Information about Mechser Camera Service's business
30.4.2026
The new office is slowly getting better. Now I can happily say it is more functional for the company's use in all its glory. In all the hustle and bustle, May Day still managed to surprise the entrepreneur, so now streamers around the neck and off to Ullanlinnanmäki (Ullis). So, the shop is closed on May Day. Maintenance work will continue normally again on Monday. Happy May Day!
-Jaakko
12.3.2026
What a project that was. I hope we don't have to move the company again anytime soon. Despite some setbacks, our new premises are finally ready for use. Unfortunately, I misjudged the time needed for the renovation, which delayed our planned reopening. The new office is located at Tilkankatu 2 AL3, 00300 Helsinki—only about 100 meters from our previous location.
Now that the premises are ready, I just need to get myself back on track. I’ve been down with a fever for the past four days. However, I’m confident that I’ll be over the illness by next Monday. This means the new shop will open on March 16th, 2026, and we can finally return to our normal routine. I am sorry for the delays caused by the move and my illness.
-Jaakko
General information
In case your device needs care please fill the Repair inquiry. For sensor cleanings and other quick matters, you can best reach me by phone at 044 239 8962.
Mechser Camera Service is open Mon-Fri from 10 am to 5 pm and at other times by appointment.
Mechser Camera service
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Running my own camera service has been a distant dream for me for pretty much the entire over 10 year professional camera technician career. There was a real opportunity for entrepreneurship as the retiring Camera Maintenance Mustonen offered me the opportunity to buy their business and thus continue to provide camera maintenance services in Finland. This is where the Mechser Camera Service started in January 2020. However, having a full-time entrepreneur would have been too much of a risk for a family man, so my company Camera Service Mechser, started as part-time alongside my day job. Pretty soon, however, the company's operations became full-time.
Mechser Camera Services first office was located in Pitäjänmäki, from where the company moved to its current premises in Pikku hupolahti, Helsinki.
Jaakko Järvinen / Entrepreneur
Precision, professionalism and the correct tools.
Services
Maintenance of analogue equipment
The performance and reliability of film cameras are guaranteed only by expert service.
Maintenance of digital equipment
We do digital camera maintenance where maintenance does not require any adjustment programs or tools from the manufacturers.
sensor cleaning
For all common SLR cameras. Cleaning of digital compact cameras on occasion.
condition Inspections
Did you buy an old and used camera which true condition you want to find out?
Statements to insurance companies
At your request, we will provide a statement to your insurance company as part of the cost estimate
6 months warranty service
Unless otherwise agreed 6 months warranty on work and spare parts used. Sensor cleaning is not covered by the warranty.
Pricing
estimation of cost
We will charge you a cost estimation fee if the unit is returned unrepaired. The cost estimation fee will not be added to the cost of an approved maintenance order. We will only provide a final cost estimation after we have examined the device.
35€ / PCS
Condition Inspection
Includes a condition check of one body, one lens or other peripheral. Additional devices +35€ / pc. If a defect is found in the device being checked, the customer is offered the opportunity to have a cost estimate on a case-by-case basis.
70€ / kpl
hourly rates
We price maintenance based on the time used. The cost of any spare parts is added to the labor charge. Minimum charge 35€
75€ / hour
Sensor Cleaning
Digital SLR sensor cleaning regardless of sensor size. Sensor cleaning for digital compact cameras and digital backs are priced as normal maintenance work. Sensor cleanings are not covered by the normal labor warranty.
50€ / PCS
Spare parts
Spare parts are priced per piece along with maintenance.
We do not sell spare parts to consumers separately.
Prices include VAT 25.5%.
We reserve the right to change our prices at any time without further notice
Could you help?
Being manufactured several decades ago there’s less and less spare parts available for older cameras. For this reason we are willing to collect malfunctioning cameras and optics as spare parts to enable maintenance of older cameras also in the future.
We accept donations of faulty or otherwise malfunctioning equipment. We pay for valuable or larger stocks on a case-by-case basis. If you have faulty equipment in your wardrobe and want to ensure the continuity of photographic culture please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Contact
Mon - Fri 10 - 17
Sat - Sun Closed
Tilkankatu 2 AL3, 00300, Helsinki
20m from the Kytösuontie tram stop
300m from Mannerheimintie, Ruskeasuo bus stop
Free parking on the street (2h)
Repair inquiry
Unfortunately we are unable to provide maintenance services for all existing cameras and optics. There might be lack of spare parts, lack of tools or even lack of experience.
Sending a repair inquiry saves time and money. We don’t need to charge a cost estimation fee (35€) if maintenance can be noticed impossible without inspecting.
We will contact you when we have received the Repair Inquiry and evaluate whether the equipment can be repaired. We'll usually respond within the next two business days. If your equipment is noticed possible to repair you will get further instructions to deliver you equipment.
Please notice that we can provide the final cost estimation only after inspecting the device. With the final cost estimation you will receive an estimated schedule for the maintenance.
For the time being, Mechser Camera Service does not accept orders from abroad.