Whenever I take pictures, the 1) AF is not working; and 2) via Manual focus, there is a dark (black) shadow at the bottom of every picture.
Instinctively, I've search for similar cases and hoping to find a solution. Apparently, there are similar cases but all of the solution involves a camera technician.
Too afraid to extend the damage, I accepted that I need to see a technician to have it fix (hopefully), which is unusual to me.
Hidalgo
Last weekend, I finally got a chance to go to Hidalgo beside Quiapo Church. This is the Go-To place who are into camera/photography. Either buying a new camera, lens, or accessories. Or, to have their beloved camera a second life.
I've done my research what are the two camera repair shop I should visit based on the online reviews and online presence.
1st - Boy Camera Repair, quoted me for 8,500 which would take awhile to finish.
2nd - Dong Camera Repair Shop - quoted me for 6,500. 2-3 days to finish.
I don't haggle for the price to repair my camera because of the thought they might sacrifice the quality of service.
Because of the pricey fee, I decided NOT to have it fix for the meantime.
After eating fish-balls and decided not to have my camera fix, on my way to jeepney stand, (for some reason) I encountered Mang Jhun of Moy's Camera Repair Shop.
After telling him my theory that there might be missed alignment, he quoted me for 3,500. Far better than the 1st two. He told me that he has to stripped all of the parts because there is just no easy to access the parts that needs to be align. He told me also it is a 2-3 hours job. A bit hesitant, I just said yes and have it a go.
Two hours later. My camera is fixed! No parts has been replace, just alignment.
