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Looking for a good photo gear store in the Baltimore/DC area...

 
Lord_Malone
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Dec 19, 2006 23:41 |  #1

Recommendations?

(Besides telling me to Google it or look in the yellow pages) ;)


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Dec 20, 2006 13:44 |  #2

In Baltimore, your choices are limited:

  • Cooper's Camera Mart, part of Penn Camera - 2 locations
http://penncamera.com …detail.asp?LOCA​TION_ID=29 (external link)

Nice folks, I shop there a lot, they know me well. Camera and lens inventory is good ever since they were acquired by Penn Camera. Tripods, bags, and accessories: not so good. They will transfer anything from one store to another if you want it. The Penn Camera store in Laurel is larger, and they have more inventory.

  • Service Photo - On Falls Rd. in Hampden
http://www.servicephot​o.com/ (external link)

They cater to the professional and student (art college nearby). I have tried to shop there, but I've just never felt compelled to buy from them. Maybe its just me, but they seem to have a bit of a snooty attitude. They do have a good selection of film technology (paper, chemicals, etc), but Camera Mart and Penn also have chemicals.
  • Severna Park Photo - Glen Burnie (Severna Park)
http://severnaparkphot​o.com/camerarebates.ht​ml (external link)

I've never been there myself, but I've heard its not too bad.


There is, of course, the normal gaggle of Ritz stores in all the malls. But I didn't think you would seriously consider them.

That's about it, unless someone knows of others. I searched out North on I95, and I thought there was a chance for something in Christiana Del, in the mall, but that turned out to be a flop. Next stop? Philadelphia, but I'd rather use B&H online than travel all that way.

Hope this helps.

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Rick

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Dec 21, 2006 13:09 |  #3

Thanks! I need to pick up a couple of filters and another E-1 hand strap. I'll check out those stores this weekend.


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Dec 21, 2006 17:01 |  #4

I have a friend that used Service Photo a lot. He says he gets some great deals on used equipment. I have never been in any MD phot stores other than Ritz.

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May 19, 2007 07:24 as a reply to  @ Stefan A's post |  #5

I regularly go to Service Photo. Staff can be helpful (and they are very knowledgeable), depending on how many other customers are in there. If it's crowded you may be frustrated and feel slighted by a lack of customer service. I had a good experience there just yesterday, but I think I beat the Friday afternoon rush. I like to shop there to keep what few pro shops in town there are in business, and it's good if you need something right away. Otherwise, I go to www.bhphotovideo.com (external link)




  
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