Everything arrived perfectly and on time. Definitely ordering from y'all again, thank you!

Very disappointed in today's transaction. I've been a customer for years. This is now the 2nd time that I've made a purchase and been sold an item that was not intended for my model camera. On both occasion, they looked the item up and told me it was the correct one. I live in Lakewood and they have been convenient over the years but I wasted $42.00 today and my time. In the future I'm better off driving to Paul's Photo in Torrance or Samy's in Santa Ana or Pasadena. read more

Rented a Rode VideoMic Pro for a track event and opted to go through with Tuttle Cameras as they were local. Extremely smooth process renting the gear through them. Pricing is extremely competitive as well. A dead cat was also provided with the rental which was a huge plus and definitely not expected. I would highly recommend them for any rental needs and I will definitely be coming back in the future. read more

Tuttle Cameras - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Long Beach, California

Shoutout to Jacen! Everyone in tuttle is really chill and they know their stuff! You'll definitely have a positive experience and walk out with a smile on your face Originally came in for a new battery for my canon mega zoom but I couldn't help but get caught up in the wall of film (I always do when i have the chance to come in lol) Jacen gave me the push I needed to try out a new film pack so just wanted to say thanks again! If you're interested in going to Tuttle please step on in! and don't hesitate read more

Tuttle Cameras - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Long Beach, California

I needed some prints made from slides and a duplicate print from a 4x6 photo. I went to Tuttle's Camera at 5467 E. Carson Street, Long Beach. I chose them because I like to support our local small business owners. I pre-paid for the services. When I went to pick up my order, they tried to charge me again. The clerk disappeared in another room, and I stood there for more than five minutes, and she did not return. I went home and got my receipt and returned to the shop. After looking at my receipt they agreed that it was pre-paid. Their mistake. The 4x6 print was not yet done so I went back several days later to pick it up and they tried to charge me again for this pre-paid order. They looked at my receipt and said that they made a mistake and did not charge me enough for the print. So, I had to pay an additional $11.59 for one 4x6 print. That included a DVD-R of the print, which I did not want or need. I reluctantly paid the amount and then went down the street to Walgreens and gave them the same 4x6 original and asked for a duplicate. They put it on the scanner, printed it, and handed it to me within three minutes. They charged me 43 cents. The print was the same quality as the one from Tuttle's. I did this to compare costs. Had I known the true cost of a 4x6 reprint up front, I would not have ordered it at Tuttle's. Two trips to Tuttle's. Two mistakes. No apologies. I will not return. read more

Been going here for a few years now! I brought my grandfather old film camera to be repaired! When I got it repaired it was just like new!

My friend and I passed by and the place itself is sort of hidden and camouflaged in this naturistic wall. Super nice and welcoming customer service. Their shop layout was also nice and cozy. My friends asked help for a specific battery for a video camera he just got, and this gentleman went out of their way to help him! He observed the camera's battery slot and found the correct battery we needed in no time. They were also super helpful in our questions in terms of cameras, very knowledgeable. read more

After reading the reviews I decided to pop into this location and certainly glad I did. I was treated with such friendly customer centered service, great place to take your passport photos. I've already recommended them to family and friends. read more

Outstanding customer service. My canon was missing a screw and I had tried ordering it on my own, different stores and I couldn't find the size. I remembered I was told about this spot and I'm so happy I went. I dropped my camera off on a Thursday afternoon and in less than 24hrs they were calling me to tell me my camera was done and fixed! The price to get my camera fixed was very fair and affordable and I couldn't have been more pleased with the quality of the service and the customer care ! read more

excellent service, I love the wide variety of film and good prices! shipped to me very quickly!

Went to Tuttle cameras and the staff was extremely knowledgeable and friendly. Quick service. Store layout was nice.

I can't thank Tony and Steven who went above and beyond for my dad's service we had a slide show done and pictures made bigger. Alot of people cried after seeing the pictures from when my dad was young awesome job. I will be recommending this place great service and friendly staff very welcoming. read more

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Best customer service, so grateful for your help! Thought my camera was broken but they made a few adjustments and made it like new in minutes. Thank you Marcelo!!! read more

I have nothing but great things to say about Tuttle Cameras. I've been trying to write a good review for the past few months and now I'm able to. I moved to Long Beach last year in 2022, and I recently started shooting film again and I was looking for a place like Tuttle that sells and develops film, and where I can get other photography equipment. When I moved here, I found a spot called Relics and they were not very bright there, but then I found Tuttle. Tuttle has developed my film, printed my negatives, fixed and cleaned my cameras with no problem. Every time I go into Tuttle I am greeted and treated with great customer service. Tuttle has a verity of film and great merchandise. I've also purchased backdrops and lighting equipment for a reasonable price. They also have a great customer rewards system were you are able to get a free stuff and free develops after a certain amount of times you spend money there. I really love this place and I highly recommend it. read more

I had a portrait that I needed to have a copy and make it an 8 x 10 for a gift. The service was quick and courteous. The work came back beautiful. I am very happy with the value. If you're looking for a camera, their selection is amazing. I will ship here again. read more

The place to find anything film related! Your analog camera superstore in the digital age. I shoot on a Pentax K1000 and they have a wide array of ISO 400 film to choose from; Ilford B&W, Kodak Portra, DubbleFilm, Street Candy color Film, etc. read more

Never buy products from this store's website. I recently placed an order for a camera that was listed as "1 in stock" on their site. However, when I called a couple of days later to confirm, they informed me that the camera was actually out of stock. To make matters worse, they said I would need to pay a 6% credit card charge to get my refund. My receipt clearly didn't indicate that this was a pre-order, but the staff insisted it was. Their pre-order page doesn't even allow you to join a waitlist or add items to your cart. Despite the website showing "1 in stock," they claimed it was out of stock. This was a frustrating and disappointing experience--I'll never buy from this store again. read more

Super helpful knowledgeable employees who are passionate about photography! The turnaround time on dev+scans are better than anywhere else!

I came in the other day to asking general questions because I was in the market for a new camera and Val help me with everything that I needed to know.. Although Im no professional when it comes to photography I feel like I received a crash course on the basics. Thank you Val for helping me make a decision and teaching me some new things. read more

Highly trained & knowledgeable staff, I'm a newbie, walked in with my new camera, I did not buy from them but they still went through my bag & told me about each lens & the camera, they showed me the capabilities of the lenses listened to me about the kinds of pictures I'd love to take, then showed me the lenses they recommend so I can achieve my shots, I'd love to spend a few thousand bucks at this store, they have some awesome equipment. If you are new to cameras or a pro, Tuttle's is the place for you! They didn't pressure me at all, I bought something just to show my gratefulness for the valuable information & the time they spent educating me. read more

I dropped my Sony a6000 camera lens and went in to see if they could fix it. They said they would provide a free quote to see how much it would cost to get it fixed but my lens would have to be shipped to their repair lab. After two extensive weeks of not hearing anything from them, I had to call them every couple of days inquiring about their progress. Eventually, they called me back saying that the price would be around $147 to fix the camera lens motor inside. I checked the prices online for the exact same brand new camera lens, and it would cost around $130. I called back trying to negotiate if they could match that price, but they would not agree to it. I am disappointed that they could not compete or were even willing to negotiate the price for me to stay with their business. I have yet to receive my camera lens back from them since they have to ship it back to that shop. It may be another week or two before I receive my lens back. The overall process to get a price quote is nearing 3 weeks. Pros: *FRIENDLY. In-person and on the phone, they were nice and friendly. Cons: *SLOW SERVICE. I did not think it should take almost a month just to get a price quote for a repair. *NON-NEGOTIATABLE. Their prices and services are too expensive. I don't know how they can stay competitive in a business where it is cheaper to buy brand new from another store than for them to have to repair just the piece. You might as well buy brand new and save money. read more

I needed to rent a wide lens for port of Long Beach photo program unfortunately it was already rented. Patrica was very knowledgeable and very helpful. I definitely recommend to my friends and family. read more

I've purchased and developed film here & all the staff was immensely helpful. I wanted to give a special shout out to Julian. I had just developed my first roll of 120 & it was a dud. He told me to bring in my new mamiya so he could check it out to make sure it was functioning properly. He took the time to look it over and give me a quick walkthrough of the camera (turns out I improperly loaded the film lol). As a newbie to medium format photography, it really meant a lot. So thank you once again, Julian. :) read more

Stopped by to get a passport photo. Place was kind of busy, but was out within maybe 15 minutes. Easy process, friendly staff, about $16, not bad. 2024 will be the year for traveling for me, needed a new passport. My first one was issued in 2010. read more

A truly wonderful experience. As someone who is a novice in how cameras and their accompanying lenses actually function, it can be intimidating to ask for help. I did not feel anything but sincere helpfulness from the staff at Tuttle Cameras. Not only did they help me resolve an issue from an online order (not even from them!) they also potentially saved me time and money by recommending a better lens for my purposes and overall goals. Screw online ordering, support small business, and check out Tuttle Cameras. As for me, I know I'm going back to this store for anything else in the future! You should too. read more

Kay was super efficient and patient with my questions as a beginning photographer. She didn't try selling me a high end camera but one that would suit my interests for a hobby. I'm pleased with my purchase of a used camera, used zoom lens, memory card, memory card reader and shoulder bag for just over $600. read more

Tuttle Cameras - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Long Beach, California

I will never buy camera equipment at a big box store again! I came into Tuttle Cameras and was assisted by an employee that was genuinely happy to give me her advice and expertise. After speaking with her and getting a better idea of what I wanted I returned with some old camera equipment, two people helped me, one assisted in buying my old equipment and another helped me with my new lens purchase. I learned so much from both of my visits and feel confident in my purchase. I finally have the set up I need and it makes me so happy! I couldn't recommend them enough! read more

Took my camera in to get clean because i was getting something in my picture that wasn't clear. Walked inside, and everyone was nice and helpful. The store looks amazing, and a lot of accessories for the camera will definitely be back soon to see what i get. But I got my camera and picture clear and the camera looking nice read more

Tuttle Cameras - Photography Stores & Services Near Me - Long Beach, California

I've been to this establish a handful of times, both at the new location on Carson and the previous location in Bixby knolls. All of my visits have been extremely informative and successful. Each visit I've been met with great customer service and got exactly what I needed, if when I didn't know exactly what I needed. All my camera needs I'm coming here...Amazon will do just fine without my dollars. Support your local business and small business. read more

Get your passport photos here. Not only is the lighting quality better but they let you check your picture in-camera to see if you like it. If not, they retake it until you're happy. Can't say the same for clerks in your local pharmacy who could care less and just snap your photo. They are not photographers like these guys. read more

I've been going to Tuttle Cameras for a couple of years now, and I shop with them exclusively. The team is incredibly knowledgeable and I'm comfortable asking them for advice; not a single employee made me feel stupid or embarrassed. 1.) Shopping with them was a breeze. They always call me to let me know if anything I asked for is back in stock. They have a point/cash back program, so I save some money whenever I shop gear. 2.) They partner with a different team to develop and print photos. It does take a couple of days, so you want to plan ahead if you need them by any specific date. Additionally, you can get your film digitally at a low cost if you bring your own USB. 3.) I bought a Canon AE-1 somewhere else. They brought the sweet little baby back to life at a reasonable and competitive price. 4.) They host local workshops and community photography events that are friendly for all levels. How cute is that?! Grateful for this small shop. I will continue to come here for my digital and film photography needs. :) read more

Found this place on yelp. Was looking for a camera store in the local area. My girlfriend was looking for a cheap roll of film to test out the used camera i bought online. Eric was able to help us out with the film roll and the right battery for the camera. Eric was able to help me with information about a camera I had known nothing about. We came back with the roll and had them help us develop it. Several days later, she got a call saying they were ready to be picked up. Jason was able to help us load the photos onto a usb drive at no charge. Jason mentioned that we are able to bring in the camera for a free consultation for service. Parking is plentiful! read more

Good vintage lenses. Good selection of cameras. Staff are energetic and helpful. If you are desperate for instant cash, you can come in to trade-in with them or KEH. Preferably sell your gear on eBay or FB marketplace, especially if your gear is niche and/or rare gear that didn't attract many even when they released. For example if you want to buy an official wide conversion for a LX3, you would need to pay around $200 to get one (and sometimes the only option on the market is to buy an entire LX3 that happens to have one included with it). KEH would offer you $30~ for it though, and Turtle would decline to purchase it, now declining to purchase is nothing against the store, it's the most respectable offer to give, infact I'd say they should do this more often if the trade won't be above 60% the value of the item. Aside from that, if you are in the market for vintage gear, or a new camera, they are exceptional when it comes to this. read more

They have a great selection of cameras and an even greater selection of people working there. Very accommodating and nice folks, helped with switching cameras after the first camera experienced some issues! read more

I went two separate days to get passport photos for my three kids. I was helped out by two different employees, and my experience was equally great both days. I would recommend this spot 10/10 times for anyone that needs a passport pic! read more

Literally a gem of a place. Staff was amazing and SO knowledgeable! I will now be a longtime customer (:

They have a camera buy back thing going on, so I took my Leica M4-2 with original box and paperwork and a Voigtlander 35mm lens in. I know that when selling to a camera shop I will get about half of what it's worth on eBay because they need to make a profit. I've worked in camera shops before, I know this dance. The employee took the camera in the back for the owner to look at and came back offering me $500 dollars because it was missing one plug for the sync port and the other plug on the second sunc port "moved around and wasn't suppose to" (its a plug, it's made to come off and on.) I had the camera and lens looked at by KEH a couple months ago and was offered $1500 from them, just to give you an idea of the camera's worth. Either the owner doesn't understand Leica camera's (which I doubt) or was totally low balling me. Super insulting. Will never spend a money here. Do your research when selling and buying gear and know it's value going in so you don't get scammed. read more

I've been going here for years. Even tho it is a small shop, they always seem to have everything I want. Quick friendly and knowledgeable service. read more

Great customer service!. Sadly, my reels sat too long to be developed (cooked) and came out blank. But I was refunded the money (except a chemical fee of $5) I had paid upfront without any issues. Will definitely go back if I have any other projects! read more

I had a SD card input problem so I cruised into Tuttle. They have saved me before and saved me again. The staff working diagnosed the problem right away and fixed it just as quickly. I left extremely satisfied with their service and attitude. Thanks Tuttle! *please remember to support local small businesses during this time* read more