📷 Camera Not Working? Blurry Photos? Expert Phone Camera & Flash Repair in Johannesburg

Camera won't open? Photos coming out blurry? Flash not working when you need it? Your phone's camera is one of its most important features – capturing memories, scanning documents, video calls with family. When it fails, you lose more than just a camera; you lose moments that can't be recreated.

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🚨 Is This Happening to Your Camera? (Recognizing Camera & Flash Issues)

If you're experiencing any of these symptoms, your phone has a camera or flash hardware problem:

📸 Camera App Won't Open or Crashes Immediately

You tap the camera icon and:

• App opens then instantly closes (crashes to home screen)

• Black screen with spinning wheel – app freezes and won't load

• "Camera Failed" or "Cannot Connect to Camera" error message

• App opens for 2-3 seconds then crashes repeatedly

What you've probably already tried:

• Restarting phone (didn't help)

• Force-closing camera app (didn't help)

• Clearing app cache (didn't help)

• Updating iOS/Android (didn't help)

This is almost always hardware failure – the camera module itself, camera connector, or camera control IC on motherboard.

Common causes:

• Physical drop or impact (most common – even "small" drops)

• Water/moisture damage to camera module

• Manufacturing defect (some phone models have known camera issues)

• Loose flex cable connection (vibration over time)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 93% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement or connector repair

🌫️ Blurry, Shaky, or Out-of-Focus Photos (All the Time)

Every photo you take is:

• Permanently blurry/fuzzy – No sharp details, looks like soft focus filter

• Won't focus on anything – Tap to focus does nothing

• Shaky/jittery in camera preview – Image constantly moving/adjusting

• Clear in center, blurry at edges – Lens misalignment

This is NOT:

• Dirty lens (you've cleaned it 50 times already)

• Wrong camera settings

• Your photography skills

What's actually broken:

• Autofocus mechanism (OIS - Optical Image Stabilization) – Tiny motors that move lens elements are stuck or damaged

• Camera module internal damage – Lens assembly shifted from drop/impact

• Moisture inside lens housing – Creates fog/condensation between glass elements

• Damaged camera sensor – CMOS/CCD sensor surface scratched or degraded

When it started:

• Right after dropping phone (most common)

• Gradually got worse over weeks/months

• Suddenly appeared after phone got wet

• After failed system update (rare, but happens)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 91% | Most common fix: Complete camera module replacement (lens + sensor + OIS assembly)

⬛ Black Screen When Camera Opens (But App Works)

Camera app opens normally, but you see:

• Completely black screen – No image, no preview

• App controls work – Can press shutter button, switch cameras, change settings

• Photos save as black/blank images – Shows in gallery as black squares

• Both front AND back cameras black (or just one camera affected)

What this means:

• Camera connector disconnected – Flex cable unplugged from motherboard (common after drops or DIY repairs)

• Camera module completely dead – Sensor or internal circuits failed

• Camera power supply failure – Camera IC not providing power to module

• Shorted camera flex cable – Damaged cable creating open circuit

Test to identify which camera:

• If back camera black, front works → Back camera module failed

• If front camera black, back works → Front camera module failed

• If BOTH cameras black → Motherboard camera IC or power supply issue (more expensive repair)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours (single camera) / 2-4 hours (both cameras or motherboard issue) | Success rate: 94% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement or connector repair

⚡ Flash Not Working or Stuck Always On

Your phone's LED flash has problems:

• Flash doesn't fire when taking photos in dark

• Flash works in flashlight mode but not in camera

• Flash stuck permanently on (can't turn off, drains battery)

• Flash flickers or only works sometimes

• Dim flash – Barely provides light (one LED working, other dead on dual-LED flash)

Common scenarios:

• Dropped phone and flash immediately stopped working

• Phone got wet, flash hasn't worked since

• Flash worked fine, then randomly stopped

• Flash works for 2-3 photos then stops (overheating protection)

What's broken:

• Flash LED burned out – LED bulb itself failed (can't be repaired, only replaced)

• Flash driver IC damaged – Chip that controls flash power failed

• Camera/flash flex cable damaged – Flash shares cable with camera module

• Software glitch (rare, maybe 5% of cases)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-2 hours | Success rate: 89% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement (flash integrated with back camera on most phones)

🔍 "Cannot Connect to Camera" or "Camera Disconnected" Error

You open camera app and see persistent error messages:

• "Cannot connect to camera" (common on Samsung)

• "Camera failed" (common on various Android phones)

• "Camera is being used by another app" (but no other app open)

• "Turn off other apps that may be using the camera" error

What you've tried (and it didn't work):

• Restarting phone

• Force-stopping all apps

• Clearing camera cache/data

• Uninstalling recent apps

• Factory reset (yes, you've tried this and still broken!)

If factory reset didn't fix it → 100% hardware problem.

Hardware causes:

• Camera module partial failure (works intermittently)

• Loose camera connector (vibration disconnected it slightly)

• Camera control IC on motherboard failing

• Corrupted camera firmware in module itself (rare)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 90% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement or connector reseating/repair

📹 Video Recording Issues (But Photos Work)

Photos work fine, but video recording has problems:

• Video won't start recording – Shutter button does nothing

• Recording starts but stops after 2-10 seconds

• Video freezes but audio continues

• Recorded videos are corrupted/won't play

• Overheating warning appears when trying to record

What causes video-specific failures:

• Storage issues – Not enough space, or storage corrupted (check: Settings > Storage)

• Camera sensor overheating – Thermal protection stops recording (damaged sensor generates excess heat)

• Video processor failure – Separate chip handles video encoding

• Insufficient camera power supply – Photos need less power than continuous video recording

Quick test:

1. Free up 5GB+ storage space

2. Try recording 1080p (not 4K)

3. Remove phone case (cooling)

4. Still fails → hardware issue

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-4 hours | Success rate: 87% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement or thermal management repair

🌙 Poor Low-Light Performance (Suddenly Got Worse)

Photos in normal light are okay, but low-light photos are:

• Extremely grainy/noisy (like TV static)

• Much darker than they used to be

• Night mode doesn't work anymore (or barely helps)

• Colors look washed out in dim lighting

This isn't normal aging – phone cameras don't degrade gradually like this. Something broke.

Hardware causes:

• Camera sensor damage – Pixels damaged from laser exposure (yes, lasers at concerts/shows can permanently damage phone cameras)

• Aperture mechanism stuck – Some phones have adjustable aperture; if stuck closed, less light enters

• Lens coating degraded – Anti-reflective coating damaged from cleaning chemicals

• Moisture inside lens assembly – Creates internal fog that blocks light

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 88% | Most common fix: Camera module replacement

👤 Front Camera Issues (Selfie Camera Problems)

Front-facing camera specifically has issues:

• Won't open at all (but back camera works)

• Blurry or foggy selfies (back camera is sharp)

• Black screen on video calls (WhatsApp, Zoom, Teams)

• Face ID/Face Unlock not working (related to front camera on many phones)

Front cameras are more fragile because:

• Smaller sensor (more sensitive to damage)

• Often integrated with Face ID/proximity sensor assembly (iPhone)

• More exposed to drops (front of phone hits ground first)

• More moisture exposure (breath moisture, bathroom steam)

⏱️ Typical repair time: 1-3 hours | Success rate: 93% | Most common fix: Front camera module replacement

⚠️ Important for iPhone X and newer: If front camera assembly includes Face ID sensor and it's damaged, Face ID cannot be restored (even Apple can't fix it – security chip is paired to original sensor). Camera can be fixed, but Face ID permanently lost.

🔬 What's Actually Happening Inside Your Phone? (The Technical Truth – Simplified)

Understanding real causes helps you make informed repair decisions:

1️⃣ Camera Module Hardware Failure (60% of camera issues)

What it is: Your phone's camera is a complex assembly containing:

• Image sensor (CMOS or CCD chip that captures light)

• Lens assembly (multiple glass elements for focusing)

• Autofocus mechanism (OIS - Optical Image Stabilization; tiny motors move lens)

• Aperture (controls light entering sensor; some phones have adjustable aperture)

• Image processor (converts raw sensor data to JPEG/HEIC photos)

• Flex cable (connects camera to motherboard)

Modern flagship cameras are incredibly complex – some have:

• 48MP, 64MP, 108MP, or even 200MP sensors

• Multi-lens systems (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto, macro)

• Periscope zoom mechanisms (moving prism assembly)

• Advanced OIS with 5-axis stabilization

How camera modules fail:

Physical impact (drops):

• Lens elements shift out of alignment → blurry photos

• OIS mechanism jams/breaks → shaky images or won't focus

• Solder joints crack → intermittent connection, "camera failed" errors

• Sensor surface scratches → permanent dark spots in photos

Water/moisture damage:

• Moisture enters lens housing → foggy/hazy photos

• Corrosion on flex cable contacts → black screen or won't open

• Water shorts image sensor → completely dead camera

• Moisture in OIS motor → autofocus grinding noise or failure

Manufacturing defects:

• Some phone models have known camera issues:

  • iPhone 6 Plus: Optical Image Stabilization failure (very common)

  • Samsung Galaxy S7: Pink/purple tint on photos (common issue)

  • Huawei P20 Pro: Camera app crashing (firmware bug + hardware sensitivity)

  • Google Pixel 2: Camera disconnected errors (widespread issue)

  • LG V20: Image retention/"burn-in" on camera sensor

Normal wear and tear:

• Autofocus motors wear out after 50,000+ focus operations (2-4 years heavy use)

• Lens coating degradation from repeated cleaning

• Flex cable fatigue from phone flexing in pocket

Symptoms:

• Won't open / crashes / "cannot connect to camera"

• Blurry or won't focus

• Black screen

• Shaky/jittery preview

• Photos have spots, lines, or discoloration

The fix: Camera module replacement. Modules are self-contained units that unplug from motherboard.

💰 Typical cost:

• Budget phones (single camera): R400-R700

• Mid-range phones (dual/triple camera): R600-R1,200

• Flagship phones (advanced multi-camera): R1,200-R2,500

  • iPhone 12 Pro Max camera: R1,800-R2,200

  • Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra camera: R1,500-R2,000

  • Huawei P50 Pro camera: R1,400-R1,800

Why flagship cameras cost more:

• Higher resolution sensors (more expensive components)

• Complex OIS mechanisms

• Multi-lens assemblies (3-4 cameras in one module)

• Advanced image processors

Data safe? Yes, 100% – camera is separate from storage

2️⃣ Camera Flex Cable Damage (20% of camera issues)

What it is: The camera flex cable is a thin, flat ribbon cable that:

• Connects camera module to motherboard

• Carries image data from sensor to processor

• Provides power to camera

• Sends control signals (autofocus, aperture, flash commands)

These cables are fragile – only 0.2-0.5mm thick with microscopic traces.

How flex cables get damaged:

Physical stress:

• Phone dropped → cable bends sharply → internal traces break

• Opening phone for DIY repair → cable torn or creased

• Phone flexing in tight pocket → repeated bending fatigues cable

Connector damage:

• Dust/debris in connector → poor contact

• Connector latch broken → cable not seated properly

• Corrosion on connector pins → intermittent connection

Manufacturing issues:

• Cable not secured properly during assembly

• Vibration over months loosens connector

• Cheap third-party parts during previous repair (cable separates at solder points)

Symptoms:

• Intermittent camera (works sometimes, not others)

• "Cannot connect to camera" error

• Black screen (but app opens normally)

• Camera works for few minutes then disconnects

• Both cameras not working (they share connector on some phones)

The fix:

• Simple case: Reconnect/reseat cable (R250-R400 labor)

• Damaged cable: Replace camera flex cable (R400-R800)

• Damaged connector on motherboard: Micro-soldering connector replacement (R800-R1,400)

💰 Typical cost: R250-R1,400 depending on severity

3️⃣ Camera Control IC Failure (8% of camera issues)

What it is: The Camera Control IC (or ISP - Image Signal Processor) is a chip on your motherboard that:

• Powers the camera modules

• Controls autofocus motors

• Manages flash LED

• Processes raw image data from sensor

• Handles communication between camera and main CPU

Common chip names: Qualcomm Spectra ISP, Apple ISP (custom chip), Samsung ISOCELL processor

How camera ICs fail:

Water damage (most common):

• Liquid shorts camera power circuits

• Corrosion damages microscopic traces leading to IC

• Moisture causes electromigration (gradual electrical erosion)

Electrical damage:

• Static discharge when opening phone

• Voltage spike from faulty charger

• Short circuit from foreign object in camera area

Physical damage:

• Drop causes micro-fractures in IC solder balls (BGA mounting)

• Flex damage causes IC to work harder → overheating → failure

Manufacturing defects:

• Some batches have faulty ICs (rare but happens)

• Poor soldering from factory (cold solder joints)

Symptoms indicating IC failure (not just camera module):

• All cameras dead (front AND back, AND flash)

• "Camera hardware error" messages

• Phone gets hot near camera area when trying to open camera

• Battery drains fast when camera app open (IC drawing excessive power)

• Worked fine, suddenly all camera functions stopped simultaneously

The fix: Micro-soldering camera IC replacement. This is expert-level board repair:

• Hot air rework station (precise 350-380°C)

• Stereo microscope (chip is 6-10mm, has 100-200 tiny solder balls)

• BGA reballing (removing old solder, applying new solder balls)

• Circuit testing to ensure power/data paths intact

Not all shops can do this. Many will say "motherboard dead, unrepairable."

💰 Typical cost: R1,200-R2,200 depending on phone model | Success rate: 85%

4️⃣ Flash LED Failure (7% of camera issues)

What it is: Your phone's flash is typically:

• Single LED (budget phones) – One white LED

• Dual-tone LED (mid-range) – White LED + warm (amber) LED for natural skin tones

• Quad LED (some flagships) – Four LEDs for powerful, even illumination

Flash is driven by dedicated driver IC that provides high current pulse (1-2A) to create bright light.

How flash LEDs fail:

Burned out LED:

• Used flash too frequently in short time (overheating)

• Manufacturing defect (LED not rated for proper current)

• Age (LEDs degrade after 10,000+ flashes over 3-5 years)

Flash driver IC failure:

• Water damage shorts driver chip

• Electrical surge from faulty charger

• Sustained max brightness use (flashlight for hours) overheats chip

Physical damage:

• Drop damages LED or breaks solder connection

• Glass cover over LED cracks (reduces brightness, doesn't stop working)

Symptoms:

• Flash doesn't fire in camera

• Flashlight mode works but not camera flash (or vice versa)

• Flash stuck always on (driver IC shorted)

• Dim flash (one LED working, other dead in dual-LED system)

• Flash overheats and stops working after 2-3 uses

The fix:

• Most phones: Flash integrated with rear camera module → full camera module replacement (R600-R2,200)

• Some phones: Flash on separate flex cable → replace flash assembly only (R400-R900)

• Driver IC failure: Micro-soldering IC replacement (R800-R1,400)

💰 Typical cost: R400-R2,200 depending on phone design

5️⃣ Software/Firmware Issues (5% of camera issues)

What it is: Sometimes camera hardware is fine, but software problems cause failures:

Software causes:

Corrupted camera firmware:

• Failed system update partially installed

• Interrupted update process (battery died mid-update)

• Cache/data corruption in camera app

OS bugs:

• iOS or Android update introduces camera bug

• Known issues with specific OS versions

Third-party app conflicts:

• App using camera in background prevents camera app from accessing it

• Malware/adware interfering with camera

Insufficient storage:

• Storage 95%+ full → camera can't create temp files for processing

• Storage sector errors → can't save photos

Permission issues:

• Camera permissions revoked or corrupted

• Security policy blocking camera access

How to identify software vs hardware:

Software (fixable without hardware repair):

• ✓ Happened immediately after system update

• ✓ Safe Mode test: Boot to Safe Mode → if camera works, it's software

• ✓ Factory reset fixes it (even temporarily)

• ✓ Third-party camera apps work fine (system camera app broken)

Hardware (needs physical repair):

• ✗ Happened after phone drop

• ✗ Factory reset doesn't fix it

• ✗ ALL camera apps fail (not just system camera)

• ✗ Error messages like "camera hardware error" or "camera disconnected"

The fix:

• Clear camera cache/data

• Update or reinstall camera app

• System update or rollback

• Factory reset

• Camera firmware reflash

💰 Typical cost: R250-R500 for software fixes | Most cases: FREE if you can do it yourself (we guide you)

🛡️ What You Can Try Safely (And What Makes It Worse)

✅ SAFE STEPS – Try These First (Before Bringing Phone In):

1. Restart Your Phone (Fixes 5-10% of Camera Issues)

Simple restart clears temporary glitches.

iPhone 8 and newer:

1. Press Volume Up (release)

2. Press Volume Down (release)

3. Hold Side button until Apple logo appears

Android:

1. Hold Power button

2. Tap "Restart"

Test camera after restart. If it works → was temporary software glitch. If still broken → hardware issue.

2. Force-Close Camera App and Clear Cache

iPhone:

1. Swipe up from bottom (or double-tap Home)

2. Swipe Camera app up to close

3. Wait 10 seconds

4. Open camera again

Android:

1. Settings > Apps > Camera

2. Tap "Force Stop"

3. Tap "Storage" > "Clear Cache" (NOT Clear Data yet)

4. Restart phone

5. Test camera

Success rate: 8% (mostly software glitches)

3. Clean Camera Lens (Properly!)

You'll need: Microfiber cloth (eyeglass cleaning cloth), or lens cleaning wipes

How to clean:

1. Power off phone (prevents accidental touches)

2. Gently wipe lens with circular motion

3. Don't press hard (can damage lens coating)

4. Ensure no dust particles on cloth (scratches lens)

What NOT to use:

• ❌ Paper towels (scratches lens)

• ❌ Your shirt (lint and oils)

• ❌ Wet wipes with chemicals (damages anti-reflective coating)

• ❌ Alcohol-based cleaners (degrades lens coating over time)

If cleaning fixes blurriness → was just dirty lens, not hardware damage.

Success rate: 12% for "blurry photo" complaints

4. Remove Phone Case and Screen Protector Near Camera

Some cases have problems:

• Case edge covers part of camera lens

• Thick case causes lens flare (internal reflections)

• Glass screen protector near front camera creates ghost images

Test without case:

1. Remove case completely

2. Take test photos

3. If quality improves dramatically → case is the problem

5. Check Storage Space (Video Recording Issues)

iPhone: Settings > General > iPhone Storage
Android: Settings > Storage

If storage is 90%+ full:

• Camera can't create temp files

• Video recording stops after seconds

• Photos might not save

Free up 3-5GB space:

• Delete old photos/videos (or back up to cloud)

• Delete unused apps

• Clear app caches

Test camera after freeing space.

Success rate: 15% for "video won't record" issues

6. Test in Safe Mode (Android Only – Checks App Conflicts)

Boot to Safe Mode:

1. Hold Power button

2. Long-press "Power Off"

3. Tap "Safe Mode"

In Safe Mode (only system apps load):

• If camera works → third-party app is interfering (uninstall recently installed apps)

• If camera still broken → hardware issue

7. Update Camera App / System Software

Check for updates:

• iPhone: Settings > General > Software Update

• Android: Settings > System > System Update, AND Google Play Store > My Apps (update Camera app if available)

Sometimes manufacturers release fixes for camera bugs.

Success rate: 5% (mostly for specific known bugs)

❌ DANGER ZONE – NEVER DO THESE:

🚫 DO NOT Open Your Phone to "Reconnect Camera Cable" Yourself

Why: Modern phones are incredibly difficult to open:

• iPhone: Requires pentalobe screwdriver, heat gun, suction cups, prying tools

• Samsung Galaxy: Glued back glass that shatters easily

• Waterproof phones: Adhesive seal that's impossible to restore properly

What goes wrong with DIY:

• Tear fragile camera flex cable (turns simple fix into expensive repair)

• Crack screen while prying (R1,200+ screen replacement on top of camera repair)

• Damage Face ID sensor (iPhone X+) → permanently lose Face ID

• Break small plastic clips → phone won't close properly afterward

• Short circuit motherboard (static discharge)

We've seen it hundreds of times: Customer tries R0 DIY fix → causes R2,500 damage → total cost R3,500 instead of original R800 repair.

Don't be that person.

🚫 DO NOT Shine Lasers at Camera (Will Permanently Damage Sensor)

Why: Camera sensors are extremely sensitive to concentrated light.

Laser damage sources:

• Laser pointers (green lasers especially damaging)

• Concert/show laser effects

• Laser measuring tools

• Powerful flashlights with focused beams

What happens:

• Laser burns pixels on sensor

• Creates permanent spots, lines, or dead zones in photos

• Often unfixable (sensor replacement = full camera module replacement)

At concerts: Don't record laser shows up close. Keep phone in pocket during heavy laser effects.

🚫 DO NOT Use Compressed Air Directly on Camera Lens

Why: Compressed air cans contain:

• Propellant liquid (bitterant, moisture)

• High pressure (can force dust UNDER lens glass)

• Cold temperatures (condensation forms on lens)

Use compressed air for:

• Blowing dust OFF lens surface (6+ inches away, brief bursts)

Don't use it for:

• Cleaning lens directly (use microfiber cloth)

• Blowing into camera holes on phone body

🚫 DO NOT Ignore "Cannot Connect to Camera" After Factory Reset

Why: If factory reset doesn't fix it → 100% hardware failure.

Many people keep trying software fixes (reinstalling apps, different settings, etc.) for weeks/months.

If factory reset didn't work:

• Stop wasting time on software fixes

• Bring it in for hardware diagnosis

• Delay doesn't fix hardware; only causes more frustration

🚫 DO NOT Drop Phone with Camera Open (Extra Damage Risk)

Why: When camera app is open:

• Autofocus motor is active (moving)

• Lens assembly is in mid-adjustment position

• More vulnerable to shock damage

Drop with camera closed: Lens in resting position (more protected)
Drop with camera open: Lens in motion → mechanism jams or breaks

Tip: Close camera app when putting phone down or putting in pocket.

🏆 Your Trusted Solution: Professional Camera & Flash Repair in Johannesburg

Why Choose [Your Brand Name] for Camera Problems?

✅ Same-Day Camera Repairs (Most Cases)

Simple repairs (camera module replacement, connector reseating): 1-3 hours
Complex repairs (camera IC replacement, water damage): 3-6 hours
Multi-camera systems (flagship phones): 2-4 hours

Drop off morning → collect afternoon for most repairs.

✅ Free Camera Diagnostic Testing

Not sure what's broken? We test:

• ✓ Front camera (functionality, focus, clarity)

• ✓ Rear camera (all lenses if multi-camera system)

• ✓ Autofocus mechanism (OIS testing)

• ✓ Flash LED (all intensity levels)

• ✓ Camera-to-motherboard connection

• ✓ Camera power supply voltage

• ✓ Software/firmware integrity

10-minute comprehensive test. Clear explanation of exact problem. Fair quote.

No diagnosis fee. No obligation to proceed with repair.

✅ Original Quality Camera Modules (Not Cheap Aftermarket)

We source high-quality camera replacements:

• OEM-grade modules (meet or exceed original specifications)

• Matched specifications (same sensor resolution, aperture, focal length)

• Reliable suppliers (tested for quality, not random eBay/AliExpress parts)

Cheap aftermarket cameras ($10-20 wholesale):

• Lower resolution than claimed

• Poor low-light performance

• No autofocus or broken OIS

• Color accuracy issues (photos have weird tint)

Quality cameras ($40-150 wholesale):

• Matches original image quality

• Working autofocus and OIS

• Proper color calibration

• Lasts years, not months

We use quality parts – you'll see the difference in your photos.

✅ Micro-Soldering Camera IC Repair (Expert-Level)

If your camera control IC failed (all cameras + flash dead):

• Professional hot air rework station (JBC precision equipment)

• Stereo microscope work (60x-100x magnification for tiny components)

• BGA reballing expertise (camera ICs have 150-300 microscopic solder balls)

• Circuit diagnosis and testing (oscilloscope, multimeter)

Not all shops have this capability. Many will tell you "motherboard is completely dead, buy new phone" – we save these phones.

Success rate: 83-88% for camera IC replacements

✅ Multi-Camera System Expertise (Flagship Phones)

Modern flagships have complex camera systems:

• 3-4 rear cameras (wide, ultra-wide, telephoto, depth/macro)

• Periscope zoom mechanisms (moving prism assembly)

• Advanced OIS (5-axis stabilization, gimbal-style)

We repair:

• Individual camera modules in multi-lens arrays

• Periscope zoom mechanisms (Samsung S23 Ultra, Huawei P50 Pro)

• Switching mechanisms (LiDAR sensors, depth cameras)

• Camera calibration after repair (focus alignment, color matching)

✅ Water Damage Camera Recovery

If liquid damaged your camera:

1. Ultrasonic cleaning – Removes contaminants from camera module

2. Corrosion removal – Microscope work on flex cable and connector

3. Module drying – Moisture removal from lens housing

4. Component replacement – Camera module if too damaged

Time-sensitive: Bring water-damaged phones within 24-48 hours for best recovery chances.

Success rate: 70% if treated within 24 hours, drops to 35% after 72 hours

✅ Photo Quality Testing Before Return

Before we hand your phone back:

• ✓ Take test photos in various lighting (bright, dim, backlit)

• ✓ Test autofocus (near, far, moving objects)

• ✓ Test flash (photo flash, flashlight mode)

• ✓ Record test video (1080p and 4K if applicable)

• ✓ Test all cameras (if multi-camera system)

• ✓ Check for dust under lens glass

You don't pay until camera works as it should.

✅ 6-Month Warranty on All Camera Repairs

• Camera module replacement: 6-month warranty

• Camera flex cable repair: 6-month warranty

• Camera IC micro-soldering: 6-month warranty

• Flash LED repair: 6-month warranty

If the same issue returns within 6 months, we fix it free (excluding new physical damage or water exposure).

💰 Pricing Guide (Johannesburg Rates – November 2025)

Single Camera Module Replacement:

• Budget phones (single rear camera): R400-R700

• Mid-range phones (dual camera): R600-R1,000

• Front camera (selfie camera): R450-R800

Flagship Multi-Camera Systems:

• iPhone 12/13/14 rear camera: R1,200-R1,800

• iPhone 15/16 rear camera: R1,500-R2,200

• Samsung Galaxy S21/S22/S23 camera: R1,200-R1,800

• Samsung Galaxy S24 camera: R1,500-R2,000

• Huawei P/Mate series camera: R1,000-R1,800

• **Google Pixel 6/7/