Shutter calibration & CLA
Mechanical bodies undergo complete disassembly, ultrasonic degreasing, synthetic lubrication, and multi-speed shutter testing against strict timing tolerances.
Dip-and-dunk film processing
Individual rack processing in nitrogen-burst tanks eliminates reel drag marks, paired with custom densitometer checks and calibrated archival washing.
Exhibition pigment output
Continuous-tone reproduction on heavy 310gsm cotton rag stock utilizing dedicated monochrome pigment sets for museum-grade archival longevity.
Standard Procedure
From intake to verified return
Intake & logging
Bench diagnostics
Calibration & return
Submit equipment parameters online, receive insured shipping instructions, and track initial cataloging upon arrival at our Brooklyn workshop.
Technicians run optical bench tests, measure shutter curtain travel times, and provide an itemized repair estimate before work commences.
Final work is verified on optical collimators, packed in custom foam suspension enclosures, and returned with full diagnostic readouts.
Archival Standard
Precise mechanical timing and controlled chemistry sustain photography across generations.
We calibrate every shutter to factory tolerances and wash every silver emulsion to zero residual hypo, ensuring equipment and physical prints outlive their owners.
Send equipment details or print specifications to receive bench turnaround schedules.