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.

Peter is awesome. This is the best passport photo you can get! It was a glamorous shot and he only…read moretook one single photo! I called before coming and was able to get in and out within 10 minutes. He is a seasoned photographer and knows his stuff. I'll be back here for other services.

This was my second visit to Fotolux for visa photos, and their service was as fast, courteous and…read moreprofessional as the first. This entire shopping area is hard to enter until you realize it is not on Princeton-Hightstown Road, but once that is discovered, there are several worthwhile shops and restaurants that can bring you back. Fotolux is selling a lot of stone jewelry now, but they still make their bones doing photo work. A corner of the space is a used as a mini studio. Simple lighting and a stool perfectly measured for passport shots. Digital camera in hand, the actual session took about three minutes. No smile. No glasses. Just look into the lense with no expression. Snap. Snap. Done. Another six minutes until the images are developed, printed and cut to size. A small baggie for each use. $26 and tax. Out you go; ready to complete the online renewal forms, print, sign, date and mail with passport to the Passport Center in Philadelphia. Already have the other 2x2 headshots for the China visa process, which starts when the new passport book comes back. What's more impressive is that I recognize myself, unlike what you get from Motor Vehicles.

I drove here to talk to someone about buying an expensive camera. The owner of the store knew…read moreabsolutely nothing about cameras for video purposes. He suggested I just buy online. I wasted my time coming to the store. I hope to save someone else a trip.

I come here to get my film developed, and I have been coming here for years. Doug is the best, he…read moreis very kind and amazing at his job. I always get my digital uploads very quickly, even if it's not an hour they always let me know when I will receive them. There have been a few times I haven't picked up my prints, and he holds onto them for me, which is great. I love this place, and the price is great for both photos and digital copies of my film!

Update as of February 2025. The seller accepted and provided a full refund and I returned the…read moreitems. I really appreciated their effort to make things right with the sale as I was really expecting this to be a total loss, but in the end that wasn't the case. Many thanks.

I've been in the film industry for a while now and Du-All has been my go-to. They are thorough,…read morevery professional, AND they've been extremely helpful when I've been in a pinch on a last minute request. I can't recommend them enough as a one stop shop for anyone shooting in the downstate NY/NJ area. Many thanks for all your help Du-All!

I brought a fragile 60 year old portrait there for copies and David did an excellent job!!! He is…read morevery knowledgeable in what he does. The service is outstanding, very professional, quick and of the highest quality! Highly recommend!

I had an extremely disappointing experience at The Optical Shoppe at Princeton spanning over 4…read moremonths. I received a new prescription from my optometrist for distance vision and ordered new sunglasses, distance glasses, and computer glasses. I paid for the frames and lenses for all 3, which came to more than $1,000. When I returned weeks later, only the distance glasses had been created. When I put them on, I realized the prescription made my vision worse, not better. I decided not to get the distance glasses and sunglasses and to only get a new pair of computer glasses with my previous prescription. I asked to be refunded for the pairs of glasses I would not be purchasing and was told by the associate to wait until I received my new computer glasses at which time a final refund would be granted. I had my previous optometrist fax my old prescription to the associate I was working with at The Optical Shoppe. When I had not heard from him about my new computer glasses after 3-4 weeks, I called only to discover that the prescription faxed to him by the optometrist was incomplete and that it was my responsibility to get the complete prescription to him. This was the first frustrating experience as I was never told by him that the prescription he received was incomplete, so there was no way I could have known this and re-request the full prescription be faxed, nor did the associate call the optometrist to request the full prescription. I worked with the associate and picked out new frames for the computer glasses and had the old prescription faxed to him. When I received the call that my new computer lenses were in, I discovered that the associate never put in the order for the new frames I had picked out with him a few weeks earlier. He denied that I had given him the frames I selected with him weeks ago. I was very disappointed about his lack of accountability and professionalism. He then had his supervisor see me and she very sternly (and rudely) told me that I should take my business elsewhere rather than offering to fix the problem that The Optical Shoppe had created. When I explained that I wanted to have the computer glasses made at The Optical Shoppe, she told me I had to pay for any new frames I would purchase, which I had agreed to do multiple times during our discussion, but did not offer initially to refund the money I had spent (over $1,000) months earlier for glasses. She finally did process my refunds, but only after I insisted this be done. In so many ways and in almost every interaction I had with them over 4 months, The Optical Shoppe staff was unhelpful and unaccommodating. I decided not to do business with them given repeated failures to properly take and fill my order, their lack of accountability for mistakes they made, their unwillingness to try to fix things, and for the rudeness with which I was treated. As a physician, I recognize the importance of caring for the patient in a kind, compassionate, and understanding way, and to accept responsibility for any mistakes one makes during the course of providing care or a service.

I was a loyal and happy customer for over 20 years until this last visit - which will be my last…read morevisit. Before I explain why, I want to thank Melissa and the rest of the crew at the Optical Shoppe for all the good work and kindness that provided for all those years and say how very sad I am to be taking my business elsewhere. The shop has changed for the worse, apparently due to the recent change in ownership. The selection of merchandise has changed significantly, so that you are forced to choose between a smaller collection of low/mid-tier ($125-$225) frames and a beefed-up collection of premium ($500+) merchandise. This upsell tactic was made even more painful for me by their with elimination of one of my favorite brands (Flexon) and a much-reduced selection of RayBan frames. Service has gone the same route. The poor sales people are rushed and impersonal, not entirely their fault since the store appears to be quite understaffed. It would also explain why they act as if answering questions was more of an annoyance than part of their job. More important, they seem to be constrained by new policies that don't allow them to offer small courtesies they once did, such as recording our preferences in frames and holding them until new prescription was ready. Does anybody have a suggestion for a better store - preferably not one of those big chains?

Thieves ---- Took my watch for battery and they switched it for a damaged version of my watch…read more They gave me a scratched watch with the face of the watch chipped. Stay away, they are thieves. Tried to tell me how he polished my watch. Don't go here, make sure you take a picture with your serial number if you do!

zero stars of I could He the Manager, ripped me off, said…read morenothing was wrong with the watch then proceeded to close it and charge me the fee!! I was so mad couldnt even speak, I couldnt tell him to forget it and reopen it cause then He will charge me again right!?!?. Dont come here. So hard to find honest people seems like people just want to scam you and make a buck just because they think you have money based on the watches you bring in for repairs or battery replacement.

This place is great. I was in town and wanted to get some 35mm film developed and popped in the…read morestore. I dropped off my roll and three hours later not only was my film developed but they also post it in your account on their website which makes is super easy to download right away! The place I go to back home in LA not only costs more but usually takes a week to develop and just gives it to you on a CD. They also have a great selection of film etc. in store to purchase. Friendly staff and overall impress - will be back!

A great and nice professional place to do business with, for all your photo (photography) needs;…read morefilm, film development, cameras, supplies and accessory items. The pricing is reasonable, a good quality of service is given, all developments are done very quickly. And everyone has a very personable, courteous, and pleasant attitude, will certainly recommend.