Very efficient staff , friendly and helpful. Good part exchange prices. Usually no delivery cost.
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After about 12 years of using my Canon 750D and 3 lenses, I decided I wanted a change. As well as cumulatively spending weeks on line searching, considering and assessing new and 2nd hand bodies... See more
I had to file an insurance claim because of total loss salt water damage to my Fuji camera and lens.I visited LCE at Guildford and Martyn Pearce and his staff took a lot of trouble to inspect the dama... See more
Was looking for fog/waterproof lightweight binocs for wildlife watching. Originally looked at binocs in LCE London store, and got to try a few there. Ordered Vortex Bantam binocs online and they wer... 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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8-9 Tunsgate, GU1 3QT, Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom
- 01483504040
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Received excellent customer support
Received excellent customer support, its clear these people know their business. Thanks to Martyn at Guildford shop *****
Excellent all round service with very…
Excellent all round service with very helpful staff, thank you!
I received expert advice
I received expert advice, via email almost by return from the London Camera Exchange Guildford Branch.
Subsequently my order was was dealt with very efficiently.
In my experience as a professional photographer, this company have experienced staff who know what they are talking about, and importantly, do what they say.
Friendly, professional business with that personal touch!
I purchased a camera from this store in Guildford and Martyn was great and seemed very caring and accommodating. The buying process was very easy!
So helpful
So helpful! I won a voucher in a competition and I don't normally go to Guilford. LCE very kindly sent me the product. Excellent quick service! Thank you!
Amazing price and such nice people
Amazing price and such nice people , super fast delivery as it came pretty much next day.Had a few troubles with something being out of stock in a color but received a sd card as apology.10000% recommend! BUY BUY BUY
Superb
Popped in last Thursday to look at binoculars. Chap was super helpful and put up with me changing bins a million times. Mid week probably a good time to go!. Settled on a set of Hawk Frontier ED X 10x42 and took them to Arne on Saturday and extremely pleased. Very sharp clear view excellent.
Excellent Customer service
Customer service is absolutely fantastic! When I visited the Guildford store I went to buy some binoculars for bird watching. I didn't really know what I wanted or needed. The gentleman serving me was very knowledgeable and spent time with me going over everything and getting me to try them all. He didn't once try and push me to buying the more expensive ones which I loved. I purchased a pair and I am very happy with them. I have since ordered a flash from here online and it arrived the next day! I would definitely recommend LCE to friends and family.
Unrivalled customer service
Unrivalled customer service; the Guildford branch was very accommodating despite my several changes of mind about various purchases etc. I would thoroughly recommend them.
They are a first rate company with a…
They are a first rate company with a tireless attitude to customer service. Michael, the Manager at the Guildford store sets an excellent example to his team. Very impressive.
Poor experience from LCE Guildford
I bought a boxed camera with accessories and a lense from Guildford. Had them sent to Newcastle branch. The lense came boxed as described. The camera body came wrapped in cardboard. And box spare battery and accessories were also missing. Newcastle called them and they said they would forward them. And the missing eyecup was ordered. So DPD wouldn't leave box so I had to use a holiday to be in. Stuff missing arrived. Was told camera had 28k shutter actually had closer to 32k. 20 days later no missing eyecup and no reply to emails. Poor form Guildford branch. Can't fault Newcastle branch though.
Update to LCE... No the missing item was posted three days after I left review not before I have email to back that up. Still the best part of a month. And no response to my emails during this period.

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Ordered and paid for the lens online at…
Ordered and paid for the lens online at 3pm and it was on the DPD van at 4pm took delivery 1pm next day, cant get better than that.
Good stores, helpful staff
I have used LCE for many items over many years and found the staff at all stores helpful and the goods have been exactly as expected or better.
Lens repair
I returned a used lens for repair as the focusing mechanism stopped working. LCE Guildford responded immediately, arranged for the lens to be collected, had it repaired and returned to me with no fuss at all. What's more, they were always helpful and tolerant of my calls checking on progress. Great people and a great service. Thank you
Problem solved thank u
Took an sd card In today brought elsewhere and didn’t work in the camera. They said it was corrupted and sorted it free of charge fantastic customer service thank you so much
First time buying a proper camera
First time buying a proper camera. Great help and advice from your Guildford store. The perfect second-hand camera bought online from your Manchester store. An EOS 600D. Great value for money. Delivered promptly. It is even in the original box, with all accessories intact. I will be back to your Guildford store for a stand and case and, who knows, an upgrade sometime in the future. Five stars from me. ;-)
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