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The best camera stores in Massachusetts
12 shortlisted from 29 reviewed businesses in Massachusetts — 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 Hunt's Photo and Video
4.7 ★★★★★ 892 reviews · Melrose, MA
I had a great experience working with Greg from the retail side of Hunt's cameras section to get an in-demand, though rare camera, the Fujifilm X-T30II 18-55mm camera kit. Basically, I had called on a…
#2 🏅 Boston Studio Rental - Photos Videos & Function Hall
4.9 ★★★★★ 206 reviews · Stoughton, MA
Giovanni and his team was nothing short of amazing! Boston Studio Rentals venue space brought the entire vibe of my vision to life! We had an absolute blast. I want to thank the staff for making this…
#3 Lumentation
4.8 ★★★★★ 203 reviews · Somerville, MA
I used to have to wait weeks to develop my film when I went elsewhere, but Lumentation has the fastest turnaround time; sometimes within a day I would get scans back. Not to mention they have a 24h…
#4 EverPresent
4.4 ★★★★☆ 318 reviews · Newton, MA
The service was meticulous and thorough. They are a very good sized professional compony. I only realized it until I personally went to their Newton operation center. The service was excellent, and…
#5 Colortek of Boston
4.5 ★★★★★ 155 reviews · Boston, MA
My favorite place to get film developed. Colortek is usually timely with getting my pictures back to me, the pricing is good, and my pictures have always turned out great. I highly recommend ordering…
#6 Digital Silver Imaging
4.9 ★★★★★ 93 reviews · Belmont, MA
I recently purchased DSI's print sample promotion for both inkjet and digital silver prints. For the small price I paid I fully expected to receive back quick-and-dirty test prints but what I got was…
#7 iLA FILM LAB-Amherst MA Drop Off Only
5 ★★★★★ 84 reviews · Amherst, MA
TL;DR: investing in Jon Dila and his skills when it comes to developing your photos, purchasing a camera, or just learning about film cameras, was not a bad idea and i have not even thought about…
#8 Paradise Photo & Video
4.9 ★★★★★ 88 reviews · Natick, MA
I highly recommend Paradise Photo & Video - they were easy to work with, responsive and knowledgeable. I asked them to do a rush job on Christmas Eve, and they were able to get it done quickly and…
#9 Leica Store & Gallery Boston
4.9 ★★★★★ 82 reviews · Boston, MA
Impressive Leica store and Gallery space. Located on such a hot corner spot in town. I am a huge advocator of the Leica brand, and this store is a must see if you are a Leica fan. They have an…
#10 Orleans Camera
4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews · Orleans, MA
The Best Camera Store Ever!!! I have visited this store so many times, but never seemed to have the time to write a review and thank them for all their help over the years. Joe, an accomplished…
#11 Eastern Photographic Services Inc
4.6 ★★★★★ 85 reviews · Lowell, MA
Bruce was very helpful. He was able to scan a very large piece of hand painted art for me. He was able to get the scan done without damaging the piece. No one else nearby could handle the size. He…
#12 Panopticon Imaging
5 ★★★★★ 54 reviews · Rockland, MA
Since I first discovered Panopticon, their services have been superb!! I have had oil paintings and other media expertly framed. Photography prints are impeccably reproduced and enlarged. I have been…