Doing this place on a whim when I was on my way to a work trip and figured why not check it out…read more The store is a tad off from downtown but this place is a OG users fever dream. Not only is it big but it had a rather famous wall of admittedly broken cameras that I regardless wanted to grab, printing gear, old tripods, manuals and parts bins, a whole half of the store dedicated to film cameras and their lenses as well as a nice dslr and mirrorless set up with their associated gear and point and shoots. I literally prolly looked like a crackhead as I bounced off the walls tripping out seeing stuff I had only ever seen in museums, or YouTube. While I didn't find the camera I came there for I found one of my grails a Oskar Barnac Leica iii. The camera has seen better days yah but for the insane price drop of a slight hazed summicron lens and the tested in front of me body I couldn't say no (432). Bernie, the guy who helped me went above and beyond showing me their whole collection of rangefinders and classic medium formats I was fawning over and made sure I was straight when it comes to practice and handling of something almost a 100 years old. There's something special about a bulletproof camera that's probably seen some form of action that screams to me and that they love shooting and respect the art. While I'd probably be long in between my next travel to the city I'll definitely support them online from 5k miles away. Loved this place and everything it stands for. Support local and people who perpetuate the lost art!

As a former professional sports photographer, I could spend hours inside a camera store…read more Mathew is my go to salesperson whenever I needed to pick up a new Canon or gently used item. This location has some of the better prices have seen on items I need .Have even found some $10 light stands and other camera accessories in their sales items. Easy to get to and around for years , camera exchange has knowledgeable and friendly staff willing to assist for both professional and casual photographers.

I found this company on Yelp, reached out and used their services for digitizing hundreds of…read moreprinted photos. We had no time restriction, yet it was still completed in a timely manner. I spoke with the owner upon delivery of my first phase of loose photos, and he laid out different options based on my wants, needs and budget. I was kept in the loop and notified of phases being complete. I then sent a few very old photo albums, with sticky pages, and even those came out great in the scanning process. No shadow or lights like you might come across if you try to do this on your own. Amazing quality! I am very happy with the process and completion.

I found an old wallet size graduation picture that I do not have a digital copy of. I found…read moredoorstop digital and was able to get a digital file same day. They were super helpful!

I had a large number of DVD 's made by a crappy Phillips DVD player/Recorder from camcorder tapes…read more20+ years ago. The format of the DVD's the Phillips created are in an unreadable format that no pc dvd player or conversion s/w on the web I could find could get them to play. Therefore, paid International Video Tape Copy to find a way to do the conversion. It was tough they said. And a few were so bad I had to give them the original camcorder taped. In the end they converted them all to a readable format on memory drives. Job well done and they would checked in with me often giving updates on their progress to completion.

Saved My Parents' Wedding Memories!…read more I was devastated when another company told me my parents' wedding video VHS tape was beyond repair due to mold. They returned it saying there was nothing they could do. I had pretty much given up hope until I came across International Video Tape Copy. Rima, the owner, was amazing from the very beginning. She offered to take a look at the tape despite others labeling it a lost cause. Rima's customer service was exceptional--she kept me updated every step of the way. From the moment she received the tape to when it was being cleaned and eventually transferred to digital format, I felt like I was in good hands. Not only did she manage to save the tape, but her pricing was also incredibly reasonable for the care and effort she put into it. You can tell customer satisfaction is her top priority, and she really goes the extra mile. I can't express how grateful I am for Rima's service and assistance. She saved irreplaceable memories, and I would recommend International Video Tape Copy to anyone needing VHS repair or transfer services. Thank you, Rima!

I adore Texcam. Even in Los Angeles it was rare that a camera/equipment rental shop was so quick,…read morefriendly, and smart. Everything I've rented from here has been complete and in good repair (not as common as you might think!). Call Texcam for 35mm, 16mm, or digital video cameras, tripods, lighting, accessories (gels, softboxes, cookies, etc.), film stock, grip gear and trucks, or anything else you need to shoot your film/video except actors and talent. Call in advance, though, because it takes about 20 minutes to set up your account the first time, and they do run out of popular things on the weekends. If you are not sure what you need, they will help you figure it out without ripping you off, even if you sound like a total spaz of an amateur. Honestly. I have sent many students there with great results. Their rates are low for the area, but they're sometimes open to negotiation, too. If you can bring proof of shoot insurance, you'll save a lot of money upfront. The location really is in a neighborhood, across from some apartments, so don't think that the address is wrong.

Great place. Very helpful, one of the guys rented me his personal 8mm projector. Thats service!!read more

Love this place. Was unsure when I drove up. But the couple are awesome. Great pictures too very…read moreimpressed. The lady if makes sure you are looking good. When I left I saw both of them standing in the door as if to say goodbye.

My first review of the year goes to this small local business. It is own and run by a grandpa…read morehimself. He's very straight to the point, efficient, and nice. I went for my passport photo to be taken, he let me know the price first which is $21 tax included, for 4 pictures. He did mention different countries' passport photos cost varies, so let him know first where is your picture for. He prints them out immediately, the whole process only took about 10 minutes. He offers a selection of photo shoots, mainly official documentation types. I hope everyone who's in the area can support his business anytime possible.

I really fell in love with this place. Very nice owner..super super sweet and a camera legend;)…read more There's a good deal of little gems in this little shop if you look/ask. Pricing is pretty reasonable in my opinion..especially given that there aren't too many film camera repair shops in our area.

DO NOT COME HERE. 0 stars if possible. I dropped off my camera for repair in January, and it's now…read moreOctober 9 months later and I still don't have it back. From the beginning, communication has been terrible. I never received any updates and had to keep calling just to get basic information. At first, they told me they could fix it and quoted me a fee, which I agreed to. This was in February. Weeks went by with no progress, so I called again that's when I was suddenly told they couldn't fix it after all because they didn't order a part, but that I could get a replacement through them. They promised to call me back. They never did. This became a frustrating cycle of me calling, being told someone would get back to me, and then hearing nothing for weeks. I even made sure to give them some time before I called for updates. I went in person July 11 and waited 25 minutes while the owner searched for my camera, only to come up empty-handed. He told me he'd call me the next day it's been a month and I've heard nothing. When I try to voice my frustrations they come up w lies and hang up the phone on me while I'm talking. I initially chose this place because of the good reviews, but my experience has been extremely disappointing. I've been more than patient, but all I've received is poor customer and the runaround.

Quick & easy service! Film was ready early too, I was told 1 week and I picked them up in 4 days.read more

I had a really old poloroid photo of my children when they were very young. Photo Lab enlarged it a…read morelittle and brightened up the color. I was so happy with it. PL did a fine job.

We had the BEST experience with Melvin for our engagement shoot! From start to finish, he was…read moreprofessional, easy to work with, and made us feel so comfortable in front of the camera. We were a little nervous about the weather, but he helped guide us through it and turned it into something beautiful -- the photos came out with such a modern, clean, almost editorial vibe that we absolutely love. He was also amazing with our kids and captured both the fun, candid moments and the more intimate shots between my fiancé and I perfectly. Nothing felt forced -- everything felt natural and effortless. The attention to detail, the locations he chose, and his ability to bring our vision to life (even better than we imagined) truly set him apart. If you're looking for someone who can capture real moments while still giving you that elevated, artistic look -- Melvin is your person! We are beyond happy with our photos and can't wait to work with him again.

I cannot recommend Alvin & Jessica enough! From the moment we started working with them, they were…read moreprofessional, kind, and incredibly easy to communicate with. On my wedding day they truly made me feel like a queen. They were so supportive, organized, and made everything feel effortless and fun. They captured the most beautiful moments of our day -- the laughter, the happy tears, and all the little in-between moments surrounded by the people who mean the most to us. Their attention to detail and ability to make everyone feel comfortable in front of the camera was amazing. If you're looking for photographers who genuinely care about their couples and will go above and beyond to capture memories you'll cherish forever, Alvin & Jessica are the ones. I'm so grateful we had them to document such a special

Took my old FE-2 Nikon for repair since the light meter didn't work. It was fixed in 2 days…read moreperfectly. I will try this place again.

If you take a photo of your Delorean when it hits 2 below 90 mph and goes back to the future, is it…read morean 88 photo? This is a little local business doing professional photography at discount rates, and while they're not always the most friendly, they get the job done. They're located right in the heart of Chinatown, and it's super cute that it's run out of a little apartment turned photo shop. As opposed to photoshop which is what all our fave celebs use.