London Camera Exchange - Southampton Reviews 

367
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

10 High Street, SO14 2DH Southampton, Hampshire, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Pre-ordered the new Sony RX10V when it was announced. Updates were clear & the camera was available as advertised. The transaction was completed easily and the camera was dispatched promptly. First im... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing service from the Southampton London Camera Exchange, as someone that is new to photography they were so warm and friendly providing me with lots of helpful information and advice about product... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I’ve had a good relationship with LCE Southampton for around a year. And have to say that the staff, the service, and sense of community i have always found exceptional. O would certainly recommend th... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Marc from Southampton Branch really helped me get what I needed especially after Sony had a delayed delivery. I had a bad experience through Amazon so will never buy technology through them again... See more


Company details

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

Written by the company

Opening in the mid-sixty's we were London Camera Exchange’s fourth store to open and one of Southampton City Centre’s oldest in situ retail businesses. Located within Southampton’s 14th century old walls just up from our busy waterfront and internationally important port. We sell a wide range of new and used equipment from all of the leading brands. We offer expert unbiased advice on the best photographic equipment to fit your needs. Wildlife observation is also one of our passions, whether it be binoculars, scopes or remote trail cams.We can also buy your camera for cash or part exchange against purchases, bring your equipment in-store for a valuation, please note -ID required. With over fifty years of experience in the photographic trade our shop is staffed by a keen team with interests in photography, videography and birdwatching.


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  • 10 High Street, SO14 2DH, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom

  • 02380221597

4.9

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hawke Spotting Scope

I have recently moved to an apartment overlooking the sea at Milford on Sea. I had a pair of binoculars but wanted to view sailing boats, ships and wild life with greater magnification. The London camera exchange, Southampton - particularly Paul, were exceedingly helpful in advising me of what equipment was availavble within budget, with excellent hands on demonstrations. I purchased a Hawke angled spotting scope with tripod which far exceeds my expectations... very well done LCE and thank you.

March 1, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very efficient service

Placed my order on line on the Friday. Notified that afternoon it had been dispatched and arrived first working day thereafter. Very efficient service.

January 31, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wisdom from the wise

Their wisdom can only be the result of experience, understanding and passion. I wouldn’t buy my camera kit from anywhere else.

January 17, 2025
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Great service, Shop using your Courier.

Purchased a 3k Camera online from the Southampton branch. Easy to purchase and lots of communication, and a call from the shop to confirm address, all good. However one small fly in the soup. They use Evri, perhaps the worst of the worst courier companies. It says, must be handed to customer, as you'd expect with such a valuable item. We live on Dartmoor, a remote area and their track record with delivering is even worse than usual. So, I was not at all happy with that. I did recieve tracking details, then the customary message, we missed you today will try again Monday. As it happens they did deliver it without email or text confirmation, but, get this, they left it in the parcel box at the end of the driveway. A three grand camera in an unlocked box!!. If we didn't live in a remote area where we know our neighbours it would probably go missing. So my message to the LCE, great shops, great staff, but jack in Evri. They may be cheap, but sooner or later something will go wrong.

January 18, 2025
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Terrific

Terrific, quick service - the secondhand equipment was delivered within a couple of days and was in great condition, just as described. The fact I have a local LCE store I can go to in the event of any problem with my purchase is a big bonus, as is the 6 month warranty.

January 6, 2025
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Martin the store manager was very…

Martin the store manager was very knowledgeable and helped me choose the camera and lens that I needed for doing my wildlife photography
And what a lovely camera and lens the Sony was
Filmed Kingfishers on its first outing
And images are amazing thanks LCE Guildford and Martin

December 27, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service again from LCE

Excellent service again from LCE, this time Southampton High St. They were extremely helpful, the information about the lens I was purchasing was accurate and they got it to me the next day. Can't fault the service, and backup. This is why they are always my first choice. Many thanks.

December 27, 2024

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