These are all real, unsolicited comments from our customers!
Stefan from Doncaster, United KingdomJanuary 31st, 2024I want to mention some tests about sprt lens service software, using plugins for rare lenses from the following list:
Canon 50mm f1.0 fully working and compatible.
Canon 200mm f1.8 fully working and compatible.
Canon 600mm f4 IS II fully working and compatible
Canon 300mm f2.8 IS II fully working and compatible
all this lenses I tested along with other lenses plugins fully working
EF 11-24mm F4L USM
EF 16-35mm F4L IS USM
EF 16-35mm F2.8L II USM
EF 24mm F1.4L II USM
EF 24-105mm F4L IS USM
EF 24-70mm F2.8L USM
EF 24-70mm F2.8L II USM
EF 50mm F1.2L USM
EF 50mm F1.4 USM
EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS II, III USM
EF 70-200mm F2.8L IS USM
EF 100mm F2.8 MACRO USM
EF 200mm F1.8L USM
EF 300mm F2.8L IS II USM
EF 600mm F4L IS II USM
EF 600mm F4L IS USM
cheers
Stefan J.
Stefan Jacob from Doncaster, United KingdomJanuary 31st, 2024I am using SPT software since long time and I was working at camera repair since 2008. the benefits using SPT software is much easier to use comparing with the original manufacture software i compared.
this SPT software are esential and I am glad using it at our camera service.
Zibby from Smyrna, Georgia - United StatesNovember 21st, 2023Trust me when I say every lens we get adjusted with SPT makes us smile uncontrollably. It really is such a great system and tool to use.
Just letting you know that the Eeprom was the issue - after the lens tech swapped the boards, we were able to make the needed adjustments to get the lens incredibly crisp.
Thanks, again!
Zibby Olsen
Kevin from , GermanyOctober 2nd, 2023I am the proud owner of a 5D Mark iii. Unfortunately, I found that my AF sensor is misaligned.
During my research on the internet I came across the SPT software.
The software makes a serious impression on me and it is perfectly suited to solve my problem. Since I am only a hobby photographer, I only need this software once for my camera. So I contacted Chuck personally.
After a short time he answered my request and told me about a workshop in my area, which already has the software in use.
At this point I would like to thank Chuck again. He is a nice guy and puts his heart and soul into his work.
So I can highly recommend him.
Best regards from Germany
Kevin
Tony from , Illinois - United StatesJune 20th, 2023Tks for all the reply's everyone !
SPT is the greatest.
Reply's were :
Remove the wheel assy and clean all the contact's.
Or if the rubber on the wheel is slipping just put some glue in it's grove and put rubber back on.
Or just get the complete dial assy from Canon,
Now it's available without having to buy a compete top cover!
Tony
TC Camera Repair
Mark from ,July 7th, 2021MINOLTA X700/X370 Cap replacement
Thanks for reply. it indeed was a bad cap and the lower board did have some corrosion. Probably been 3 years since i did one, but repair came out fine. thanks. Mark A1 CAMERA REPAIR
While replacing it make sure you clean the board really good also
because the caps like to leak and cause other problem's.
Tony
TC Cam Rep
Alan from ,July 7th, 2021Hello Everyone,
It is a pleasant surprise to see additional emails letting me know that some shops are repairing the Rokinon Lenses and that Rokinon does sell parts. That gives all of us extra business!!
Thank you SPT!!
Alan
Vic from ,March 26th, 2021Problem:
Have a stubborn Canon A-1 with a sluggish mirror, have tried to lubricate from every angle. So, I'm in need of the spt manual and get this mirror box out.
Could anyone share the manual?
Thank you,
Vic
Computech Camera Repair
Solution:
Thanks all for the help and pdf's for the A-1. Wasn't too difficult to dismantle and found the culprit immediately: hidden spot behind mirror box needed a touch of lubricant.
Vic
Ric from , AlaskaMarch 17th, 2021Customer called to ask about [battery communication error does this battery have canon logo]. Battery is new canon. Has anyone found solution for this? tia Ric
Alaskan Photographic Repair
Hi Ric
Every time I've seen that on a 5D4 its been minor corrosion on the DC circuit. Worth a look at that and the flex connectors
Greg
It was a broken flex on front left side [ground to body]. Thanx all, SPT is great! Ric
Allen from ,December 14th, 2020Thank you SPT; in particular Cal and Rick!! SPT saved me from my own mistake and now I have billable repairs being picked up!
Below is the problem and working answers. Hope these can be of help to someone else in the future!
........................
Alan Mais
The Camera Doctor
Sabrina from , California - United StatesOctober 20th, 2020Hello all,
I am also looking for a Rebel 2000 door latch
while you all are looking.....
i also have several for the 2000 # cf1-3688 if you can verify those #s I'll get em out to you
Ed Eagleton
Camera Repair Center
509 Odie Dr
Fort Worth Tx 76108
Jim from , United KingdomMay 11th, 2020Charles,
I’ve had to replace the hard drive in my laptop after it failed, is it possible to re-apply the original licence? It was the second install of your software. Top marks for the program by the way.
Feel free to use it because it’s true, an absolute god send.
Regards
Jim Guest
Rainer from , GermanyNovember 7th, 2019Perfect, it works. I would use only SPT for adjustment if sensor adjustment, at least bad pixel correction would be possible. AF adjustment with SPT is so much better compared to Canon service software, it's hard to find words.
Jacques from Lévis, Quebec - CanadaOctober 24th, 2019Thank you for Dave Schipper, NCRR Amsterdam, he gave me the good information. KUSO EXIF VIEWER can give me the elctronic serial number for my NIKON D610.
SPT is always a great help.
Dave from Amsterdam, NetherlandsFebruary 20th, 2019To all that responded to my question on this 500C: thanks for all responses. With the measuring lens/body on collimator, I had a black out and measured without film back on.:-[
The advise on the adjusting of focus screen was very helpful and I got the job done.
--
Met vriendelijke groet / with kind regards / Mit Freundlichen Grüßen
Dave Schipper
NCRR, Amsterdam
Dave from Bransgore, United KingdomNovember 5th, 2018Hi Chuck
I hope that all is well with you....This is just a note to say that I will not be renewing my membership Sad smile. I will be finally hanging up my screwdrivers and retiring this Christmas after fifty six years ( where did it go??). Jan and I have a small bucket list that we would like to fulfil while everything still works fairly well! It’s been quite a journey through what have been probably, the most formative and innovative times for cameras and photography... and I think without SPT and your help and dedication, it would have been a damned site harder and at times impossible ....thinking back to the advent of electronics in cameras in particular!! So just a big THANK YOU to you and all at SPT.
With kindest regards and best wishes
Dave Ilott
Aztech Services
The Workshop
Oakwood
Ringwood Road
Bransgore
Dorset
BH23 8AA
Ron from Spokane, Washington - United StatesAugust 10th, 2018SPT One of it's MANY values!!
Just finished up a Canon 1Dx job that came through the door D.O.A.
I was searching for this problem through the many SPTnet emails I save and was able to come up with the solution from one of you guys experience.
From John Machin,
Hi the first 2 cameras we had in were the same, all the fuses we could find are good and there are lots on several boards, we sent them to canon uk who on both cameras replaced the FP PCB, PART NO CG2-3143-010 we have done 3 since and replacing pcb all have worked. We now keep part in stock £53.00 (its the bottom pcb)
Regards john
Being a one man shop I just wanted to thank Chuck and all you that are members of SPT. I couldn't do it without y'all!!
And that is just one of the great values we get as members of SPT.
Luis from , FloridaAugust 2nd, 2018Works !!! you are the MAN … my friend ..
Thanks a lot … really appreciate your time and lightning service …
Luis R.
Miguel from , SpainMay 2nd, 2018I have already installed your software and the Auto Focus change is incredible. I have installed the focus data from my camera body to my son's body to test and the result is total. It has improved completely and already only has a slight backfocus that is correctable from the micro-adjustment menu. Later I will correct it with the patterns you have sent me. By the way, the program had it in the spam folder. Thank you very much for your help. Regards
carlo from jakarta pusat, IndonesiaMarch 30th, 2018All program is amazing. is very easy to use. and help us for calibrate camera.
Alan from , AustraliaMarch 22nd, 2018Hi Chuck,
Could you please send me the SPT software for Canon EOS 400D as I have now transferred it to the new XP machine and the old copy says it requires a licence every time opened, installs it but then doesn't operate other than saying it requires a licence etc then operates on demo only.
Thank you for all the effort you have put in through the years. Without that I doubt that any of us would survive in this field.
Regards,
Alan Robertson
F16 Camera Service
243 Victoria Avenue
Margate Qld 4019
Australia
Alan from , United StatesFebruary 22nd, 2018Thanks to everyone who responded!
The answer was "you pull up on the advance key and there is a lever on the side that comes up with it and pulls it open, you can see the edge of it in the picture".
One of many reasons I love this organization!
Alan Mais
The Camera Doctor
Evgeny from , Russian FederationFebruary 15th, 2018Hello Charles
I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the software and the special discount for me!
It is a wonderful software! I have finetuned autofocus individually for all of my lenses. It was real pleasure to work with you soft.
Thank you very much again and Good Luck in your business.
Best regards, Evgeny Antonov
Douglas from Enterprise, Ontario - CanadaDecember 5th, 2017Fellow Tech's,
Thanks to those that responded to my request for the parts I needed for the
Canon EOS Rebel XSi.
This request has been answered and the part is being shipped to me from a
fellow tech.
Douglas
Douglas Banks
Photographic Equipment Repairs
986 Brown Road
Enterprise,Ontario
K0K 1Z0
Canada
Andreas from , GermanySeptember 5th, 2017Hi Charles,
be cool, that was only fun :-), the 80D software works great!
I just want to tell you: Thank you
Greetings to America
Andreas
carlo from , IndonesiaJuly 4th, 2017thanks a lot sir. is nice software.
Luis from , Florida - United StatesJune 22nd, 2017Charles …. Thanks a lot again over and over …
You are the best …
Luis
Antonio from Rome, ItalyMay 1st, 2017Thanks! Really, you're one of the kindest person I've had the chance to know since I started my repair facility business.
I think I'm going to buy some other adjustment softwares soon, recently I had a lot of Canon 6D's to service, and trying to find the circuitry failure without any access to the EEPROM is painstaking...
Have a wonderful sunday!
Best regards
Antonio Carnovale
Curro from , Florida - United StatesJanuary 25th, 2017Charles my friend …. YOU ARE THE BEST …. I got it
Thanks a LOT …. really appreciate ….
Bob from Avon, Indiana - United StatesJanuary 11th, 2017I had discussed this with Chuck back in December. I had a 5D Mark III that I put a new shutter in and it had no exposure at 1/500 or higher. At the time Chuck wasn't sure whether I had another problem in the camera or whether the SPT software would adjust it with it that far out of calibration. I figured maybe I had gotten a bad shutter from Canon and ordered another new one. I installed the shutter yesterday and it did the same thing as the other one. Full frame at 1/400 but no exposure at 1/500.
I purchased the SPT 5D Mark III software yesterday and within 10 seconds I had the shutter adjusted and running properly. So, yes, the SPT software will calibrate the new shutters even if they are that far off calibration!
Thanks to Chuck and SPT for the capability to do these repairs that would have previously had to be sent to Canon.
Bob Kilbourn http://www.CameraRepairs.com
Hansjörg from , Felben-Wellhausen - SwitzerlandNovember 16th, 2016Dear Charles
Thank you very very much! You are the best!
I will update the software this evening.
I appreciate your help and effort
Kind regards
Hansjörg
Peter from Petrie, Qld - AustraliaNovember 14th, 2016Hi Chuck
You are a legend!
... and of course you were spot on, all fixed (faulty SD board) the new Main board is ok too, now I have a much better week-end (and a very happy customer too)
Cheers, Peter
Peter Voegeli
Tony from , Oregon - CanadaSeptember 28th, 2016Good morning Chuck,
Finally, I got this camera working…..kind of. I followed your instructions, first upgrade firmware, then initialize, then I reloaded the data previously downloaded. Camera is working except it does not recognize lenses. Any ideas?
And thank you for all your help. It was a defective main PCB which I had before.
Found the solution. It was a faulty connector to the power PCB. I looked more closely at the connector and see it was compressed. Somebody else must have worked on this area and taken this out incorrectly. All is good now!
Thank you again for coming up with these programs. I already paid for the last two I ordered with repairs I received in the last two weeks.
Take care!
Tony
Tyler from Bozeman, MontanaSeptember 15th, 2016I DID IT! With your help. I can’t believe it…the software is easy to use and incredible. I got my computer to recognize the camera after following your instructions to set up the driver. The I went through all of the steps, one by one, this camera only has just over 15k actuations and is operating like a brand new camera now! The focus is spot on, both card slots work, it’s already got the latest firmware installed. I can’t tell you how great a feeling it is to have this particular camera working right now. I have been sitting on it for about a year, not wanting to break it down and sell the parts like I have done with others. Now I can sell it as a whole camera and move on.
I can’t thank you enough for your help with this. You definitely brought me out of the weeds today.
Sincerely,
Tyler
Alan from , Qld - AustraliaSeptember 1st, 2016Hi,
Have always had success with the SPT Service software. It’s a great investment & shows the customer you are at the fore-front in the trade.
SPT is Great Mate!
Regards,
Alan Robertson
F16 Camera Service
Stuart from Gloucestershire, United KingdomJuly 15th, 2016Hi Chuck
I have done the Eos 5D MKII main pcb replacement job, very easy to do so just wanted to give you some feed back..! ..........
The only thing that was a bit scary when doing the job was that it doesn’t mention in the help file that after fitting the new main pcb to install the firmware but before you initilaize the new main pcb the camera will display a empty battery symbol (even though the battery was fully charged) I presume this is because none of the boards are talking to each other yet..!!??
Many thanks for all your help as always
Regards
Stu
Dc repairs
Andreas from , GermanyJuly 6th, 2016Your update is perfect !! Thank you !!!!!
Chuck, you are the best. The 2 data set's renewed, now I'm in the camera, and exit from the factory mode no problem, too. Adjustment's also possible.
But, i can't change the shutter count, only false values. yes, you're right, the Eeprom is corrupt.
Now, I promise, the last question:
Which board is defective? C, or D?
Andreas
from Williston, Vermont - United StatesJune 28th, 2016Thank you Chuck, up and running!
Joe from Ottawa, Ontario - CanadaJune 15th, 2016Thanks for your software! It was perfect. I had to run on XP inside a virtual box, but everything installed as expected.
I found the error code, but this body owes me nothing.
Luis from , Florida - United StatesJune 11th, 2016ok my friend THANKS A LOT !!!
Your are the BEST really appreciate ...
Luis
Choong Hoon from Seoul, Korea, Republic OfJune 10th, 2016Thank you very much !!! Now AF is operating normally. Your skills are the best.
Thank you!! :)
Choong Hoon from Seoul, Korea, Republic OfJune 10th, 2016HI !
I am currently using the 'Software Canon EOS 1D X Professional Advanced'.
I pressed the 'AF DARK' in 'Factory Menu' of 1dx camera, the AF does not work !!
How does it work the AF ?
Help !! But to initialize the camera, AF does not work. Help !!
Charles from MOUNT NELSON, Tasmania - AustraliaMay 20th, 2016I have had a chance to give the 70D software a run and all I can say is AMAZING!
You have done a fantastic job to develop this software.
I have just purchased the 70D upgrade and I am looking forward to trying out the service mode and do some autofocus adjustment tests.
I was wondering if you have focus charts available for any lenses apart from the 100mm macro ones mentioned in the help file.
Do you have them for the 50mm 1.4 USM for example? What other lenses can you recommend?
Once again fantastic work! Keep it up!
I intend to buy 60D, 600D, 650D and 700D software shortly….
Mark from Warwick, Rhode Island - United StatesApril 28th, 2016I had an older TLR Rolleicord DBGM DBP .. In order to separate the aperture controls from the speed controls. You PRESS the EV arm inward, this releases the aperture numbers and allows you to set Speeds & F/stop separately. Strange. Thank you for all the help SPT Rocks
Mark
huy from , Viet NamApril 20th, 2016Problem:
the software not working, i can't change shutter count. can you check it again ??? ( original is 323k count, 1st i change to 50.000 , not working, 2st i change 0 , still not working ) . and now its 373k count
Solution
We have updated the software codes to fix your problem. Update your software … to version 3.0.9.
Resolution:
haha, its working !! thank you very much to help me these days. you and your team . :)
Nguyen from , Viet NamApril 19th, 2016Hello,
I run Software Canon EOS 40D on my computer with windows xp and i have the problem with Run time error '9': Subscript out of range. Could i fix this error?
thank you for your support. Nguyen Anh Tuan
The update-version worked very well.
Thank you for your support.
Mario from ,March 30th, 2016canon 70d ... not sure about getting involved with this one...not much experience with them yet...this came in with no power....customer said the LCD got real hot before it blew...is this a loose screw syndrome or do I have other issues, like bad DC/DC converter and or a burned up LCD too??
Thanks for any info you can give,
Mario "It’s a very tech friendly DSLR to work on specially with the SPT software. no power in every instance meant replacing the main PCB at least for us done 6 with the main and 3 shutters happy costumers"
mick from southampton, United StatesMarch 6th, 2016Hey !!!!! Read the blooming download info before purchase !!!! it doesn't run on Windows 10, get frustrated get annoyed but get XP and it will work. I couldn't justify the full software bot gone for the Essential, it has some detail there that you need. it helps identify problems and also Chuck is on the end of the email. I had problems but I got help got sorted and now may be going back for more !!
NOTE: Old Camera Models require using Windows XP Operating System Only
Mario from San Diego, California - United StatesNovember 25th, 2015We have had 4 dead EOS 70D replacing the main PCB and using the SPT software to initialize the board and no problems.
from ,November 11th, 2015“Well, I have to say, I’m impressed. You guys fixed this (the software bug) the same day – even without being able to reproduce the error in house. The T3 SW works perfectly now.”
Antonio from , ItalyNovember 5th, 2015Understood! Thanks a lot Charles! Always a great service.
I'm proud to be your client Charles, you run one of the best service I've dealt with so far (and I'm old enough to know what I'm saying)!
Thank you, I'll get the software from your last email as soon as I'll get back to my laboratory
Have a nice day , and good work!
Best Regards
Antonio
Ziyad from Sydney, AustraliaOctober 13th, 2015Thanks for these awesome programs, so handy. Makes my job easier :)))))
Howard from , CanadaOctober 2nd, 2015Thanks Chuck, the software worked great by the way. Good work!
Howard
Antonio from , ItalySeptember 28th, 2015Thank you Charles, seems everything is going fine, I've just tested the software with one of my MII.
I'll be your client again in the next future: your software is absolutely oustanding, the only way to deliver a repair service as accurate and flawless as the one only a Canon facility could do.
Best Regards
Antonio Carnovale
Antonio from , ItalySeptember 17th, 2015Hello to all of you of SPT,
I'm Antonio Carnovale, owner of FC Setlist Service.
Last year, I've purchased a licence for your oustanding Canon 5DMII Essential Adjustment Software. What can I say... it's one of the most useful tool I've ever got in all my service laboratory. ........
Best Regards
Antonio Carnovale
Bill from Tempe, ArizonaMay 12th, 2015"..... I was wondering how I can solve this problem: Besides myself, there are other techs here who need to use the SPT software. We now have customers coming in for, (and willing to pay $25 !) the FAX report on different cameras. They want this when they buy or sell on eBay or Craigslist. We also have a retail operation here and we buy and sell a lot of used equipment. The software sure helps when we need to know the camera history, shutter count, etc. Many sales customers buying used gear want to know the shutter count, and we want to know the recorded camera errors before we take in items for trade.
Sounding like a testimonial for SPT? It is. ..."
Vinny from Williston, VermontMay 6th, 2015"Would anyone have a spare new or used motor?
I promised my customer I'd be able to get their camera done for them next week, right after I ordered the motors. Now I've just received a notice from the seller they are out of stock! If no motor, I need the black plastic pinion gear ( theirs is cracked) I'll pay what ever, if you have a beat up junker, I'll pull the motor and send the rest of the camera back, I just need the motor.
Thanks for looking!"
Thanks to everyone that's called me. I've got one of these coming!
Thanks SPT!!!
Tony from Burlington, OntarioMay 5th, 2015Good afternoon Chuck,
I just purchased the Canon EOS 7D Essential software…..it works!!!! Yahooooooo!
Cleaned the sensor and gave the customer his camera FAX for both his cameras……As you say, “it pays for itself”. I also downloaded his Data and Calibration files just in case something weird happens to his cameras in future.
YOU DA MAN!!!
Mark from St. Petersburg, FloridaMay 4th, 2015Has anyone replaced a shutter in one of these? I'm curious if it's like the D7000 where you have to reprogram when you replace it.
"On the D600 I just replaced the shutter blades, this model has the same design as the D7000 and I didn't want to chance putting it together just to find out it didn't work with the new shutter. Camera worked great with just new blades."
Tony from Burlington, Ontario - CanadaMay 1st, 2015I assume I will be upgrading then to the Advanced version? Your team’s persistence is impeccable. For sure I will post on the site…..kudos to you!
Great! Thanks for all your help Chuck. Have a great weekend!!
Michael from Providence, Rhode IslandApril 30th, 2015Anyone have a door latch for this old film camera? Thanks for looking.
"Thanks everyone for the help. I have one coming in from Whilton Camera Service.
SPT is the greatest."
Mario from San Diago, CaliforniaApril 14th, 2015Had a EOS 1Ds Mark III that we replaced the Shutter unit and Sure enough any speed over 1/2000 off a second it went into error used the advanced SPT software and now working perfectly thanks Chuck, we would have had to send to CANON
Ralph from Fullerton, CaliforniaApril 14th, 2015Once Again...a solid reason to be a member of SPT
Glen from Spokane, WashingtonApril 9th, 2015Thanks everyone (about SPT Members) ...great to have help when needed!
Bob from Avon, Indiana - United StatesNovember 30th, -0001I just finished repairing a Canon 1DX Mark II that had been in a motorcycle accident with its owner. My customer ended up with some road rash but nothing broken. Unfortunately for him, his camera didn't fare so well.
I replaced the Main Body Frame, Mirror Box, Main PCB, Front Cover, Back Cover, Top Cover and a bunch of other smaller miscellaneous parts. I had to re-do the shims on the CMOS to get the sensor properly positioned but the SPT software took care of initializing the new Main PCB, setting the AE levels, and getting the AF calibrated properly. Without the SPT software, my customer would have ended up replacing the body since Canon would surely have told him the camera was totaled.
I recommend Canon to all my customers since they will sell me just about any part that I need and the SPT software allows me to turn out a fully-functioning camera. Thanks to Chuck for his hard work at making us successful! http://www.CameraRepairs.com