I needed a 11x14 copy of taken with film a 4x6 print in 1999,. Initially scanned the 4x6, at home.Took a lot of post processing to correct color, etc and enlarge to 11x14. Initial print at Mikes had lots of digital noise. Justin,the print guru at the Menlo Park store, asked me to bring in the 4x6 print so he could scan it . Fortunately I was able to find the original negative ( one good thing about being a packrat). Justin was able to make a HD scan of the negative, do some processing and print a beautiful 11x14 image - I couldn't be happier. Great service from a very knowledgeable and talented printer - something you don't always find in a local store I have entered many prints made here in photo contests - win or lose- the judge usually mentions they were high quality prints. Problem often with my composition - not the print. On average need 1-3 prints a month for competition, more if having exhibit. Will continue to get them from Mike's Camera Menlo Park read more

This is your old fashioned camera store with very good counter service. Prompt, knowledgable, but unfortunately unable to provide the part needed for an older Sony camera. We do have the part number now, and perhaps can get it directly from Sony. We do not live in Menlo Park but are often in the area for family and medical. Downtown Menlo Park is so delightful. Free parking, walkable, and lovely stores and restaurants. The small, locally owned businesses are just great. read more

Best camera shop I've been to in a long time. Helpful and knowledgeable and they have everything.

Brought in what I thought was a broken lens and camera. Jose tested a different lens, reset the camera to restore focus then showed me the damaged manual focus ring did not affect the internal focusing mechanism. Support your local camera store. Jose is the man! read more

Dropped in for a passport photo and they quickly helped me get a great one. So much better than the 2 previous places I'd tried. Turns out the place with good lighting and photo expertise makes a difference! Quick, friendly and excellent results. read more

Came to get my passport photo and was happy with the service and results. They were quick, took the photo with a high quality photo by hand (not on a tripod) and made sure I was happy with the result before printing. Cost was a few dollars less than Walgreens too. Highly recommend! read more

Friendly Professional prompt service - efficient and easy to work with. Very little wait time

I went to Mikes to specifically have a 40-50 year old roll of film developed. I've had this roll from my father's antique camera, which I tried to have developed about 20 years ago. It was near impossible to find a film developer to help me with this roll. Mikes Camera (Menlo Park), was my latest contact which they said they were able to attempt the developing, but there wouldn't be any guarantees because of the age of the film. Mikes had me, "Pre Pay" & after a week, I made contact to check the status &, they informed me that they weren't able to save the photos because of exposure problems. I asked if I would be reimbursed my payment, due to not being able to receive what I paid for & after a couple of minutes, was, credited back onto my credit card !! Mikes is a CREDIBLE Establishment & I give them, 5 ' s !!!!! read more

I've officially decided to stop doing business with Mike's Camera, despite being a loyal customer for years. In December, I purchased a camera backpack and later went in to return it within the stated return period. At the front desk, I was told that returns were not allowed because it was purchased during the holiday season even though this restriction was never clearly disclosed at the time of purchase and the item was still within the return window. **Mind you the bag was brand new with tags*** This experience was frustrating and disappointing, especially considering how much business I've given this store. In 2025 alone, I purchased: * Sony FX3 * Sony 70-200mm GM II * Sony 50mm f/1.2 And in 2024, I also purchased two Sony A7 IV bodies. That level of loyalty should come with transparency and respect not surprise policies enforced after the fact. Unfortunately, this experience showed me that customer service and accountability are no longer a priority here. Because of this, I'm done doing business with Mike's Camera and will be taking my future purchases elsewhere. read more

Mike's Camera lost my camera. I dropped off my Nikon D850 camera body for a sensor cleaning last Monday. The person receiving the camera said they were not super busy so it would take only one to two days to finish cleaning. Fast forward to Friday. No phone calls, no status, nothing. I called them up, and asked for a status, and the person on the phone has no idea what I'm talking about. Not only did they not have a status on my camera, they didn't acknowledge that they had my camera at all. I told them I had a receipt with an itemized description, and they still couldn't locate it. They said they would search for it and call me back later that day. They did not call me back. I called again in the evening. Someone else got my call, and they said the camera would be ready the next day. They haven't even started working on it. I picked up the camera on Saturday, though it did take them more than a few minutes to find it. I told them what happened and how it was not OK to lose my camera for four days, and I got an apology, but the person also took the opportunity to blame the cleaning tech and threw them under the bus, which I thought was quite unprofessional. Having said that, they did do a great job cleaning the sensor and the rest of the camera. But I missed an event I wanted to shoot on Friday night because they misplaced it. I don't think I'll trust them with another camera again. read more

I had such a positive experience at Mike's Camera in Menlo Park. I'm a film + digital photographer, and this is exactly the kind of store you want in your corner--knowledgeable, patient, and genuinely excited about helping you get the most out of your gear. Everyone I spoke with was friendly and actually took the time to answer my questions, not just rush me through. They definitely know their stuff, but they also don't make you feel intimidated or talked down to (which happens a LOT in camera stores). They helped me with film, walked me through a couple of lens questions, and gave great recommendations without trying to upsell me. It really felt like they wanted me to get what was right for my work, not just sell whatever was most expensive. As a photographer who shoots a mix of digital and film, it's amazing to have a local resource that feels personal and trustworthy. I'll definitely be coming back here regularly for film, gear, and printing. Highly recommend! read more

Customer service was superb! I needed a second copy of my photos and it was handled on the spot!

Staff was great at directing and explaining Nikon DSLR vs MIRRORLESS. I was able to confirm and navigate my own concerns about upgrading from my current DSLR read more

Went in to drop off one color film roll for dev&scan. Paid 30 on high res scans. The shop feels legit. Somehow they have 10 employees working and the one who helped me was keen on getting me to sign up to their member benefits. Received the online scans and was totally unhappy with prominent green coloring evident of a bad scan and weak control of color, and scan framing. Almost rushed. Reached out in hopes to get an email back from the 'very busy' employees on this matter for about 1 week.. No response. Went in to get my negatives and am leaving this rating. Maybe they got bigger customers to take well care of with bigger orders. And no, the film was not expired. read more

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I'm writing this review on behalf of my partner. We went in for a quick passport photo, and Oliver helped her today. He was very cordial, helpful, and was happy to assist us in a quick photo session. We could've easily went to a Staples or something, but workers like Oliver make the difference. Thanks, Oliver! read more

I called to ask about their Digital Passport service and spoke with Elliot, who was incredibly helpful and friendly. A few minutes later, I stopped by, found Elliot, and was taken care of right away. I've never seen a camera store so bustling - especially on a Sunday afternoon! The place has a charming, old-school feel, with a strong focus on customer service. I also learned that they first opened their doors on Black Friday in 2012. Let's continue to support independent businesses that keep our community thriving! read more

Absolutely outstanding customer service. I have an old Sony SLR digital camera, that I hadn't used in some time. I used it, but somehow the settings for raw, jpg, etc., got completely scattered, along with losing the auto focus. Upon arrival, Matt directed me to an Asian gentleman, that was extremely helpful and knowledgeable. Not only did he get everything reset correctly on my camera, he took the time to show me how to do it myself if it ever happened again. This place is first rate all the way, and I will always comeback for any of my camera needs. Thank you. read more

A proper old-fashioned full service camera store! I took in two cameras (a D-SLR and a mirrorless) for sensor cleaning and they did a terrific job, with turn-around of less than 24 hrs! read more

Amazing experience! Staff go above and beyond to help. They have a nice selection of film stock and answer any questions you may have. Speedy film development time and scanning. read more

Staff is great! They are knowledgeable , patient, and went above and beyond to get me the camera that I wanted. I have signed up for some on-line classes too, which haven't started yet. read more

I'd been looking for a place to have some old family photos digitized for awhile and was pleased to find Mike's Camera. I dropped in on 10/12/25, a Sunday. Vijay greeted me as I approached. He was very pleasant, answered my questions patiently and handled my photos with great care. He was a pleasure to work with. Katie read more

I needed digital scans of 40 photos ASAP. When I explained the urgency to Vijay, he had the scans finished in under an hour. Highly recommend this service. Prices were reasonable too. read more

Super easy spot to get digital passport photos! I called ahead, but it turned out no appointment is needed. Mike's had a better lighting setup than a drugstore or copy shop. My photos were in my email inbox, ready to submit for the online passport renewal application, by the time I arrived home. read more

Need a little help from a [camera] friend? This is the place. They take what you think might be complex, and with a poof of turkey baster air, make it go away. And my camera was good as new... Thanks, Mike's! read more

Great place to get any prints or any photography related material, I definitely recommend this place! I would like to thank Maria, Jose and Matt and the rest of the staff! Thank you! read more

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I just saw a TikTok where Mike did an amazing job with a man who needed a picture of his mom who had just died. In the current atmosphere in the USA, it is so wonderful to hear that good people still exist and are doing good things for their fellow human beings! Thank you Mike for being a kind, compassionate person and I hope that your business continues to thrive!! read more

Excellent customer service! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I urgently needed gear for our live streaming. They did a rush delivery, and I received what I needed in a couple of days before heading back to LA. read more

Quick inspection of equipment and packaging for warranty repairs. Always ready to answer questions.

This is the spot! I get all my film developed here, drop off is easy and turn around time is very speedy. All the staff members are engaging and on it! - especially Alexi and Joseph who both have great smiles and attitudes. It's very clear they are passionate about their work and customers here :) read more

I am a regular at Mike's Camera, Dublin which offers reliable customer services from Leah and James. This past weekend, I went to Menlo Park for a night time photoshoot. Challenged with removing polarized filter, I ventured into Mike's Menlo Park for the first time. It is the same warm staff but just had to wait a bit longer for Matt be available as it was a busy Saturday and he was the staff to get it done. Matt has this neat trick, easily removed the filter and offered insight into the-how so I could do it next time myself. Thanks to Matt for his welcoming and professional services. read more

Came here to take passport photos! No appointment needed. Very friendly, professional service, and results are so much better than CVS. They have lighting and will show you the image for approval before processing. read more

This is a "dream store" to work with!!!!! -- VJ the creative design specialist professional at Mike's Camera - Menlo Park is phenomenal!!!!! VJ is extremely patient and very proud to make you the best creative photo products customized to your all your preferences and likes! I can't ever thank VJ enough for the "beyond beautiful" photo products that he has created for me!!!!! -- The "entire store staff" of photography professionals are such a delight to work with! -- MATT the Store Manager, optimally manages his top-notch staff to meet and exceed all your photography needs! -- Marjorie read more

I've been meaning to visit a Mike's Camera location as my photography colleagues highly recommended it. The store entrance is quite narrow but opens up near the cashier area. I came to get my first completed films developed. Mark was the kind staff that helped me. There was a hiccup with my online account setup and he was calm in helping me go through the in-store registration process. He was also very knowledgeable and answered my additional newbie film photographer questions. Through his information, I also ended up buying color and B&W films. We had a further conversation about international travel as well. Mike's Camera - Menlo Park is a humble shop and I hope to come again! Memories Captured can be found on IG/Flickr: @gerosan_adv read more

Very much felt appreciated for my money and time spent there. Staff was attentive and helpful; yet not overbearing and having me felt rushed. I am so glad that small stores are still around so that you can actually "touch" some of the products and decide to by them right then and there and not have to order, wait, try, and return if not what you thought it was; then repeat until you decided to keep or forget all about it afterall. I would-up purchasing a photographers vest that I had not even known existed prior to seeing it in the store and was so glad that I had. Immediately tried it on; love the feel/fit. Took it hope, designed my logo, heat pressed the design on it and now I were it ever shoot I do. PERFECT advertising without opening my mouth! Thanks Mike's Camera for being around!! Huie Dinwiddie Photography Fremont read more

Here from viral TiKTok post about this establishment. A man came in with a photo of his mother that had recently passed and wanted a copy before he went back home. After hearing this man's story , this establishment stopped everything they were doing to help this man. read more

I went in for a visa photo ($45) and was treated efficiently but curtly. Fine, but then the digital photo sent to me was cropped inappropriately - I called to discuss this and the worker told me it should be fine and he couldn't find the photo because he didn't know what I looked like - this was before even asking me my name. Finally they did what I asked, which was not that complicated : send me an uncropped photo. read more

Vijay Varma made my experience at Mike's Camera top notch. Vijay was so very helpful and knowledgeable. He is the reason one keeps coming back to Mike's Camera. read more

i visited Mike's to have several old photos restored, some were over 85 years old. Vijay was very professional and knowledgeable about the digitizing processing and what I could expect. They did a terrific job and I ultimately I purchased several copies of each of the restored photos. Mike's is certainly my go to place for my video and print needs. Thanks Vijay and the team at Mike's. read more

This is one of the very few places I can buy film for my Polaroid Sun 600. They offer a lot of film cameras here and the people are helpful. I had a young guy help me out with my older film cameras. It's in menlo park, so parking can be packed sometimes. read more

Mike's Camera is an amazing service. I went in this morning to get a very fragile large photograph (torn, water damaged, and sun damaged) scanned in. Out of an abundance of caution, Vijay had the photo scanned immediately so that I could take it home right away, and I had the file in my email inbox within 15 minutes. All of the employees are incredibly helpful and kind. If you need premium print, scan, or film development services then this is the place to go. Thank you Mike's Camera for all of your help, my family is grateful for your services! read more