Cine Lens Service & Repair
LENS SERVICE BY CERTIFIED EXPERTS
Complete Teardown
Ultrasonic Cleaning
Mechanical Overhaul
Precision Calibration
Optical alignment across every focal length—guaranteeing consistent image quality.
Performance Testing
Quality Assurance & Packaging
Final inspection with a full service report, then pack in shockproof cases with custom foam inserts
Full disassembly of every lens element—preparing for deep cleaning and detailed inspection.
Advanced ultrasonic bath to remove dust, oil, and microscopic debris from all optical surfaces.
Replace worn parts, lubricate helicoids and gears, and restore smooth, precise focus and iris control.
Optical alignment and MTF testing across every focal length—guaranteeing consistent image quality.
Real-world shooting simulations to verify sharpness, focus accuracy, and mechanical reliability.
Final inspection with a full service report, then pack in shockproof cases with custom foam inserts
Cine Lens Service at Cine Visuals
We service modern, vintage, anamorphic, spherical, and zoom cinema lenses with factory-certified technicians—supported by close partnerships with ARRI, Zeiss, Cooke, Leica, Angénieux, Hawk, and other leading manufacturers. Our authorized lens repairs, precision optical calibration, and comprehensive performance testing ensure your gear delivers flawless imagery and consistent reliability on every production.
BRANDS WE SERVICE
Ensure uninterrupted shooting with Cine Visuals’ streamlined service workflow—fast turnaround, detailed inspection reports, and a complimentary warranty on every job.
OUR Lens SERVICES
Lens Evaluation
A full hands-on inspection of every element, mount, and mechanical control to identify wear, damage, or contamination—our first step in determining the level of service required.
We run each lens through standardized imaging tests—checking sharpness, flare resistance, and contrast—to quantify optical health before any work begins.
Using high-resolution capture and distortion charts, we map aberrations, focus fall-off, and vignetting, generating visual reports that guide your repair plan.
Based on inspection data and diagnostics, we provide a clear, prioritized scope of work—whether that’s basic cleaning, mechanical adjustment, or full overhaul.
Full Lens Service & Repair
Each lens is carefully disassembled, with elements and helicoids cleaned in an ultrasonic bath to remove dust, oils, and old lubricants—restoring them to peak clarity and performance.
Our certified technicians use precision collimators and centering tools to restore true optical axis alignment—essential for edge-to-edge sharpness.
From helicoid tuning to iris leaf calibration, we rebuild all moving parts to factory tolerances, ensuring smooth, repeatable operation.
Reassembled with fresh, high-performance lubricants and sealed against moisture and dust, every lens is prepared to withstand the demands of any production.
Lens Calibration
Every lens is precisely calibrated for accurate back focus and flawless performance, then matched across the entire set to ensure uniformity in look and behavior.
OUR EQUIPMENT
Our lens calibration suite features a precision collimator, a T-stop evaluation system, a dedicated projection room, and specialized service tools—all working together to ensure every cinema lens we service performs to true factory standards.
COLLIMATOR
Our optical collimator generates a perfectly parallel beam of light—simulating infinity focus to:
• Align and center each lens element for zero decentering
• Verify true optical axis and rack-focus precision
• Calibrate focus scales against real-world distance targets.
T-STOP EVALUATION SYSTEM
- Measure real light transmission at every aperture stop
- Ensure accurate T-stop readings for consistent exposure
- Verify uniform brightness across the full iris range
- Match transmission performance across the entire lens set
PROJECTOR ROOM
- Detect vignetting, distortion, and chromatic aberration
- Assess focus fall-off and resolution from edge to edge
- Confirm performance on large-format cinema screens
TECHNICIAN SERVICE TOOLS
- Ultrasonic cleaning baths that clear away microscopic dust, oils, and residue
- Micrometer-adjustable spanners and calibrated torque drivers for precise, repeatable adjustments
- Precision fixtures and wrenches that ensure factory-tolerance assembly and long-term reliability
OUR TEAM
Scott Gleine
GM | Head Lens Technician
David Passey
Lens Technician
Alan Legrady
Lens Technician
