The staff in this store really know their stuff, which is the chief reason you would come here over…read moresome generic (but cheaper) chain store like Currys Digital or whatever. I admit that I know bugger all about photography, but when I was looking for an SLR camera for my girlfriend's birthday, this store was no end of help and I ended up buying one of their second hand models, which came fully guaranteed and resulted in a great present according to my girlfriend. I often pop back every now and then to have a browse, which the staff don't mind at all - a rarity these days, I'm sure you'll agree.

This is a fantastic camera shop just down Green Street in the very centre of Bath. Small but…read moreextremely well stocked shop, with very experienced and knowledgeable staff who are also very helpful and a pleasure to visit. I had to take my camera in to be repaired and they were very quick, and honest about what needed doing and what it would cost. They also do photo printing but it has to be sent away they are very good for black and white film which is something to bear in mind. If they can't help you then they will always recommend alternatives or if they don't have what you need will order it in, always happy to go the extra mile.

Never get your photos developed here. I come in and am made…read moreto wait almost 30 minutes for someone to acknowledge my presence for what was literally a 2 minute job (take my film and my phone number). Then they won't even email your photos - you just come in when they're done to pick up them up on a CD or they can transfer them on to a USB (if you don't have one - you pay for one). Even when I went in to pick up my photos, once again another 2 minute job, I was left waiting after someone had told me '5 minutes' for another 30 minutes! Not until some worker came out from the back and was free did I ask again and finally get my photos. Awful place to get photos developed - are we in the dark ages where you're unable to email some photos across? And for £14.99 I have to make two trips?? Better off going to ExpressImaging on City Road - they will develop and email your photos on the same day for £11.

Maybe I'm just used to *good* customer service, but I am not a fan of Camera Centre. I came in…read morebecause their selection of film was supposed to be amazing. (I'll save you the trouble of going down yourself: it's not and the prices are awful.) The shop wasn't even crowded when I went in, but I wasn't greeted. To be fair, both clerks were helping people in the front. That's no problem. I could find the film section myself. It's a pretty tiny shop, though the film section is pretty tiny too, it's easy enough to spot. I looked through the film selection quickly. I queued at the till because I wanted to get a roll of film developed. Both of them are just chatting away. I kid you not, I spent over 20 minutes waiting (I know because I had somewhere to be). And not once was I acknowledged. Both workers (older individuals) were chatting away with the customers about completely unrelated things. Finally, I got so fed up that I left. I can't even imagine what that kind of experience would be like for a budding analog photographer. Their snobby would've turned me off of cameras for good. I will never set foot in there again. I'm usually all for supporting local, so it really takes a lot for me to say this: buy online and save yourself a terrible experience. (Or, if you want cheap and fast 35mm film developing, check out Express Imaging!)

Stepping into Cameraland was a bit like travelling back in time to the 80's...But with digital…read morecameras. The shop has that oldish used to be white but is cream feel to it. I needed to get a new SD card for my digital camera (please don't ask why, it's still too painful to talk about my last card). I was fairly desperate and was walking past so decided whatever they had, it'll do. I have been back since though to get my digital prints from them as you can get them done in an hour if you pay a little more. They are good quality and I'm not sure if you get them that quickly elsewhere? Correct me if I'm wrong on that though. There's quite an extensive catolgue hear from Old skool camera's ( you know, the ones where you have to print the picture etc...No I don't remember either) to the expensive Digital SLR's. They also supply accesoories very well and anything from cards, camera bags, tripods etc can be bought here. It kind of felt a little more expensive being an independent shop and all. I defiantly could've of got my 2GB card cheaper online. I was well served by the member of staff though and did spend a bit of time just wandering around ogling at all the pretty technology on display.

As a photographer enthusiast, I like to shop in a place that offers everything in the world…read morephotography and has a staff with the best knowledge of all products. This does sound like a lot to want but imagine my surprise when I stumbled across this store in the Royal Arcade: Cameraland This shop has film processing and digital printing. They offer a 1-hour express printing. I have taken my films and digital prints there for a few times now and they are always on time. The store may be a little small but that doesn't mean it hasn't got all the latest technology in cameras. This is definitely a shop for the pros. When I purchased my first digital SLR camera from there I must admit I was a little clueless about what to get. That is until the shop assistant asked me what I wanted it for and chose the best option for me. This was a while ago but I was still blown away by the customer service he gave and the extra effort he made to secure the sale. I walked away not just with a camera but an entire range of accessories to go with it including a digital memory card, tripod and a camera case. What makes this shop so appealing are the offers that are available. They sell cameras, camera bags and digital memory cards all in one package to help you save on money. I saved £20 when purchasing all those items together. Listen up photographer of Cardiff. You should go here for the fantastic quality of the products along with the excellent level of service you'll receive. Once you go to Cameraland it will be the only camera shop you will want to go back to.

Huge range of cameras and video cameras for such a small shop. Lovely staff who really know their…read morestuff. Ideally placed to put photos in to be developed during a visit into town!

Right opposite Debenhams, in the middle of town, Jessops is part of a large chain of stores. They…read moresells cameras and all the equipment needed to go with your camera, plus digital photo frames and video cameras. It is possible to order prints or gifts online and then pick them up from this store.

They are cheaper than their competitors BUT this comes at the cost of the worse kind of customer…read moreservice when things go wrong. DO NOT RISK YOUR MONEY WITH THEM. I bought a camera from them & took it on holiday whereupon it kept freezing. You cannot contact them by email or online form, which is against the Consumer Rights Act. Eventually I found I could contact them through Facebook Messenger but often they just ignored my messages. As the camera was faulty & less than 30 days old, I requested a refund or brand-new replacement. When I sent it back to them, they tried to state that there was no fault & would have to send it to Olympus for further testing, even though I had sent them photos & video evidence of the fault. Eventually I got my money back via my credit card & Olympus apologised on their behalf though the whole process took several months to finalise.

Bristol Cameras is very conveniently located in the heart of Bristol near to St Nicholas Market. I…read morehave been here many a times when my 'indestructible' camera from Olympus has broken. The staff were so helpful and were able to tell me things that customer services at Olympus failed to do. They have a huge selection of cameras and I find that the staff have much more time for you than those in Curry's Digital. Prices are very competitive too. Check out their website for a full selection and you can also order online if you don't feel like making a visit.

A small, independent firm of digital and film printers, which also sells a small range of camera…read moreaccessories. They market themselves on a friendly, local and professional service. I had to use them recently when I had a problem with my digital camera, and they lived up to expectations. Although, ultimately, I had to buy a replacement memory chip, they were cheerful and very willing to help and successfully diagnosed the problem (all for free), and made sure that the camera was working properly before I left. Nice old-fashioned service, in other words. I've since looked at their web-site - nice try, but it lets them down a bit. Still, service on the day is what counted, and they delivered.

Service can be helpful and friendly, however, after getting a precious film developed (the actual…read morebirth of my nephew), the machinery broke and we lost the whole film. We were just offered a replacement film. Nothing can bring those pictures back. I will not use them again for developing pictures and will use my trusty digital camera instead of old fashioned equipment. I must add that this was years ago and staff may have changed since then or ownership may have been taken over. The shop has lots of lovely frames and gift ideas on offer.

I brought my SLR camera in here a 1 year ago now. I found staff very friendly and helpful. They…read moredidn't have the camera I wanted, so they looked in their different shops and asked it to be delivered in I was expecting a few days, but it was ready to pick up the same day! I also got some free things like memory card and bag throw in for free! Great price too! Great place to get a camera!