How refreshing not to have to go to a chain of shops or a supermarket, to get photographic…read moreequipment. A personal service you'll never get over the internet from people who know what they are talking about. And it seems to me they're not to pushy either.

Excellent service but a little pricey. The staff there could have had me over but they chose not…read moreto. A great bonus point to them for that

The guys in this store were lovely. I was in there late one night right on closing and the machine…read morewas having issues loading the images of my CD. They were so patient especially considering I had to repeat the process numerous times because I wanted pictures in different sizes. Was impressed with Picture quality - especially the Black and whites which actually came out black and white (not slightly tinged with green or magenta which I have had from other labs). The have a reasonable range of frames etc however the store is quite small so not a huge variety.

This shop is second to none, customer service like somewhere from an earlier age. Excellent product…read moreknowledge from a friendly and fun crew of staff with an enthusiasm that beggars belief.......the ethos appears to be 'sell the customer what they NEED, not the highest priced item' Very good range of new stock and many used bargains. Another + factor of course is that they're an independent shop. High Street UK needs more outlets like this!

Great range of product. Miserable staff (but actually quite…read morecharming). Hardcore sales tactics "You are wrong, we are right. Seriously, forget what your professional photographer friend said about Canon, it's the Practika you need". Let you get hands-on with stuff, so you can see it working - which is a huge bonus. But, after all that, then you have the pricing. Good web sites beat John Lewis by around 30%. John Lewis beats most high street stores by around 10% - and often give a better warranty. Other high street stores are probably 10-20% cheaper than Spectrum. When you add it all up, the real cost of buying here is phenominal.

Had a passport photo taken here. It was only after the photo was taken I was told it was the…read more'£12.99 special' which is more than double the price you would pay anywhere else in London. Nigel who took the photos was very friendly however I was not shown the photos or given an option before printing. The photos provided were unusable and rejected by the passport office as they were taken against a dark grey background. I went back in to the store the next day where I was offered a replacement however as the photo printer was broken I would need to wait 20 mins. In fairness the background was much improved but instead of receiving a set of 8 different photos (as with the first attempt) I was given 4 photos - of what I assume was the worst shot. This is not a photo I will be using in my passport. I have since given up and gone two doors down where the cost came in at £6. It also turns out this is where Nigel had gone to print out the photos charging a considerable markup. To cut a long story short - avoid at all costs. Rip off merchants.

Came here looking for some 120 color film for an old camera I got at a flea market. They sell 120…read morefilm in color and b&w and in singles (~£6) or packs of 5. The women at the front desk were super helpful, knowledgeable, and kind. NOTE: it is hard to find if you're not looking carefully! The main sign out front says PhotoFusion (see pic) for another business on the same floor. There is a tiny buzzer for Parallax on the wall (pic). Ring that and go to the second floor!

From the owner: We are Parallax Photographic and we sell film. Need film for your analogue camera? We're the place…read moreto come to. We also sell paper, chemicals and everything else you need for analogue photography. We love film and all that goes with it. We are always happy to talk and answer any questions. You can find all our products on the website or you can visit us in person at Photofusion in Brixton.

As part of the frighteningly complex process of applying for an American visa, you are now required…read moreto upload a passport photo of yourself to their official website. The instructions on how to take an appropriate photo ran to 2.5 pages with photos! So I chickened out and decided to put myself in the hand of professionals. It's increasingly difficult to find places which take passport photos but the Snappy Snap shops still offer this service. They also open early, which is useful if you work and want to pop in before work. The lady who dealt with me was knowledgeable and put my mind at rest with her confidence with knowing the requirements for the visa photo. She also took a few snaps to get a good shot. It cost me £25 for 2 physical prints and a CD with the precious digital image to upload. I had to reduce the resolution at home as the file size was initially too big but it did go through in the end. Thank you, Snappy Snaps, for reducing some of the stress of applying for my visa

I walked by the shop several times while on short visits to Brighton and unfortunately always found…read moreit closed as it was either late evening or Sundays. So glad to have arrived early and had a chance to walk in and be treated to a wealth of knowledge on vintage cameras and service with patience and a smile. The proprietor is a wonderful gentleman who takes his time to explain details and the history of the vintage cameras he sells. I wound up buying a Minolta Minox and hope to some day bring home a Leica III he has in excellent condition

Amazing service. Popped in with a old film camera I found in the attic and not used for over 40…read moreyears. Had it checked overed and given details on how to use the camera. Would highly recommend. They also develop films so will be getting mine developed here too. They also sell lots of different cameras of all types.

This is a shop you can rely on to give first class service, advice and reasonable prices. A family…read morerun business; always expect and get politeness and efficiency. You are treated as a valued customer. I regularly get photographic prints done and have bought cameras for my wife and family, always after seeking advice from the proprietor.

CLOSED! No longer at Spitalfields, after searching for close to half an hour. Only after searching…read moretheir ancient Twitter did I learn they had discontinued their presence at the market. Website still lists the stall location. Such a bummer, was looking forward to visitin

I found my vintage camera as I was wandering around in Spitalfields Market. You have many film…read morecamera dealers here on thursday. As the others sell a bit of everything my vintage camera focuses only on photographic equipment. Their stall is like a complete camera shop. Film cameras from all periods, leather cases, lenses, tripods, films, flashes, straps and even lens caps and cable releases! What really struck me is their dedication. They guide you through all the features of the camera of your choice, giving you advice and tips. Their cameras are guaranteed to work and if you have a problem they look after you. If you are looking for a film camera, they are my best pick! Oh and they are much cheaper than camera shops.