Absolutely thrilled to have found this business. Dave helped me, he has knowledge, experience which I am grateful. My new cannon EOS camera has many options, more than I am ready for!. He understood I am a budding photographer with several exotic trips in my future. I will only use Foto Forum for my camera needs. Thank You read more

Placed a deposit on a back ordered product. 3 days later they received a shipment and the service was great at pickup. They also have great new/used products/gear in stock. Will be back again. read more

Disappointing. I am back in the area after years away and have been looking for a place to get my film developed. Let's start with the good! Folks working at the store are nice. I felt comfortable and welcome. They have decent choices in film stock. Their turnaround time for processing was fairly quick. Sadly I won't be back to get more film developed though. I got a test roll processed and received my scans via email and was surprised to see they were absolutely tiny... 1000x1500px. I called and asked if they offer high resolution scans. For $3.99 a shot they'll scan at higher res. Considering it's $15.99 to process a roll and receive basic scans, I'd expect to at least get them at a resolution that's higher than what I got on a Walgreens photo CD in 2004. It's a shame, because I'd LOVE to go to a local lab! But $3.99 x 36 is $144 for a single roll of film at decent resolution. Okay, I digress. On to picking up my negatives. When I came to pick up my negatives, a frazzled woman tried to help find them and couldn't, all the while telling me how busy the regular film processor was, how she was going on vacation and was rushing, etc. Not inspiring confidence in me to say the least. After about 10 minutes of awkwardness I suggested they call if they find my negatives. A short while later I get a call that they did indeed find them and I told them I'd come in when I could. No big deal. I came a few days later to get them and was surprised to find my negatives weren't cut and sleeved! Okay, some labs do that I guess. But upon further inspection the processor really *must* have been in a rush... because she hadn't even bothered to roll my negatives in a way that would protect the shots with the leading edge on the outside. Nope. Just a roll of film plopped in the paper bag. Thank goodness it was a test roll and not something I need for a client. read more

I brought in some used (in great condition!) equipment to determine value and possibly sell to them. Sales clerk was vague (kind of spacey) & condescending. When I kept asking him directly what he would offer me for my two video cameras, (one of which he said "he" could definitely use!) he then claimed he couldn't determine if they worked or not! Instead, he Insisted on selling me a $25 battery for one of the DVCRs so he could see if it worked After all his heming & hawing for 30 minutes, he gave me a very lowball Offer. I reluctantly accepted because it was a long drive for me and I did not want to go through this again at some other Camera store. I later discovered (by searching online) that just ONE of the DCR's is worth 3-5 times what he paid me! Of course they're in business to make a few bucks, but this was a complete rip off. Be smarter than me: sell your used camera equipment yourself online! read more

What I really like about this place over Tempe camera is everybody's kind and very knowledgeable and when you ask them a question they don't treat you like you're an idiot where I've gotten that several times at Tempe camera. They also have a lot better pricing. They have everything you need and the customer service is well worth going here over any other camera shop in Arizona. I was helped by every single person there but Rachel and a man with tattoos helped me the most they don't purchase any DSLR stuff anymore so if you're coming here to sell some of your older equipment, they might not take it they may But overall my experience was amazing here I will no longer be going to Tempe camera read more

Great place that's local. Fast friendly service. Much better to shop here than purchasing from big box retailers.

This place is still great! Haven't been there in years but I smashed my old SLR camera and took it in to see if it could be fixed. Filter was bent and smashed but they were able to get it off and had a second hand one to replace it. Didn't charge me for a thing and were so nice to talk to. read more

As a photographer I enjoy going into camera stores and seeing what they have to offer. This little shop has all the good things. Both film and digital. I went in not looking for anything other than maybe rolls of film! The great thing about them, was they had the new 120 Gold Film! (Which was new at the time). There was a young lady that helped me and discussed about certain rolls of film and was very knowledgeable in all things I needed. I highly recommend for anyone in need of gear or just looking for what's available. read more

I had to get fingerprinted for a law enforcement career change and came here to get it done. The store is very well-maintained, clean, orderly, and the staff are very friendly. Fast forward a few months, I discovered a family-owned photo negative that is 75 years old and depicts my grandfather as a young man. Of course I came here again to get it processed, rather than depositing it with some corporate conglomerate where they're probably under-paying their staff who would not know how to handle a special request like this in the first place. Really nice folks at this locally-owned store that will not screw up your project. read more

This is a gem of a place to get your film developed if you hate places like CVS & Walgreens. Great atmosphere and super friendly staff!

I was looking for a Nikon D850 to upgrade from my D610. I wasn't wanting to go mirrorless as I'm an amateur photographer and all my equipment is for a Nikon DSLR. They didn't have the D850. Bummer. I was working with Anna at Foto Forum and she was very helpful and sold me on going mirrorless as that is the direction cameras are heading. Kind of reminds me when the business went from film to digital! Anna was very knowledgeable and helpful. She listened to my concerns and we discussed what I usually photograph. I decided on a Sony A7R V with a Tamron 50-400 mm lens. Thank you Anna for all of your help. read more

This is where you go for ANY CAMERA need! Digital or film, they got it! Digital,they've got it!

Much needed body cleaning done. I took my DSLR to a hike one day near muddy and windy waterfalls and I tried to clean at home but I just couldn't get all out. I looked online and noticed Canon factory offers maintenance and cleaning but that requires me to ship my camera there. A quick Yelp search led me to this store and I was so glad they are here local. I dropped off my body around noon and got a call back around 2pm that my baby is ready to be picked up! I was thinking it would take longer. Price was a slightly more than basic cleaning fee Canon factory offers but no shipping and handling. Locally available with really fast service was worth paying more here. I checked out their quality of work after I got home and I was very pleased with the result. They are open until 6pm on weekday and they really did stay open until 6pm on Friday. I called them 20 minutes before their closing time that my GPS is telling me I will arrive at 5:58pm and asked them to stay open for me until I get there. When I arrived at 5:57pm, they were all still there and welcomed me with great smiles. It looked like they have great selections on so many lenses and accessories. I should come back here when I have more time. read more

A real camera shop! Fair prices, good selection of cameras, lenses and other photo stuff. They can print panoramic photos. Staff is great. Store is clean and well organized. Support your local camera shop even if it's 50 miles from home. read more

Just had a small order for transferring slides to prints. The staff was friendly and on point. I will use them in the future for my photographic needs! read more

Pros. Absolute pros. I found 20 old rolls of undeveloped film and Rachel worked some magic on them!

Had 50 year old slides converted to digital. Very good job. Knowledgeable people who are also very friendly. Also offer classes.

Would not suggest this store. I love locally, and and had priced an item. I expected it to cost more here, but when I asked about it it was approx. six times more expensive than I could get it online. I told the salesman, and left to order it. read more

OUTSTANDING!! I have a photo from 1964 of my parents holding me when I was a newborn. To me, the picture is priceless. The frame that the picture was in broke and moisture got underneath the glass, causing the photo to stick to the glass. I took it to Foto Forum for help. They meticulously worked with the photo to remove it from the glass and then did their magic to restore the photo. The results are absolutely incredible. I now have a restored picture that is beautiful and once again priceless. The people at Foto Forum are very kind and they really care. I love them!! read more

Great camera store in the Phoenix area. Would definitely recommend them to anyone who is in the filmmaking or photography space. Just recently bought a new camera for start of freelance filmmaking business. read more

Foto Forum My go to place for cameras and lense and everything else in between. The main reason I buy here is because of the expert consultation if you purchase the equipment here. That is much more important than saving a few dollars purchasing on line. I purchased the Nikon 7200, Nikon D7000, The Nikon 70 - 200 f2.8, Nikon 24 - 70 f2.8, Nikon 28 - 300 mm f3.5, Nikon 50mm f1.8, Tokina 12-24mm wide angle, Sigma 70 - 200 f2.8 and Sigma 150 - 500 f5.0. I generally work with Mike when I come in, he has sold me most of my equipment and has gone over many different settings to improve the sharpness of my photos. The times that Mike has not been there Bill has also helped me and has not missed a beat with his expertise. Greg is also awesome, so everyone that I have dealt with have been top notch. The 2 - Sigma lense that I have purchased there have been less expensive than buying from Amazon. Will keep on going there and coming back for better equipment. Thanks Mike and Bill at Foto Forum! read more

I met with Dave at Foto Forum and he was extremely helpful and patient with my many questions. Their store is clean and their customer service is honorable. Thank you Foto Forum. I will be using you more in the future. read more

I want to give a shout-out to this great local business which sells everything for photography, including film. They also send out film to be developed, for a fraction of the price you pay at Wilson Camera, or as it is now known "The Lab" over in Scottsdale. The store is clean, well stocked and well-organized and the times I have come in with my son to get photography equipment, the sales associates have been courteous and knowledgeable. I'm sure you do pay more for the convenience of being able to get what you need the same day (and also the advantage of being able to inspect the item before you buy it), but it's worth it to me. read more

Went there looking for recommendations on a new camera lens for my Fujifilm XT-20 and left very happy with what they recommended. Will definitely return when in search for another new lens. read more

The right place for professional advice when choosing camera equipment. Super knowledgeable and friendly!

This is my go to stop for any photography needs or questions. I've been a couple times and have worked with different people and have always had a good experience. This last time I went, I thought I had scratched my camera sensor from a not smart decision on my part. I felt dumb about the situation but they did not make me feel that way. They were quick to help and fixed my problem that could have ended a lot worst and a lot more expensive. Long story short, I would recommend Foto Forum. read more

Excellent spot. Great selection... Highly knowledgeable and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend swinging by.

If you are in the market for a camera get it from here. Their prices are the same as the internet but here you get actual service and real world advice. My daughter's camera, Nikon 3200, was acting up on taking pictures and I thought the button was going bad. Greg was so nice, thought the button was acting fine and then he proceeded to show me why the camera wouldn't take a picture if it couldn't focus properly. He gave me a lesson on what the camera was doing. He still opened it up too and took a couple of minutes to clean out ?something? on the inside when I said we noticed it when we were at the beach. No charge. I did need a new card so I bought it there. It is always good to buy local and keep places that give great service open. I have looked and they do have the same prices so why buy from Amazon or Best Buy when you can help out people who actually LOVE photography and will definitely serve you after the sale. When I got home I realized there were a couple other items I need so I will be back. Thanks again Greg for your expert advice. read more

I recently had my fingerprints taken at Foto Forum. The shop was very professional and accommodated me when another fingerprint location was not open during my scheduled appointment time. I am grateful that Foto Forum got me in and out quickly. I even checked out some of their excellent camera equipment. Highly recommend!! read more

DO NOT SELL YOUR USED GEARS TO THEM! Brought my Sony a6300 & ZEISS 24 70 F4 to the store to sell. The staff first said my camera was broken and wouldn't turn on ( it was actually in app mode so the screen was black). And then they said the focusing system was hunting which means the body was not working properly. (The camera worked perfectly with me before I stepped into the store. Might just step through a magic door) Okay fine, how about the lens then? They spent some time looking into the lens and gave me a quote of $325. Right, $325 for a Zeiss, Full Frame, Automatic, Constant Aperture standard zoom lens. Left the store right away feeling bad and listed this item on e.Bay. Sold for $680 plus shipping today. So, just don't sell your used gears to this store unless you like to be ripped off. read more

Well, I'm not photographer but thank gawd for Foto Forum and Bill who works there. I needed help figuring out a telephoto lense for my husbands camera as a present for Christmas. Bill has so much knowledge ( especially since I have none ) Thank you Bill. read more

We stopped by Foto Forum because we were having an issue with our Sony A5100. The lens was connected, but kept giving an error message saying that the camera was not connecting to the lens. We were immediately greeted by two associates, one a woman and one who I believe was named Dave. They took a look at the camera and did some basic troubleshooting. We identified that the issue was likely with the lens, not the camera. They did a complimentary cleaning of the connecting mechanisms, but unfortunately, the lens needs to be sent to Sony. They were able to point us to the appropriate contacts, as the camera is under a year old. When we expressed interest in a new lens, as we have a trip coming up, he immediately looked in the used lenses options. He said "I figure you don't want to spend a bunch of money when you're about to go on a big trip, let's see what we can do for you." He then continued to list out the best low price options, as well as share some mid- and high- range options that would be good for what we were looking for. He also recommended another location that might have additional used inventory. Overall, we really appreciated his willingness to help us out and point us in the most cost effective direction. We will certainly be coming back for any future camera services or needs. read more

Extremely helpful and knowledgeable staff. Drive the extra 10 minutes from Tempe camera. read more

Foto Forum - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Phoenix, Arizona

A limited selection and very over priced. After browsing and checking; 3-5x in most cases. Various mounting equipment priced at $15 while it could be had as an add on item for a few dollars on Amazon with free shipping. I had a similar experience to others with the gentleman working, he was not happy that I could purchase the item elsewhere for much, much less. First, he claimed he never heard of the part I needed being sold on its own. He tried to up sell to an entire tripod. After pointing out they do indeed have the part. He then mentions they do sell that item. I had to ask why he literally just said he's never seen that part sold on it's own. Like it's being sold on its own in their store. He just began to give me a sales pitch about quality. I showed him an Amazon page with one day shipping priced at 5.99 vs their 29.99. I purchased it on Amazon. read more

Excellent customer service. I brought in a camera I had bought elsewhere a few years ago for a repair. The guy who helped me was super nice gave it a good cleaning while I waited and solved the problem without needing a repair. I was very pleased as i originally thought I was going to need to pay a lot of money for a repair to fix it or buy a new camera. He even helped me set some settings as well. I also came here a previous time to get a fingerprint card made for some volunteer work and they were super nice and helpful. It seems like they have a huge selection of cameras and accessories. I would definitely recommend this store to anyone based on their customer service, knowledge and their selection. read more

If you are buying Polaroid film avoid this place, they only have expired useless film. Over the course of a decade I have spent a fair amount of money here and the staff is rarely helpful. Go someplace that actually appreciates your business. read more

Great place for anything camera related. Great advise great service great product selection.

I visited this shop for suspected problem with auto focus in my DSLR. It was a pleasant experience to say the least. I met Greg who first ensured that there is nothing wrong with the camera. Then he took the time to explain me different settings as it applies to auto focusing in my brand of camera and why I might be facing issues with auto focus. He was patient enough to answer all my questions. I was not charged for any of these. I would highly recommend visiting this place for all needs related to camera and accessories. read more

I called this store to inquire if they had a Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM in stock. They said they had a few. I asked if they could get anywhere close the amazon's price. He asked how much they were selling it for, and i replied $339. He then started yelling at me that they are losing $40 on the lens, and good luck. He was rude started bitching to me. I asked could you do any better, and he basically said good luck and hung up the phone. Get with the program. The price of the lens is $399 retail. Don't tell me you only make $20 on a lens sale. I want to support local businesses, but I'm not going to drive 20 minutes to over pay for something I can have overnighted to me for $60 cheaper. What is really ridiculous about the whole thing is I also ordered a $1100 L glass lens from amazon as well, which I paid full retail for. They could have had both orders, if he didn't treat me like sh*t. If you want to survive as a local business, you need to be nice to your customers. If you don't want to price match then be nice about it. Don't try to bully someone into buying something. If you know a customer is just going to order it, I think you would be better off selling it and only making $20, then losing that business and any future business from the customer. I have personally spend thousands upon thousands of dollars on photography equipment, always the highest end lenses, and camera bodies. In fact I bought my last camera body at their store, but I will never make that mistake again. You lost my business for good, and I am sure I will not be the last one. read more

Came in today looking for a monopod and ballhead. I knew what I wanted and didn't really expect them to have what I wanted/was after. That being said, I was helped out and found part of what I was after at a reasonable price. (Found a monopod. Will need to go online to get the ballhead) The employees were nice and I would/will return Thanks! read more