) but he explained the issue was the sourcing of parts.”
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Great for beginners 4 mentions
“Not only did the owner I spoke to fix my camera, he also gave me great input on how to properly use it and load film (I am a beginner!”
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Honest, no upsell 2 mentions
“Guy is honest, prompt and professional.”
Brands mentioned at Chicago Camera Repair Specialist
Camera brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews — a guide to what they're used to working on, not a guarantee. Confirm your model before you send it in.
What customers say
I took in a Canon 50D with a broken pin in the memory card slot. Bill fixed it for a very good price and fast service without an expedited price, and then went above and beyond by cleaning out the rest of the dust in the body itself.
I had a Canon D70 with broke hot-shoe and flash that won't open up. I live far drom Chicago, I called the guy and he was willing to repair and ship it back. I wanted my camera back in 1 week. He repaired and shipped it back in 2 days after receiving it.
He not only repaired my two 35mm cameras, he gave both a complete cleaning of the internals and viewfinder. One did take a lot longer (some months) than the other (within 2 weeks) but he explained the issue was the sourcing of parts.
I was stuck in Chicago today due to a flight cancellation and I discovered that my Canon A-1 wasn't firing. I went around Wabash checking out the camera shops and I was referred to Chicago Camera Repair. I got in about 2 hours before close, explained my issues, and the owner checked my camera.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 am–4 pm |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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