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
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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
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
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
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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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98 Strand, WC2R 0EW, London, United Kingdom
- 02073790200
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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!
Binoculars
Able to try out and compare binoculars before purchase and discuss options with staff.
Good communication great prices
Good communication great prices, quick delivery, answer questions promptly
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.
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..
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.
So straightforward and it made an easy…
So straightforward and it made an easy purchase. I was kept well-informed.
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.
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!
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!
Great experience over many years
Great experience as ever. I have purchased my camera equipment from lce for years and they are consistently brilliant. Many thanks
Very good service...
Very good service, great knowledge, friendly manner, and helpful in my decision making
Pretty good overall
Was a great price and good service.
Packaging could have been better but camera was fine
Efficient, helpful and friendly service
Quick ordering process; efficient delivery from Leamington Branch to London Branch. Helpful staff at London Branch to unpack and check camera and accessories.
Great all round experience - would buy from LCE again
Friendly, informative, helpful and efficient in dealing with an important and urgent purchase. Went above and beyond to locate goods and bring together the overall order. Useful and timely comms, as well as next day delivery as promised!
Product as described, arrived promptly
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