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U.S. Dept. of Labor code 49-9061.00Market Standard — pending BLS/OEWS enrichment

Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers

Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.

What this job is about

Repair and maintain cameras and photographic equipment efficiently.

What this work involves, step by step

AI can help most with the planning, drafting, and paperwork below — not the hands-on parts.

  1. 1

    Disassemble equipment

    Disassemble cameras and photographic equipment to access defects using hand tools.

  2. 2

    Diagnose malfunctions

    Examine cameras and equipment to diagnose issues using specifications and work aids.

  3. 3

    Calibrate equipment

    Calibrate light meters and shutter operations using timing instruments for accuracy.

  4. 4

    Clean and lubricate

    Clean and lubricate cameras and lenses using appropriate cleaning materials.

  5. 5

    Document repairs

    Record test data and document fabrication techniques on reports for future reference.

Tools used in this work
Microsoft ExcelMicrosoft Office softwareMicrosoft Word

Free — no credit card required. 200 messages included.