November 2026 to February 2027
The winter bench schedule
Winter is our busiest season for overhauls. Here is when to bring a camera in, and how long the bench is running.
Turnaround this winter
- Light seals
- About one week
- Lens cleaning
- About two weeks
- Shutter service
- Three to four weeks
- Full overhaul
- Four to six weeks
Times start when you say yes to the estimate. We email you if a part has to be ordered and the date moves.
The dates
Seal Saturday
Light seals replaced while you wait, 10am to 3pm, $45. Most cameras take about an hour.
Last drop-off before the holidays
For seals and lens cleaning to be back by December 19. Shutter work dropped off now is ready in January.
Last pickup day of the year
The counter is open 10am to 5pm for finished repairs and shelf cameras.
Shop closed
The counter and the bench are closed over the holidays.
Bench reopens
The overhaul list opens. Overhauls take four to six weeks.
Shelf restock
The winter's used cameras go out, each with new seals and a test roll behind it.
Loading a film camera
A free half hour at 10am: loading, rewinding and reading a meter. Bring your camera.
Seal Saturday
Light seals while you wait again, 10am to 3pm, $45.
Get on the bench before the holidays.
Drop off by December 5 for seals and lens cleaning back by December 19.