Great service as always from LCE. No1 goto shop for camera equipment. Whether buying brand new or used just excellent service. If used equipment, which they rate as 5* then it is. Emails and phone cal... See more
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I purchased a camera from the Winchester branch and got a good demo and an opportunity to try it out, staff were friendly and helpful. I had an issue post purchase which I contacted the head office te... See more
I bought my Canon kit from LCE Winchester and spoke with Ben a few times. A fair price was given for a Nikon kit I was part-exing. He was knowledgeable, pleasant and sorted out a slight faux pa, on my... See more
I ordered through LCE as I'd been let down by an alternate supplier who kept telling me the camera was on its' way but never arrived after two weeks. LCE were very efficient in getting the camera t... See more
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Set in the beautiful historic city of Winchester, in the shadow of the cathedral our branch in The Square first opened its doors in the early 1960's. We sell a wide selection of both new and used photographic equipment, and also offer a comprehensive range of binoculars & telescopes. Part exchange is welcomed. Services: Passport Photos, Developing & Printing, Instant Prints, Video Transfers, Sensor Cleaning, Firmware Upgrades, Data Recovery, Repairs. Meet The Team: Tony, Manager - Clocking up 38 years for LCE, has a passion for binoculars & telescopes. Ben, Assistant Manager - Has been at LCE since 2011. A passionate about landscape photographer has recently taken up street photography. Josh - Joined LCE in 2015 and loves producing excellent still life images. Alfred – Has been with LCE since 2019 and has a keen interest in both wildlife & people photography, he also enjoys shooting on film. Craig - Our newest team member, joining in February 2023 with an avid interest in macro & wildlife photography.
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15 The Square, SO23 9ES, Winchester, Hants, United Kingdom
- 01962866203
4.9
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Easy purchase
Item not in stock at local LCE so bought online. Easy transaction plus safe delivery.
October 17, 2025
Excellent experience
Easy to navigate the website.
Competitive prices, including free delivery
Binoculars were in stock (unlike several other suppliers)
Swift dispatch from the store and prompt delivery by DPD
October 15, 2025
Great price & quick delivery
Very well priced camera and accessories, ordered before 2pm and arrived the next morning! Well packaged and very quick delivery. Would definitely recommend.
October 14, 2025
The product I wanted at the price I…
The product I wanted at the price I wanted and the convenience of trading in 35mm camera equipment
October 13, 2025
Fantastic service. Truly A* commitment to its clients.
Fantastic service and contacted me when the product was due to be released and kept me updated. Could not fault any aspect - so helpful and quick at sending out the item.
October 4, 2025
So happy shopping here
So happy shopping here! I was able to snag a popular product, and delivery was so quick! Thanks so much!
October 4, 2025
Profesional and efficient
Profesional and efficient, more so I had a bit of trouble with PayPal crashing and ordering 3 cameras by accident and it only took one phone call to sort it out
October 4, 2025
Engaging photography course
My friend and I booked a photography course to learn how to use a camera for work, and it was brilliant! Ben explained each step clearly, and as beginners, we found the session both educational and engaging. We were also given information packs to refer back to after the course, which were really helpful. We’d definitely recommend this course to anyone keen to improve their camera skills!
Thank you Ben for an insightful experience! We can't wait to get out and use our camera.
September 18, 2025
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Great service all round
I found the pricing competitive and was kept up to date on the status of my order, which was delivered very quickly. I would definitely use LCE again in future!
October 1, 2025
I recently attended a training course…
I recently attended a training course with LCE Winchester, taught by Ben, and it was fantastic. Ben was incredibly knowledgeable and took the time to explain how the camera works, showing us how to adjust all the settings to get the very best results for the type of photography I shoot.
He also provided plenty of helpful guides and diagrams, which made learning the basics of photography so much easier. The session was incredibly valuable, and Ben was a patient, clear, and enthusiastic teacher.
Thank you, Ben, for such an informative and enjoyable experience—I left feeling much more confident with my camera!
September 18, 2025
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Extremely fast processing of order
Extremely fast processing of order, received next day
September 8, 2025
Great camera
Great camera, perfect for what I needed, at a good price and arrived very quickly.
September 3, 2025
Excellent Service
Thanks to LCE for such an excellent service. I ordered a used Olympus MZuiko 25mm lens in the morning and it was delivered the following day by lunchtime. Lens is fantastic (even had the original box). Great work
September 2, 2025
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