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Chicago Camera Repair Specialist
5 S Wabash Ave #1017, Chicago, IL 60603
Booth-like store in the Mallers Building specializing in camera repair.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Chicago Camera Repair Specialist, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Camera repair 17 mentions
“There was mold and dust in the binoculars and nobody wanted to touch them except the kind gentleman at Chicago Camera Repair Specialist.”
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Used gear 3 mentions
“I bought this used camera from eBay and Bill (Chicago Camera Specialist) cleaned and polished the body without me asking.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Chicago Camera Repair Specialist.
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Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“On top of that an all around knowledgeable man.”
Brands mentioned at Chicago Camera Repair Specialist
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
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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