It says a lot about this place that they're still in business after all this time. It's a…read morefamily-owned local business that's been around for decades. As with many things, you get what you pay for. PRINTS Do you want cheap photo prints ready in an hour that you print from your phone but are of mediocre quality and might get cropped funny? Or do you want high-quality photos printed in about a day that will last for years? I chose to get my photos printed at NY Camera. You email them the photo and they let you know when it'll be ready. Because digital cameras take pictures at different ratios than frames, I had kind of a funky situation. I proposed a solution (e.g., print with white space on top). NY Camera did that. AND they also printed two other possible options, one of which was WAY better than what I proposed. I chose their option, and they only charged me for the one print. FRAMES Do you want a cheap frame that gets shipped to your house overnight but that you have to assemble yourself and look okay but not great? Or do you want a nice frame that works with your picture? I got my frames at NY Camera. Not only did I get the right size, but they also provided input on the best color to enhance the picture. AND THEN: The owner opened the frame box, checked that the picture would fit, trimmed it carefully until it would, obsessively cleaned the glass of the frame until there wasn't a speck of dust or fingerprint in sight, and then put it all together for me. CAMERAS Look, I love online reviews. I love tech blogs. But sometimes you need a real human. While picking up other stuff, I've heard the staff engage in depth with customers about the merits of one camera over another, used versus new, benefits, drawbacks, etc. They know their stuff. And not just their new stuff. My dad has a camera from 1950 that he loves. They lovingly provide the tune-ups it needs to stay in shape. I live out of town, but whenever I'm back and need something, I'll come back here.

Great olde fashioned camera store. Knowledgable & great customer service. Lots of old school film…read morecameras. 5 stars.

Wonderful service and fabulous family friendly feel. Wish more shops were like this one!read more

I needed help with my old Nikon because of an error code I couldn't clear. It was urgent as I…read moreneeded my camera for that afternoon. Nick not only fixed me up but went above and beyond cleaning my lens and educating me on other ways I can maintain my camera. I hope this camera shop lives forever.

Excellent customer service for Allen's giving saved a lot of time and money on a flash set up with…read moreWestcott shot on location with Jc Carey and liv the model super pleasant and easy to work with. Overall Allen's has the best pricing for gear new or used. You can't go wrong here. Fitzpatrick and the other team moments are super helpful and knowledgeable.

I placed an order online on their website for a camera that was listed as in stock. I was very…read moreexcited because I have a trip next week and I really wanted to take this camera with me. Hours later, I received an email stating that my order had been flagged by their "Fraud Department" and canceled. I called the business as soon as I saw the email. The first person I spoke to let me know that it may have just been an error and that they still had cameras in stock, so it gave me hope that we could figure something out. But then he transferred me to a woman who told me that my order was flagged because 6 other people in my area had also placed orders that were fraudulent [???????]. I then asked if I could re-order over the phone since it was clearly a mistake on their end, because I'm a real person, my card was charged, my mailing address is residential and real, and she said no, because they actually don't have any of those cameras available anymore. I understand that they are a small business. I found them online through reviews from others, but the process they follow for fraud detection is flawed. They claim they want to "protect their customers," but having a system cancel orders just because multiple orders are coming out of the same area is a terrible way to run a business. I would have preferred if they had just called me before canceling my order.

The owners are very friendly and gracious. I needed a digital photo for a travel visa application…read moreand they helped me quickly and with a smile. Really cute shop with some small gift items and greeting cards available in addition to stunning displays of their photography work. A great addition to the community.

I went out of my way to use the services of Austriya and I am glad I did. Once again, they went…read moreabove and beyond which is what everyone can expect from the proprietors. Not only are they caring, they are talented and priced very fairly.

Very cool shop! It's a kiosk, so it was a little difficult to find in KOP mall, but it was awesome!read more

This is unique experience I never had something like that before until that time . They explained…read moreto me my eyes . Nice price range

We had a "western" style wedding and I worked with Ula at Paris (she speaks both English and…read moremultiple dialects of Chinese). She was extremely helpful and responsive every single step of the way. Without her, I don't think I would have gotten everything together. I did not do a package, instead I rented a wedding dress, a mandarin qipao, hired a make up artist, MC, and DJ through Paris; and when our old decorator pulled out at the last minute, Ula eased the stress with a new recommendation 1 month away. 1. Dress selection is limited, and it did cost more than I expected to rent, but I don't regret not needing to have to store a giant dress in my tiny Manhattan apartment. The seamstress was very nice to work with, though I think she only speaks Chinese. 2. Make up artist was Crystal! She was so great. She traveled all the way up to Morningside Heights with her giant suitcase and did a phenomenal job. My schedule is difficult and Ula was able to work with me to secure a make up trial with Crystal a couple months before the wedding. It was extremely helpful to have a make up trial beforehand, so I do recommend it, even if it costs more. 3. JJ was my MC and I had a couple of guests come up to me to tell me how great she was going in between English and Mandarin. My friends speaks english but family members do not, so hiring JJ was such a win. She called us a month before and planned out an itinerary, which we ended up not following the day of, but she was able to play it by ear and made the night very fun. 4. DJ was James Vincent, who knew how to work the crowd. Lots of dancing, which was what we wanted. So overall, it was a great experience having a one- stop shop for all of our extra-venue vendors. I did not use their photographer/videographers since I had a recommendation from a friend (I wanted to be able to work with the same photographer for our engagement shoot and our wedding day-- so that they get to know you). Highly recommend.

Ask for Belina for makeup artist! She did my friend's makeup for her wedding day and it came out…read morereally pretty! Totally recommend her if you can book her! There were other makeup artists that day for the bridesmaids and they weren't as good. They can also help you fix your bridesmaid's dress if it's a little too long or too loose the day of the wedding (just minor adjustments). Make sure you have enough time and communicate the changes you'll need in advance!

Photo Tech is THE resource for optical excellence…read more My Sony Alpha 1 took a hard fall while traveling. This is my "Go To" heavy-lifting camera. I absolutely love it! I'm also somewhat neurotic about my camera gear. After some deep research, several references and plethora of reviews, I opted to allow this team to handle my baby. I was so nervous. Not only was there damage, but I needed it rather quickly as I had upcoming shoots scheduled. The kind of shoots where I wanted to use my best camera body. I shipped it to them, they had the parts ordered the day it arrived, the next business day it was repaired, cleaned and calibrated. I will have it in my hands tomorrow I believe. Daniel kept me updated on my camera's progress throughout the surgery and kept me apprised of any and all contingencies which we might incur. He gave me conservative timelines and worked out everything so I can be back up and running the minute it arrives. They are so good. I will never trust a camera to anyone else. Photo Tech will be doing my regular cleaning and calibrations from here on out. Thank You! And, Great Job Guys!!

They listen to you…read more They dont simply dismiss your concerns. Also, they are completely about the evaluation process your camera undergoes, as well as every phase of the repair process.