London Camera Exchange - Strand Reviews 

181
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

98 Strand, WC2R 0EW London, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First I went into the shop where they let me see and try the cam I was after, then I ordered it online as online it came in a bundle with a case (and an SD card). Love the case as it is made for the c... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Vladimir and the guys at your Strand branch as always looked after me very well,Thats why I’ve been dealing with you at your Strand Branch for 30+ Years now,I now live in Yorkshire so i am not an hour... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to LCE on Strand to repair some binoculars. They weren't really worth repairing but I didn't want to send them to landfill. The lovely guy at LCE offered to send the binoculars to their recycli... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The team at Southampton High St branch are extremely helpful and friendly and greet you each time like a long lost friend. They go the extra mile to make sure that you are purchasing the right equipme... See more


Company details

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

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London Camera Exchange has been serving London for over 50 years we are currently situated in The Strand just a few doors up from The Savoy Hotel. We sell new and used digital and analogue cameras, lenses and accessories, we also stock a good range of film and memory cards. There is a large selection of binoculars to chose from to suit every budget. Come in and bring your old equipment to see what value it has against something new! The small friendly team has over 100 years of photographic trading between them and extensive photographic knowledge to share and help assist you in getting the right equipment for your requirements


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant customer service

I ordered a camera and memory card at the last minute for my daughter for Christmas. Firstly, it arrived in plenty of time. Secondly, I was really impressed by a handwritten note in the package letting me know that because the memory card I had ordered was out of stock, they had included a higher spec memory card with my order. Brilliant customer service!

December 14, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Binoculars

Able to try out and compare binoculars before purchase and discuss options with staff.

December 17, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

5 start service.

Again, amazing easy experience. Kept up to date with all details of trade in and buying. Many thanks to Tracy at The Strand branch.

November 23, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excelllant service

Excelllant service, got the camera and lens delivered to Jersey within 4 working days ( and thats throught bad weather and cancelled flights

Thanks Andy..

November 18, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Unusually for this great company

Unusually for this great company, I had a few problems this time around. I agreed a trade in and sent the item through DPD which arrived with LCE the Strand the following day, but in the meantime, the used body had been sold, but I agreed to buy a brand new one at a discount. My trade in was received on Thursday, but DPD don't collect later as with other branches, they collect at the same time as delivery, so the body wasn't arranged with DPD till the Friday and they didn't collect it for some reason, so my item wasn't collected till the Tuesday and I received it on the Wednesday, whereas I normally receive my deliveries the next day from other branches, but I did receive it well packaged and with a discounted spare battery, so a good experience as opposed to the usual excellent one.

October 15, 2024
Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent service... eventually

It would have been 5 stars as the person who eventually assisted me in the shop was friendly and helpful, and when I later ordered an item online, it was delivered extremely fast and efficiently. But only 4 stars because I was apparently invisible to the first person who was supposed to deal with me in the shop, who was too busy looking at a computer screen to even acknowledge my presence.

October 22, 2024
Rated 5 out of 5 stars

outstanding support for an amateur stargazer

I had the best possible support from Robin, from the Strand branch of LCE. The tripod adaptor on a pair of heavy binoculars broke. The manufacturer of the binoculars did not repair it. To add insult to injury, the eyecups on the binoculars as well as an extra pair in the box sent to the manufacturer's repair centre mysteriously vanished - replaced by old worn out eyecups. Robin managed to get the tripod adapter repaired (it is now better than the original), by sending it elsewhere. Beyond the call of duty, Robin patiently communicated with the manufacturer's repair centre and managed to have them send back both sets of the original eye cups. The whole process took around two months due to the manufacturer's repair centre shenanigans. The binoculars were a bday present that I got in July, and I had been really upset at this behaviour by the manufacturer's repair centre. Thanks to Robin's patience and extra effort, the pleasure of using the binoculars is back. Since then, I have seen Jupiter's 4 moons, the Hyades, and the glorious Pleides etc. My point is that this was not just a transactional matter. It was about restoring joy in what I love to do - amateur stargazing. I thank Robin sincerely for taking the concerns I raised seriously - and followed them up. So happy that London Camera Exchange (Strand) employ such knowledgeable and supportive employees. A heartfelt appreciation for your work on this Robin - THANK YOU!

October 16, 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic company

I have been a customer of LCE for over 15 years and they never fail to impress with their helpfulness and professionalism; probably one of the reasons they are still around in todays market. Not an easy feat.
Thanks guys!

October 22, 2024
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