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Dean's Camera Repair
1055 W Carson St, Torrance, CA 90502
Store specializing in the repair of cameras including Nikons and Canons.
What Dean's Camera Repair 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 7 mentions
“I had a broken cassette loader and an error code and even though parts were hard to source for this camera, he fixed it for a great price.”
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Film & vintage 5 mentions
“He just serviced my grandpa’s Rolleiflex (1st gen) and brought it to pristine condition.”
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Camcorder & cine 3 mentions
“I had tried taking my Canon Auto Zoom 518 SV super 8 to multiple other camera repair places but most of them wouldn’t even look at it because it was an uncommon super 8 camera.”
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CLA / full overhaul 3 mentions
“I recently brought in my Nikon FM2 for a CLA (Clean, Lubricate, and Adjust) after it had been sitting unused for decades.”
What customers say about repairs here
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Dean's Camera Repair.
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Expert with vintage/film 11 mentions
“I dropped my vintage sony TRV camcorder off here, it was over an hour drive away from me and i thought all of the time and money i spent would not be worth it in the end.”
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Fair repair pricing 4 mentions
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Honest, no upsell 3 mentions
“Honest, knowledgeable, trustworthy, and genuinely passionate about his work.”
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Clear communication 3 mentions
“I picked everything back up on Friday and he walked me through the repairs and even told me how to test if a lens needs a focus adjustment at home.”
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A local institution 3 mentions
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
“He had the exact parts I needed in stock and was able to replace the button/upper circuit that was causing the problem in the same day!”
Brands mentioned at Dean's Camera Repair
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
My Canon AE-1 film camera recently broke. My boyfriend has been raving about Dean for years. Said there is no other man who should look at my camera. He took it to Dean's and sure enough, Dean knew precisely what was wrong with my camera.
Dean is incredible. When I dropped by on Monday he was finishing up with another customer and his deep knowledge of the cameras he works with came through in the questions he asked.
I dropped my vintage sony TRV camcorder off here, it was over an hour drive away from me and i thought all of the time and money i spent would not be worth it in the end. However, Dean did an excellent job at fixing my camera, even better than it’s previous form.
Dean's cameras is an outstanding place to have your camera serviced and/or repaired. Im NOT a camera expert. I have a Nikon D90 that's been in good working order. After visiting Dean, camera works even better ( he serviced it twice). I brought in a few lenses and Dean gave me great advice when to use them.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–12 PM, 1–4 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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