We repair Hasselblad cameras exclusively.

Robert Kipling our contributing technician for the past ten years has been repairing photographic equipment for almost 30 years. He spent 17 years working for an authorized repair facility servicing Hasselblad equipment followed by a stint as service manager for a leading large format lens manufacturer. In addition to supervising our service department he is the quality control manager  of a major DSLR company. And, to paraphrase the Allstate commercial, your Hasselblad is in very capable hands if those hands belong to Robert Kipling.

Do Hasselblads require special servicing? Like any fine mechanical instrument, servicing should be performed periodically. We have seen cameras 20 years old that still operate satisfactorily and some 2 years old that need lubrication and fine tuning. Generally, it is recommended that Hasselblads be serviced once a year. If subjected to heavy use or exposed to an unfriendly environment (humidity and dampness especially), service should be considered at shorter intervals.

The periodic exercising of a Hasselblad that is not being used regularly might extend proper performance. And to answer the most frequently asked question, "Should I keep the lens or body tensioned when the camera is not in use for a period of time?" If we're talking a month or two it probably doesn't make a difference. If you were going to put the equipment in storage for an extended period, however, untensioning the springs in the body and lens would probably make sense.

* Add $50 for older C lenses

All repair services are for labor only. Parts, as required, are additional. Please note that we use Hasselblad parts exclusively and prices for them have escalated dramatically during the past year.

There are additional charges for equipment damaged by sand, moisture or impact. Under these circumstances, estimates will be provided before any service is undertaken.

Repairs are warranteed for six months. Gil Ghitelman Cameras shall not be liable for any consequential damages resulting from any breach of any warranty, express or implied, applicable to any serviing performed by us. We strongly recommend that you test your equipment before an important shoot.

We are not responsible for repairs left over 90 Days.