DOCUMENTED REPAIR · HOSTOPHOTO

How to pack your camera before shipping it to the workshop

A practical packing guide to protect a film camera or lens before sending it to the workshop: immobilize, cushion, double-box and keep the parcel readable.

Good packing is part of the repair. A camera can leave your hands in good condition and still arrive damaged if it can move inside the parcel.Wrap the equipment first, protect knobs and lenses, fill every empty space, then place the wrapped item inside a rigid outer box. The goal is simple: nothing should move when the parcel is shaken gently.Keep batteries outside the camera, protect loose accessories separately and write your contact details inside the parcel. After your intake request is accepted, the workshop email will remind you of the shipping address and the important packing points.