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Camera store
Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s)
3418 Frankfort Ave #215, Louisville, KY 40207
Camera shop buying and selling new and vintage photo gear, as well as offering restoration services.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s), or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Develops film 3 mentions
“Regarding film development, Alex and the staff have never let me down, and their turnaround time is better than anywhere else that I've personally used.”
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Used gear 3 mentions
“" Being a business that primarily deals in used equipment, they may not have exactly what you're looking for, but that certainly does not mean that the selection is lacking.”
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s).
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Knowledgeable staff 6 mentions
“Yes while a small space it’s friendly and inviting and Alex and his coworker are incredibly knowledgeable on film and vintage cameras.”
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Good prices 2 mentions
“He gave me a good price and I took it home to check it out more throughly.”
Film developing at Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s)
What we could verify about how film is handled here. Blank lines mean the shop hasn't published it — not that the answer is no.
| Developed in-house | Yes — film is processed on site |
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| Scanners | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | No price published |
Brands mentioned at Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s)
Photographic brands named on the shop's own site or in customer reviews. Stock moves — call before making a trip for a specific body or lens.
What customers say
Abandoned Cameras (formerly Chuck Rubin’s) has become my number 1 spot for vintage camera gear in Louisville. I’ve been shopping here for years now as far back as when it was originally located on Bardstown rd. Alex has taken it to a whole new level.
Finally, I got a Leica after all these years. Chuck told me over the phone the he had a 1954 Leica iiif in excellent condition, so I went over yesterday to check it out. It was just as he said; very clean and worked well from a few test. He gave me a good price and I took it home to check it out more throughly.
I’ve been to Chuck Rubins multiple times. Chuck isn’t only really helpful, but his prices are extremely fair. Chuck is willing to go out of his way to help you with an issue, track down a piece of gear or just general camera knowledge.
Just visited for the first time and really enjoyed talking with Chuck. There's plenty of old cameras--it's like a museum in there!!!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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