The best camera stores in New Jersey
12 shortlisted from 45 reviewed businesses in New Jersey — 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 Gelatin Labs
4.9 ★★★★★ 624 reviews · Maplewood, NJ
Great experience and service. I will say, it did take me about about a month to get my scans back, but I personally chose the "flexible" timeline and it looks like the lab exploded in business…
#2 Pro-Lab
5 ★★★★★ 507 reviews · Clifton, NJ
I started shooting B&W film again. I needed a great lab for developing and scanning the film. I wanted someone local, NJ/NY so I could go there if needed. I found the lab I really like with ProLab.…
#3 Bergen County Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 542 reviews · Westwood, NJ
It’s nice to know these places still exist! My name is Joseph Pellegrino and I must say.. If you’re serious about photography and want to be treated like more than just another sale, go to Bergen…
#4 Photo Tech Repair Service NY/NJ
4.5 ★★★★★ 450 reviews · Hackensack, NJ
These guys are great. I took my Sigma 50mm in a couple weeks ago because the fear mount was loose. I knew what was wrong bit didn’t have the tolls to fix it and didn’t want to run the risk of messing…
#5 The Photo Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews · Brick Township, NJ
After dreaming of a new camera for a long time I finally decided it was time. Brendan was so helpful in guiding me through my purchase. He was patient and walked me through the options,Prices and pros…
#6 Smooth Photo Scanning
5 ★★★★★ 201 reviews · Lodi, NJ
Smooth Photo Scanning did a excellent, timely, and truly professional job of digitizing my photos, 35mm slides, and 8mm films. Many items were very old (going back to the late1940s) and were in very…
#7 Kolari Vision
4.9 ★★★★★ 223 reviews · Raritan, NJ
Had my Leica M9 sensor repaired by Kolari Vision and it couldn't have gone any smoother. I was a little apprehensive sending my camera in the mail, but the pre-paid shipping box got it to them super…
#8 Jeong Film
5 ★★★★★ 187 reviews · Hoboken, NJ
Such a great addition to Hoboken! The pictures are amazing quality and they have so many different filters / formats to choose from. The best part of this establishment has to be the staff! Everyone…
#9 Unique Photo
4 ★★★★☆ 583 reviews · Fairfield, NJ
Just bought my first camera here as my birthday present, and I couldn’t be happier! Brianna was absolutely brilliant—she helped us a lot, explained everything in detail, and made sure I got the best…
#10 Austriya Photo Lab
5 ★★★★★ 156 reviews · Clinton, NJ
What an experience! I came across this hidden gem when I was desperately looking to get a good head shot for my passport renewal. The embassy strictly told me not to use Walgreens and CVS to get my…
#11 The Vinyl Dinosaur
4.8 ★★★★★ 184 reviews · Bayville, NJ
Just wow, I'm really impressed with this store. 🛍 First of all, the service was very friendly, knowledgeable and easygoing. 👏Secondly, their stock is astonishing; I found what I was looking for and…
#12 Black Lab Imaging
4.9 ★★★★★ 113 reviews · Flemington, NJ
I’ve been using Black Lab since 2021 and I have always been very happy with the results and speed of service. The owner and staff are very knowledgeable and are very accommodating. It has been, and…