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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I have purchased from LCE many times over many years. As always service was swift and professional. Vladimir has shown great communication and professionalism when dealing with my enquiries. I would w... 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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Great experience
Kind, communicative and caring! Nothing more to say. Great on emails and over the phone. Use these guys
Extremely helpful staff and really…
Extremely helpful staff and really great choice of second hand cameras and lenses.
I would thoroughly recommend LCE
I would thoroughly recommend LCE, they sourced a new Z8 for me and really went out of their way to help.
LCE - Strand London
Robin from your branch in the Strand was very helpful and knowledgeable when i visited the store. He was very happy to answer all the questions i had. I would certainly recommend this store to others.
Nikon Lens Purchase
I purchased a Nikon 300 mm lens from the London Camera Exchange, and had excellent service from both the Southampton Civic Centre and London Strand branches, both of which were involved with this purchase. I was contacted by phone after placing the order online and was very satisfied.
Great service.
Speedy response to my initial enquiry and dispatched my order the same day - with DPD, my favourite carrier !.
Swarovski binocular help
I needed help with attaching straps to my new Swarovski binoculars which I had bought in the US. They helped quickly, efficiently , and without charge. Very kind and a great help. Highly recommended.
Always excellent service
I’ve used this chain of stores for years. The Strand branch have been so helpful and friendly. Always had excellent advice.
Fantastic Service & Staff
Visited this shop last Friday after reading previous reviews. I was after a pair of 8x42 binoculars (belated Xmas present) but had not made a final decision on make/model. Robin was extremely helpful and very knowledgeable and after trying several pairs (including taking them outside of the store onto the Strand for a test run) I left the shop with a pair of Hawke Frontier ED X that fitted (exceeded) my requirements (and not a model that I had previously considered). Straight on to lift 109 at Battersea Power Station and the binoculars were fantastic to view the London skyline with. Would totally recommend this store and their most helpful staff. Thank you Robin. Baz
Refund Process slower than usual
My expectations may be high, but the process for a refund was slow. The camera was returned on 21st December and refunded on 27th this may have been because it's Xmas.

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Friendly and professional service
Friendly and professional service. The staff understood our needs and ensured that our needs are rightly met. They provided helpful guidance in selecting the accessories.
Thank you LCM
LCE Hits the mark once again
Everything went very smoothly. Perfect support from the Strand team. I requested a quotation, details were forwarded with a payment link, as requested, and arrangements were made for delivery very promptly. The prices were good for ordering the entire package of parts, when considering the additional cost and concerns about reliability and warranty... if the good were ordered direct from abroad or through an overseas stockist. LCE Strand tends to be my go-to supplier. However it would be good if they stocked the entire range of Leophoto parts, e.g. L-brackets, Nodal rails... This order had been for a new tripod set-up.
Probably the best photographic dealer that I've dealt with in my professional career
Excellent deals, product knowledge and customer service. A pleasure to deal with.
Great price and service
Excellent service as usual.
Great comprehensive advice and help…
Great comprehensive advice and help over the phone. Easy ordering online with the help of the link from the adviser. Quick despatch. Will use again and again and advise friends to use too.
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