Home › California › Monterey › Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo
Camera store
Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo
225 Cannery Row c, Monterey, CA 93940
Friendly dive shop for housings and lighting, plus online video tutorials for camera buffs.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
-
listed on their own site
-
listed on their own site
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo.
-
Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“I have enjoyed Backscatter trips to the Solomons and to Cuba with Erin and Berkley, both are experts, helpful with advice and great company.”
-
Welcoming to everyone 2 mentions
“They’re a huge part of what makes Monterey’s underwater photography community so strong and welcoming.”
Brands mentioned at Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo
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
I recently upgraded from my old SeaLife DC2000 and ordered the Olympus epl10, the Backscatter limited addition octo-housing, and a fish eye lens from Backscatter.
Staff here is absolutely amazing and very knowledgeable. My dive partner recently purchased a camera and equipment from there and we were having some trouble with the learning curve on how to operate it.
In brief, I just had one of the best experiences I have ever had with a company of any kind. Here is the story. Long time ago, I bought from Backscatter a wide angle underwater lens and used it on at least 60 dives (the lens is great!).
I ordered the Flip10 filter system with the micro lense; my dad uses this filter and his pictures came out so much better than mine. Fantastic filters! After ordering I received an email letting me know the filters were on back order but if I have an upcoming trip to email back and let them know.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
Other film labs and camera stores near Backscatter Underwater Video & Photo
Green's Camera World
Camera store 4.3 ★★★★☆ 82
Store at the Del Monte Shopping Center selling cameras, lenses, and film, along with photo restoration and repair services.
The Weston Collective
Camera store 5 ★★★★★ 2
Green's Camera World
Camera store 4.3 ★★★★☆ 65
Long-standing shop offering an array of cameras and photo accessories, plus repair, and installation services.