Havel Camera Service, Inc. originated as Merry Camera Service in 1948. Curtis Havel, who had been an employee since 1965, purchased the

business in March of 1974. A 3,000 sq. ft. building in a centrally located part of town was purchased in 1983. Havel Camera Service, Inc. purchased Alamo National Camera Service in 1983, and consolidated it into one operation. David Villarreal, who was shop foreman, purchased the company in January, 2004. Specializing in the repair of most photographic equipment, Havel Camera Service, Inc. has been appointed and serves as a factory authorized service center for the most recognized names in both amateur and professional equipment. As changes in photography lead us into the digital age, Havel technicians have continued to receive ongoing training in the repair of

digital cameras. Havel Camera Service, Inc. utilizes a computerized shipping system for shipping by UPS. No matter what your camera repair needs are, Havel Camera Service, Inc. is here to serve you. We are members of PMA, NAPET, and SPT professional organizations.

About Our Employees

Havel Camera Service, Inc. employs four technicians, each with 30 or more years of experience. All of our technicians are factory trained on equipment that they specialize in, using tools and test equipment that are only available to factory authorized service centers such as ours.

Our Customer Service Representative, is always here to help you with your service needs. Our Service Representative can answer most of

your questions, or can refer you to a technician who will gladly answer any questions regarding a needed repair. As always Havel Camera Service, Inc. does not charge for an estimate on your camera repair.

What our customers say about us

“I highly recommend Havel Camera Service. For more than 15 years I have been taking my professional equipment to Havel. Whether for preventative maintenance, camera bodies, lenses, and studio lighting repairs, or regular cleaning of the CCD on my digital camera, Havel has always provided excellent, reliable and timely service.”

Johnathan Godsey, Photography by Godsey

“I have been a loyal customer since 1964 when I started my career as a professional photographer. Throughout the last 42 years, they have

taken care of all my repair needs in a professional, timely and honest manner. I have never hesitated to recommend them to anyone in need

of their services and have heard only praises about the work they have done. Today, after all these years, and the advancement of digital photography, I still rely on Havel’s for all my camera repair needs, as do most of the professional photographers in San Antonio and South Texas.”

Ed Alexander, M. Photog., Cr.

“I would just like to thank you for doing an excellent job fixing the LCD screen on our digital camera. It works and looks great and was completed in a timely manner as promised (the price was very reasonable too!) I will refer you to anyone I know that is looking for a reliable and fast camera repair service.”

Lisa Criscone, New York