I was looking for a specific Nikon lens, which is back ordered at every major camera store I checked, including Nikon itself. When researching on the Internet how long I would have to wait for the back ordered lens, a gentleman said that he got this specific lens rather quickly from Eugene at Competitive Cameras in June 2019. A second gentleman also said he got one quickly from Competitive Cameras in August 2019. So I emailed Eugene to get on their wait list for this lens. I was shocked when he immediately returned my email to say they actually had one in stock. Eugene had the lens sent UPS 2 day aIr and I have my news lens much quicker than I ever dreamed. His price was the exact same price quoted everywhere else, but with free shipping and no sales tax. I highly recommend this shop for quick and professional service. read more

Their service is unmatched. All of my camera needs are met with CC. My cameras, lenses, lights, and stands are all from here and they have earned my business from year to year. Thank you! read more

From the moment I walked in, I felt very welcomed by the sales staff. They are very helpful and knowledgeable about both camera and video equipment. They are very honest, down to earth people and never try to over sell you on purchasing equipment. When I've had an indoor shoot and needed some guidance with lighting, the sales staff member offered advice on several solutions to help me improve my results. So happy this place exist! read more

I love shopping for my pro camera gear at Competitive Cameras. Sales staffs like Eugene were pleasant and knowledgeable when I ordered my Sony lens and bodies over the phone with them recently. Shipping was fast and promptly packaged. I definitely will come back. Thanks! read more

Great selection, very knowledgeable staff that is willing to help you out. After reading the reviews for this place I knew something was up -- some people have complemented the knowledge and selection while others have claimed snobs run this place -- I figured these were probably very smart employees who probably only come across as condescending if you don't know what you want. Well, I'm sorry, but I wouldn't have patience either with a customer who walked in and wanted to buy a Canon full frame camera for $200 and a bunch of lenses for $25, either. Get real, people. These guys have the right stuff you need if you're a camera enthusiast or professional photographer or filmmaker. Their prices are competitive and if these guys know you know what you're doing they treat you with the respect you deserve. I asked for a specific kind of lens and the guy offered me some choices. When what I wanted wasn't around, he asked me what kind of price range I was looking at, and when I told him my range he smiled and said, "okay, come back after Christmas" and joked that he liked me because he wasn't telling me to take a hike. That tells me these guys probably get visited a lot by the wrong kind of customer (i.e. the person who just wants a point and shoot) who hopes to get a DLSR for $50. Good place for the knowledgeable photographer or person who wants to learn how to become one. Not the place for Black Friday shoppers without a clue. read more

These guys are great! I'm a down to business kinda person and they are exactly that. I appreciate that I can walk in with an idea of what I want and they will give me options. I can also walk in saying, "I have no clue how to work this thing" and they will always take the time to walk me thru it. Either way, I know I'm getting exactly what I need and I can always call or come in if I need any support. It's very obvious to me that these guys do business to make customers for life. This isn't a cheap career/hobby but they treat everyone at every level of proficiency the same. Eugene and the crew are solid dudes. read more

I am a professional photographer in the area and discovered Competitive Cameras about a year ago after I had a terrible experience at another camera shop. I drive about 40 minutes to get to the location but I will never go elsewhere. Every time I am given fast and reliable service. They are the only store around that will calibrate my lenses quickly and correctly. I have bought lenses from them as well and received excellent service, product and they were the exact same price as I found the lens online at Amazon. I cannot recommend them enough and I tell everyone in all my local forums the same. read more

I was wanting to try out a specific lens and this was the only place that carried it. I called in to check and right away they told me they had it - compared to other places that put me on hold and then said they didn't carry it. Competitive Camera definitely has a great selection of lenses. I am a beginner (just got a t5i a few days ago) and the staff was VERY helpful. Ric never rushed me and let me try different lenses over and over again without any hesitation. I wasn't sure what to expect from a camera store since this was my first experience and just a day before I had learned what aperature meant. Needless to say, I would return and highly recommend it! read more

I've been doing business for years with Competitive Cameras. With many options out there to buy your equipment online, there's nothing better than going to a real store with knowledgeable people to make sure you get the right stuff the first time. Eugene and his staff back their business up with great support, knowledge, and an inventory of everything you need. I very rarely will buy my equipment online from out of state when I can get the service, professional experience, and knowledge that I can get here. Jim @ Grapevine Photo. read more

Competitive Camera has been my primary photography store for 35 years. Originally, Ramsey took care of my professional needs and now his son, Eugene, is my main man. They make me feel like I have a partner looking out for my best interests. As a pro and now a photography educator, I have always been able to get accurate and helpful information from anyone on the staff at Competitive. One of the things I like best is when I ask a staffer something they don't know, they will find out for me or bring the right person to ask instead of pretending or guessing. Having grown up in the business, Eugene is as knowledgeable as any retailer I've met in photography. His customers include some of the best photographers in the country and he is smart with an excellent memory. They don't try to match prices with the online fringe, but they are very good about competing with any legitimate vendor on price and beating them on service. As I reread this review, it sounds like I was put up to this. That is not the case. I promise you this is my unsolicited and honest experience. read more

Hands Down the best Camera Store I have ever worked with. I shopped at the big store off 42nd Street in NYC for years, but I decided I would rather back the local guy after my first visit to Competitive. They always have the gear I need when I have critical last minute needs. Eugene and Crew have always bent over backwards to help me out! I am a customer for life. read more

I have been renting from Dallas Camera for quite awhile with no problems, and frankly, its been a wonderful experience. The owners were always incredibly nice and helpful and I love taking my business there. However, I needed a lens that was already rented out at Dallas Camera, so I decided to try Competitive Cameras instead. It's open on Saturdays, and they usually have what I need in stock. The pricing is comparable to other places in the area. They are extremely knowledgeable about their products and quick with a response to any questions you dare ask. They also buy used equipment, which is cool. read more

My husband and I have been purchasing equipment from Ramsey and Eugene for years. It's almost a social visit for us as we catch up on where they have been and what they're up to. The entire staff is knowledgeable and are up to date on the latest and greatest. When the Nikon D3s were announced, every retailer had a waiting list. We put our name on Competitive Camera's and B&H's list. Ramsey came through first, and the price was the same. That's a no brainier to me. We love these guys and know where to go for our gear and an excellent knowledge base. If you're a new customer, do not be offended by their direct manner in getting down to business. They do an excellent job of meeting your needs. I'll take their lack of coddling and schmoozing over their extreme wealth of photography equipment knowledge any day. read more

OMG Competitive, so much gear...and right up the street!!! Well I'm saying BYE BYE to shipping charges!...sorry B&H!! lol Shopped at Competitive Cameras for the 1st time this past Saturday...late afternoon and I'm in DESPERATE need of a 32" bounce umbrella for Sunday shoot. Needed the kind with black cover outside & silver/white inside. I didn't think any place actually sold that local...boy was I wrong. Competitive has everything! And their staff was super nice and knowledgeable. So yes, I'll be back!! :-) read more

As has been remarked, this place is great if you're already a professional and know what you're looking for. However, if you're a beginner and want advice and friendly help deciding on a camera, I'd go somewhere else. The customer service is very curt and impolite. Furthermore, as a videographer looking to rent lights, Competitive Camera did not have what I needed. At the time of my visit, they only carried strobe lights for photography and didn't have any sort of continuous lighting available. If you need lights for video, this isn't place for you. Also, as a side note, they require first-time renters to have a credit card. That shouldn't be a problem for most people, but be warned: if you only use debit cards, then you're out of luck. read more

I Was in town for a photography workshop and rented a lens from competitive cameras. Not only was the price on the lens rental great, but the guys who worked there were also great- knowledgeable and very friendly. The only unfortunate thing for me is that I don't live in Dallas and won't be able to frequent this business more. That being said- if I'm down here again, I know where I'll be going! read more

As a professional photographer, I am incredibly grateful for Eugene at Competitive Camera in Dallas. I have been a customer for over 16 years, and credit him for ALWAYS taking the time to educate me with the ever so changing technology. Starting years ago...so many of us "moms with a camera" have Eugene to thank for the in-person guidance with equipment. They have earned my trust, and I would never purchase from another store (in person/or online). read more

I took my Canon 85mm 1.8 in to CC for service. I ordered a hood for my Sigma 30mm 1.4 while I was there. When I came back in to pick up the 85mm lens I asked if the hood had arrived. It hadn't. The salesman went and pulled one out of a box with the lens. Great service. They take care of you. They do the right thing, and they do it at a good price. Buy with confidence. Ignacio read more

I stopped in with my Nikon D300s camera. I needed some quick service on it so I could use it for a work event. I got in right away and received knowlegable service. I was out in 10 minutes with a working camera. Thank you. read more

Support your local camera store! Best place in Dallas for all digital photography needs. I bought my Nikon DSLR here a few years ago and since then have purchased additional gear, rented lenses from them, taken my camera in for sensor cleanings and it's my main source of Red River paper. They have anything and everything camera related and their staff is very knowledgeable and will steer you in the right direction whether it be entry level or pro level gear. read more

My favorite camera store. I can just think out loud and Eugene will have exactly what I need before I get my complete thought out. The whole staff is great and I always feel appreciated. Thanks for wearing mask. read more

Top notch camera shop. I have been trying to get the new Nikon D850 for months. It was back ordered everywhere. Eugene took my contact info and got in touch as soon as one came in - long before anyone else did. He sent it out immediately. I have also ordered other gear they they had that others also had on back order. They are a small family owned shop that really delivers. read more

I cannot speak highly enough of this outfit. Eugene (sales) saved an email from me from nearly four months prior requesting information on a very hard to find new product from Olympus. He contacted me quickly when the product showed up in his store and was very professional in his approach to completing the sale. I was delighted. The product showed up at my door in two days as promised with all shipping charges paid for by Competitive Cameras. Well done! read more

Competitive Cameras is my favorite camera shop in DFW and I'm happy to make the 30 minute drive. Their customer service, advice and attention to detail are worth it. I have them clean my camera and calibrate my lenses regularly and they are both expeditious and accurate. Whenever I need to rent gear, I go to CC because their rental policies are generous and they're happy to show me how to use anything I'm not familiar with. I appreciate their expertise! read more

Absolute best camera store in dfw. They are very knowledgeable about everything you ask and will get you what you need. I went to arlington camera since it was closer to my house looking for a cheap flash for my A7iii, not only did they not have the right flash but they struggled to find information about their gear. I called Competitive Camera and straight off the bat, gear and price they knew all about it. Never going anywhere else! read more

We had a very poor experience at this store. We specifically drove way out of our way in order to get what we thought would be a knowledgeable and helpful sales staff. What a disappointment! We are looking for a new camera. We are new to "big" cameras and we told the salesman that we knew very little about cameras; that we have a few simples ones at home but that we wanted to "upgrade" to something larger and better. That is all we said before he immediately pulled out an $800.00 Nikon and said that was the right camera for us. Whoa - wow! He never took the time to ask us any questions or learn anything about the type of use we had in mind. He never spoke of the features, pros / cons, etc.. We promptly left, disappointed. read more

CC is my go-to location for all photo//film equipment. Staff is congenial and extremely sharp on knowledge of all the equipment you would need to service your shoot; both personal and commercial. If you need a recommendation or a rental call them! read more

Camera equipment for the pros! Service is fast & friendly...staff is very knowledgable. I'll bring in my equipment for repairs (very outstanding service). So pretty much 9k photos on my yelp profile are captured from a pretty baller lens I bought here!!!! Great selection of memory cards! "Say cheese" read more

I have been buying equipment from Competitive for over 10 years. Eugene and his team always get me what I need and have answers to any photographic problem that needs a solution. CC is my go to store for gear and supplies, they do not disappoint. read more

I cannot say enough good things about Competitive Cameras! I buy nearly all of my gear from them and they are always willing to spend the time listening to what I need and recommending the best option (sometimes when I don't even know exactly what I want but am trying to accomplish something). Without fail, all of the folks who work there, starting with the father-son duo, Ramsey and Eugene, are so plot and patient and knowledgeable. In a few cases, I have gone in in a bit of a panic as I was about to leave for a trip, only to realize I was missing some critical component. They always come through with a solution. In these days, of online retail sales, it is a breath of fresh air to go in and interact with real, knowledgeable, helpful people as partners in photography! read more

WARNING WARNING WARNING....... Buyer Beware !!!!! After taking my one month old camera to be fixed while on vacation I found out they had sold me a "remanufactured" camera with serious defects. When I contacted Competitive Camera I was reminded of their "absolutely no refund policy". $849 down the drain. I was conned and played for a fool. Any review here over 1 star is written by the store. read more

Best camera shop in Dallas. I've been a customer for years; they're the best. They are in stock on all of the newest cameras, and they have the experience and knowledge to point you in the right direction. I like brick and mortar retail stores, and these guys are precisely the reason. I'm able to get a qualified opinion, by an expert, who is able to help me wade through all of the new technology. Their pricing is almost identical to B&H or Amazon, and at Competitive Camera, I'm able to get an opinion from someone who understands their products. This is the only camera store I visit; I highly recommend them. read more

By far the best camera store in the DFW area- If you want people who know their stuff AND have the best customer service around, then this is your place. I've bought multiple cameras and lenses from them over the last 10 years and Eugene and the rest of the staff are always helpful and honest with their reccomendations rather than trying to be all "sales-y" which I appreciate. On top of that, if you have a problem with anything, they will literally walk you through fixing it ( and away from the cliff!) over the phone... the best! read more

Love this store, the people are committed professionals who care about their customers. Purchasing a camera is a big decision. Even more important is buying from a store that cares about its customers and provides personal service. I dropped a $750 Nikon lens on the asphalt and literally crushed the lens cap. Embarrassed and expecting to reinvest (as others told me), I went back to Competitive and they looked me in the eye and said, come back tomorrow, we will take care of it for you. Back up and running with my lens in perfect condition, I can leave you with these words. Competitive Cameras rocks! The people ensure you buy only what you need and they are there when you need help, over and above what is expected. Thanks guys, see you soon, for my next purchase, or a quick lesson. read more

People make the difference! I have purchased a fine 35mm Olympus camera, a very heavy tripod, and several small accessories from this company. Since I grew up on Brownie Instamatics, I barely know which end of the camera to use. Today I bought some high quality lighting equipment. In every case, a store rep has attended to me promptly, demonstrating the device or accessory they are recommending, and always courteously and patiently. I don't know how or why they put up with it, as I ask way too many questions. There has never been a question they could not or would not answer. After my experiences at Competitive Cameras, I cannot imagine walking into another camera store (even though I live at a considerable distance from the store), much less a big box store with lots of "stuff", but little in the way of knowledgable staff. I highly recommend Competitive Cameras! read more

A true Gem in the internet-era This place is a TREASURE. Yes you can buy from the guys in NY or any of the other on-line retailers but that is not the point. This is a REAL store, with REAL people who are incredibly savvy about their product. So the way I see it is: you can either read CUSTOMER reviews about a piece of gear you are thinking about buying, or you can talk to a REAL professional who has been doing this for a long time and has in-depth knowledge of the product and the subject matter and buy from them. Stores like this one ARE NOT common place. They have the inventory, the price, and the knowledge to help out professionals, enthusiasts and aficionados alike. If you want to be pampered go to a SPA. If you want to talk shop and get some good advice before you buy a piece of gear then the choice is clear. Support Texas businesses. Go LOCAL and take advantage of this incredible resource. read more

The only reason I gave two star is because they seam to have decent collection of lens and accessories. Now a days you go to a store like this and pay more [compared to Amazon and other online stores] is for the service and advice. I went in to get the 50mm 1.4 for my 5dm2 [recently moved from a 7d] since the 50mm will become my main prime lens [the 35 1.4 I have is a bit wide of close ups] I wanted an opinion. I had rented the 50mm 1.2 online and didn't like it all that much So when I asked him, he said immediately got a sigma 1.4 and said I should get that and its far better. When I did my research between the 50mm, the sigma never popped up... So I was a bit confused. And to make things more complicated I just sold my sigma 30mm due all the inconsistency with its AF I shot both the lenses in the shop and saw chromatic aberration with the sigma. So I just asked him why does he think the Sigma is so much better than the canon, he looked at me as if I'm a ill behaved member of his staff and said with a growl that the sigma is bigger than the canon [Placed the canon on top of the sigma, which didn't have the cap on]. And some how since its bigger it should be better. I just gave a smile and walked out. Two things: If you don't know anything and don't want to research, you might have a decent experience if you get what they tell you to But for me, they behaved like I was somehow irritating them with my question and that they were doing me a huge personal fav by telling me what to get. Since its much easier, more convenient and much cheaper to get this on amazon. Ill stick to that. read more

I've shopped at a few different camera shops in the DFW area. Which is to say I've shopped at MOST of them as the genre is a bit scarce. I called and decided to go the extra 10 minutes to this store because they had a particular light in stock I was looking for. I was greeted on the phone by a very happy, vibrant voice. The gentleman invited me to come into the store and experience all they have to offer. When I arrived the energy didn't die one bit. Every person in the store was excited and eager to assist. I'm new to photography, and I had a few questions that were answered in broad terms rather than through a biased lens (no pun intended.) not once was I meant to feel pressured into buying the most expensive pieces of equipment, but, rather, given options and celebrated and reassured in my decision making process. I've worked in Customer service management jobs for more than 10 years, and I can honestly say each person there would have made me proud to have them on my team. Thank you Competitive Cameras LTD. I've found my new go-to place for my growing career. read more

Not sure why someone in the DFW area would order photography equipment online when we have this gem in our city. Extremely knowledgeable and professional employees and an incredible inventory! read more

My first major camera purchase and based on the reviews I had to give Eugene the first shot at my business. I made the right choice. He went above and beyond anything I could imagine and remembered my first AND last name when I came back to the store the following day to get some assistance with the setup. Customer for life. Thank you Eugene! read more