SAd to hear.

My go-to shop has been Professional Camera Repair here in Houston. Easy to get to address via bus or Uber for me. They are now effectively closed; one younger family member now only doing sensor cleaning on digital cameras.


In the past, they would work on about anything that could be disassembled. Some really creative refurbishing and restorations took place there from time to time. I have had several heirloom Rolex and Leicas brought back to life there.

A group of us would meet there for camera talk supported by coffee and donuts on Saturday mornings. All that stopped during the pandemic shut down. The principal owners and technicians have retired due to age and health issues. The coffee crowd has also dissolved.

Time passes and life happens.