London Camera Exchange - Manchester Reviews 

302
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

16 Cross Street, M2 7AE Manchester, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good lens at a great price, and held for me for a few days to decide. The addition of a nikon filter to protect the lens front element being included in the price was a nice bonus. Well packaged and... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Spoke to someone at the Manchester LCE regarding one of the used lenses. All questions I had were answered, and I made the purchase online. The lens shipped that day, surprisingly, being mid afterno... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’m always cautious about buying a used item, but the lens from LCE Manchester was exactly as described and with all original packaging. It would be nice if LCE offered a 12 month warranty like the tw... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

My purchase of a S/H lens was straight forward with my queries for further information answered promptly. The delivery was by DPS ( very reliable ) at the time given earlier that day, it arrived well... See more


Company details

  1. Camera Store
  2. Binoculars Store
  3. Photo Shop

Written by the company

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.


Contact info

  • 16 Cross Street, M2 7AE, Manchester, United Kingdom

  • 01618347500

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy customer

Easy to use website, good range of choices with competitive pricing, accurate descriptions (second hand RF 100-500 as described) and good quick delivery.

February 16, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful on the phone

Very helpful on the phone: explained what was included in the sale and what wasn’t. Checked the lens would work with my camera. Lens arrived as promised and when promised.

January 19, 2026
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

London Camera Exchange - Manchester

Very pleased with my purchase from LCE. The OM D EM 1 mk iii camera body was just as described when I checked it by ringing the Manchester branch before I purchased it. The assistant was very helpful, in explaining in detail, the condition of both the body and the screen to me. Very reassuring to have a 6 month warranty in the event of any problems occurring. Have bought from them in the past and will do so again.

December 10, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Help with camera upgrade

I phoned for a chat about upgrading to the Nikon Z8, and found the staff member very helpful. Because of credit card limit and an unwillingness to use debit card online, I explained I would come to Manchester next day to have a look at it and the staff member kindly put one aside. When I arrived I was able to get a feel for the camera in the hand (their display model) and I found it comfortable. The (different) staff member with whom I dealt was very helpful, and with the price being right (I was not prepared to buy from a"grey market" company) I made the purchase and went away happily. Good company to deal with - knowledgeable and friendly staff and a good range of cameras and accessories, though best to check if there is something specific you want to see.
Convenient location: Just round the corner is the stop for the Free Bus that takes you round the central area of Manchester, stopping at useful sites such as Piccadilly Station.

November 25, 2025
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