Friendly and great service. My sister and I bought Canadian ID photos. She left her glasses on her head. They retook them at no cost. Thank you for such wonderful service & photos look great! read more

Mike's camera had what we needed. Searching for the osmo pocket 3 and they had the bundle package. I called and they placed it on hold and we picked it up! No fuss, in and out. Great service and clean store. read more

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Maddy helped me create a beautiful canvas print from my electronic photo. I did not have to wait and she took the time to help me. I look forward to picking up this gift for my husband's birthday! Thank you! read more

Everyone was very nice, so the stars are for that. However, I won't be bringing film here again. In the past, my husband and I took our film to a shop in San Diego. Prices were around 18$ per roll, and the scans were always high-res (there was no other option). At Mike's, we were not given an option to choose high-res or low-res. Due to the fact that the price was $21.50 per roll, it didn't cross our minds that they wouldn't be high-res. When we got the photos, they were low-res scans that were not even usable because they were so pixelated. They literally looked like flip phone camera photos. When we went to pick the film up, we mentioned it, and they said they could rescan them for an additional $10 per roll (aka $31.50 total per roll... yikes), but the low-res scans were so bad that we decided to pay. One roll of the rescans was better. However, the other roll (which was a lomography red) was scanned backwards, and all the detail in the darker parts of the image are completely lost, so most of the images are still unusable. I know lomography red is a bit different, but we've never had an issue developing it before and they've always turned out clear. I also noticed inconsistency in the size of the photos, as if the full frame is not being scanned. Most of the re-scans are actually longer and include parts of the image we didn't see in the original scans. However, some of the rescans cut off even more of the photo than the original scans. I believe they have photography students working here, which is amazing and I fully support that, but they do not charge prices that reflect student work and it doesn't appear that a seasoned professional is checking the work. The previous shop we used was run by professionals with tens-of-years of experience working with film, and they charged less than Mike's. I hope our experience with Mike's is unique and everyone else has a great experience, but I had to leave ours here, just in case it helps someone. read more

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I've gotten film developed and printed here on numerous occasions and the staff is always amazing and super helpful! Special shoutout to Gaby for helping me w a scan mix up! Excellent customer service read more

The staff was friendly and helpful. Though they could not assist me with my particular need I realize I did not read the full capacity of their shop. My mistake. Based on my experience I would certainly return for needs within their realm. I have a roll of 35mm film for developing. I did not openthe container before visiting your store, when the gentleman behind the counter opened the container we saw the roll was black and white film which requires a special processing. The gentleman did provide me with a referral for where I would be able to take the film. read more

To me the ideal way to buy is in a store, not online This store is well-stocked. The salespeople are knowable and willing to show me all the new equipment I am interested in. They are open on the days I am in Sacramento. I am thinking about a new camera. I want something that is lighter than what I have now. Cell phones can take great images, however, they don't give me the control over a scene that a camera will. There are many reasons I don't shop on line. One is: I want to hold a camera, a bag or even a strap in my hands before I buy. When a salesperson helps me I will not use Amazon or the New York camera stores. I prefer to buy from store with people I can talk to face to face. read more

Never a dull moment here. Thank you Caitlin and Jocelyn for helping me and my brother. Caitlin has helped me purchase THREE cameras already, the R8 and now these film cameras; also helping my brother set up his OM-1. Jocelyn was great at explaining how the ae1 works and functions, pretty much answering all questions I had before I even asked them. My brother is more than grateful for their help and is very excited to get this new hobby started. Will definitely be back for more read more

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Mike's Camera is the best. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly and every visit is enjoyable. Great team there. I highly recommend.

Saw Charles and he helped me out with great information with my camera and is a nice man. Great service!

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Called to ask their turnaround times for film scanning and they quoted me at 3-4 days. No prob, I was in town and don't have a film scan spot near me so I dropped off my film. Not only did I get the scans back in 1 day they were such great quality scans! I was super happy with the service, quality, and my experience in the store. Def going back! read more

Colton Chance was absolutely outstanding! Went above and beyond to help me with all of my needs. The atmosphere and all the employees were kind and welcoming the customer service was amazing, I felt very at home. I will be referring and recommending. Overall experience was a 5 star rating! Blessings. -Wynn read more

I came in wanting to buy a film camera, knowing almost nothing. Amanda ended up helping me out and was so patient and kind to me! I ended up getting a used Canon Rebel, Amanda talked me through everything. Answered every question I had. Such a great experience, I'm so glad I purchased through this store! read more

The people working behind the counter are AMAZING! I had two people helping me today when I brought in a camera lens that wasn't working properly and they helped point me in the direction of what to do. I asked a lot of questions and they both were more than happy to answer. Everyone I spoke to that worked there was very nice and helpful. 10/10 would definitely recommend for any camera needs! read more

What a great experience! My 12 year old daughter had a short time line project for a pinhole camera or camera obscura. I had no idea where to start. Colton and Amanda were knowledgeable and friendly! They helped us create a camera obscura even giving us an old lens Amanda had for free! Thank you both so much! We were so happy with the service. read more

Very helpful staff. Walked in to get camera sensor cleaned expecting to pay for the service. Colton quickly performed the cleaning at the counter and showed me how I could do it my self in the future--charging me nothing. So I bought a premium candy bar. :) read more

I'm new to photography and this place was amazing. Kyle saw me looking lost and really helped me out. He didn't try to sell me anything I didn't need. He just genuinely helped me get what was best for my situation. I'm not going anywhere else in the future! read more

Great service, very friendly staff. I came in for a simple color printing job, and would 10 out of 10 recommend their services!

Impressed enough to leave a good review here. Let me start of by saying how welcomed I felt the moment I walked in to the store, I couldn't remember the associates' name but she was so cool and had a very positive vibe, she didnt hesitate to help me out, even gave me few infos about the student discount, its benefit and whatnot. Mind you, I just went there literally just yesterday sunday 8/10/25, and guess what? I now have the soft copies of my film! If you guys only know how much you all made me happy. Plus the pictures turned out amazing which made it even better. I just want to put it out there that my day today at work started off pretty rough, but hey, you guys came in to save the day! This is just a testament of how a single quality customer experience goes a long way, and you guys are killing it! Thank you so much for making my day. More powers to Mike's Camera! Will be coming back for sure. read more

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I called to ask a question about camera/flash repair and they were exceptionally helpful! Thank you, Charlie....

I just wanted to say thank you to Mike's camera's management team for the way they handled my photo printing mishap. After my previous review, the management team swiftly reached out to me and went above and beyond to resolve the printing issue. They covered the full cost of re-printing the pictures and when I picked up the new batch of photos, they were exactly what I was looking for for my family collage project. This reinforced my belief in shopping local, and I would say that based on this great customer service, I would shop at Mike's Camera again. read more

Really a gem of a camera shop. They have everything and offer all of the services. A fun stop for sure and a local place to develop film!

I get my film developed here and the process is quick and easy. The pricing is reasonable too and I really love that everyone is very knowledgeable about cameras. You can tell that most of the workers are passionate. I also have came here to take my passport pictures and they did amazing. read more

I went in this week looking for a used 35mm camera just to use as a hobby/taking pictures of my kids. Amanda was super helpful, showing me the options they had in store and giving recommendations. The camera I chose was a good price based on what I had previously found in online shops. Amanda took the time to walk me through how to load film and showing me some of the different features on the camera. She then helped me choose the best film for what I'd be using it for. She let me know that the store has a 30 day return policy, which I was surprised/happy with since I was purchasing a used product (I expected it to be final sale). Overall, very happy with my experience and with the camera so far! read more

I have been using Mike's Camera for many years now, especially around Christmas time. This year we had a little problem with a couple photos that were cropped incorrectly. I emailed them and expressed my concerns. They shiped new ones the next day in plenty of time for me to mount them for presents. Mike's Camera rocks!!!! Cy Owens read more

This is the go-to spot in Sacramento for all your camera needs. They carry quality equipment and have a knowledgeable staff that cares about their customers and helping them get the right products for their needs. They offer rental equipment if you want to test something out or if you only need it for a short period. They also have events from time to time to check out gear, which is an awesome chance to try different brands out. We've purchased cameras, lenses, lighting equipment, sound gear and more here over the years and we keep coming back because of the service and quality gear we get here. We love this local spot. read more

It was very nice walking into a full-service local camera store! There were lots of people that love photography that offered a wide range of services and expertise. I needed to have a few 35mm slides scanned. I dropped them off and received high quality results the same day. Unfortunately, most of us to do too much online shopping because of convenience and lower prices. But by doing so, we make it harder for local brick & mortar stores to survive. read more

Good products. But after spending $16,000 you still cannot discount at this place. lol. Some people are very passive aggressive here. They'll make comments like "if you're cheap....you should consider this". I can assure you I'm not cheap, I splurge. But the condescending remarks are hurtful and unnecessary. You shouldn't be shamed for wanting a deal or for desire to haggle. But that's just me. It can make one feel belittled. read more

Had a great experience with Colton, Make sure to stop by and ask for him, friendly, warm, willing to help out with whatever your needs are. read more

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I went to go get passport photos and it was fast and easy. Staff was friendly. Store seemed very well organized.

Was in and out with what I had pre ordered the night before. Before the store even opened they called stating everything is ready for pick up. Customer service on point. Super helpful all around. Will keep coming back each time. Highly recommend this place. read more

I recently went into Mikes's Camera to have some invitations made. I wasn't sure of what to do or where to start but fortunately a lovely employee named Maddie had all the answers. I can't say enough about her talent, professionalism and willingness to help. She was amazing. I would trust her with any photography issue... read more

Mike's Camera shop has been so great! Love the imaging team, I can tell they are super busy but they always make clarifications and questions answered painless. Scans have come out amazing so far! I signed up for the membership since I do turn in quite a lot of film per year and the discounts genuinely do add up. Also for being in midtown I can usually always find parking and I love that they are open on the weekends too. read more

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Friendly and helpful staff. That's all you can really hope for, right? I bought two polarizing filters the other day, and I will likely be back to purchase a lens or two in the near future. read more

Had a great experience getting my new camera at Mike's Camera! Loved the help I received and everyone was friendly on such an exciting day for me! read more

I'm reviewing mainly the film development department here. I go here mainly to develop my 35mm film rolls (i scan them at home). They turn C-41 pretty quickly with develop only's (typically a day or less). E-6 and black and white films are outsourced so i end up going elsewhere for those. The staff are friendly and knowledgeable with film and respected my negative films. I look forward to continuing to do business with them in the future as long as I'm shooting 35mm color negative film. Ah, prints have also looked great, too. Good detail and colors with also knowledgeable staff on hand to help. Recommended. Correction 12/3 - Black & White done in house. I misremembered. I still take my black & white rolls out to another local lab as it's been quicker for me. Heh. read more

Mike's Camera always provides great service, and in the age of Amazon and other giant online retailers it's great to have a store with knowledgeable staff that can actually answer your questions. I recently had to renew a foreign passport and needed a non-standard photo to include with my online renewal. Marely Palomera went above and beyond in order to help me out, and alleviated a ton of stress I was feeling about the process. Please support this store. We need local shops like Mike's. Keep your money in your community, rather than giving it to faceless corporations and their billionaire owners. Mike's Camera creates local jobs, pays taxes that benefit your community, and most importantly they provide knowledge and services that are becoming rarer and rarer these days. Thank you, Mike's Camera, and thank you again Marely!! read more

I just purchased a phone and couldn't get it to work. The gentleman in repair said they couldn't repair the camera (continuous turn the camera off error message). Please note the camera does work. I was highly disappointed with the lack of attentive customer service. There was no seemingly effort to thoroughly examine the camera before recommending the camera was not functional. read more

I worked with Colton Chance. He was incredibly competent and helpful. I plan to go back to Colton and Mike's Camera again and again. Great experience read more

Had a great experience with Colton at Mike's Camera in Sacramento. Terrific service, very knowledgeable and gave me lots of his time talking through a recent camera decision. Love the store and staff like Colton really make a difference. read more