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West Photo
21 University Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413
Enduring shop offering camera equipment and photography supplies, plus repair services and rentals.
What this shop offers
Every line below is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews of West Photo, or from the shop's own website. Call ahead if a specific job matters.
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Rents gear 8 mentions
“I stayed there 2 hours trying different cameras from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm.”
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Develops film 3 mentions
“I had a roll of film developed here and the prints are of incredible quality.”
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Used gear 2 mentions
“Came in to see if they could look at a problem with the lever on my film camera.”
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Darkroom
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What photographers highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of West Photo.
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Knowledgeable staff 4 mentions
“Knowledgeable and friendly staff with a wide variety of services/products for the spectrum of photographers, neophytes to pros.”
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Good prices 4 mentions
“The work was done well, prompt and they gave me a good price.”
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Deep used selection 3 mentions
“West Photo has a wide selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories, but the space is organized in a way that feels welcoming instead of overwhelming.”
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Welcoming to everyone 2 mentions
Film developing at West Photo
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 | Not stated on their 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 | No price published |
Brands mentioned at West Photo
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
West Photo has a wide selection of cameras, lenses, and accessories, but the space is organized in a way that feels welcoming instead of overwhelming. The displays make it easy to quickly find your brand and gear type, and the used section—while modest in size—is full of fairly priced gems.
It was a great camera shop for camera enthusiast like me. I didn't have a budget to purchase new gear but went there to try out and test new cameras. Caleb was really hood and friendly and he let me try out every cameras and lens even they were really expensive.
I rented a lens at west photo. The rental fee was very affordable. There was a deposit but that was expected since I’ve never rented here before. The best part about my experience at West Photo was the worker that helped me. He was EXTREMELY knowledgeable and so willing to share his knowledge with me.
I have 35 years associated with this invaluable professional resource. Pros and amateur alike will benefit from their comprehensive inventory and knowledgeable staff!! Highly recommend. And after all these years I decided to make up one more kit.
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 10 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
Getting there
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