A chat with a collector about old repair manuals

I was at a flea market in Portland last week, talking to a guy who collects old camera repair guides. He said, 'We used to fix things with a diagram and a hunch, now you need a software update just to open the case.' It really hit me how much the job has changed. I spent most of the 90s working on mechanical SLRs with just a set of JIS screwdrivers and a service manual. Now, half the calls I get are about error codes on mirrorless bodies that need a proprietary cable to even diagnose. Has anyone else found a good way to keep up with the digital side without losing those hands-on skills?

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zarat3814d ago

Oh man, I just started volunteering at a repair co-op on weekends!

cooper.drew14d ago

That sounds like a great way to waste your free time.

jana88114d ago

Honestly that sounds like a cool way to spend a weekend, good for you.