Awesome little camera store. Decent selection on hand and the staff were extremely helpful. Great resource if you're in the area! read more

Tempe Camera - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

Tempe Camera is Arizona's largest photography retail store. In addition to selling new and used camera gear, they offer camera repair, photography equipment rentals and photo lab services. I learned about Tempe Camera years back when I was taking a black and white film photography class at Chandler-Gilbert Community College. We had to purchase film and photo paper from this store. Coming here began my journey of collecting camera accessories and studio equipment. I still pop in when I can to look for things like a carrying bag or a tripod for my cameras. Tempe Camera was founded by Joseph Wojcich in 1972. They operate out of a two-story building on University Drive. Tempe Camera offers up to a 30 day warranty on most goods. There are technicians present to answer any questions that you may have about camera products or if you are having any difficulties with your equipment. Check out their YouTube channel and watch some of their videos on basic photography techniques. Sadly, Tempe Camera's founder and owner Joseph Wojcich passed away recently. He was known for his kindness and contributions to the photography community here in the Valley. read more

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To start off, I am humble in my outlook: The more I learn the less I know and after a month of stewing and sleeping on this, I have to say something honest about Tempe Camera and it's a conscience decision to speak up... As a longtime customer who has spent thousands of dollars at Tempe Camera, I never imagined I'd be writing this. For years I defended this store, choosing to spend locally instead of online, because I wanted to support a family-run business. I even referred countless photographers to Tempe Camera. One employee, Guy, consistently showed professionalism and respect, and he's the reason I made major purchases here. But after my most recent experience, I can no longer recommend Tempe Camera. During a simple visit to check camera bags, I offered another customer some honest feedback about a lens I've researched extensively. Instead of respecting the exchange, a staff member stepped in and "politely" scolded me to stop speaking--as if my knowledge and perspective were a threat to their sale. That wasn't just an isolated insult; it reflected a pattern I've felt for some time: Tempe Camera treats loyal, knowledgeable customers less like friends of the community and more like obstacles. For the record, I've never returned a single purchase here. I've supported them faithfully, and I have influence in Southwest photography circles. To be silenced for sharing honest, experience-based advice crosses a line. A shop that polices conversations between customers is no longer fostering community--it's protecting sales at the expense of trust. If you're a serious photographer in Arizona, consider your options. Foto Forum in Phoenix offers a more professional atmosphere (in my opinion), and Monument Camera in Tucson has earned a reputation for welcoming and respecting customers. After years of loyalty, I've realized Tempe Camera no longer values the people who built its reputation. read more

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Had terrible service. I asked a salesman for help with a pocket camera and he basically said you're screwed and that they had a long waiting list. Then started talking jibberish. I wanted someone to give me some insights into which pocket camera would be the best choice. He was pretty much a jerk. I've been here before and had good service but after this experience, I will probably not go back. read more

Tempe Camera in my opinion the only camera store to shop at in AZ. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. They answered all my questions and helped me buy the perfect equipment. Rental office is easy to navigate and great as well. read more

This is now my go-to camera store in Phoenix. Tempe Camera has a great selection of digital and film cameras and enough lenses to pay for a mansion. The business also carries a variety of tools to make your photography even better. Things like gimbals and tripods are effective tools you can find here. Tempe Camera also appears to film development and even runs classes so people can learn about cameras. I was super pumped to hear about the class. I went in with the intention of buying one of two cameras. I talked to an expert and he broke down what made sense for my budget. While I did chose the more expensive camera, I got the sense he was being genuine and really trying to help me find the best camera for my work. He very kindly let me see the cameras and hold them out of the box. He then let me look at the lenses I wanted. Overall, the shopping and buying process was awesome and very friendly. I really enjoyed coming into Tempe Camera and will surely be back before too long. read more

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Tempe Camera is the absolute best. This place is a two-story wonderland of all of your photography needs. If you need something related to photography, they have it somewhere amongst their vast selection. I have used Tempe Camera on two different occasions for film camera repair. My pair of embattled Minolta x-370s have very much appreciated the TLC provided by the repair team at Tempe Camera. I find their repair costs to be very reasonable, especially since the service they are providing is nearly impossible to find elsewhere. I have also purchased many rolls of film and Polaroid film packs here. Their pricing is fair and it's convenient to just pop by and pick up film, as opposed to ordering from an online retailer and playing a waiting game for snail mail. The folks here at Tempe Camera are the real deal and I cannot recommend them enough! read more

Customer service, I waited way to long to get help!, I drove from Gilbert to tempe just for nothing! The old guy working there was help whatsoever!! While the lady try to help me so bad? The old guy just ignored me! He needs to work on hes customer service Only at end when I told him that I was waiting for to long and he didn't want my business then I will take my business somewhere else? That's when he wanted to help!! Really poor customer service! read more

I came into this store so worried because i dropped my new camera and messed up the lens to where it wouldn't retract or even turn on without an error code. I was ready to leave my camera there for days and pay a big fee for my mistake. I walk in and this lovely woman greets me and guides me to the repair man. Within like one minute he immediately fixes my camera and tells me I'm set. He didn't charge me. I insisted on having him charge me because he saved me!! He wouldn't charge me and insisted I was good to go. Amazing service, amazing people. I am recommending them to everyone I know. Can't say enough positive things about this place! read more

The product was good and I save one a used item. However, Inconsistent return policy/restocking fee resulted in a greater to loss than should have. Salesman was rude when I asked about why the difference and he all but threatened to raise the restocking fee. With all the other options available in the market place, Not sure I will be turning. read more

I went to Tempe Camera for a software update to get told that the service department didn't have anybody capable of doing the upgrade. The only gentleman that could was in the rental department and not supposed to do repairs and was at lunch. Stephanie, the manager has no ability to be able to do upgrades or service. She stated she didn't have cables or abilities to login on the computer. Not sure how this qualified you as a manager. I went to the sales department to see if they could help and they don't have the ability. The sales team was completely embarrassed of the fact that their return customer could not be helped. Nikon should be embarrassed. this is who they say you should take your camera to read more

Great place for camera gear!!! Prices are the same as online, sales people are all knowledgeable, and friendly and will spend time with me. Local service is important and available on many brands. read more

Took my mom to Tempe Camera because she needed help with her old style flash camera The guy who assisted her, Joshua, was very helpful. He told her the flash hadn't been on when the pictures were taken, and the guy at Walgreens had exposed the film anyway. He gave her bad news, but at least he knew what he was doing. If she needs help with it again, we know where to go read more

excellent service department. Quick service, good advice, and very straightforward with what they can work on on good references to other shops for specialty work they don't do. Can't ask for any more than that. read more

If you live here in the valley and you're a photographer, there are only a few places to really go and this one here has been one of the founding photography stores within the valley The key thing that brings me back is the rental repair department located on the first floor or you can head upstairs to the second floor to go through and look up products. It's a challenging market these days with online retailers selling products that are more competitive towards most "brick and mortar" stores. If you're one of those people that love getting your hands on equipment talking to someone & getting information, then Tempe Camera is one of the few places in the valley with an extensive amount of equipment on hand. Rental prices are pretty competitive compared to online but it's nice to be able to call them and determine what they physically have available. Lately, I rented the Canon 400 mm lens for some sporting events that I partner with and it worked out as I needed it within 2 days. read more

Great professional camera shop with new/used and repair. The staff worked with us on a new lens and some accessories. Would highly recommend! read more

We love Tempe Camera. We bring our camera and lenses to them for any service, cleaning and repairs we need (Canon Rebel T7i and our Canon 400mm zoom lens). They are professional, knowledgeable, reliable, and reasonably priced. They've always done a great job. We highly recommend them! read more

Personally, I just called and spoke to two individuals in the sales department, asking about trade in value for a camera. I was told I can only speak to one person regarding this and there was no way around the hours of me dropping in to get an estimate other than 3 days (when i work their exact hours). The attitude wasn't the best, but i've never actually gone in, who knows, could be different! read more

This was my first time at Tempe camera. I am very new to photography & needed some lense recommendations. Art was very helpful & personable. I will be returning!! read more

Wow, I'm absolutely astonished at the customer service I have received from David and his crew just bought my Sony A7Riv and lenses and they did a phenomenal job would highly recommend them. I was blown away they matched the online prices and then even beat them. Customer service of this caliber is a rarity and d I was so impressed! read more

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Very friendly staff, price however they do charge a little extra for lenses and camera equipment i Guess it makes sense since you can receive your equipment same day. Wide variety of lenses as well especially sigma lenses. read more

This camera store is the absolute worst. They screw their customers over with prices. I went to buy a NP-FW50 Sony Battery that cost 22.99 on eBay, Amazon, Best Buy etc. At their store it was 86.47!!! I needed it because I was leaving the state and needed the battery ASAP, so couldn't wait for shipping. Their cameras, lenses, lights, and tripods are all OVERPRICED! Also their classes teach the bare minimum lessons. Better to get your equipment off eBay, or Amazon, and you can find WAY better lessons and tutorials on DSLR cameras on YouTube. Customer service is subpar and they always try to get you to pay more than you need to. In terms of Rentals, and purchasing Equipment...take your money elsewhere!!!! read more

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Anytime I need a repair, advice, or a good trade when I want to upgrade, Tempe Camera is my go-to place. The employees are very educated, helpful, honest, and friendly. I got a great price on a Sony mirrorless and new lens. The store is awesome and so fun to look around as well. Definitely recommend for photographers of ALL skill levels. read more

They're so helpful and kind here! They really tell you straight forward how much you're going to get, they explain what the camera does and how to use it, and they're so patient. I recommend this place to any photographer! read more

I dropped off a roll of black and white 35mm 200 film to get developed and scanned and I think they did a good job. For $25 it took 5 days and I got the scans emailed to me in a WeTransfer folder. They looks like nice high quality scans. read more

Tempe Camera - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Tempe, Arizona

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Very cool photography supply shop not far from the Phoenix airport. I left home without my camera battery and this was a convenient, well-stocked place to hit on the way to the Grand Canyon. I'm also just so happy to see camera/photo stores anywhere. I miss them. read more

They saved my life by renting me 2 profoto B1X batteries. I found myself in town for a shoot and was separated from my batteries at the gate. Normally rental houses won't rent batteries without a kit but these guys were very accommodating. Thanks a million! You guys saved my life! read more

I recently passed on my old Nikon D50 to my 14 year old who was interested in pursuing a hobby in photography. It worked for a short bit, but then started having issues. I tasked him with finding a shop that would do repairs so we could get him up and running. He called a few stores before he stumbled on Tempe Camera. He initially called to see if they did repairs so that we could take his "new" camera in to have it looked at. Instead, the gentleman he spoke to on the phone asked him questions about the camera, what was going wrong with it, and THEN proceeded to tell him what he thought the problem might be. He walked my son thru some troubleshooting and they were able to figure out a solution. Over the phone. My son walked away with more knowledge of his camera. Fabulous customer service - if we are in need of any camera equipment or repair in the future, Tempe Camera will be our go-to. read more

This place does really great work in a timely manner. They offer many services and my pictures are always nice.

Use this company at your own risk. The issue with their repair department was their attitude and unwillingness to help. Particularly Jose.

Needed to rent some equipment for our ad agency and a big project we were filming. Chris was SUPER helpful in finding the best equipment for my needs, showing me how everything worked and overall being friendly. He even took the time to help me troubleshoot some issues with some of our own equipment and took great care of me while I was there. Will definitely be renting here again! read more

I came in this morning to ask for a lens to be cleaned and the guy, without letting me finish speaking or actually looking at my lens made the educated declaration that anything on my lens would not be seen on my photos and completely dismissed me as a moron who doesn't know what she sees interrupting me numerous times as I tried to tell him the problem. The area of dust is in fact on my lens and it is in fact visible in photos and it is verified not to be on my sensor. I am so completely dismayed by how I was treated. I am happy to never spend another penny at your store and will tell every person who will listen how I was treat at your store. read more

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Recently purchased a New Canon Eos R6 from here. I had never been to the location before, but they had a great selection of cameras. I was debating between this and the 5D Mk IV of which they had a large inventory of used cameras as well. They let me throw a lens on both cameras and kind of compare them a bit before hand. They also let me know if you rent a lens and then decide to go buy it, they take the price of the rental out of the cost of the lens when you purchase. I thought that was kinda cool. read more

Tempe Camera discriminated against me and my friends. We were trying to rent a camera from them. We showed them multiple IDs (AZ license and passport), we had money on our cards to pay for the whole camera if they needed & we were still told the cards were "suspicious". It was so disheartening that they were not even trying to work with us. They saw us and clearly discriminated against us. The manager came out and told me "I'm the manager, you have to talk to me!" It felt as though there was a wall and they had already decided they did not want to rent us this camera. I was an art major at ASU & I used to go to Tempe camera a lot to buy rolls of film and film paper. This is my first time renting equipment and I feel completely discriminated against. Even though I have had a good relationship with this place in the past after this experience I will NEVER return! read more

I booked a last minute shoot in Phoenix the other week and needed to rent photo equipment asap. I did a google search and came across Temple Camera. Chris Nolan (the rental manager) was a huge help getting my gear together and making sure it arrived to the shoot location on time. I was very impressed with his professionalism and great customer service. Thanks for helping make my photo shoot a great success. I look forward to visiting Phoenix again and continuing to rent from Tempe Camera in the near future! -Tiffany Rose (Los Angeles based photographer) read more

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I have been a long time customer until January 9th 2020 I am all for supporting local business even if it means paying more, however this place sure knows how to lose a loyal customer. I had a lens on hold and showed up 10 minutes before closing. I waited to pick it up from another associate at the store that had it on hold for me . At 5 o'clock I was told that I could not be helped, I explained that I was waiting on the lens. Dave said " it doesn't matter we are closed ". Found the same lens on B&H for $300 less. The main reason this place is in business is the fact they're the only place in town. I have spent close to $30k at the store the past year. this is no way to treat customers. It's the reason brick and mortar is failing. I'd recommend Canon Refurbished , Adorama , B&H , and Photo Forum as alternatives. For repaid look into C.R.I.S. Cameras read more

Came in to get a lens repaired in a hurry and they got it done in record time at a reasonable price. The repair personnel were nice and professional. Their retail section, upstairs, has all the photography and videography equipment you could need and the staff up there is top as well. Bummer this isn't my local camera shop. read more

"The best thing about a picture is that it never changes, even when the people in it do." ― Andy Warhol How did I go to ASU all those years and not notice this little gem right down the street? This place is like the Walmart of all things photography and videography! Earlier this year, I helped my buddy on a project where he had to set-up a Kickstarter video for his client. Since he's a photographer by profession, he was lacking in some audio equipment and tada... Enter Tempe Camera! This place is a two-story Wonderland for photographers and videographers alike! As I said, they have equipment rental and a repair area. They also have all the knick-knacks and do-hickeys you could ever need! I'm talking lenses, camera bags, tripods, selfie sticks, lighting, batteries, and other stuff I don't even understand. They never tried to upsell and were very informative about all our questions on what equipment would be better for our project. All in all, this is a great place to go if you need some thingymabobs or additional information. read more

I've rented from this place twice and both times I rented pretty expensive lenses. I had no problems, customer service was acceptable and prices were reasonable. Will be coming back. read more

Best repair shop in Arizona. They took the time to thoroughly look over my camera & lenses ~ being a professional photographer for 15 years now & these are the only local guys I'll use, you're the best ~ thank you! read more