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Gene's Camera
513 Lincoln Way W, South Bend, IN 46601
Store offering a range of photography equipment and accessories, as well as rental and repair services.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Gene's Camera, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Classes & workshops 5 mentions
“I don't remember the one man's name, but he was the Canon camera guy, but he took the time to give me a quick lesson (which the store I purchased it from did not!”
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Used gear 4 mentions
“If you need new or used equipment for the professional, consumer, or somewhere in between, Gene's will have it.”
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Rents gear 2 mentions
“I came in an hour before closing on 2/3/2025, I was looking to trade in a Canon Camcorder for a different video camera.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Gene's Camera.
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Knowledgeable staff 6 mentions
“Nick was super knowledgeable, broke down big terms into layman's langauge and kind!”
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Deep used selection 2 mentions
“Wide selection of cases, filters, camera bags, straps, lighting, lens caps, film, frames, photo paper, and anything else you would ever need.”
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Good prices 2 mentions
“They do great film scans and prints at amazing turn-around times and reasonable prices.”
Brands mentioned at Gene's 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
Honest, friendly, and very knowledgeable staff! I brought in a slightly older DSLR to get diagnosed. It had been damaged and I needed to find out if it was worth repairing. I had my toddlers with me, and they had fallen asleep in the car during my errands.
I came in an hour before closing on 2/3/2025, I was looking to trade in a Canon Camcorder for a different video camera. I was greeted by a man who was at the glass camera case, which he took a look at my Canon camcorder and was able to trade it in for money off my new purchase.
My husband and I were in there a few weeks ago. I had purchased a camera at another store and needed more lenses to take pictures of the northern lights. The guys there were extremely helpful.
Gene’s Camera has by far THE BEST Photo finishing anywhere! Online cannot complete with what you will get here. The paper it’s printed on, the colors, the exposures and finishing by far surpass anyone.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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