Advice on repair shops in London at DVinfo.net

Jon Shohet · January 27th, 2012, 01:35 PM

Hi guys,

I recently arrived in London, going to be here for about a year. I already manged to almost drop my 60D+24-105 out of a third floor window (don't ask). Caught it at the last moment, the uv filter caught a blow, glass smashed. The lens and camera seem fine, however the filter got bent into the threading.

I would appreciate any advice on a good repair shop in London, as I cannot seem to manage to remove it on my own.

cheers.

Chris Soucy · January 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM

Given the scale of the damage and that it may have damaged the lens as well, here has to be the best place for it:

Canon (UK) RCC
Projectors, Professional Camera, Lens, Digital Video, Webcameras, Scanner, Binoculars, Professional Lens, Flash, Analogue Compact Camera, Analogue SLR Camera, Digital SLR Camera

(Note: Video - including HD models; Scanners - only Dedicated 35mm Slide Film Scanners {2700F, FS2710 & the FS4000 models})

Unit 130 Centennial Avenue
Centennial Park
Elstree
Hertfordshire
WD6 3SE

For Repair Status Information please click here.

Tel: 0844 369 0100
Please be aware that this number will connect you to our helpdesk. Select option 3 where the customer support agent will try to resolve your general repair enquiry. Please note that some calls may have to be referred to the Canon repair centre who will return your call as soon as possible.

Fax: 0208 731 4139
Web: Canon UK - Home

CS

Jon Shohet · February 2nd, 2012, 06:13 AM

Thanks Chris.
I would still prefer to first try a local shop, because if there's a chance the filter could be removed without damaging the lens, the lens itself won't need repair.
Some one recommended to me a place called "Fixation UK" in London, so I will prob try that. Any one familiar with it?
Any more recommendations are still appreciated.

Peter D. Parker · February 3rd, 2012, 04:45 AM

Jon,

True Lens Services

Peter

Jon Shohet · February 3rd, 2012, 05:23 PM

Thanks Peter. Still hoping for London recommendations, but it's always good to know :)

Chris Soucy · February 3rd, 2012, 06:05 PM

Elstree is, practically, London.

However, you can't quibble with this lot:

sendean cameras | london's leading camera store & repair shop

Camera Repairs London UK

Camera City London | cameracity.co.uk

Canon Camera Repairs, Digital Camera Repairs, Camera Repairs, UK, Pansonic, Fuji, Sony, Camera Repairs UK

Camera repair London

Gotta love Google.

CS

Jon Shohet · February 10th, 2012, 05:25 PM

Hi again,
Just for closure (and maybe it will benefit others in London):
I went to "Fixation" which was recommended to me. As I had hoped, there was no damage to the lens. The bent and broken filter was removed on the spot (took them about 10 minutes)
They charge 10 pounds + VAT for the work, or they do it for free if you purchase a new filter with them.

All in all I was very lucky. Thanks for your suggestions along the way.

January 27th, 2012, 01:35 PM	#1
Jon Shohet Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 277	Advice on repair shops in London Hi guys, I recently arrived in London, going to be here for about a year. I already manged to almost drop my 60D+24-105 out of a third floor window (don't ask). Caught it at the last moment, the uv filter caught a blow, glass smashed. The lens and camera seem fine, however the filter got bent into the threading. I would appreciate any advice on a good repair shop in London, as I cannot seem to manage to remove it on my own. cheers. Attached Thumbnails

January 27th, 2012, 05:18 PM	#2
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Given the scale of the damage and that it may have damaged the lens as well, here has to be the best place for it: Canon (UK) RCC Projectors, Professional Camera, Lens, Digital Video, Webcameras, Scanner, Binoculars, Professional Lens, Flash, Analogue Compact Camera, Analogue SLR Camera, Digital SLR Camera (Note: Video - including HD models; Scanners - only Dedicated 35mm Slide Film Scanners {2700F, FS2710 & the FS4000 models}) Unit 130 Centennial Avenue Centennial Park Elstree Hertfordshire WD6 3SE For Repair Status Information please click here. Tel: 0844 369 0100 Please be aware that this number will connect you to our helpdesk. Select option 3 where the customer support agent will try to resolve your general repair enquiry. Please note that some calls may have to be referred to the Canon repair centre who will return your call as soon as possible. Fax: 0208 731 4139 Web: Canon UK - Home CS

February 2nd, 2012, 06:13 AM	#3
Jon Shohet Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 277	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Thanks Chris. I would still prefer to first try a local shop, because if there's a chance the filter could be removed without damaging the lens, the lens itself won't need repair. Some one recommended to me a place called "Fixation UK" in London, so I will prob try that. Any one familiar with it? Any more recommendations are still appreciated.

February 3rd, 2012, 04:45 AM	#4
Peter D. Parker Regular Crew Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Preston England Posts: 147	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Jon, True Lens Services Peter

February 3rd, 2012, 05:23 PM	#5
Jon Shohet Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 277	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Thanks Peter. Still hoping for London recommendations, but it's always good to know :)

February 3rd, 2012, 06:05 PM	#6
Chris Soucy Inner Circle Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Fairfield, Dunedin, New Zealand Posts: 3,682 Images: 18	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Elstree is, practically, London. However, you can't quibble with this lot: sendean cameras \| london's leading camera store & repair shop Camera Repairs London UK Camera City London \| cameracity.co.uk Canon Camera Repairs, Digital Camera Repairs, Camera Repairs, UK, Pansonic, Fuji, Sony, Camera Repairs UK Camera repair London Gotta love Google. CS

February 10th, 2012, 05:25 PM	#7
Jon Shohet Major Player Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: London, UK Posts: 277	Re: Advice on repair shops in London Hi again, Just for closure (and maybe it will benefit others in London): I went to "Fixation" which was recommended to me. As I had hoped, there was no damage to the lens. The bent and broken filter was removed on the spot (took them about 10 minutes) They charge 10 pounds + VAT for the work, or they do it for free if you purchase a new filter with them. All in all I was very lucky. Thanks for your suggestions along the way.