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John's Cameras & Records
213 Draper Rd NW, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Longstanding outlet featuring new and pre-loved vinyls, as well as vintage cameras and gear.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of John's Cameras & Records, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of John's Cameras & Records.
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Knowledgeable staff 7 mentions
“John's got a great shop, great wealth of knowledge, great stock, great prices, and great service.”
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Deep used selection 4 mentions
“Some great selection of records and cassettes as well as antique cameras and even a Edison gramophone!”
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Good prices 3 mentions
Brands mentioned at John's Cameras & Records
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
John has always been an important fixture of the community in my opinion. He runs a store that is a literal time machine to when things were simpler and things were made to last. From record collecting to buying my first 35mm film camera, it’s all been right here.
John is a really great guy who knows his stuff. They develop film, and they sell vintage cameras and lenses. He has a really great selection! He also seeks records, and there was also a large selection of records available.
Something for everyone to see (and/or purchase) here! New & pre-loved vinyl, camera gear of every stripe and era (rare batteries even)! A gem of a local small business that's been in Blacksburg in some form or other for 30+ yrs (I used to salivate over the Nikon cameras as an undergrad in the 90s).
I visited John’s Camera & Records over summer. I found John to be friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. The rest of the people working there are great too. His records are organized and fairly priced. From my perspective, he keeps duplicates down to a minimum. I like to visit record stores when I travel.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 1–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 1–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 1–6 pm |
| Thursday | 1–6 pm |
| Friday | 1–6 pm |
| Saturday | 11 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |