Pretty solid camera store for hobbyists, enthusiasts, or simply dabblers. Wide range of equipment…read moreavailable packed into a decently sized and well organized space. The staff were friendly and knowledgeable, and served fairly quickly. Only downside imo was that there were some premiums attached to some goods, like clearly selling some new items above msrp. I am not sure if this was just due to the difficulty in acquiring them, or if it's typical due to it being DC, but just beware that pricing may not be the best. Despite this though, it is always great to have a brick and mortar shop like this to come and explore, and I will likely return for future needs and recommend people go check out for themselves.

My compact digital camera is about 14 years old, an Elph300Hs which I bought for myself as a…read moregraduation present from UDC in 2011. Powershot was great back in the day when High Dynamic Zoom was still novel. I should have figured out how to transport files remotely but I never fully investigated this option. My camera was from Penn Camera when it was in downtown. That salesperson was so nice, and so I purchased a few extra accessories at the time. Anyway, this is not supposed to be a full obit for my camera. Recently I kept getting "data capacity limit reached" messages on the battery so it clearly needed to be changed, and so I came into District Camera for a battery. They said there were no Canon batteries available, but for $30 I could purchase a Pro Master Replacement for Canon NB-4L. Since I had purchased a lousy Chinese smartphone battery replacement for my phone last year, I didn't want to spring for this. I expected some kind of funky thing for sure: overheating, short functioning time, etc. I was not far wrong! DO YOUR HOMEWORK! The batteries ARE AVAILABLE AT USA.CANON.COM! If I had bought the bona fide Canon battery ($70) maybe my camera would not have overheated and I would not have had the new error that showed up: "Lens Error"! That is the message like "white screen of death" on a blog! I cannot get the lens to retract no matter how many times I put the batteries (trying with the old one or the new one) inside. There is no "reset" for the camera. Its "Power is Shot." Retrorevival.ca has an article about a possible Lens Error repair: https://www.retrorevival.ca/2025-retro-revival-repair-blog-articles/202509/24/canon-powershot-elph-350hs-lens-error However I have not the patience nor stamina to take this camera apart. It is feeling "hot" to the touch once I put the batteries in and turn it on, and yes, it was making a clicking noise before it totally "shut down" just like Retrorevival describes. Now that lens retraction won't happen, I can no longer do anything with the digital screen. It just turns back off. I am not going to blame District Camera---heavens knows we can use some camera store in downtown DC. There used to be several, up to five specialty photography shops, and computer repair stores, but now, once a repair is needed, good luck, even at Best Buy. Do Your Homework! Shop online for the camera you desire, then find which store (if any) you can order it from! Probably Canon is doing a brisk business online. But District Camera does offer "refurbished cameras." Their service is very busy, and it is very snappy. Don't expect the most patient clerks. They did sell me a Pro Master Multi Card reader one time, and also a Re-Fuel Digital Camera Travel Charger for reasonable prices and both at times when they were suddenly needed. But right now, I just have to get over realizing I need to buy a new camera, and see that as a great way to learn more about photography. And sure, I'll start at https://www.usa.canon.com/shop/digital-cameras.

George took a photo of me for a passport renewal. He knew exactly what he was doing. He emailed the…read morephoto to me. When I uploaded it into the State Department's add photo section, I centered the photo. Then I pick the test photo button and it was accepted with no problems. Thank you very much George. If you need a passport photo go see George.

It would be actually great if this business honored posted business hours. If you didn't plan on…read moreactually taking business at 6pm then don't say you are open until 7pm. Totally unreliable

April 4th, 2026 From…read morestart to finish, Pro Photo did a fantastic job with the prints that I ordered. I uploaded two images from my smartphone and they did a phenomenal job creating beautiful representations of the pictures that I sent them. Larson was extremely helpful on the phone as well as the rest of the staff. The delivery was prompt and very nicely packed as well. I would highly recommend this shop to any photography enthusiasts. Keep up your great work. Edward K.

Ken was incredibly helpful getting us our Canadian proof of citizenship photos. Top notch!read more

Egan helped detach a camera lens cap from a filter on an old camera I inherited. He determined a…read morepiece was missing that was keeping the cap and the filter from attaching correctly. He cleaned the camera and charged a very reasonable rate. I found him very attentive and knowledgeable. I'm glad thee is a still a camera repair shop around and that it's Egan's.

They are supposed to be open until 5...walked in at 4...and they said they couldn't take…read moreit...because the machine was "off." I'm sorry I made the trip over.

Excellent service. The shop owner was patient, attentive to detail, and very helpful. Very…read moreinteresting shop as well with a variety of snacks. Highly recommend.

Used PhotoPress Art for passport photos. The shop owner was patient, friendly, and helpful. Give…read moreextra time to find parking.

I'd give a zero but that's not an option. Charged us $25 ($26.50 with tax) for a screw that we…read moredidn't use. When we took the kit the prior day, they made us take photos of the kit, yet when it was returned, they told us they couldn't see the small ziploc bag that held all the screws in the image we took so we had to pay. Neither the "missing" screw nor the riser plate that is its proprietary mate work on the camera we used. There was no amount of looking or proving that it had been returned by whomever had used it before on their part, just the assumption that we didn't return something we didn't use. if you're planning to use this company (and I would advise against it), INSIST that they scan EVERYTHING BEFORE you take it and after you return it. I have no doubt that this has happened more than once. Quite honestly, $26.50 isn't going to break the bank, but it's the principle and the lack of scrutiny of their own practices.

Prices are nice but they ask for too much personal information. Why do I need to show you my ID and…read moregive you two bills as proof. Obviously if I'm coming to rent then I need the equipment asap and that's just asking for too much beforehand .

Great experience! Loved the photo gallery there. The employees were very knowledgeable and took…read morelots of time to show me the range of Leica cameras there.

An excellent staff, managed well, since the grand opening…read more When you are ready for Leica gear, stop by and treat yourself to the best.

i needed to have old faded photos recovered and the results on both times were very good. My only…read morecomplaint was that the time it took to have them done. The girl who attended to me was very helpful and pleasant. I cannot thank her enough,

If I could give 10 stars I would ! This place was recommended to me by a friend. I'm so glad I went…read moreto check them out. I had 4 disposable cameras that I dropped off with them. I was able to get them rushed so I had my photos by tonight. The price is a little high but worth it ! The gentleman that helped me was great as well ! I will definetly he a repeat customer

Excellent service! I come all the way to Capitol Hill from Chevy Chase because the service and…read morequality at this business is so good.

This has become my go-to whenever I need something framed. They have great guidance whenever I need…read morehelp in choosing a particular frame. Their prices and the 2 week turn around are very reasonable and the job is always high quality.

This is my first time renting a lens and it was a really easy and good experience with District…read moreCamera. Everything is reserved via only to avoid overbooking of the same lens which is very much appreciated! The gentleman that works there always gives me good advice about camera since I have a beginner camera right now and I'm learning before I decide to upgrade to a mirrorless. I rented a 24-105 EF lens for my canon for my trip to Argentina and Chile and I took some pretty great photos of landscape and even portrait. I'm going to be renting again for my upcoming trips! The price is also very friendly and super easy to pick up and return.

I've been coming to District Camera for a few months now to get my film developed, photos printed,…read moreand questions answered. While I do wish it was less expensive, it's hard to argue against the results of the magic of my developed film. The staff is incredibly knowledgeable and has helped me troubleshoot issues with my Canon A1 on a couple of occasions.