The best camera stores in Connecticut
9 shortlisted from 9 reviewed businesses in Connecticut — camera stores, 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 Ross Imaging Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 309 reviews · Hamden, CT
I am unbelievably impressed with the services we received at Ross Imaging Center. We needed photos for non-US documents. After trying all the usual passport photo services without finding anyone who…
#2 Milford Photo
4.6 ★★★★★ 258 reviews · Milford, CT
One of the few camera stores left in Connecticut. Good personal service with knowledgeable staff. They carry all the name brands in photo as well as a good selection of A/V equipment. The even provide…
#3 Camera Bar
4.8 ★★★★★ 167 reviews · Hartford, CT
I've been getting film processed/cameras repaired here for years. Even though I live in the Hudson Valley in New York, I find that Camera Bar's quality and service is unrivaled by any shops near me.
#4 ABC PhotoLab
5 ★★★★★ 55 reviews · Mystic, CT
I had a small print blown up and they did a great job. I even selected a frame for it there. Also do digital prints from their website as well as 35 millimeter film. Carry photo frames and other…
#5 Camera Wholesalers
3.6 ★★★★☆ 148 reviews · Stamford, CT
Saw good and bad reviews online- this was my first purchase from Camera Wholesalers so I was a little anxious. Bought Canon Image Stabilization binoculars. Service was superb! The item arrived in 2…
#6 Classic Connection Fine Camera
4.9 ★★★★★ 34 reviews · Fairfield, CT
I've been doing business with Sam for many years. Sam sells excellent products at fair prices. He provides good, 'old-fashioned' service. If something is wrong, he will make it right. His vast…
#7 Still River Editions
5 ★★★★★ 28 reviews · Danbury, CT
I walked out of CVS uninspired. I took my two old 2 x 2 negatives to Still River Editions, which I found with an online search of top-rated photo labs. As soon as I walked into their shop, I…
#8 Norwich Camera Company
4.9 ★★★★★ 27 reviews · Norwich, CT
Norwich Camera Company is a GEM! As someone who grew up in Norwich, it makes me proud to see a space like this—run by true artists, craftsmen, and experts who genuinely care about investing in and…
#9 Precision Camera & Video Repair
2.8 ★★★☆☆ 310 reviews · Enfield, CT
I sent my Sony A7SIII for in-warranty repair about three weeks ago. To be honest the bad reviews made me a little nervous but Precision Camera went above and beyond to keep me posted on the repair…