We recently attended a local Nikon D200 workshop. It was sold out, standing room only. Interest in photography has never been stronger. Digital imaging has returned creative image and tone scale manipulation to amateur level. Couple this with instant imaging and digital has driven camera sales to an all time high.

Cameras are now high use items, which means faster breakdowns. But camera repair technicians skilled in digital and electronic cameras are still hard to find. Typical repair times range from weeks to months. We repair cameras; high end, low end and in-between. It’s a business and our ‘product’ is the skill of the technician.

What this field has to Offer

• Independence. A trait common in this field is our independent nature. Whether we work for others, or ourselves we all share an independent streak. Successful camera repair techs have the ability to control their time, economics and working conditions.

• Income. Income range between $35,000 - $80,000; plus (based on 40% - 50% of gross billing). Incomes for technicians who own their business can be higher or lower depending on individual ability. Lead technicians working for large shops in this field can make over $100,000 per year. If you look at real incomes in other fields and see their direction, you'll find this field has a lot to offer.
  

Nikon 1DX. "I just had my first one that needed a new shutter. Using the SPT guide, which Chuck Bertone wrote this turned out to be a very nice repair for $550.00 The shutter cost about $120.00 and the job took about 1 hour. Not to bad for my 1st one. Sometimes these look more intimidating than they really are. Just one curious thing. It will not work with the customer’s battery, which is a "Polaroid" brand. It does work with the Nikon battery. Of course I tried to recharge it with a Nikon charger but the camera only shows normal display with low battery indicator and no release or A/F." Mike

• Security. This is a skilled field and technicians have always been in short supply. Most camera technicians find that they are the only ones in their area. Even in large cities there is little competition. Your job or business starts with a high wall and as your skill and experience grow so does that wall. You won’t be put out of business by a chain store moving next door or find your job sent out of country. You can make your own economic security.

• Home or Retail Business. For many a real home business is the goal. In this field a home business is not only possible but it’s the most common type of business. Whether a home business is your goal or a stepping-stone; the low overhead, flextime and minimum space requirements make this field ideal.

• Equal Opportunity. Everybody has an equal opportunity, men and women, engineer or high school graduate, people just starting out or those getting ready for retirement. People enter this field from all walks of life seeking an independent lifestyle with a good income that relates to their interests and hobbies.
  
  Both business and technology are going through major changes. Change can mean opportunity if you are prepared. This field needs technicians who have the skills and ability to meet the digital age!