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Local Resource Guide: Camera Stores

March 25, 2014 By Meaghan Gay

Remotely Ready by Samer Farha
Remotely Ready by Samer Farha

With the demise of Calumet Photo and their three local retail stores this month, we knew it was time to add a list of camera stores to our Local Resource Guide. There are still three camera stores in the District, and three in Northern Virginia. If you know of any we missed (especially in Maryland) let us know in the comments and we’ll add them. Last updated in February 2024.

Ace Photo – 703-430-3333
44710 Cape Ct. Suite 122 Ashburn, VA 20147
This store has been in business for over 20 years, and offers a full array of new and used camera equipment, lighting and studio gear, bags, cases, accessories, printers and paper. Ace Photo also has a printing lab.
 
Dominion Camera – 703-532-6700
112 West Broad St. Falls Church, VA 22046
Located in the center of Falls Church, this store offers new and used equipment, film, bags, cases and accessories. They also offer film processing and scanning.
 
District Camera – 877-374-6869
6025-G Burke Centre Pkwy., Burke, VA 22015
Formerly Photo Craft, a family business established in 1978. Offers camera equipment, lighting and studio gear, bags, cases, accessories, film.
 
Leica Store DC –  202-787-5900
977 F St. NW Washington, DC 20004
Leica Store DC offers all Leica products for sale, as well as a small selection of used items. The store holds events, and showcases work in their gallery.
 
Pro Photo – 202-223-1292
2000 Pennsylvania Ave. NW Washington, DC 20006
Pro Photo is known for their professional expertise, including repairing and servicing gear. The offer new and used camera equipment, bags, cases, and accessories. They moved last year to their current location on Pennsylvania Ave.

Filed Under: Gear Talk Tagged With: Ace Photo, Dominion Camera, Embassy Camera, Leica Store DC, Local Resource Guide, Photo Craft, Pro Photo

Local Resource Guide: Rental Gear

August 20, 2013 By Meaghan Gay

Untitled by Heather Goss
Photo by Heather Goss

No matter how much camera gear you own, there may be times when you need to rent a piece of equipment. Perhaps you need to borrow a specialty lens for a one time shoot, or maybe you would like to try out a new camera body before you purchase it. No matter the reason, when the time comes to rent gear it’s helpful to know what options are available in the D.C. metro area. We hope this guide can help you find the gear you need!

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Filed Under: Gear Talk Tagged With: Ace Photo, BorrowLenses.com, capcam, Capital Camera Rentals, DC Camera, DC Camera Rental, Embassy Camera, f8 Rentals, Local Resource Guide, Penn Camera, Photo Craft, rental, rental gear, Resource Guide

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