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Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc
634 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803
Jumbo hobby shop with model trains, craft supplies & cameras plus on-site framing & film developing.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Used gear 4 mentions
“I bought a new film camera, some boba next door and was a happy girl.”
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Develops film 2 mentions
“They even do film developing and framing.”
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Rents gear 2 mentions
“I appreciate that I'm in and out within 10 minutes each time I rent gear or pick up my camera after a sensor cleaning.”
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Sensor cleaning 2 mentions
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc.
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Knowledgeable staff 8 mentions
“Her energy and expertise made this big purchase feel awesome and will be purchasing future cameras from this location.”
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Good prices 2 mentions
“They keep in stock all the gear and kit you'd ever need as a photographer or videographer at competitive prices.”
Film developing at Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc
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 | Not stated on their 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 Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc
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
This is definitely the best shop for photographers in the Orlando area. There is a reason why these guys have been around for 70+ years. They keep in stock all the gear and kit you'd ever need as a photographer or videographer at competitive prices. Great selection of new and used lenses.
The best Photography store I’ve ever been to. I’ve been to a lot around the world, some are big & amazing but this one is just perfect, big where they have a lot of items & fix equipment, yet not too small enough to have a relationship with the customer even if the customer comes after a year or longer they still…
The folks here are so much fun and EXTREMELY knowledgeable on every topic in the store. I asked them about pretty much every item I saw in the photography section (mostly out of fascination and curiosity) and they at least one person was able to give me a run down of it's functions and best uses.
This is without a doubt one of the best hobby shops that I have ever been to. They have a great collection from board games to models, trains to cameras, and the staff are all so helpful and kind. Everyone at the store always has a smile on their face and is willing and eager to help.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–7 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
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