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.

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.

Mmm...so many beautiful cameras. The window display alone is enough to get me dribbling on the…read morewindow, but today I actually went into double check the price of a camera I am looking to buy (if you are a Yelp Fan and reading this Father Christmas I want the Olympus Pen E-P2, Pleeeaassee! I'll be really good). They actually have one of the best ranges of cameras in Bristol, with an excellent selection of the more affordable and older second hand cameras & lenses to the brand spanking new, stunningly beautiful and expensive cameras that you see in ads on the TV during the commercial breaks for big expensive movies. I believe the best way to sum up their range is using prices, £200 - £2,000 +. But they have all the Canons, Panasonics, Nikons etc and the staff are very knowledgeable about the different cameras, which is a hell of a lot more than you can say for some larger electrical goods store chains. They also buy & sell cameras so you can trade yours in for an upgrade.

London Camera Exchange doesn't look too much from the outside but don't let appearances put you…read moreoff. They have managed to cram a lot in here considering the size of the place so it will probably take a good half hour to browse all they have to offer. I love anything to do with taking photos. My Facebook has over 150 albums (they must hate me!) therefore I like to think I know what I am talking about! Having said that the staff were able to teach me a thing or to about which cameras are good indoors/outdoors/underwater/skiiing. In fact if you have any camera needs, check this place out as they know what they are on about and the prices are really competitive.

If you want a camera shop which gives you so much information and actually know what they're…read moretalking about, come here! The staff are excellent they know what they're saying and they're so polite. They have all kinds of gear from Sony to canon to film cameras they literally have the lot. Value is fairly good, selling second hand cameras for cheaper (still absolutely perfect bare in mind). Really really nice place would 100% recommend!

I hired a camera with hireacamera.com and had it delivered here, the process was seamless and they…read moremade both the pick up and drop off a delightfully pain free experience!

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.

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.

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!)

It's quite a small Jessops so not a huge selection in photography items. Even though it's cheaper…read moreto buy photography equipment on the internet it is always worth talking to someone to get some advice. The staff here are friendly and know what they're talking about. Not bad.

Agfa is one of the largest print developer stores in cardiff. They open well in advance of any…read moreother print processing company and have the all important 24hours turn around time for film processing. The store has all manner of accessories and printing onto mugs, canvas and large blow up prints. They have slide processing, gift cards and quick printing from USB sticks or CD's. The staff is knowledgeable about print services and are helpful. Lab quality prints are always impressive but Agfa like most print shops are coming under competition from home printing, which can now easily beat lab quality prints with the right equipment. If you are looking to save on digital prints, excess printing can reduce the cost especially at the 6x4" size.

The Digital Photo Centre on City Road is also known as the Agfa Image Centre as well as Express…read moreImaging, depending on where you are looking for information! It's confusing! At least the services that they provide are a little bit more straightforward! They are essentially a full service digital and SLR photography specialist, offering a 30 minute photographic service, films converted into CD images for as little as £0.99 and a same day service for black and white images. They also carry a lot of photographic stock and peripherals. The staff are really knowledgeable, and can advise on a broad range of requirements. They assist amateurs and professional photographers alike, their prices are really reasonable, and they are open when you need them to be! This is a great little shop!