Camera stores

[jamesp15]

Are there any standalone camera stores, or other stores with a decent camera section, left in DE that is worth a small diversion from whats going to be a every other week drive to/from the Rehobeth area for a while? I go up to Christiana frequently, so anywhere in DE is ok.

Preferably one that sells Canon lenses/bodies/accessories. Icing on the cake if they also carry Sigma lenses.

Looking to buy a new (Canon) DSLR camera body and possibly a couple of new lenses and would like to shop more or less local and not give my money to Amazon/etc. No sales tax is nice.

Tried District Camera in Burke VA (they also have a DC and Crystal City location) but they were a BIT more than I was willing to pay more than "online" (just under $1300 for a lens that is $900 on amazon and other online vendors.)
I am ok with 10 to maybe 20ish % more local, but not almost 45% more.

 

[mpollan1]

Can't help you with any stores but did you ask if they would price match at least into your comfort level?

 

[dontpanic]

Not in Delaware, but Service Photo in Baltimore has what you want.

https://servicephoto.com/

 

[Bikebreath]

Service Photo on Falls Road in Bal Tee More

410.235-6200...from memory...checked and correct.

 

[jamesp15]

Can't help you with any stores but did you ask if they would price match at least into your comfort level?

Was too shocked by the huge difference in price. Probably should have.

 

[jamesp15]

Thank you, will check them out this week sometime.

 

[firemanyz]

I know you want local but if you decide to go the amazon route, you can have it shipped to the place you are staying at. Also I believe there are some places you can ship an amazon package to and then pick it up. Both of these will save u the sales tax.

Also this may be a resource.

https://www.coastalcameraclub.com/

 

[jamesp15]

I "lucked" into the exact one I was looking for at the AAFES on Dover while I was in the area. Normally their cameras and such are 2 to 3 models out of date, at least at Andrews and Meade.

Still plan to visit Service Photo sometime when I am in Baltimore for work and the timing works out.

I am trying to ween myself from using Amazon for everything, I used to do 90% of all my non-grocery shopping there, I am down to maybe 40% now.

 

[toppkatt]

WOW, between the internet, changing from film to digital and everyone using their phone camera, I haven't seen a B&M camera store in a while. I used to go to Bethesda to Freddy's camera on Cordell Ave to get my Leica worked on. He's long gone, so is my camera.

 

[PaFrank]

None left in DE that I'm aware of but if you know what you want this place is tough to beat for price and service. I've bought a half dozen Zeiss scopes from them over the years, great prices and i usually had what i ordered in less than 3 days. https://cameralandny.com/