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SoCal Cameras
5631 Palmer Way Ste f, Carlsbad, CA 92010
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of SoCal Cameras, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Used gear 2 mentions
“Great shop, best used camera selection I’ve ever seen.”
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of SoCal Cameras.
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Deep used selection 4 mentions
“such helpful staff and a great selection of cameras.”
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Knowledgeable staff 3 mentions
“Highly recommend this store to everybody, and especially anyone who is not knowledgeable in the realm of cameras.”
Brands mentioned at SoCal Cameras
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
First time here; friendly little camera shop with a small selection of SLRs, a medium format camera, and quite a few point and shoots/cam recorders. The film is sold at a fair price, same price as ordering from B&H photo.
Very friendly and extremely helpful staff. Came to me as soon as I entered the store and answered all of my questions. Highly recommend this store to everybody, and especially anyone who is not knowledgeable in the realm of cameras. Will come here again.
Just stopped by to check out the store. Delighted there is a camera shop near my office. Griffin helped me out and was very helpful. If you are a camera enthusiast, amateur or professional be sure and check it out.
Great shop, best used camera selection I’ve ever seen. I’m talking stuff you’d actually want to go use. No one cool is gonna impulsively buy a Hasselblad BUT one might buy a camera from the “fun guy” pile!
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 | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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