As a professional photographer I really need excellent service and advice from a knowledgable…read morephotography enthusiast whenever it comes to purchasing new gear and I know that I can find just that here at Progear. The thing I like most about this store is they have a really good second hand section with lots of refurbished camera's and accessories for around 1/3rd of their original cost. I bought my 5D body second hand from here and it has lasted me so well with no issues yet! But even if there was an issue I wouldn't be worried as the staff here have excellent contacts and ideas when it comes to fixing Canon products. The staff are so great, they really know what they are talking about, I could chat with them for ages about new products and old faithful ones and everything in-between. They stock the two main brands here, Canon and Nikon as well as an excellent range of after market accessories that are top quality and work well with both brands.

For service, Canon are fantastic…read more Get your DSLR or lens a service here for very reasonable prices. Bring it here your self and pay half what you would in a photo store. Services take about one to two weeks. Repairs take about the same depending on the damage or repair required. They will also call to confirm whether you wish to proceed and the analysis fee is deducted from the final total. All repairs come with their warranty. Come on, you're dealing with the camera manufacturer, not a cowboy car park repair shop. Also, there are refurbished and even brand new cameras on reduced sale price here for minor packaging damage. Lens caps also for sale at $15 dollars and I've paid $45 dollars retail in photo stores! Easily located there is also visitor car parks and you just let reception know you're heading up to the service department. Easy as.

Once Ken, who works here, asked me: "Do you like tomatoes?" I said, yes, why I do like tomatoes. He…read morewent out the back and returned with a bag of them, explaining that he had a lot growing at home so had brought some in to give away. It was still one of the nicest things that's ever happened to me in a shop. Good one Ken! Apart from random acts of kindness, this is the place to go for anything camera-related. They stock a wide range of gear, (including studio equipment) and seem to always be a little bit cheaper than other places around. They also sell second hand gear on behalf, and also repair film cameras (not digital ones, although they can clean the sensor for you). I've actually had the same camera for about 18 years, so I'm not really their target market, but if you're upgrading or getting your first camera, I encourage you to go here and talk to people who know of what they speak. Finally, if you are in need of Lomo and the like, you can get that here too. All this and free tomatoes!

There's nothing like film cameras but boy do I hate waiting around for them to get fixed. Newmarket…read moreKodak is one of the only places that still does 1 hour developing. This has been a lifesaver for me so many times when I want to see my photos and want to see them now. Yes, the instant age we live in has gotten too me. But in general it just saves me making two trips to the photo store as I just mull around Newmarket while they're getting developed. It's the perfect excuse to have some retail therapy of chill in a café for an hour. The staff sometimes even get them done faster than an hour which is so good. This bodes well for my impatience. I usually just ask if they're going to be done before an hour and they more often than not are. They are amazing and really work to bring you the best they can.

There is only one other place I go to in Auckland to get my disposable camera film developed, and…read morethat is Double J in Ponsonby. These two places are my go-to's when it comes to day-to-day film developing and printing, partially because I don't know where else in Auckland you can go (aside from PCL, but that's more for professional stuff). Double J feels a bit nicer because it's independent and small businessy, but I like Kodak too. They do one hour developing which is handy. They've also got those machines that you can use to print your own photos which is especially handy when one has to send off their passport application that day and needs passport photos immediately. Easy as pie. Three stars.

Very quick response to my online query, and superb customer service…read more Excellent if you are looking to browse for a telescope in Auckland in a physical store!

Brought a Wolverine Film to Digital converter $310 and got charged an extra $7.75 for credit card…read morefee. Not happy as I could have brought through the website on my credit card with no fee and the annoying thing was I was going to buy through the website but instead wasted my petrol driving there. Bad form! Not happy, also no signage to warn people about the charge either.

Whenever I come to the Photo Warehouse I end up figuratively drooling over all they have there…read more It's a store filled with all the most amazing cameras and camera gear. literally every where you look there's something I want, need and must have. It's a photographer's dreamland. It's great for the amateur photographer too as they have a wide range of cheap cameras to the very, very high end of the scale for the more professional people. The staff are super helpful and know so much about cameras. It's a great place to go if you're looking for a camera but don't know where to start. They'll help you figure out exactly what you need and the kinds of cameras you should be looking at. I'd definitely pop in there if you're into photography, or even if you aren't it might inspire you to start having a go at it.

I went to Photo warehouse because I had a problem with my charger. Jason was so friendly to check…read moreout what the problem was by using a spare cable from the store. Although they didn't had my charger in stock they helped me out anyways! Unfortunately I was leaving the next day, so we couldn't order a new one either but he helped me out anyways and charged both my sony w-batteries for free! Awesome service there for sure!!

Highly recommend Photoshack! The team here are very knowledgeable, keen and enthusiastic to help. I…read morewas a bit confused at a few options and they took the time to explain the pros and cons of each solution and discuss the potential upgrades down the line if needed without the traditional up sell to kit that I wasn't ready for. I really appreciated the support and am stoked to know there's a supportive knowledgeable team in my neighbourhood. As a bonus they had the sharpest prices too! Thanks again and see you soon.

I was recommended this shop by my Dad when I asked him if he knew of any good places to get cheap…read morephotography accessories such as soft-boxes and remotes. Usually I would just hire them as I need them, but I realised I was starting to use them quite a bit so decided purchasing them would be better for me in the long run. When I walked in I was greeted really nicely by the dude working there and he pretty much asked me straight away what I was looking for because I was the only customer in there. He was so helpful, I told him what I was planning on doing with each product and he gave me the best ones for the job, not the most expensive ones either which I appreciated as it showed he wasn't just looking to make money. I came out with a great little soft-box and a handsfree remote all for around $150 which may sound expensive, but when it comes to photography gear this was pretty darn cheap.

I've been here a few times to get some photos developed in my lunch breaks. It's not the most…read moreamazing photo developing place but it does the job when you just want to see your photos right away. The staff aren't very chatty but get the job done quick smart. Which is what I want when I only have a limited amount of time. They also do passport photo printing and again this is a handy location if you need photos as soon as possible. They do printing from both film and digital cameras which many places don't do nowadays. It's great for all you lomography lovers out there who have embraced the awesome art of film photography. But again, the quality may be a bit iffy so just be wary of this. You can pick up cameras there as well for a decent price.

There's quite a few reasons you should go to this place if you are a photographer (or just have…read morepretensions to be one, like me), but really all you need to know about them can be found on their website, where they have an image of the raddest baby you're ever likely to see. I rarely think babies are cute, as most just look like tiny Winston Churchills, but this baby does not. This same spirit of rad transfers over to this shop. Jan is remarkably honest: "Why do you want to get that film developed?" "I wanted to try out this old (110) film, see what it's like" "You know you could do the same thing with your phone. It's no good this film, too small." It probably won't surprise you to know that they're actually very good printers, and do things at a good price: $15 for 24 exposures developed and printed. They also process wacky film types that the chain places would baulk at. Jan told me once that people drive from the North Shore to bring her film; I would believe it. Plus she is too honest to tell fibs.

I love this business. I have all my old photos restored here and am gradually going through all my…read moreold family videos and having them put onto DVD. Bobby has been incredible, even taking 36mm film, and putting it onto a DVD for me, with the most beautiful music to accompany it. Definitely recommend them - lovely people and they do a fantastic job!