SPT - May/June 1972

May-June 1972 issue (vol. 3, no. 3) of the SPT Journal, the official publication of the Society of Photo-Technologists. This edition features a prominent article titled « The British Viewpoint as seen by Granville Kirkup », which reprints selections from the « Exploded View » column published in Photo Trade World, Britain's leading photographic trade magazine. The article provides comprehensive insights into the critical challenges facing the camera repair industry during the 1970s, written by Granville Kirkup, an experienced industry veteran with over two decades in camera repair and wholesale management. The content covers essential operational and business topics: the working conditions and infrastructure of repair workshops, communication gaps between service companies and their customers, the management challenges of both small and large repair operations, and technical issues surrounding damaged or « third party » cameras requiring complete disassembly for repair. The article further examines the strained relationships between repair service companies and equipment distributors regarding spare parts supply and availability. This publication serves as a valuable reference for camera repair technicians and photography professionals seeking to understand the industry landscape and professional standards of the era.