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PhotoSource
6346 Elvas Ave, Sacramento, CA 95819
Friendly people with a passion for photography and film.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of PhotoSource, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Used gear 4 mentions
“I picked up a film camera and lenses from a thrift store and Jose helped me make sure it was working and let me know that the foam needed to be replaced.”
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Develops film 2 mentions
“Fast film developing, solid service, fun selection of used gear and all things photography related.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of PhotoSource.
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Film in stock 4 mentions
“They have all the film stock you could ever want, and developing with them is quick and easy.”
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Knowledgeable staff 3 mentions
“The staff is super knowledgeable and was able to help my husband get his first starter camera.”
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Great for beginners 2 mentions
“I am enjoying the learning process and so glad I went with this option as my first camera.”
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Fast turnaround 2 mentions
“I needed to get some negatives scanned into digital files and since they weren't very busy they were ready the next day!”
Film developing at PhotoSource
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 | Yes — film is processed on 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 | $17.5 a roll |
Brands mentioned at PhotoSource
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
Really happy with their services! I’ve been coming here almost weekly for development and scans. They’re super speedy and do a great job. They set reasonable turnaround times and exceed them. They’ve also got a great film selection that’s stored in the fridge at a proper temp.
I began my journey in film photography with PhotoSource, where the knowledgeable and helpful staff played a pivotal role in cultivating my skills, particularly in the techniques of pushing and pulling film.
This place is a professional photographers haven. They have helped me MANY times with different issues ( Some no charge, just super cool kind helpful people ). I feel so fortunate to be able to get my gear needs in this local place. Recently they saved me with the rental of a lens.
Employees are really nice and helpful. I picked up a film camera and lenses from a thrift store and Jose helped me make sure it was working and let me know that the foam needed to be replaced. They were quick and had it finished the next day even though they told me it would take 3-4 days.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Tuesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Wednesday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Thursday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Friday | 9 am–5 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–5 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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