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District Camera and Imaging
1225 I St NW #110, Washington, DC 20005
Time-tested retailer offering camera & film equipment, plus classes & printing services.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of District Camera and Imaging, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Rents gear 4 mentions
“This is my first time renting a lens and it was a really easy and good experience with District Camera.”
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Develops film 2 mentions
“Very fair pricing and very quick turnaround for film development.”
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Photo printing 2 mentions
“I came in with a small locket and a low-quality inkjet print of a photo, and he was able enhance it beautifully and size it to fit perfectly inside the locket.”
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Used gear 2 mentions
“They have a wide variety of stock, a helpful and experienced staff and they even buy and sell used equipment.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of District Camera and Imaging.
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Knowledgeable staff 3 mentions
“The staff are super friendly and very knowledgeable about cameras, film and everything in between.”
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Great for beginners 3 mentions
“As a beginner photographer starting a content creation business - I cam into District Camera and Imaging with at on of ChatGPT knowledge and not a lot of hands on experience.”
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Good prices 3 mentions
“The photo is of the 9ft green tech back drop I purchased from them for a reasonable price.”
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No-pressure, hands-on 2 mentions
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
Film developing at District Camera and Imaging
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 | Next-day developing mentioned |
| Negatives returned | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest developing price found | $15 a roll |
Brands mentioned at District Camera and Imaging
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 my first time renting a lens and it was a really easy and good experience with District Camera. Everything is reserved via their online portal to avoid overbooking of the same lens which is very much appreciated!
District Camera is a brick and mortar store in Burke, VA and my buying experiences with them have always been positive. They have a wide variety of stock, a helpful and experienced staff and they even buy and sell used equipment. They're always my first stop (and mostly my only stop) when purchasing camera equipment.
This is where I get my 35mm film developed in DC! I like that I can fill out the order form online ahead of time and quickly drop my film rolls off. They’re always polite to me and usually take about a week to get my photos back
As a beginner photographer starting a content creation business - I cam into District Camera and Imaging with at on of ChatGPT knowledge and not a lot of hands on experience. Syed spoke with me for about 30-45 minutes with patience and understand knowing I most likely wasn't going to make a purchase.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Tuesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Wednesday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Thursday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Friday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Saturday | 9:30 am–5:30 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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