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CAMERA MAINTENANCE & REPAIR
xx   CAMERA

Rule of thumb. A common-sense maintenance guide to cameras and lenses.
CAMERA & DARKROOM Oct 1993 (v.15#10) pg. 64

What to do (or not do) if you damage your camera or have camera problems. What you can do and what to leave to the serviceman.
CAMERA 35 Aug-Sep 1976 (v.20#6) pg. 6

Basic camera care. Includes tips on handling and storage of equipment, lens cleaning, cleaning SLR mirrors, cleaning focusing screens and cleaning camera body.
CAMERA 35 Jun 1978 (v.23#5) pg. 66

Description of several experiments to determine how hot it can get inside a camera. Both black and chrome-top cameras tested.
CAMERA 35 Oct 1980 (v.25#10) pg. 24

Modifying the light-meter circuit inside a camera to use silver oxide cells instead of the banned mercury oxide batteries. A description of the modification process.
DARKROOM & CREATIVE CAMERA TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1995 (v.16#1) pg. 46
Added Info PHOTO TECHNIQUES Jan-Feb 1996 (v.17#1) pg. 8

Tip on using sunlight to eliminate a fungal growth on camera lenses.
DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1989 (v.11#1) pg. 9

The basics of cleaning a camera.
MECHANIX ILLUSTRATED #618 Nov 1979 (v.75) pg. 86

Why cameras break. An examination of several common mechanical failures.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1968 (v.32#2) pg. 54

How to check the film plane in your camera for flatness.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1970 (v.34#2) pg. 80

Guide to problems, both big and small, that can occur with a single-lens reflex viewfinder.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1970 (v.34#4) pg. 16

Testing a camera for film flatness and adding a glass plate to hold film flat.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1970 (v.34#4) pg. 78

How to field test your camera.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1971 (v.35#12) pg. 36

Testing for camera body flare.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1972 (v.36#1) pg. 86

Chart shows repair costs for typical problems on six brand name cameras.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1973 (v.37#3) pg. 88

How to touch up the black paint on a black camera and make it look good as new.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1973 (v.37#6) pg. 88

Dictionary of Camera Gremlins. A 24-page booklet showing negatives which were the result of some camera malfunction or operator error. Part 1.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1973 (v.37#10) pg. 105

Dictionary of Camera Gremlins. A 24-page booklet showing negatives which were the result of some camera malfunction or operator error. Part 2.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1973 (v.37#11) pg. 93

How to test your own camera. What to look for to prevent small problems from becoming major disasters.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1973 (v.37#12) pg. 17

Explanation of behind-the-lens metering systems and tests you can make to determine its sensitvity and range.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1974 (v.38#7) pg. 104

Tips on lubricating the rewind shaft of a Leica IIIf and other cameras with large-diameter rewind shafts. Tips on correct oil to use.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1974 (v.38#11) pg. 61

Tips on eliminating causes of dust spots in your camera and darkroom.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1976 (v.40#3) pg. 94

Cleaning the viewing system of your SLR camera.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1976 (v.40#5) pg. 102

Lamp black (soot) mixed with epoxy glue, fills dents in photo equipment.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1976 (v.40#6) pg. 108

How to unjam your SLR if the mirror, shutter, or auto diaphragm gets stuck.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1976 (v.40#11) pg. 158

Reprint of the American Society of Magazine Photographers list of the best photographic equipment repair companies.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1977 (v.41#12) pg. 91

Tips on maintaining large-format cameras. Includes checking for loose or missing nuts and bolts, eliminating dust in the camera and retouching any spot where the black paint has worn away.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1978 (v.42#3) pg. 72

Use a 35mm film spool and film container to make an attachment for your vacuum cleaner. Use this gadget to vacuum out the inside of your camera because it can reach into all the small areas.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1978 (v.42#10) pg. 110

Simple tests to be sure your camera is working properly and all of the dials are set properly.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1980 (v.44#5) pg. 92

Camera care, at home and in the field. How to unjam a stuck SLR without wrecking it and how to prevent jams from happening.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1982 (v.46#12) pg. 62

Tip: A dust blower is made from a small plastic glue bottle.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1985 (v.49#7) pg. 61

Tip: Use benzine naptha, instead of alcohol, to clean your camera body.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1985 (v.49#8) pg. 10

Tip: Repair pinholes in bellows by gluing on pieces of black nylon typewriter ribbon.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1986 (v.50#1) pg. 44

Tip: Make a heavy-duty blower to clean dust from slides, negatives, lenses, etc. Made from a rubber battery filler equipped with a nozzle.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1986 (v.50#1) pg. 45

Tip: Use a piece of wax paper as a "groundglass" to check the focus of a camera.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1986 (v.50#8) pg. 47

Tip: Use clear plastic to protect the large liquid crystal display on some cameras.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1986 (v.50#9) pg. 45

Test your camera on one roll of film. Fewer than 36 exposures and one hour's shooting will diagnose most of your camera's ills.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1986 (v.50#12) pg. 130

Test for camera-induced vibration uses a five-cent coin.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1987 (v.51#1) pg. 4

What to carry in your emergency photography equipment repair kit.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1987 (v.51#1) pg. 5

Tip: Use a jeweler's blower to clean out the inside of a camera.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1987 (v.51#1) pg. 10

How to check for and repair bellows leaks.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1987 (v.51#1) pg. 15

Tip: Use shoe polish on leather camera cases, straps, trim, etc.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY May 1987 (v.51#5) pg. 35

Tip: Use permanent marker to touch up scratches on camera and other gear.
MODERN PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1987 (v.51#8) pg. 56

Tips on winterizing a camera for use in below-zero temperatures.
PHOTO METHODS FOR INDUSTRY Mar 1971 (v.14#3) pg. 10

Ten steps to properly clean cameras and lenses before putting them away.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Oct 1978 (v.7#6) pg. 22

Get your camera gear into shape for trouble-free shooting on the road.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Sep 1979 (v.8#5) pg. 89

Simple focus-alignment test for a camera requires only a tripod, yardstick, and table top.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Nov 1980 (v.9#7) pg. 22

Getting back into photography. Equipment checks and techniques to help you cope with Murphy's law.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1984 (v.12#11) pg. 69

How (and where) to get your camera fixed.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jul 1987 (v.16#3) pg. 53

Easy camera maintenance. Basic tips for keeping your equipment in top-notch condition.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Jan 1991 (v.19#9) pg. 75

Diagnosing camera exposure metering problems using a 12-exposure roll of color-print film.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Mar 1995 (v.23#11) pg. 12

Caring for digital cameras. Some tips.
PHOTOGRAPHIC Dec 1999 (v.28#8) pg. D8

Keep your camera running. Practical tips on the care of any camera from Nikon's manager of photo service operations.
PHOTOMETHODS Dec 1974 (v.17#12) pg. 23

Getting your camera repaired. Some tips.
PHOTOMETHODS Nov 1983 (v.26#11) pg. 46

Tender loving care for your camera. Tips on keeping your camera and lenses clean and operating.
PHOTOMETHODS Jan 1985 (v.28#1) pg. 30

Homemade wrenches to remove threaded retaining rings like those found on cameras.
POPULAR MECHANICS Aug 1967 (v.128#2) pg. 151

Simple camera clean-up tips to keep a camera dirt-free.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jun 1970 (v.133#6) pg. 124

Tip: Clean camera pressure plate to prevent scratching of film.
POPULAR MECHANICS Dec 1978 (v.150#6) pg. 20

Tip: Use brush-on "plastic tape" to repair leaky bellows.
POPULAR MECHANICS Apr 1980 (v.153#4) pg. 70

Clean machines. Cameras and camcorders are precision instruments that need tender loving care. Use the right accessories to keep them shipshape. Some tips.
POPULAR MECHANICS Jan 1987 (v.164#1) pg. 111

Replacing the leather on camera bodies, repainting (inside and out), cleaning metal parts, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1967 (v.60#3) pg. 76

First aid for cameras. Keeping cameras free of sand and dirt.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1967 (v.61#1) pg. 66

Immediate steps to take if your camera falls into the water.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1967 (v.61#3) pg. 104

How to keep photographic equipment in good repair.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1970 (v.67#6) pg. 84

Keeping camera optics and electronics in shape.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1971 (v.68#3) pg. 70

Other causes for poor focus besides the camera lens.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1971 (v.68#4) pg. 28

How to test camera focusing.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1971 (v.68#6) pg. 32

Description of the special tools needed for proper disassembly of top quality cameras.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jul 1971 (v.69#1) pg. 56

Check up on your camera. Rx for do-it-yourself diagnosis.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1972 (v.70#6) pg. 112

Some pitfalls of the electric eye camera and how to avoid them.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1972 (v.71#2) pg. 84

Tips on maintaining interchangeable roll film backs.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1972 (v.71#3) pg. 38

The training of camera repairmen. A look at the rewards and problems.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1972 (v.71#4) pg. 72

A discussion of the traits that made a good camera repairman.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1972 (v.71#6) pg. 66

Proper training for camera repairmen.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1976 (v.78#3) pg. 26

How to determine if your automatic-exposure camera has a built-in over- or under-exposure error when the lighting situation is something other than "normal".
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1977 (v.81#4) pg. 68

28 ways to prevent camera breakdowns and cure them when they happen.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1978 (v.82#3) pg. 120

How to cope with joy-killing camera breakdowns that can plague vacations.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1979 (v.84#6) pg. 9

How to test your camera's focus and exposure.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1981 (v.88#6) pg. 65

Tips on curing static electricity problems within your camera.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Feb 1983 (v.90#2) pg. 98

Tips on loading 35mm cameras, leveling a camera using a double-bubble level, and unjamming film stuck in a camera without ruining too many pictures.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1984 (v.91#6) pg. 27

Clip-out photo tips. Includes tips on traveling with a camera, camera maintenance, film exposure, push-processing, and darkroom tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1986 (v.93#1) pg. 67

Coping with aggravating photo problems. Includes tips on cleaning lenses, using tapes, removing stuck filters, making an emergency changing bag, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jun 1986 (v.93#6) pg. 36

What to do when equipment doesn't seem to work. Some tips to get a "sluggish" camera back in operation.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1987 (v.94#9) pg. 75

Tips on selecting an "authorized repair agency" for your camera.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1987 (v.94#9) pg. 80

Begone, damn dust. Pro photographer shares her tips on fighting dust on slides, negatives, photo equipment, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1988 (v.95#3) pg. 90

How to drop a camera. Ten forms of camera abuse are described.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1988 (v.95#4) pg. 72

Tip: Use a piece of rubber band to keep a loose shutter-speed dial from turning accidently.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1988 (v.95#9) pg. 122

How to check your new camera. A comprehensive 31-step test to insure that a new camera works properly.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1989 (v.96#12) pg. 107

Tip on cleaning dust from a lens cap and from flash sensors.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Dec 1990 (v.97#12) pg. 29

How to care for your camera and lens.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1991 (v.98#10) pg. 58

What to do when the maker no longer repairs your favorite SLR camera. A look at independent camera repair services.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1992 (v.99#9) pg. 24
Added Info POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Jan 1993 (v.100#1) pg. 63
Added Info POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1993 (v.100#3) pg. 68
Added Info POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1993 (v.100#4) pg. 67

How to fix your camera. Troubleshooting tips to try before sending the camera for repair.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1992 (v.99#9) pg. 47

Convert a plastic tube into a mouth-powered vacuum cleaner to clean dust from cameras.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Mar 1994 (v.58#3) pg. 138

Keep photo gremlins at bay by regular testing of your equipment and keeping careful records of the test results.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 1994 (v.58#9) pg. 8

The camera's busted. The ins and outs, ups and downs, of camera repair and maintenance. Tips on determining if a camera is really busted, if it can be fixed, should it be fixed, where to send or take it for repair, costs, etc.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Nov 1994 (v.58#11) pg. 44

How to clean SLR finder systems.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1995 (v.59#10) pg. 42

How to check your cameras focusing system.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1995 (v.59#10) pg. 49

How cameras break. A look at the damage caused by impact, environment and wear. Includes camera-care tips.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Aug 1996 (v.60#8) pg. 70

Tip on making a test exposure to locate the source of a camera light leak.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1996 (v.60#10) pg. 107

Ten camera problems which may have simple solutions.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 1997 (v.61#4) pg. 76

Best how-to tips for camera care. (1) Clean SLR finder system. (2) Check your focus.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Oct 1998 (v.62#10) pg. 82, 90

Does it pay to repair your camera? Advice from a top camera repairman. Includes 7 things you can do to keep your camera out of the shop.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Apr 2002 (v.66#4) pg. 37

Troubleshooting the mirror lock up problem in an Olympus OM-2 camera.
POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY Sep 2002 (v.66#9) pg. 41
Correction POPULAR PHOTOGRAPHY & IMAGING Feb 2003 (v.67#2) pg. 53 (Off-mode exposure).

How to repair a Minox camera.
SHUTTERBUG #258 Mar 1992 (v.21#5) pg. 102

Cleaning your cameras and lenses.
SHUTTERBUG #274 Jul 1993 (v.22#9) pg. 108

The care and feeding of cameras. An underwater photographer shares advice on rescuing cameras from floods, burglars, and general pestilence.
SHUTTERBUG #331 Apr 1998 (v.27#6) pg. 16

Spice up your camera with a new look. Leather kits and how to apply them to a camera body.
SHUTTERBUG #394 Jul 2003 (v.32#9) pg. 16