The best camera stores in Texas
12 shortlisted from 67 reviewed businesses in Texas — 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 Precision Camera and Video
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,712 reviews · Austin, TX
Precision camera is the best camera store in Austin, and has been for a long time. They’ve expanded and now carry a wide array of A/V equipment, in addition to cameras. They also have a good selection…
#2 Competitive Cameras Ltd
4.8 ★★★★★ 936 reviews · Dallas, TX
This place has been around a long time, often recommended by professors of mine, and I had the privilege of meeting the then owner many years ago, may he rest in peace. Despite this, I wasn't really a…
#3 V4 Visas Passport Photo & Notary Services
4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews · Plano, TX
I am giving 5 stars as there is no option to give 10 stars... Mr RK Sir is very humble person with expertise in passport application and related form/photos. He is very professional in his services.…
#4 The Camera Exchange
4.5 ★★★★★ 997 reviews · San Antonio, TX
Had my camera equipment stolen and needed to replace literally EVERYTHING. Not fun. But Josh from Camera Exchange was super helpful and made shopping there a great experience!
#5 Garland Camera Repair & Photographic Imaging
4.6 ★★★★★ 847 reviews · Garland, TX
This place is the best place to get into film photography!! I bought a cheap film camera on eBay back in 2021, and after shooting a roll of film, I didn't know where to go get it developed. It took 2…
#6 Aperturent
4.9 ★★★★★ 560 reviews · Addison, TX
Great camera rental place! Bonus because I live within 5 minutes and can pick up last minute and not waiting for shipping etc! They have a small store front inside of a large office building. Their…
#7 Houston Camera Exchange
4.4 ★★★★☆ 973 reviews · Houston, TX
I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude for making my dreams a reality! Thanks to your exceptional service and expertise, I now have my dream camera in my hands. From the moment I walked into your…
#8 Professional Camera Repair
4.9 ★★★★★ 350 reviews · Houston, TX
The service at this shop is the very epitome of the lost art of professionalism and courtesy in business. My Canon D5 MII is the extension of my creative mind, and being in Galveston I chose to drive…
#9 Armadillo Camera
4.8 ★★★★★ 308 reviews · Lubbock, TX
Having grown up with a family having its own business, I love the opportunity to support “local” businesses. I say “local” in quotes as I drove the 2 hours from Lubbock to buy at this store. They are…
#10 Photo Rental Source
4.9 ★★★★★ 264 reviews · Houston, TX
Our photography team was in Houston for a wedding when one of our lenses stopped working. After a quick search, we found Photo Rental Service—and they were fantastic! From the moment we walked in, the…
#11 Humble Camera Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 330 reviews · Humble, TX
I stopped in while I was in the area because I needed CRP2 6-volt batteries for a film camera. I had already checked a few other places and nobody had them, but they had plenty in stock here. While I…
#12 Business Mail Boutique LLC - PackageHub Business Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 238 reviews · Sugar Land, TX
I had my fingerprint scanning completed today, and Andy was absolutely outstanding. He was very polite, professional, and friendly from start to finish. He took the time to explain the process…