The best camera repair shops in New York
12 shortlisted from 20 reviewed businesses in New York — camera repair shops, film labs and repair shops, each labelled for what it actually is.
How this ranking works
- Score = rating × log₁₀(review count). A 5.0 from nine people does not outrank a 4.7 from nine hundred, but one huge shop can't bury everyone either.
- 25 reviews minimum. Below that a rating is noise.
- One entry per chain. Multi-location retailers get a single slot, so the list stays a list of businesses rather than of branches.
- Museums and attractions are excluded — this is a directory of places you can actually walk into and buy, develop, rent or repair.
- Nothing is paid. No business can buy a position here, and quotes are pulled verbatim from public customer reviews.
#1 42nd Street Photo
4.1 ★★★★☆ 2,058 reviews · New York, NY
Great service and shipped as promised. I was also contacted quickly as I had made an error on my order and they wanted to be absolutely sure what I needed. Order was corrected for me and correct lens…
#2 Westbury Camera Repair. By appointment only
4.9 ★★★★★ 441 reviews · Hicksville, NY
I was referred to Mordicai by a colleague who’s a professional photographer in the city, and he absolutely lived up to the glowing recommendations I’d heard. I had a Canon 15-35mm lens with a stuck…
#3 Delaware Camera
4.4 ★★★★☆ 405 reviews · Buffalo, NY
I have been dealing with Delaware Photo for over 20 years. I could be happier with any part of the experience! The Team is Knowledgeable and Friendly! They have really become a full service. Cameras,…
#4 Scott's Rochester Photo Supply
4.7 ★★★★★ 272 reviews · Rochester, NY
I live in out of the area and was having trouble finding a studio around me that would help me with my film camera and develop my photos efficiently and for a reasonable price. A family brought my…
#5 Brooklyn Film Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 337 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
Hosted a Tribeca Film Festival event here and was blown away by the incredible atmosphere/vibe of the store and particularly charmed by the incredible service — especially from Dan in the days leading…
#6 Willoughby's Camera Est 1898
3.7 ★★★★☆ 936 reviews · New York, NY
So as a first time buyer having used the Willoughby’s website; I did a blind purchase on a Sony G lens after having done my research on the lens. My order was delivered on time or maybe even sooner…
#7 Foto Care
4.7 ★★★★★ 215 reviews · New York, NY
The very best. Personalized service you will not ever feel like “take a number and get in line” great and real customer service. Loved the events with industry pros. They still sell film. Great lineup…
#8 Shocked Electronics
4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews · Brooklyn, NY
This place is incredible!! I had a shutter break for the first time in 9 years and I considered sending it in to Canon for repairs. I’m so glad I called shocked electronics first - they gave an…
#9 Johnson Camera
4.6 ★★★★★ 147 reviews · Syracuse, NY
Lydia and Kevin are so personable and customer oriented. They do everything they can to meet their customer’s needs. I love this place! My daughter and I were treated very kindly by Lydia.
#10 Camera Land Inc.
4.4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews · Old Bethpage, NY
Camera Land has earned my business for life. I purchased a riflescope. First off, hands down the best price by over 100 dollars anywhere. Second, the customer service was fantastic. I had called for…
#11 Specialty Photographic Repair Services
4.7 ★★★★★ 130 reviews · Pelham, NY
I was trying to modify a 135 mm lens (a long story in itself) and could not remove the last of 3 micro screws and tore up the head and hit the metaphorical brick wall. Thanks to Google I discovered…
#12 Camera Doctor
4.2 ★★★★☆ 209 reviews · New York, NY
I took my Nikon FG in to be serviced and they were super friendly and helpful. They did a great job going through that camera and making sure it was lubricated and the timing of the exposures was…