Tamron Announces the Launch of Lightest and Most Compact Large Aperture Telephoto Zoom Lens in Its Class for Sony Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras
70-180mm F/2.8 Di III VXD (Model A056) Third model in Tamron's series of fast F/2.8 zoom lenses for Sony full-frame mirrorless cameras delivers quiet, fast focus and superb performance Tamron...
Adding a dandelion chip to the Nikon 105mm 2.5
These chips are fantastic for Nikon manual focus lenses. Not only do they allow the camera to control the manual lenses aperture, but they also embed the lens information into the images...
Used equipment buying event with KEH at Advance Camera
KEH Camera will be in Portland, Oregon for a buying event at Advance Camera on March 20th and 21st starting at 10:00 am. Now's your chance to turn your used camera equipment...
Tokina new lenses 2020 line-up development announcement
From Tokina: This year we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Tokina brand. In May, 1950 Tokyo Koki Manufacturing company (President, Mr. Denkichi KAWAGUCHI) was established in Shinjuku District,...
Fujifilm introduces X-T4
INTRODUCING THE FUJIFILM X-T4: CRAFTED FOR THE MODERN IMAGE-MAKER FUJIFILM North America Corporation is proud to announce the launch of the FUJIFILM X-T4 (hereinafter “X-T4”), a flagship model of...
Minox B
The original Minox subminiature camera was invented by Walter Zapp in 1936. Zapp, a Baltic German, was born in 1905 in Riga, then part of the Russian Empire. The family moved to Reval (now...
Nikon F3 W/MD-4 Motor Drive
The Nikon F3 was Nikon's third professional single-lens reflex camera body, preceded by the F and F2. Introduced in 1980, it had manual and semi-automatic exposure control whereby the camera would...
Cosina Voigtlander Nokton 60mm F0.95 lens for Micro Four Thirds
Cosina announces new Voigtlander Nokton 60mm F0.95 lens Nocton 60mm F0.95 is a medium telephoto lens designed exclusively for Micro Four Thirds. At an angle of view equivalent to 120mm in 35mm...
Nikon D750 on the bench.
The Nikon D750 is a full-frame DSLR camera announced by Nikon on September 12, 2014. It is the first in a new line of Nikon FX format cameras which includes technologies from the D810 in a smaller...
Nikkormat FTN on the bench.
The Nikkormat FTn was manufactured from 1967 to 1975. It simplified the lens mounting procedure of the rabbit ear Nikkor lenses. The meter coupling pin on the camera still had to be aligned with the...
Pentax 6X7 on the bench.
The Pentax 6x7 (known as Pentax 67 after 1990) is a SLR medium format system film camera for 120 and 220 film, producing images on the film nominally 6 cm by 7 cm in size, made by Pentax. It...
Canon 85mm 1.2 FD On The Bench
Leica III F red dial on the bench.
The Leica IIIf was Leitz's (later Leica) first 35mm camera body for screw mount lenses with built-in synchronization. It succeeded the Leica IIId, which was a rare variant of the Leica IIIc....
Polaroid 680 on the bench.
The Polaroid SLR 680 is a instant foldable camera made by Polaroid Corporation during the 1980s. This camera has been discontinued since 2002, like other cameras produced by Polaroid. It uses the...
Nikon Z Series Firmware Update
Free Ver. 3.00 Update Adds Animal-Detection AF Plus Enhanced Subject Tracking Functionality for Z 7/Z 6, and More Nikon Inc. announced the release of firmware Ver. 3.00 for the Nikon Z 7 and Z 6...
Kodak warns new airport CT scanners can damage undeveloped film
CT Scanning X-Ray Technology and Film As many of you know, the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA) has recently been installing Computed Tomography (CT) scanners for carry-on...
Canon announces Rebel T8i with 4K video
BRING THE FIRSTS, THE LASTS AND THE IN-BETWEEN MOMENTS TO LIFE: CAPTURE PHOTOS AND VIDEOS WITH THE NEW EOS REBEL T8i CAMERA New Camera Delivers Vertical Video and Advanced Control for Maximum...
Olympus debuts the OM-D E-M1 Mark III
OLYMPUS OM-D® E-M1 MARK III INTERCHANGEABLE LENS CAMERA Delivering Stunning Image Quality, Superior Mobility And Absolute Reliability For Professional Photographers Everywhere Olympus debuts the...
The New Nikon D6
DECISIVE POWER. FASTER WORKFLOW. ABSOLUTE RELIABILITY: THE NEW NIKON D6 GIVES PROFESSIONALS THE EDGE WHEN IT MATTERS MOST Offers the Most Powerful AF System in Nikon’s History, and Continues the...
Sony A6000 On The Bench.
Nikon L35AF On The Bench
Nikon F3 On The Bench
Nikon F2 Restoration On The Bench
Nikon S2 On The Bench
Tokina Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z-Series Mirrorless Camera Owners
Tokina Compatibility Notice for Nikon Z-Series Mirrorless Camera Owners Thank you for using Tokina products. We have thoroughly tested all current Tokina interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount) with...
INTRODUCING THE X-T200 MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERA
INTRODUCING THE X-T200 MIRRORLESS DIGITAL CAMERA: A FULLY-FEATURED CAMERA TO DOCUMENT THOSE DAY-TO-DAY MOMENTS FUJIFILM North America Corporation is pleased to announce FUJIFILM Corporation’s launch...
Leica M10 Monochrom
Leica Camera Advances its Dedication to the Art of Black & White Photography with the Leica M10 Monochrom The highly anticipated camera enters a new dimension of innovation in the world of...
Full spectrum conversion – Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K
Full spectrum conversion done on this Blackmagic Pocket Cinema Camera 4K here in house. www.advancecamera.com...
Kenko Tokina announces release of the NEW atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE
New Series, New optics, New look - The atx-m 85mm f/1.8 FE lens for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Kenko Tokina, Japan’s leading manufacturer of premium camera accessories, is releasing...
Tamron Announces the Launch Date of Close-Focusing 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050)
January 14, 2020, Commack, NY- Tamron announces the 20mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 (Model F050) prime lens for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras will be on sale in the USA on January 30, 2020....
Tamron 20mm, 24mm, and 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 for Sony FE
Tamron Announces Three Close-Focusing Prime Lenses For Sony E-Mount Full-Frame Mirrorless Cameras Tamron announces the launch of three prime lenses for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras:...
AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR: Impressive Reach, Incredible Speed, Absolute Versatility
F-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR: Impressive Reach, Incredible Speed, Absolute Versatility The all-new AF-S NIKKOR 120-300mm f/2.8E FL ED SR VR is a versatile, professional lens for the Nikon...
Nikon Nikkor Z 70-200 F2.8 VR S
NIKON ASSERTS COMMITMENT TO OPTICAL SUPERIORITY WITH THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF CUTTING-EDGE Z MOUNT, F MOUNT AND COOLPIX PRODUCTS The New NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S Redefines a Quintessential...
CANON ANNOUNCES THE EOS-1D X MARK III
A MASTERPIECE IN ENGINEERING AND DESIGN: CANON ANNOUNCES THE EOS-1D X MARK III CAMERA MELVILLE, N.Y., January 6, 2020 – Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the...
Nikon’s new D780
VERSATILITY MEETS AGILITY: THE D780 IS A NEW KIND OF DSLR FOR A NEW BREED OF CREATOR The New Nikon D780 Will Exceed Expectations with the Ultimate Combination of Speed, Powerful Performance and...
Shooting with Autofocus on a Canon Camera
Guest post by Sam Fischer Autofocus can sometimes be a complex subject, especially when we consider just how many modes and options there are available. Looking at my autofocus settings I might feel...
On the bench.
Beginners Gear Guide for Anyone Who Wants to Try Astrophotography
Guest writer Mike Benton Astrophotography is a type of photography that has become really popular over the past decade, probably because of the beautiful images that it can be used to...
FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO
FUJIFILM Corporation (President: Kenji Sukeno) has announced that it is developing a new RAW conversion system, "FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO". "FUJIFILM X RAW STUDIO" enables users to quickly and easily...
THE NEW NIKON D7500
THE NEW NIKON D7500: SUPERIOR PERFORMANCE THAT DRIVES THE DESIRE TO CREATE Exceptional Speed, Precision and Low-Light Ability Has Never Been as Attainable; The New D7500 Uses the Same Powerful...
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD G2
TAMRON REDEFINES THE FAST TELEPHOTO ZOOM CATEGORY WITH THE INTRODUCTION OF THE NEXT GENERATION 70-200MM F/2.8 ZOOM All-new optical design delivers a dramatically faster autofocus speed and image...
Nikon 80-200mm
Nikon 80-200mm on the bench. www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Olympus 35 SPENCER
Olympus 35 SPENCER on the bench. www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Aperture blades
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Nikon D300
Nikon D300 on the bench www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina,...
Frame counter
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Petri Color 35
Petri Color 35 on the bench. www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Nikon D800
Nikon D800 on the bench www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina,...
Canon 100-400mm
Canon 100-400 on the bench. www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Konica Autoreflex T3
Konica Autoreflex T3 on the bench www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Dials
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Olympus OM-1
Olympus OM-1 www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
Canon 6D
Canon 6D www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
Canon 24-105mm
Canon 24-105mm www.advancecamera.com#camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
Konica Autoreflex T3 on the bench
Konica Autoreflex T3 on the bench www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron,...
Canon 6D on the bench
Canon 6D www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
D500 Firmware update
Nikon has a firmware update for the D500. From Nikon Download center: This software update program is for the customer-owned product listed above (the “affected product”), and is provided only on...
Unicum shutter on the bench
Unicum shutter www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
Canon 24-105mm on the bench
Canon 24-105mm www.advancecamera.com#camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax, #irphotography, #infrared, #camera, #repair, #rokinon, #sigma, #tamron, #tokina, #sony,...
DSLR Sensor Cleaning
At least once a year you should bring in your DSLR to have the imaging sensor cleaned. General cleaning & maintenance includes: The technician starts by checking the functions of the camera and...
Nikon 18-55mm on the bench
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Nikon D7200 on the bench
Nikon D7200 A photo posted by Camera Repair specialists (@advancecamera) on Sep 23, 2016 at 10:48am PDT www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax,...
35mm Film camera restoration
A photo posted by Camera Repair specialists (@advancecamera) on Apr 18, 2016 at 12:55pm PDT www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax,...
Polaroid Land camera classic
A photo posted by Camera Repair specialists (@advancecamera) on Apr 16, 2016 at 3:07pm PDT www.advancecamera.com #camerarepair, #portlandoregon, #photography, #canon, #nikon, #pentax,...
D4S Firmware Update
Nikon has released a firmware update for the D4s. Here is what they have to say about it on their download page: This software update program is for the customer-owned product listed above...
Adobe Unveils Breakthroughs in Video and Film Production
Virtual Reality, Character Animation, Sound Innovation Comes To Creative Cloud The way consumers access and view content has undergone sweeping changes. Media and entertainment companies, along with...
Nikon D810 and D810A Firmware Update.
Nikon has released firmware updates for the D810 and D810A. The D810 “C” firmware can be upgraded directly from version 1.00 to version 1.11 with no adverse effects. While updating to this version...
Class Dates Announced for Lightroom Basics – Catalog, Library & Basic Workflow
Catalog, Library and Basic Workflow: How does it work? Where are my files? How do I find them years from now? There are many reasons why Adobe Lightroom® is the industry standard these days for...
Nik Collection available to everyone, for free.
Today Google is making the Nik Collection available to everyone, for free. Photo enthusiasts all over the world use the Nik Collection to get the best out of their images every day. As we continue...
Adobe Camera Raw 9.5 now available
Camera Raw 9.5 is now available through the update mechanism in Photoshop CC and the Creative Cloud application. As mentioned in an update to our camera support policy here, Camera Raw 9.5 is only...
Lightroom CC 2015.5 now available
Lightroom CC 2015.5 and Lightroom 6.5 are now available on Adobe.com. Our focus with this release was to add support for new cameras and lenses, and also fix many bugs that existed in previous...
Olympus OMD Service Notice
Some of the Olympus OMD mirrorless cameras are having a problem with the internal strap screws loosening up and or falling out. Once the screws are loose they can move around internally in the...
Night Photography 101 Instructor Brian Leary
Meet Advance Camera's Night Photography 101 instructor Brian Leary. Growing up in a house with a color darkroom and a father passionate about photography, Brian Leary was quite literally -...
Fujifilm Support for Microsoft Windows10
The new OS of Windows10 has been released from Microsoft. We have confirmed that images in a camera cannot be transferred to a Windows10 PC via a USB cable because the camera doesn’t recognize OS...
Photography 101
Wednesday's, September 2, 9, 16, & 23 from 7:00-9:00pm Class Location: 8126 SW Beaverton Hillsdale Hwy Instructor: Jayesunn Krump Cost $150 In this class, you'll learn how to use your...
2 Speedlight Portraits with Jeff Rojas
2 Speedlight Creating a Dramatic Hard-lit Portrait with Jeff Rojas and Rogue 3-in-1 Flash Grids Jeff Rojas demonstrates how to easily create a dramatic, hard-lit portrait with 2 flashes and a few...
3 Speedlight Adding Color in Shadows In-Studio with Erik Valind and Rogue FlashBender 2
Erik Valind demonstrates how to creatively add color to shadows with 3 flashes and some Rogue FlashBender 2 gear. Flash photography lighting video tutorial, techniques and tips....
Rich Bergeman Infrared Photography
“Swan's Land,” a series of infrared photographs of Southwest Washington by Corvallis photographer Rich Bergeman, will be on exhibit at O'Brien Photo Imaging Gallery, 2833 Willamette Suite B, Eugene,...
Cokin introduces NUANCES ND filters
Cokin. is very excited to introduce NUANCES, a new range of mineral glass ND filters. NUANCES filters redefine what neutrality means when talking about Neutral Density (ND) filters. Cokin has...
Westcott Lunagrip
WESTCOTT PARTNERS WITH KEVIN KUBOTA TO MANUFACTURE AND DISTRIBUTE THE LUNAGRIP Westcott, an industry leading innovator of photo and video lighting products, recently teamed with photographer and...
Creative Mobile Kit
Lensbaby's new Creative Mobile Kit enables you to capture everyday moments with unique perspective on your mobile phone. Whether you are looking to create a sweet spot of focus surround by blur, get...
Canon U.S.A. Adds To Flash Lineup With Speedlite 430EX III-RT
New External Flash Unit Features Wireless Flash Shooting and Compact Size Canon U.S.A. Inc., a leader in digital imaging solutions, today announced the new Canon Speedlite 430EX III-RT external...
PENTAX K-3 II Service Notice
PENTAX K-3 II DIGITAL SLR CAMERA ‘POWER-OFF’ NOTICE DENVER, CO, July 9, 2015 – At Ricoh, we are dedicated to delivering superior technology, quality products and unyielding customer service....
D750 Service Advisory
To users of the Nikon D750 digital SLR camera (issue regarding shading in images) Thank you for choosing Nikon for your photographic needs. It has come to our attention that the shutter in some...
How to use Neutral Density filters
Filters used in the image above: A polarizer and a 3-stop reverse grad ND Filters can make a big impact on an image. Filters can enhance color, cut down glare/reflection, cut down the overall...
Nikon D3 – USB connector repaired
From past experience, when the USB port on a camera breaks off the main circuit board, the manufacture requires replacement of the board, which can cost around $600 (parts & labor). In this...
Canon EOS 5D – Shutter replacement
Canon no longer services the original Canon EOS 5D, but depending on the problem and parts availability, we can still repair them. In this situation, the shutter blades got out of alignment, but...
Nikon D800 – Fresh Water Damage
Unfortunately Nikon does not repair water damaged equipment. In fact, they won't even look at it. The good news is, Advance Camera can help. Assuming it was fresh water damage, the battery is...
Nikon 400mm f/2.8 AF-S lens repair
Another success story! Dave our lead repair technician was able to repair the manual focusing system and clean the optics on a lens that Nikon factory refused to work on. This Nikon 400mm f/2.8...
Canon EOS 5D MKIII – Fresh Water Damage – Successful Repair!
Angie’s List has just awarded us with the “Super Service Award” for 2012!
We are proud to announce... Angie's List has just awarded us with the "Super Service Award" for 2012! This award is only given out to the top 5% of our service providers on the list. It is based on...
Canon 7D – Cannot communicate with battery error
Canon EOS 7D "Cannot communicate with battery" error The Canon 7D is an excellent camera and a true work horse. However, this camera is known to have problems which show up as an Error 30, 40 or 80....
Canon 5d Mk II and Mark III – Error 30, 40 or 80
Since we specialize in repair, we see and here about all kinds of camera problems. Both the Canon 5D Mark II and Mark III have been known to show an "Error 30, 40 and 80" code on the top LCD window,...
More than 50,000 service orders!
April 17th, 2012 marks the day Advance Camera reached it's 50,000th service order! First and foremost... thank you (all of our customers) whom have supported us and use the services that we offer....
Nikon Parts-Repair Petition
For those of you that use Nikon equipment, you need to be aware that after July 13th of this year, they will no longer supply parts to independent repair stores like Advance Camera. That being said,...
Dirty DSLR camera sensor?
For digital SLR users, dust on the cameras sensor is a fact of life. The web is filled with tips on how to minimize the build up, and some of them will actually help. We suggest making sure...
Canon EOS Error 99
It is fairly common for Canon DSLR bodies to display the “error 99″ message. Some folks say that it’s a memory card error and others say it has to do with the cameras battery. The truth is...