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Mar 27, 2014 04:21:31   #
b.dehautdessert
 
My favorite is The Camera Doctor, in Decatur, Georgia. Walking in is like visiting a camera museum and he specializes in repairing and reselling old cameras. Next would be Showcase, over on Lindberg Dr. inside Atlanta city limits. I pick up supplies for my R3000 printer there and I love to look around and dream big. :D

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Mar 27, 2014 06:50:02   #
lukan Loc: Chicago, IL
 
Hal81 wrote:
My camera store is 15 miles away in Allentown Pa. Its called Dans Camera City. Ive been dealing with them for 42 years. I used them for all my supplies when I was doing weddings. Sold all my medium format there after I retired. They run all kinds of classes from beginers to advance. They have most anything you need. They have a very well trained staff That can ans any photo question about camers lens or how to take photos of anything night or day. They also have a rental studo with all the lights and back drops you would need. You can rent it by the houre. They not to long ago opened another store in Easton Pa. Ive never been to that one yet. They also run photos tours to interesting places. they bring in famous photographers for programs.
My camera store is 15 miles away in Allentown Pa. ... (show quote)


WOW, now that's what I call FULL SERVICE!!

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Mar 27, 2014 07:09:05   #
MTG44 Loc: Corryton, Tennessee
 
There are no more full service stores in Knox. TN. There is Thompsons Photo ,used to be the go to place, but it is only a shell of what it was. I go there for advice ,which they give freely,but the shelves are bare and they can't order anything . It is sad.

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Mar 27, 2014 08:01:36   #
Air
 
Indianapolis Roberts Camera. 2 Locations,Carmel and downtown Indianapolis.Great classes also offered. Some to go out in the field with a pro and great some great instructions.

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Mar 27, 2014 10:15:26   #
roywayne
 
Jacks Camera in Muncie In. and Roberts in Indianapolis

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Mar 27, 2014 13:14:20   #
bigcoz Loc: Philly
 
Bryn Mawr Camera Shop in Bryn Mawr Pa.

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Mar 27, 2014 13:20:07   #
Batman Loc: South-Central Texas
 
Gerald Watson wrote:
Here in Arlington Tx. we have Arlington Camera. I the Dallas area there is Compeative camera


Are you Jerry Watson from Jacinto City, Texas?

:?:

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Mar 27, 2014 13:51:18   #
Kestrel1029 Loc: Philadelphia, PA
 
lukan wrote:
I have two decent camera stores in Chicago (a metropolitan area of over 7 million people), that are still open. Helix and Calumet are gone, as is Shutan. Ritz ans Wolf have combined and there are very few, and carry only Canon, Nikon, Olympus, a few Fujifilm point and shoots, and a few Pentax.
The only two are Central Camera and Dodd Camera. Phototronics is extremely sparsely stocked, and are strictly Nikon keeners. I'm interested in hearing what you all have locally that keeps their doors open, as opposed to B&H, Adorama, etc.; btw, nothing wrong with the latter, just asking about the LOCAL brick and mortar, and your opinions.
I have two decent camera stores in Chicago (a metr... (show quote)


In Bucks/Montgomery counties north of Philadelphia we have New York Camera and Video in Southampton and Cardinal Camera in Lansdale (They also have a shop in Allentown). Both are good, associates are nice and friendly. If you're in the area it's worth stopping in.

Cheers,
Tim

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Mar 27, 2014 14:01:11   #
Batman Loc: South-Central Texas
 
Rongnongno wrote:
None, the brick and mortar shops are all gone.


So far, in two days, there have been 18 pages of responses detailing the existence of 'brick and mortar' Camera shops...yet you say that all of them are gone. Could it be that they are just avoiding you for some reason? Anti-perspirant? Mouthwash? The lack of either?
Be nice.

:lol:

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Mar 27, 2014 14:03:08   #
Shoeless_Photographer Loc: Lexington
 
roywayne wrote:
Jacks Camera in Muncie In. and Roberts in Indianapolis


Forgot about Jack's Camera. My dad worked for Jack's Camera way back when Jack was running it.

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Mar 27, 2014 15:43:10   #
lukan Loc: Chicago, IL
 
Batman wrote:
So far, in two days, there have been 18 pages of responses detailing the existence of 'brick and mortar' Camera shops...yet you say that all of them are gone. Could it be that they are just avoiding you for some reason? Anti-perspirant? Mouthwash? The lack of either?
Be nice.

:lol:


I've learned so much from these responses, thank you! Brick and mortar is NOT DEAD, just evolving. I'll gladly pay the tax to keep my GAS habit intact and locally satisfied. :-D

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Mar 27, 2014 16:35:35   #
buffmaloney Loc: Indiana
 
Batman wrote:
So far, in two days, there have been 18 pages of responses detailing the existence of 'brick and mortar' Camera shops...yet you say that all of them are gone. Could it be that they are just avoiding you for some reason? Anti-perspirant? Mouthwash? The lack of either?
Be nice.

:lol:


And in 2 days you have attacked the posts of other members with no justification.

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Mar 27, 2014 16:46:12   #
rasmatazz Loc: Marietta, GA
 
Showcase, Inc. in Atlanta, GA

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Mar 27, 2014 17:38:14   #
mholgate44 Loc: Oregon Coast
 
PRO Photo in Portland is indeed a first class camera store! Spent many $$$ at that place. 3 !/2 hour drive to it now.

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Mar 27, 2014 19:11:19   #
lukan Loc: Chicago, IL
 
Shoeless_Photographer wrote:
Forgot about Jack's Camera. My dad worked for Jack's Camera way back when Jack was running it.


That's legacy patronage. Very important. How long ago was this?

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