where to get a lens cleaned ASAP

[kimberley]

Hey guys and gals, where can get a lens cleaned asap, local...Houston area, like the same day?

I hear sand in my manual focus, I had a beach shot and sand I think got in there...

Thanks K

[JohnT]

Sounds like a job for the manufacturer since some disassembly will be required.

Just thinking... Since this was at the beach, it could be salt residue from moist, salty air. Moisture dried up, leaving behind the residue.

[Cope]

Camera Services
713-339-2622
8926-F Clarkcrest
Houston, TX 77063

or

Camera Repair Service Center
9260 FM 1960 Rd W
Houston, TX 77070-6208
(281) 955-1291

Jacob

[huxley]

uhhh same day cleaning ... unlikely.... sending it out to factory might be your best bet. if sand is inside that means taking it apart and that stuff gets EVERYWHERE. so you dont want a quickie fix.

[johnastovall]

Originally Posted by kimberley

Hey guys and gals, where can get a lens cleaned asap, local...Houston area, like the same day?

I hear sand in my manual focus, I had a beach shot and sand I think got in there...

Thanks K

What kind of lens? Canon Irvine was in May running a full two weeks for my last CLA. If it is Canon, be sure and do an on-line repair request. It will speed things up.

[kimberley]

grrrr....man I wanna take this lens on my trip this weekend..rats.....

[tjavery]

If it's a Canon L lens, then just rotate the manual focus ring back and forth until the grinding noise goes away They are tough and will chew up any debris and keep on workin'

(This is a joke, of course - don't take me seriously)

[venchka]

Call Jacob & ask him if he can A. Do it and B. Do it FAST!

281-550-2222

He is located at 4654 Hwy. 6 N, Suite 101-D (next door to a new Mcdonald's)

[carrbowl]

Kimberly you can also try Humble Camera, right off of 59, barely north of the Beltway. They have done work on my cameras. 281-540-4101...I think they open at 10..Brad does the work.

[Cope]

Originally Posted by venchka

Call Jacob & ask him if he can A. Do it and B. Do it FAST!

281-550-2222

He is located at 4654 Hwy. 6 N, Suite 101-D (next door to a new Mcdonald's)

Did he move? Last year someone here posted the address and number I listed.

[DigiFilm]

*Note To Self*

Don't take my DSLR to the beach!

[venchka]

Originally Posted by Cope

Did he move? Last year someone here posted the address and number I listed.

I've been going to the shop on Hwy. 6 for over a year. I wondered if we were talking about the same person. He was on Hwy 6 about 2 months ago when he rebuilt my Pentax 6x7.

[venchka]

Earth to Kimberly

Any luck?

[blevey]

Camera Care on Richmond and Shephard... he is awesome.. took care of my 400 2.8 in 2 days....also if you are a working pro.. tell him and he will try to get your stuff back the next day... when possble!!

Camera Care Center
Camera Repair and Maintenance
2113 Richmond Ave, Houston Texas 77098
(713) 521-1441

Bob

[Cope]

Originally Posted by venchka

I've been going to the shop on Hwy. 6 for over a year. I wondered if we were talking about the same person. He was on Hwy 6 about 2 months ago when he rebuilt my Pentax 6x7.

It was the name that caught my attention. I got the address from either the web or phone book. I have never used them, but I think I called last year to get a quote. Must be a coincidence.