Are there any good gear stores in Portland's downtown?
May 8, 2019 16:10:11 #
juan_uy
Loc: Uruguay
I will be visiting Portland and wonder if there is any store that worths a visit for camera gear.
If there are any recommendations I would appreciate them :)
If there are any recommendations I would appreciate them :)
May 8, 2019 16:25:38 #
Not actually 'downtown' but near the core: ProPhoto.
Big selection of goods--not B & H but that professional.
Big selection of goods--not B & H but that professional.
May 8, 2019 17:22:32 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
rleonetti wrote:
Not actually 'downtown' but near the core: ProPhoto.
Big selection of goods--not B & H but that professional.
Big selection of goods--not B & H but that professional.
While you may be correct, obviously you're predisposed to believe the OP was referring to your hometown. However, while Portland Oregon is a much larger city, it wasn't clear to me from his post whether he meant Portland Oregon, or Portland Maine. Keep in mind that Portland Maine, although a fraction of the size, is a very popular tourist destination.
May 9, 2019 07:04:20 #
mwsilvers wrote:
While you may be correct, obviously you're predisposed to believe the OP was referring to your hometown. However, while Portland Oregon is a much larger city, it wasn't clear to me from his post whether he meant Portland Oregon, or Portland Maine. Keep in mind that Portland Maine, although a fraction of the size, is a very popular tourist destination.
You are right about the size of both cities. Life in Portland Maine sure beats the other place.
May 9, 2019 07:15:52 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
traderjohn wrote:
You are right about the size of both cities. Life in Portland Maine sure beats the other place.
I've never been to Portland Oregon, so I can't say. My comment was not intended as a criticism or comparison of these two like named cities.
May 9, 2019 07:57:41 #
mwsilvers wrote:
I've never been to Portland Oregon, so I can't say. My comment was not intended as a criticism or comparison of these two like named cities.
Don't worry about it. Not the end of the world.
May 9, 2019 08:05:15 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
traderjohn wrote:
Don't worry about it. Not the end of the world.
Although...Portland Maine is a pretty cool town.
May 9, 2019 08:11:29 #
May 9, 2019 08:40:13 #
May 9, 2019 09:33:46 #
Pro Photo on 19th and Marshall in the northwest area of town.
May 9, 2019 11:15:01 #
Speaking of Portland, Oregon...the stores are: Pro Photo as mentioned, The Shutterbug, Advance Camera, and Blue Moon.. I prefer The Shutterbug as they will talk with you. Blue Moon Camera and Machine in St John's area is like a camera museum, they also only do film. They are worth a visit then go to Cathedral Park to get pics of the St John's Bridge. Advance Camera in Beaverton is also a good place.
May 9, 2019 11:24:13 #
mwsilvers wrote:
Although...Portland Maine is a pretty cool town.
It is. There is this pizza joint by the water with this monster beehive woof fired oven. Great casual place.
May 9, 2019 11:52:24 #
xt2
Loc: British Columbia, Canada
juan_uy wrote:
I will be visiting Portland and wonder if there is any store that worths a visit for camera gear.
If there are any recommendations I would appreciate them :)
If there are any recommendations I would appreciate them :)
I have sued Pro Supply with success, however, Google will reveal all in a twinkling of an eye...
Cheers!
May 9, 2019 15:50:04 #
clint f.
Loc: Priest Lake Idaho, Spokane Wa
Can’t visit Portland, OR without visiting Powell’s Bookstore in the downtown area. Its the biggest used, and new, bookstore I’ve ever seen. Found model specific manuals for several of my cameras.
May 9, 2019 20:13:31 #
carl hervol
Loc: jacksonville florida
You may want to use your phone it will tell you the same way you look up restaurants on google. 
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