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Fireside Camera
2117 Chestnut St, San Francisco, CA 94123
Institution offering film printing & camera sales since 1954 in a simple, straightforward space.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Fireside Camera, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Rents gear 4 mentions
“Rented a 200-500m ED lens for my Nikon D-850 the past weekend to snap pics of elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park.”
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Passport photos 3 mentions
“Need a passport photo - Fireside camera is a great place to visit.”
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listed on their own site
What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Fireside Camera.
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Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“Would recommend this spot and thank you to the staff for being so efficient and knowledgeable!”
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Good prices 2 mentions
“Great price, great lens, great experience with Fireside's staff.”
Brands mentioned at Fireside Camera
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 bought my Fuji x100v from Fireside, and they helped set me up with really great peripherals at a modest price. I had a problem dropping it 6 months into owning it, and the suggested repair options were daunting, and while they had a good referral to a local shop that did repairs, it turned out not to be workable -…
Need a passport photo - Fireside camera is a great place to visit. Passport photos rarely look fabulous, but James really knows how to make you look your best and still meet the strict regulations. These guys really know their photography. Great Service! Jack helped me buy a camera for my trip to Africa.
I just received my mother's point and shoot camera. I could not find any booklet to show how to use the camera. The gentlemen whom I have seen before helped me not only load the battery and guided me which film to use. It's been a while to know how to load it. Now I am all set and ready to practice.
Rented a 200-500m ED lens for my Nikon D-850 the past weekend to snap pics of elephant seals at Ano Nuevo State Park. Great price, great lens, great experience with Fireside's staff.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
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