Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers
Code: 49-9061.00
Zone 3
Median Annual Salary
£52,720
Range: £34,320 - £83,940
Preparation & Education
Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed
Job Zone 3
Industry Outlook
Below Average
New job opportunities are less likely in the future.
Role Overview & What They Do
Repair and adjust cameras and photographic equipment, including commercial video and motion picture camera equipment.
Also Known As (Alternative Job Titles)
Camera Repair Technician
Camera Repairman
Camera Technician
Photo Equipment Technician
Photo Technologist
Photographic Equipment Repair Technician
Photographic Equipment Technician
Photographic Technician (Photo Tech)
Repair Technician
Repairman
Daily Duties & On-The-Job Tasks
- Adjust cameras, photographic mechanisms, or equipment such as range and view finders, shutters, light meters, or lens systems, using hand tools.
- Disassemble equipment to gain access to defect, using hand tools.
- Test equipment performance, focus of lens system, diaphragm alignment, lens mounts, or film transport, using precision gauges.
Technology, Tools & Software Stack
Spreadsheet software
Microsoft Excel
Data base user interface and query software
RepairTRAX
Electronic mail software
Email software
Core Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Basic Skills
thinking about the pros and cons of different ways to solve a problem
listening to others, not interrupting, and asking good questions
Problem Solving
noticing a problem and figuring out the best way to solve it
Engineering and Technology
mechanical
computers and electronics
Business
customer service
Arts and Humanities
English language
Hand and Finger Use
put together small parts with your fingers
keep your arm or hand steady
Ideas and Logic
notice when problems happen
make general rules or come up with answers from lots of detailed information
Personality & Work Styles
Top Interest: Realistic
People interested in this work like activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions.
Key Work Styles:
Attention to Detail
Dependability
Cautiousness
Frequently Asked Questions About Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers
In the UK, the median annual salary for a Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers is £52,720. Starting salaries (10th percentile) typically begin around £34,320, while highly experienced professionals (90th percentile) can earn upwards of £83,940 depending on location and experience.
Entry as a Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers typically aligns with Job Zone 3 (Job Zone Three: Medium Preparation Needed). Most of these careers need vocational school training, on-the-job experience, or an associate's degree.
Essential skills and tooling for a Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers include: Microsoft Excel, RepairTRAX, Email software. Practitioners also benefit from strong analytical problem solving and communication skills.
New job opportunities are less likely in the future. (Industry demand rating: Below Average).
Live UK Vacancies for Camera & Photographic Equipment Repairers
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Salary Distribution
10th Percentile (Entry):
£34,320
Median Annual (Average):
£52,720
90th Percentile (Senior):
£83,940
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