NJphotodoc Loc: Now in the First State

As a NY'er (OK I confess I did move to Northern NJ a while back), I have to admit that the number of reputable camera stores is quite limited. You can certainly see any number of " camera stores" around the typical tourist areas, but they are just rip-offs that don't know the first thing about cameras. Even some of the old names like 47th St Photo are now just grey-market resellers and not worth even going to their website to browse.
I also went to Willoughby's Camera in NY to browse around the store but while at one time this was one of the best places to shop is now but a shadow of its' former self.
Where I live ( 4 miles from NY in NJ) where there was once nearly a dozen camera stores in a 10 mile radius, there is only 1 left - Bergen County Camera in Westwood and also Unique Photo in Fairfield (about 30 miles from NYC). I would avoid, however places like Abe's of Maine that again only look to sell grey market and then bundle with high-priced but low quality add-ons.
On the other side of the Hudson, outside of the ABC trio (Adorama, B&H and Cameta), there is also Berger Brother Camera with stores on Long Island, along with Westbury Camera and Koh's Camera in Bellmore.
All of these stores provide internet sales and if you are outside of NY (or NJ), sales tax to other states goes away. Before I wrote this up, I checked and for a D7200 body , they all are asking the same price since Nikon imposes this. However I do know that when lens and camera manufacturers do their road shows, they tend to go to the bigger local stores where you can meet and speak with company experts. For example, I go the annual show at Unique Photo where I can get my camera and lenses cleaned by the manufacturers and get a coupon for a $10 rebate on whatever I buy at the show (not brand specific, but anything).

CO

I've been to Service Photo in Baltimore. They're very good. Lots of Nikon gear.

hdp26 Loc: Upstate NY

Ray Supply in Glens Falls, NY gets my business as they are willing to try to match prices from downstate in the Big Apple. The best is they are local and always there when needed. Good people to work with you.

BudsOwl Loc: Upstate NY and New England

While I have never visited them, they are on my list of close by shops (less than 60 miles) to go along with The Photo Lab which I mentioned earlier.
Bud

hdp26 Loc: Upstate NY

Ray Supply just moved from the Route 9 Queensbury store to a side street Glens Falls. I hope this move does not hurt then. They are no longer have that high visibility location. They do have a web presence.

CO

If you live in Annapolis you might also check out Ace Photo in Ashburn, VA (near Dulles Airport). They have a huge inventory.

robbiedoug Loc: Cuero, Texas

Precision Camera in Austin, Texas - N. Lamar (?) and Anderson Lane.
Camera Exchange in San Antonio.

photon56 Loc: North America

Robert's Cameras in the Indianapolis area.

74images Loc: Los Angeles, California

You ain't Lying about Samy's Flagship Store on Fairfax S/O the Farmers Market & the Grove, its a Wonderland in there!

74images

74images Loc: Los Angeles, California

tsca Loc: USA

I'll add another vote for Samy's Camera. The Fairfax store is indeed a Wonderland, full of everything photographic and knowledgeable people. The Pasadena store isn’t as big, but it’s also full of good people and equipment.

Someone else mentioned Woodland Hills Camera. They aren’t as big as Samy’s, but they were the only retailer brick & mortar or online who had a Nikon D500 in stock when I bought it in June. Their full name is Woodland Hills Camera & Telescopes. While I still don’t have a telescope, I did buy Celestron SkyMaster Pro binoculars from them last year.

Abo

Good idea Steve.

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James R. Kyle Loc: Saint Louis, Missouri (A Suburb of Ferguson)

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YES!

The Saint Louis area here === We are "blessed" with two camera stores to choose from. I do prefer Schiller's Camera over Creve Coeur Camera as I really like the knowledgeable staff there. Over the years I have bought many good items at Schiller's - Now that I have a lot of time on my hands, and that they are close to where I live, other than the "other store" - I get to Schiller's just about on a weekly basis. If for no other reason to be in the company of my own kind :-). The also have a stock of supplies for Chemical Photography as well... I love the smell of "fixer" in the morning... ;-)

I think that Schiller's will do mail orders as well.

Please = Check them out:

http://www.schillers.com/

FL Pics

The Space Coast’s Southern Camera recently closed, but they were fairly small. Nearest pro-level dealer, I believe, would be Colonial Photo and Hobby in Orlando (634 North Mills). They seem to be fairly well-stocked. They had 2 Nikon D5 XQD’s on the shelf towards the end of Nikon's $500 additional trade-in allowance promotion. They no longer sell printers, however, so they might not meet every need, but probably most. They have a fairly large, free, off-street parking lot.

pmackd Loc: Alameda CA

Looking Glass in Berkeley, California does repairs, rentals of equipment and darkrooms, has onsite custom printing, hosts classes, and has an extensive film department.