Who We Are

C&C Associates
11112 S. Spottted Road
Cheney, WA 99004-9038 USA
800-624-9621 / 509-624-9621
cc5@earthlink.net

Phil Zimmerman, Board of Directors
With over 30 years in the photo repair industry. He brings his experience and knowledge to this home study program. His engineering background and hands on, down to earth approach combines technical experience with real life solutions. A true icon in this field.

Professional Credits
Co-Author of this course, winner of the Zimmerman Award, winner of the Thomas Le Crouix Award, owner of ZTS Inc., designer of the first Autofocus Tester, designer of only accurate Lithium Battery Tester, Honoree Lifetime Member of The Society of Photo Technologists, Former President of the Society of Photo-Technologists.


Charles Claar, Board of Directors
His community college administrative experience makes him ideally suited for directing student affairs and giving careful attention to every detail of this program.

Professional Credits
Winner of the Zimmerman award, Associate Dean of Continuing Education at Geesse Community College in New York, Graduated from Southern Illinois University, Masters degree from State University College at Buffalo.


Chuck Bertone, Course Instructor
A college instructor with an extensive background in photography and 23 years of teaching camera repair. He brings to this course vast experience working with students. With over 28 years in this field, his professional credits include:

Professional Credits
Co-Author of this course, Instructor and Developer of the Internationally recognized Photo Technology Program, winner of numerous ‘Teaching Awards’, author of C&C Troubleshooting Guides, author and publisher of the SPT Journals, Executive Director of the Society of Photo-Technologists, SPT Chapter President, SPT Board Member, SPT International President.


Notes

Zimmerman Award: This prestigious award from the Society of Photo-Technologists was named for Mr. Zimmerman to honor him for his outstanding contributions to this field. Thomas Le Crouix Award: This award is presented for outstanding lifetime technical contributions to the photographic industry. ZTS Inc: This company is known for its innovations and break through technology in camera and battery test equipment. C&C Guides: These repair guides are considered the finest publication available in this field with an international following. C&C has also produced troubleshooting guides and videos for manufacturers such as Canon Inc., Minolta Inc., Ricoh Inc., and Fuji Inc. Society of Photo-Technologists: The largest professional international organization of camera repair shops, technicians and manufactures.

Fixing Cameras Early in the Course
“Last week I fixed 5 cameras successfully. 5 Canon Powershots, all of them with problems with the lens (Lens doesn't move, lens error, problems with the lens cover blades). I was able to fix all of them, some had the internal gears broken (one or two teeth broken) I just replaced them. Others the internal barrel were totally out of place, I just put them back on place I mean I align it with the external barrel. And others the cover lens blades were bad positioned. I just fixed it (I remember the first time I attempted to do this, took it me 4 hours, last time only 5 Minutes). The most important I 'm not breaking anything and cameras look like never have been opened

This course has helped me so far to reach this goal.” Thanks Pablo .. the value of learning film p/s zoom barrel repair

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

Just started course and Student Member of SPT
Thanks for the prompt response, I think the SPTNET is a great tool and so far I'm pleased with the program you have offered ... Dave

Impressed with the professionalism and knowledge
"Thank you very much I appreciate your speedy reply and reaction. Every time I interact with this company whether it be opening up my lesson or communicating via yourself or the website I become more and more impressed with the professionalism and knowledge of the people employed there." 
 Jonathan

Course is relevant!
I sure am enjoying the camera course. Every page of the lessons gives vital clues to troubleshooting. The information is so huge that it is impossible to memorize but it is all so relevant. I am making up a sheet describing every individual title and sub heading of the lessons. The lessons are so good.” Neil


Surprised how many ask for camera repair!
“Last time I think I mentioned about my wife going to San Diego. We got her pics developed and when I went in to pick them up I asked the girl waiting on me if they ever had anyone inquire about camera repairs. This place we take out stuff to get developed is a one-hour developing place. Since they don’t sell or handle camera equipment I didn’t think they would get to many people asking about repairs. I was surprised when she told me that they do get quite a few people asking about it. They refer them to a camera store not to far away but that camera store doesn’t repair cameras but sends them out instead.” Mike


A great group of guys!
“Lessons are structured very well and easy to understand. A lot of home study courses require the student to do extra research and additional reading. The video-aided lessons are very valuable. I have had to call C&C Associates a couple times, they were very helpful. A great group of guys!” Jim


Overall a very Good Course
“The course was very good but very tough especially the electronics portion. The home study course is always much tougher then an instructed course, C&C course was well laid out for the beginner. Overall a very good course.” Brian



Thorough and easy to Understand
“Though having my doubts about taking a home study course, I was very impressed with the personal attention given. Every course was thorough and easy to understand (except for Lesson 4). I have 2 lessons left to complete the course, with C&C’s direct help I landed a job at a well-established repair shop.” Benjamin



C&C Associates provided the key
“Before I took the C&C Associates camera repair course, I knew very little about cameras. I didn’t even own a camera. But the course taught me from the basics of camera design to their repair to the most complex of repairs. I am now able to troubleshoot and repair cameras. I make a far better living then my last job. The door of opportunity was before me and C&C Associates provided the key to open it.” Todd



Step by Step and Practice cameras
“The C&C course allowed me to learn working full time. The step by step videos and practice cameras were an excellent practical introduction to camera repair.” Ryan



Home Study Course is an excellent way to enter the field of camera repair
“C & C ‘s Electronic Camera Repair Home Study Course is an excellent way to enter the field of camera repair. Studying at night and on weekends, I finished in just over a year. While I was still working at my job. 5 days after I finished, I had a job as a Camera repair technician. The C&C course enabled me to progress rapidly in my new career. Within 6 months I was making 2 to 3 times my previous salary. I am still repairing cameras 5 years later and the demand for technicians is stronger than ever. I don’t have to worry about the economy because I know there’s plenty of work for me out there. Thanks for the training!” Gordon


Loved every minute of it!
“Wonderful people, Informative lesson’s, great hands on experience. Loved every minute of it!” Dan


Recommends the C&C course to anyone!
“I had no previous background in camera repair and I found them to be complementary in their teaching. Phil had a vast background in the older cameras and Chuck was more experienced with the newer models. Their vast knowledge and their ability to communicate it in a way that I could understand impressed me.

The training I got gave me a well-rounded base to begin working on cameras. The technical support enabled me to progress to the point where I began repairing cameras full time in a local camera repair shop after only 1.5 years.

I was very pleased with the help and encouragement I received from Chuck and Phil throughout my training and even after graduation. I feel I could still call on either one of them if I had a problem on a repair.

I would highly recommend the C&C course to anyone considering a repair in the camera repair industry. The program, the instructors and the new apprenticeship program provide a excellent opportunity to learn this fascinating trade.” John