Samy's Cinema
Camera store 4.1 ★★★★☆ 8
Store specializing in still & video camera equipment sales, rentals, lighting & accessories.
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Samy's Camera
431 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Store specializing in still & video camera equipment sales, rentals, lighting & accessories.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of Samy's Camera, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Classes & workshops 14 mentions
from customer reviews
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Camera repair 4 mentions
“Yvonne in camera repair was incredibly helpful with our camera we brought in from the 80s.”
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Buys & trades 2 mentions
“However, I did have one notable downside regarding their trade-in process.”
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Used gear 2 mentions
“Their valuation for used gear is not competitive compared to other major name-brand companies.”
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Video & cine 2 mentions
“1st: Film and accessories, 2nd: Repair, 3rd: Digital Cameras, 4th: Cinema.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Samy's Camera.
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Knowledgeable staff 7 mentions
“They made me feel so welcome, helped me diagnose what i was doing wrong with my camera and lighting, and were really really knowledgeable.”
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Deep used selection 3 mentions
“Samy's still carries a wide variety of black & white and color film rolls of different format sizes and will develop them for you.”
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No-pressure, hands-on 2 mentions
“It is definitely a great place to stop by if you want to get your hands on the latest equipment.”
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Welcoming to everyone 2 mentions
“They were friendly, welcoming, and extremely professional from start to finish.”
Brands mentioned at Samy'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
I bought all the equipment for my podcast room from Samy's Camera, and the experience was amazing. They had everything I needed in stock, and their customer service was top notch. The staff was super helpful they gathered everything for me, brought it out, and loaded it into my car.
I recently visited Samy’s Camera in Los Angeles and was impressed by the facility itself. It is a really nice space that is thoughtfully organized across multiple floors to cater to different creative needs.
Samy's has got to be the best camera store in LA, and I imagine Hollywood probably has among the biggest camera scene in the US, at least. I walked in and was already, instantly, thinking "this place is huge". Then, I saw the sign. There are four floors.
Just picked up my new RF 85 1.2 mm lens. Upgraded for my old one. Scott Bloom at Samy‘s helped me again! I’ve been dealing with him forever. He’s super helpful. Can’t wait to use the new upgrade… Picked up an another canon R6 body. This one is the Mark II, supposed to be greater than the R6 which I already love!
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Tuesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Wednesday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Thursday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Friday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Saturday | 10 am–6 pm |
| Sunday | Closed |
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