Chicago camera stores
Apr 15, 2022 10:06:41 #
marciamyers
Loc: Georgetown, In.
Will be in Chicago for a day or two and wondering what camera stores would be honest places to look for a new or used camera. Thanks in advance
Apr 15, 2022 10:19:48 #
The 'famous' location is Central Camera Company @ 230 S Wabash Ave, Chicago, IL 60604. https://centralcamera.com/
But, their hours are rather limited, now only Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm on the days when open.
Dodd Camera is just OK @ 2844 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. https://doddcamera.com/
I prefer Roberts in Indianapolis over Dobbs for this style store.
PJ's Camera & Photo Supply is well out in the Western suburbs @ 662 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. http://www.pjcamera.com/cgi-bin/store/cp-app.cgi
Again, Roberts in Indianapolis would be preferred if you really want someplace physical to shop.
But, their hours are rather limited, now only Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday from 10am to 2pm on the days when open.
Dodd Camera is just OK @ 2844 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647. https://doddcamera.com/
I prefer Roberts in Indianapolis over Dobbs for this style store.
PJ's Camera & Photo Supply is well out in the Western suburbs @ 662 Roosevelt Rd, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137. http://www.pjcamera.com/cgi-bin/store/cp-app.cgi
Again, Roberts in Indianapolis would be preferred if you really want someplace physical to shop.
Apr 15, 2022 11:17:55 #
mikegreenwald
Loc: Illinois
Also Helix Camera in Itaska, open weekdays only. I believe they also carry a limited supply of 35mm and 120mm films.
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Apr 15, 2022 20:14:55 #
BebuLamar wrote:
When did they rebuild Central Camera? I heard it was burned down in 2020.
Almost immediately, but probably a year later it re-opened. You can google news reports about the reopening, but at much reduced hours / days.
Apr 15, 2022 20:25:45 #
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Apr 15, 2022 21:18:03 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Almost immediately, but probably a year later it re-opened. You can google news reports about the reopening, but at much reduced hours / days.
I lived in Aurora, IL for more than 30 years but I think I've been to Central Camera once. I've been to Helix a lot and also Calumet. Lion Photo in Aurora used to be a large store but they sold to Wolf.
Apr 15, 2022 21:34:25 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I lived in Aurora, IL for more than 30 years but I think I've been to Central Camera once. I've been to Helix a lot and also Calumet. Lion Photo in Aurora used to be a large store but they sold to Wolf.
I heard Central reopened, but the only time I really intended to stop in, I encountered the reduced hours / days. I haven't been in that area again to try.
Apr 15, 2022 23:15:35 #
Chicago312
Loc: Western suburb, Chicago
If in the western suburbs (Naperville/Aurora), ProCam camera store is located next to the Fox Valley Mall on Route 59.
Apr 16, 2022 07:04:02 #
Chicago312 wrote:
If in the western suburbs (Naperville/Aurora), ProCam camera store is located next to the Fox Valley Mall on Route 59.
Really is it any where near the old Lion Photo store? Just checked Google Maps and sure enough it is at the old Lion Pho store. I bought lots of my stuff there since the late 70's. Glad to see that it's still a camera store.
Apr 16, 2022 09:26:11 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The 'famous' location is Central Camera Company @ 230 S Wabash Ave
I have a Wabash ukulele, made on Wabash Avenue in the 1940s.
Apr 16, 2022 09:41:40 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
The 'famous' location is Central Camera Company @ ... (show quote)
It would be hard to beat Roberts anywhere, especially for personal service.
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