Camera Troubles?
Clean Camera Repairs | Sensor Cleaning | Lens Calibration
Camera Repair | Sensor Cleaning | Lens Calibration & Photography Classes
Your Gear's Best Friend: Sensor Cleaning, Calibration & Repairs by Clean Camera. Shop gear at the camera store by appointment only.
Master your camera settings at our photography workshops with factory trained camera technician, Tim McEver.
Tim is a factory trained camera repair technician for all major camera brands (Nikon, Canon, etc). He has over 25 years of working on all camera types including collectibles like Rolliflex and Lecia and has even worked on lenses for NASA. Tim has proudly cleaned and calibrated over 10,000+ cameras/lenses in the last 10 years alone.
Tim worked at Peachtree Camera Repair, a camera repair business in Georgia. In 2025 Peachtree decided to close their doors after 35+ years in business and Tim & his wife, Melonie launched Clean Camera in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. Right out of high school, Tim spent 4 years with the Air Force 3rd Combat Communications Group, 32nd Combat Com Squadron where he also got his training in electronics and diesel mechanics.​ Today, Tim and his wife, Melonie, a Master Photographer, travel coast to coast, sharing their expertise at trade shows, photography conventions and personalized on-on-one mentorship sessions, leveraging their combined knowledge and technical gear skills to help others crush it on camera.
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Want to learn in person? Join us at one of our local classes, destination photo tours or styled content sessions for a hands-on experience, or catch us on the road! We'll be at trade shows, photography conventions, and even local camera stores like Cardinal Camera, sharing tips, gear insights, doing sensor cleanings and answering your questions. Check our website for our upcoming schedule and locations!
Shelly P, AL
“I have used Tim for my camera maintenance needs for over 20 years and I love that they are now closer to me on the beach."
Andrea B, MI
"Every time Melonie and Tim come to Michigan I make sure I have an appointment to get my camera cleaned and lens checked."
Jami R, FL
“I have run my camera to Tim many times at last minute for repairs and he always has it back quicker than I expected.”
Lens Calibration
Lens calibration is the process of ensuring that a camera lens properly aligns with the camera body to achieve sharp focus across various distances and settings. This involves fine-tuning the autofocus system, assessing the accuracy of focus marks, and correcting any discrepancies that can cause out-of-focus images.
Here are key aspects of lens calibration:
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Auto Focus Adjustment: Many modern lenses feature autofocus, which may need adjustments over time to ensure that it consistently focuses accurately on the intended subject. Calibration helps to address any misalignments.
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Sharpness Across the Frame: Calibration can also involve checking how well the lens performs at different apertures and focal lengths, ensuring that sharpness is uniform across the entire image.
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Tools and Techniques: Calibration often utilizes specialized tools and software. Technicians may use calibration charts or testing setups to analyze the performance of the lens and make necessary adjustments.
Overall, proper lens calibration is essential for photographers who require maximum precision and quality in their images.
