The best camera stores in Ohio
12 shortlisted from 23 reviewed businesses in Ohio — 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 Midwest Photo
4.7 ★★★★★ 785 reviews · Columbus, OH
I am a canon guy. They bought some of my old equipment. They have a great selection of equipment and lenses. They spent a lot of time letting me try some lenses. The sales people were knowledgeable. I…
#2 Camtronics Camera Repair
4.7 ★★★★★ 554 reviews · Columbus, OH
Great experience working with these guys. Ran into a major pickle while on the road and traveling through Ohio. After doing some looking on the web this was the only spot that could do what I needed…
#3 Keepsake Solutions
5 ★★★★★ 338 reviews · Westerville, OH
Keepsake Solutions did an incredible job of giving me digital access to about 20 years of family memories that have been hiding in 8mm movies, slides and prints that were stored in my basement.
#4 World of Photography
4.8 ★★★★★ 411 reviews · Columbus, OH
Seriously an amazing store, really great selection of newer lenses and bodies. The staff was so helpful too, letting me test multiple lenses on a body similar to mine until I found what worked.
#5 PIXEL Connection
4.8 ★★★★★ 351 reviews · Avon, OH
I live 2.5 hours away from this location and saw on their website they had a Canon lens hood I needed but I was in a timecrunch to buy. Amazon didn't have any available Prime before Christmas, and I…
#6 Dodd Camera
4.6 ★★★★★ 451 reviews · Cleveland, OH
I'm so thankful to have this full service camera store available to me here in Cleveland. I will always buy my equipment from this store. I am able to go in see what I want in person.
#7 PROCAM Photo & Video Gear | Cincinnati
4.7 ★★★★★ 315 reviews · Cincinnati, OH
GET YOUR CAMERAS AND GEAR HERE! I cannot say enough good things about my experience with this store and its staff. I went in just doing some research, and had some questions. I knew what I wanted but…
#8 Process614
4.9 ★★★★★ 246 reviews · Columbus, OH
Getting a roll of film developed by Adam was a seamless experience and exceptional quality! I paid online via the website and put by film canister in the drop off box with my name and order number.
#9 YM camera
4.9 ★★★★★ 244 reviews · Boardman, OH
There are so many fly-by-night "vendors" out there, I approached YM camera with some skepticism. Their prices looked too good, they shipped for free, and didn't charge tax. So I did my "due…
#10 Kohne Camera & The Print Refinery
4.8 ★★★★★ 196 reviews · Perrysburg, OH
I came into the store a few weeks ago at the crossroads of having problems with my Nikon D3200. After speaking to Matthew, I left with an abundance of information. He gave me his honest opinions and…
#11 Van's Camera Inc
4.4 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews · Canton, OH
Needed to upgrade my camera. Needed something that I could shoot track, cross country, Basketball and theater. Started out in Best Buy..... if I would have left there I would have left with a high…
#12 Memphis Film Lab
4.9 ★★★★★ 111 reviews · Euclid, OH
I have mailed in 2 orders (a total of 3 rolls) to these guys and have been very impressed both times. The turnaround is quick enough and the price and quality is very competitive (especially compared…