Steve’s Camera Service Center

I work with Hasselblad V System cameras professionally. Was in town when one of my bodies had a glitch, took it in, and within 5 minutes the camera was handed back to me working, with a smile and a «quick-​fix, no-​cost!» comment. The following week I took a grotty old 500 CM that was solidly jammed in for overhaul. One week later it was returned, working perfectly and as smoothly as the day it was built in 1970. I’ve dropped off a third body now for repair and expect it will be back next week. For Hasselblad V System camera repairs, these guys know their business. Friendly, laid back, and professional. Pricing was fair, about $ 300 for a complete overhaul for a 500 CM. Well worth it, and fast.

Steve’s was very helpful with my daughter’s camera. They found a simple solution and now it’s working again. Thanks Steve’s!

I’ve gone to Steve’s twice in the past. Once for my point-​and-​shoot camera (the lens had some sand on it which prevented the lens lid protectors from closing), and another time for my DSLR (the interior mirror had some dust specks which showed when I took pictures). I believe I got my camera’s back in a week. The money spent was well worth getting my cameras fixed and into working condition.
For the record: I found out this place existed by way of a Samy’s Camera staff member. When I had needed my point-​and-​shoot camera looked at, I went to Samy’s where a staff member told me Samy’s Camera could send the camera back to the manufacturer or that I could take my camera to Steve’s to get looked at. I’m happy I know Steve’s Camera Service Center exists!

i accidentally came across this camera repair shop while in LA, and thank god i did! they were able to fix my L canon lens for half of what would have canon charged me! not only they fixed it but they made sure it was clean and functioning well!
they are all friendly, skilled and knowledgeable about cameras and lens regardless of brands/make:model!
highly recommended!
thanks again!

I took my camera in to get looked at and he not only made it work right then and there, but he helped me with my roll of film as well– for free! What a nice guy, so helpful and genuine. Thank you!

I took my Canon 5D mk II to get the sensor cleaned and they did an excellent job. Quick affordable service, and they even gave me a discount!

Awesome guys great professional service. Really appreciated the extra mile Paul and Steve put into my Nikon D3

These guys are the best! Especially if your using any analog equipment slr’s 35mm’s anything these guys can fix it, quick dependable and a good price! Super nice dudes too I highly recommend them

I had a malfunctioning lens which I took to a different camera shop for repair. I was told that it would be shipped back to the manufacturer $ 35 in round-​trip postage and probably an additional $ 100 for repair. Fortunately, when I asked for alternatives, I was directed down the street to Steve’s.
After ~15 minutes, the problem was repaired, my lens was cleaned and I was told that it was now better than original (better quality adhesive on one of the parts). Total cost = $ 10! All this while I waited.
I can’t recommend them more highly for their service and courteousness.

Los Angeles is just too close to have to deal with this father and son team. It’s just not worth it. At best they will send your camera somewhere else to get fixed. Avoid.

The best! I dropped my camera while shooting and the lens froze in the extended position… They took it out back and worked their magic… voila…just like new! And no charge. THANK YOU!!!

These guys are great! What a find for all things wrong with your camera, analog or digital.
In my case, I brought in an old Goerz lens for my Linhof that was missing a (precision German) screw. In ten minutes flat, they found a screw that fit, dremeled it to the right size, fixed the lens, and refused to take my money for such a quick, simple repair.
You just know when you get a good feeling about a place. My new go-​to, and great selection of used cameras, too, especially Leicas, Hasselblads, and Polaroid Land Cameras.

This place is absolutely fantastic!
A part broke on a Canon AE-​1 Program that I bought for my girlfriend and I was distraught thinking it could potentially be an expensive repair. Based on the positive Unilocal reviews I decided to take the camera here to see if they could do anything for me.
The guy was super mellow and friendly, inspected the camera took it to the back and within minutes he had repaired my camera!
Fantastic service! Highly recommended for your camera needs!

I went into Steve’s to have my two film cameras cleaned not knowing what to expect– they had them cleaned, fixed, and ready for me within 5 minutes! Great customer service, super friendly!

Picked up my frozen Hasselblad 501c from Steve. After a complete rebuild it works perfectly.
Go Steve!

Battery corroded, 580 ii failed, cleaned for FREE. works like new. Other repair shops quoted me $ 100+
VERY HONEST, TRUSTWORTHY!!! I do HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

I wanted to like this guy’s spot because he seemed cool and honest, and maybe he is. But my experience here just plained sucked big donkey balls! I brought my underwater Sony camera here because my front cover fell off. Seemed like a very simple and easy job for anyone to fix. He said he could fix it with no problem. A week later, his assistant calls me up and says they have the quote on the price of the part and how much it was gonna be. The price to fix it was a little high, but I was leaving for Peru in a few weeks so I needed the job to get done. I said «DO IT! GET IT DONE!.»
2 weeks went by, and I didn’t hear back from them, even tho the cat said it would only take a week to fix. So I decided to swing by after getting some travel stuff from AAA down the street, and I come to find out that they didn’t order the part, and hadn’t tried to fix it! THEY DIDN’T DO SHIT!!! Seriously, W… T… F… ??? Not cool, bro! Not cool…

AVOID
currently, they’re holding my canon 24−70mm lens hostage, «waiting on parts» for a lens is no longer being manufactured… it’s been with steve and paul since late august. i hope to have my (broken) lens back soon. i will deal with canon myself.
ps, i paid $ 400 for a part that they had on hand too. my lens and $ 400. will update when i have more info.
AVOID AVOID AVOID.

Brought my Hasselblad 503CW with mirror spring problem (usually it’s getting weak and it should be replaced), pick it up in few weeks, paid 280 $ and noticed one more problem after fixing — shutter release button works only after mirror released. When i came back to pick it up — the problem was still there. It takes me 1 hour to get to this place and i can’t shoot my camera 2 month. I still don’t have my camera works.
For this money they could be more efficient.
And no refund for this inconvenience.

My Canon repeatedly displayed «no card» no matter what card I put in it. A very nice guy at Target tried three different SD cards (different brands, different memory capacities) and none of them worked so off to Unilocal and Steve’s I went!
I was helped by Kyle in the front office. Nice guy. Took my camera and gave me a receipt. Called me the next day to inform me my camera was absolutely fine and working with their trial SD card. I was shocked! I bought the same SD card they use and the camera is in perfect working order and here’s the best part of it all… Steve’s Camera Service didn’t charge me a cent. What an honest and wonderful shop owner… right here in Culver City. Thanks for directing me to him, Unilocal!!!