Repair - On-the-spot repair is becoming less and less possible as 35mm cameras become more automated and so more reliant on miniaturized electronic circuitry. Breakdown normally means that the camera cannot be used until it has been sent to the manufacturer or dealer for professional repair. DIY repair will in any case invalidate any warranty. Nevertheless, if the choice is between this and losing important shots, some repair work might be worth attempting, particularly if the problem is purely mechanical and obvious. The most useful repair kit comprises gaffer tape (particularly for holding broken parts together), long-nosed pliers and a set of jeweler's screwdrivers (both standard and cross-head).
