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Also called aircraft photographic equipment repairer, camera repairer, aircraft photographic equipment mechanic and camera machinist.
$52,720
Median pay a year
1,650
People do this work
6
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Interpreting blueprints
Reading needed technical information
Inspecting mechanical equipment
Testing mechanical equipment
Measuring distances
Cleaning equipment
Fabricating parts or components
Laying out work
Assembling mechanical components
Adjusting equipment
Calibrating equipment
Disassembling equipment for repair
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Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer
Summary
Camera and photographic equipment repairer adjusting and repairing cameras and video equipment, diagnosing malfunctions, and ensuring optimal performance through precise calibration and maintenance
Experience
Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer
Where you worked
Month Year to Month Year
Adjusted cameras and photographic mechanisms, including range finders and shutters, using hand tools
Disassembled equipment to access defects, utilizing hand tools for repairs
Tested equipment performance and focus of lens systems, using precision gauges
Cleaned and lubricated cameras and polished camera lenses, using cleaning materials and work aids
Calibrated and verified accuracy of light meters and shutter diaphragm operation, using timing instruments
Examined cameras and processed film to diagnose malfunctions, using work aids and specifications
Read and interpreted engineering drawings and specifications to determine needed repairs
Cleaning equipment, Fabricating parts or components, Laying out work, Assembling mechanical components, Adjusting equipment
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Adjusted cameras and photographic mechanismsDisassembled equipment to access defectsTested equipment performance and focusCleaned and lubricated cameras and lensesRequisitioned parts and materials as neededExamined cameras and equipment to diagnose malfunctions
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Adjusted cameras and photographic mechanisms to ensure optimal performance and accuracy
Tested equipment performance and focus to ensure proper functionality and alignment.
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Adjusted cameras and photographic mechanisms to improve image quality for customers
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Improved image quality for customersReduced equipment malfunctions significantlyEnhanced user satisfaction with repairs
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Tested equipment performance and focus to ensure proper functionality and alignment.
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Ensured reliable operation for usersMinimized return rates on repairsIncreased accuracy in photo results
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The work itself
What a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer does
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Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
What it pays
How much does a Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairer make?
Annual pay across the United States. The middle figure is the median: half earn less than that, and half earn more.
25th percentile
$41,630
Median
$52,720
75th percentile
$66,070
About 1,650 people do this work in the United States.
What it pays in each state
State
25th percentile
Median
75th percentile
AZ
$58,940
$59,080
$59,080
CA
$41,630
$59,770
$72,060
FL
$41,290
$41,290
$46,790
GA
$43,470
$49,320
$49,960
KS
$39,990
$46,920
$52,970
NC
$37,120
$41,140
$53,370
NJ
$43,200
$60,290
$78,580
NV
$52,700
$52,700
$52,720
NY
$33,280
$48,280
$60,500
OH
$50,900
$85,070
$88,860
TN
$38,990
$44,940
$61,370
TX
$27,750
$33,940
$65,380
VA
$41,870
$65,170
$72,310
Other names
Other names for this job
aircraft photographic equipment repairer, camera repairer, aircraft photographic equipment mechanic, camera machinist, camera mechanic, camera prototyping engineer, camera repair specialist, camera repair technician, camera repairman, camera technician, camera tuning engineer, computerized photofinishing equipment service technician.
More names for this work
digital camera technician, digital service engineer, digital x ray service engineer, equipment installation professional, field service engineer, lathe machine technician, motion picture camera lens technician, motion picture equipment machinist, photo equipment technician, photo tech, photo technologist, photographic equipment maintenance technician, photographic equipment mechanic, photographic equipment repair technician, photographic equipment technician, photographic technician, photographic technologist, photography equipment technician, repair cameraman, repair technician, repairman, surveillance camera technician.
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$79,870 a year
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This page is about the occupation Camera and Photographic Equipment Repairers. What this job involves and what it is made of come from O*NET 30.3, the US Department of Labor's occupation database, refreshed July 2026; Rung writes those records into the plain sentences you see. Pay comes from the Bureau of Labor Statistics OEWS release for 2025. How Rung handles accuracy is on the accuracy page, and the full data credits are on the credits page.