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Excellent deal with trade in of an older camera for a newer version. Price paid for the trade-in was as offered at the outset. Good communication from LCE and their carrier DPD.
Very straighforward, and the lens (very happy with Condition rating) was dispatched the same day. Only gripe was your courier DPD who said they'd deliver the following day in a particular 1 hr slot.... See more
I have purchased several things from London Camera Exchange over a number of years. In Store and online. Always good, friendly and helpful service. With my latest purchase from Derby, an item was una... See more
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Established in Guildford in 1956, London Camera Exchange have grown to be the UK’s premier Specialist Photographic Retailer with 26 nationwide high street locations. An employee-owned business since March 2021 that continues to evolve and build on an unrivalled 67 years of heritage. We deliver award-winning service, provide impartial expert advice and knowledge across the widest selection of cameras, lenses, binocular and optical equipment from the industry’s leading brands. As our name suggests, we are also the best place to trade-in or trade up for photographic equipment. We look forward to welcoming you in one of our high street stores or our web shop.
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17 Sadler Gate, DE1 3NH, Derby, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
- 01332348644
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Excellent all round.
My first dealings with LCE and it won't be my last, great products, accurately described, along with great prices and delivery to match.
I am very pleased with the Sony A7…
I am very pleased with the Sony A7 camera which is working very well and the marked screen doesn’t affect the use. The problem with sunlight when using the screen is simply cured by wearing a peaked cap.
The price of £399 for a full frame camera is brilliant for those who don’t want to take out a massive loan on new one.
I've bought all of my second hand…
I've bought all of my second hand camera equipment from LCE and wouldn't go anywhere else - always top quality and helpful and knowledgeable staff.
Excellent price and service lens…
Excellent price and service lens delivered the very next day, it's now my first stop for any camera gear.
"I’m really impressed with the G50…
"I’m really impressed with the G50 camera. The image quality is excellent, it’s easy to use, and very reliable. Delivery was fast and the quality is fantastic – I’m very happy with my purchase!"
Excellent service.
Used Canon battery grip purchased online. Described as “good condition” Arrived in it’s original box and packing and looked brand new. Excellent service with regular e-mails tracking parcel.
Excellent service and quality
Excellent service and quality. Very happy so far thank you.
First class customer service as always…
First class customer service as always from LCE, am a regular customer and they never fail to deliver. Trade in and purchase was so simple, all wrapped up in 3 days - just brilliant
Very happy with 2ndhand Lens.
Very happy with 2ndhand Lens.. Looks hardly used. Everything in box. Quick delivery
Excellent
Excellent, part exchanged a lens against a far more expensive used lens, all went smoothly and very fast turn around. Good price for my lens I sent to them and a lens I purchased was exactly as described, very good communication at all stages. I would use again without any hesitation.
The used item I bought was in "as new"…
The used item I bought was in "as new" condition and at a very fair price. Delivery was very quick. Great service.
Great Store. Top Service.
Great place. Ordered a secondhand Sony A1. Unfortunately it did come with a minor fault but LCE Derby were excellent. Got it organized for collection and repair, offered a refund if I'd have preferred that option and got it back to me quickly aswell.
Will defo look to get future gear from LCE and the next time I'm over in the mainland will call in to the store itself.
- Andrew
A good website
A good website, easy to order and tracking the good’s is very well done. Thank you to all the staff.
Purchase of used Canon EOS 250D DSLR
After reading many reviews regarding the best/ideal 24MP DSLR to buy for a beginner/entry level DSLR Camera I shortlisted the Canon EOS 250D DSLR. I didn’t want to purchase brand new equipment but wanted used equipment that was in good condition and boxed, ideally with a guarantee. London Camera Exchange (Derby) had exactly what I wanted. The camera was supplied with the standard Canon EF-S 18-55mm lens together with battery charger and a spare battery and camera strap. I also purchased from LCE Derby a Canon Zoom EF 75-300mm lens.
The equipment was swiftly dispatched and arrived extremely well packaged and in ‘mint condition’ in original Canon boxes exactly as described by LCE Derby. Camera is extremely light to use. I am very happy with my purchase and would highly recommend LCE Derby.
I was so impressed I have since returned to LCE Derby to purchase a Canon EFS wide angle lens.
Very fast delivery and well packed
So far, so good.
Both Derby and Strand branches were very helpful; all went smoothly. Camera was used and its condition certainly looks as described. Not taken a photo yet though!
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