Vancouver camera shops for photography gear

Whether you’re an aspiring professional photographer or the casual selfie fan, Vancouver is scattered with shops carrying photography must-haves that’ll help you take the perfect snapshot. Capturing your treasured memories requires investing in serious equipment. Not only do these shops sell new cameras and accessories, they also offer rental options and pre-loved gear.

Vancouver camera shops for photography gear
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Lens & Shutter Holdings Ltd - Vancouver store

1
2447 Granville St, Vancouver, BC V6H 3G5

The owners at Lens & Shutter are passionate about inspiring and educating budding photographers about the art of photography. The well-established, family-run shop has become a local landmark for Vancouver shutterbugs, offering cameras, lenses and accessories as well as full printing services. They also host a variety of hands-on photography courses across their three locations.

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Broadway Camera

2
102-1055 Broadway W, Vancouver, BC V6H 1E2

Located along West Broadway, this Canadian company specializes in all things cameras. The shop carries a vast range of camera accessories, covering even the most unique models. Shop here for DSLRs from big name brands such as Sony, Nikon, Olympus and Canon, as well as a respectable selection of medium-format cameras and film cameras. Broadway Cameras not only carries professional equipment for the more experienced clients, but also stocks plenty of basic point-and-shoot cameras for the everyday casual user.

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Kerrisdale Cameras Ltd

3
2170 41st Ave W, Vancouver, BC V6M 1Z5

Unlike other camera stores, Kerrisdale Cameras has a large array of certified pre-owned DSLR bodies as well as an impressive selection of used lenses. Buying used equipment makes photography more affordable and accessible, and the knowledgeable staff always ensure customers receive a pre-loved lens or body that’s in great condition. For those looking for the new equipment, Kerrisdale Cameras also stocks a solid inventory of brand-new cameras and accessories.

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Gastown Photo

4
143-757 Hastings St W, Vancouver, BC V6C 1A1

Nestled in Gastown amongst the neighbourhood’s trendy indie cafés, Gastown Photos is the spot to go if you’re looking for Nikon, Canon and Pentax DSLRs. Their large collection of reasonably priced Nikon and Canon lenses is every photographer’s dreams. The on-site photo lab also offers printing and photofinishing services.

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Beau Photo Supplies Inc

5
110-1401 8th Avenue W, Vancouver, BC V6H 1C9

Beau Photos makes photography easy with their vast assortment of rental cameras and equipment. Renting is the perfect way to try out a lens to ensure it is the right one for you before making the investment. Beau also hosts unique workshops for those who want to further their photography skills and try out new techniques.

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