Customer service here is always great. I'm a reoccurring customer for film development and they always get mine done ahead of schedule which is awesome. Selection here depends on timing. I would recommend calling ahead for camera gear. It goes fast. read more

Very very helpful camera specialists here! Came in for some information before leaving for a week-long National Parks trip. Wanted to see what help they had for me to shoot some cool astrophotography shots out there. I left with some knowledge and a book and some extra memory cards for the trip. Can be an expensive hobby/profession but these pros are there to help you in the right direction so you aren't getting things you don't need! Parking is very ample in the back. Never full. read more

This place is hit or miss; you either get great service or a sales associate trying to up-one you for no reason and push a sale. In the past, I've bought a great Tamron lens that no other large business carries but when it comes to a common product, I'd rather purchase it cheaper with reward points at a name brand establishment. I mean, they do have great gear and accessories there but usually a tad bit higher in price. And these days, I'd rather not deal with drivers on the road, parking, and being pushed by sales personnel. So, it's more convenient just to order an item cheaper online and get it delivered the next day hassle free. read more

I bought 2 untested film cameras and wanted to get them checked. Walking in I got help right away from Patrick. He checked my film cameras (for free too:-) I was scared there was going to be a diagnosis fee) multiple times to see if they were working/making sure if they worked. He was also nice enough to inform me of the costs to fix and gave me a real opinion on what I should do next. I was really grateful because I felt like I wasn't getting scammed and Patrick was nice enough to give me all the information I needed. The other staff members were super cool too! As I was walking out, Jim made me feel super at home-- his smile literally is contagious (he didn't make me feel like a stranger but like a person or a friend) The person speaking with him (I forgot his name) was super nice too! I guess what I'm trying to get at is this: go to George's camera to get your stuff fixed, to get the best service,and to meet real cool and genuine people. read more

Nice selection of camera gear and cameras. Their are not many stand alone camera shops anymore where you can hold a camera and talk to someone before buying one. Prices are a tad bit higher then online but you get to hold it before buying and walk out with it then and there. Staff has been friendly and helpful whenever I have stopped in. Parking is a tad better than their North Park location. They have additional parking in the back. They do rentals which I have not utilized. They do camera repair which I utilized and thought the price fair. I got my camera back faster then their quoted time but it turned out to an easy fix. read more

For many years (20?) I had previously shopped at George's Camera for much of my professional Nikon and other camera gear. I spent many thousands of dollars there, affirmatively in support of independent camera stores. I bought several very expensive Nikon professional DSLR bodies, lenses and accessories there. However, a couple of years ago I made the decision to switch to Canon, after 50 years of being a Nikon shooter. The reason I switched was because of Canon's then-new R3 professional mirrorless camera. Thanks to its dedicated car autofocus mode, it is an excellent professional camera for shooting auto racing, which is one of my favorite subjects. I recently won a major automotive media organization's sole award for photography for an auto racing photo that I was able to capture because of my R3's amazing autofocus capability. Back when I was still just considering getting that camera, they were very difficult to find anywhere, even just to put my hands on one to check it out and try to determine if it would be worth switching systems for. A Canon Zone rep directed me to go to George's Camera in Kearny Mesa (San Diego) on a particular day, where she told me that one of her reps would have Canon's demo R3 to thoroughly check out. I spent a long time doing that. Due to a fairly new relationship that, thanks to a fellow photographer's glowing recommendation, I had developed with another independent camera store -- this one out-of-state, I ordered my initial Canon gear (including two Canon R3 bodies) from there -- not at George's. Subsequent to that, the owner of George's Camera read me the riot act, chastising me for monopolizing the Canon rep's time in his store that day, and telling me that he had paid her to work for him that day. I had no idea. I was there because the higher-up Canon rep suggested that I go there to check out the brand new Canon R3. The owner was livid. He impugned my professional reputation and banned me from George's Camera for life! I no longer could shop there (not that I would want to, after the way that he treated me). More importantly, camera and lens companies, photographers, camera clubs and other people give informative presentations about photography in George's Camera's adjacent classroom, so I am not allowed to attend and learn from any of those classes. If you are in the market for camera gear and are looking for a good camera store in San Diego, I strongly recommend that you take your photo business to Nelson's Photo. They have been in the San Diego area for many years, sell and are knowledgeable about a wide range of camera gear, and are very nice people. read more

Had a seamless rental of a lens I really wanted to use for a graduation event at a local restaurant. Prices are fair, but you do have to pay a deposit, either cash or credit card which is an active hold on your credit card so that you return equipment, and as a guarantee for no damages. The nice thing is after five rentals with them, you no longer have to place a deposit! I rented a very fancy Canon lens, one of which is quite hard to afford. It was a great lens, in perfect mint condition, and I look forward to renting from the company again. The service was great, it was not busy at all, and there is quite a large selection for camera equipment for many brands of cameras. If you come here, you will certainly be met with people who are friendly, willing to help, to look for everyone of your camera/filming needs! read more

Have been back several times and my experiences were better. While I would love to buy from stores like this rather than Amazon, there is a 15% restocking fee for any purchase. It does make one pause if you think the item could be returned. read more

I went to this store in search of film devoloping supplies, and they had everything I needed! Very helpful and friendly staff who answered my questions, or reffered me to someone who could. I will definitey be coming back again for anything film related. read more

George's Camera - Electronics Near Me - San Diego, California

If you are interested in photography and don't know where to start, this is the store for you. I recommend coming here because this is a specialized business. Every time I have come to the store, I was welcomed by the friendly and knowledgeable staff. I honestly don't know too much about photography. I came in and spoke with Vincent. He was very knowledgeable on the different camera options, lighting, etc. He answered all of my questions and explained everything in a way that I could understand. He took his time with me step by step on explaining things that I needed to knowing order to operate a camera. What I love about this camera store as well, I found out that they offer classes on site. That is something I will look forward to going to. Parking is decent. There are parking lots in front and back of the building. There is also street parking. read more

Amazing service!! A class act store! Yes they had great things there but it's the great service that clearly defines this very special business in our own SD community!!! Thanks again!!! See you all soon!! read more

My Fujifilm camera stopped focusing so I brought it in to George's camera. Everyone who works there is friendly and professional. I was expecting to wait much longer but it was fixed within 2 and half weeks. Highly recommended. read more

The five stars are solely for the only person who acknowledged my presence in the store, a woman named Linda Moo. When I walked in, there was a group of men at the counter who clearly saw me waiting for their help but refused to say hello or even acknowledge my presence with a slight nod. I waited a few minutes for them to finish their conversation but it was rewarded with nothing. It reminded me of an old boys club where women don't exist nor are they deserving of any help. It appeared that all three men who worked there were just having a casual conversation with a male customer. I had to leave the group of men huddled behind the front counter and make my way to the rental area where Linda was waiting with a smile and eye contact for me. She was friendly, helpful, and engaged with the customers. If it weren't for her, this store would get a 1 star from me as everyone appeared to be disengaged and focused on other things except for the customer. Linda was knowledgeable and exact. If she didn't know the answer to my question, she was honest and referred another person. She walked me over to the film that was for my vintage Minolta Instant Pro, opened the box for me (even threw away the packaging for me) and waited until I tested out my camera for the "first" time. We then chatted about her photography and I inquired about head shots for my business. She's at lindamoo.com (btw and you're welcome). I plan to contact her in the future for her services. I don't know who runs this store but the men could use sensitivity training in greeting their customers (all genders) within a few minutes of them walking into the store. And if three employees (who happen to be men) are behind the counter, at LEAST one person should acknowledge the customer waiting to be helped. Linda is the saving grace in this store and I'm so happy she was there to help me when I came in to patronize the old boys club. Ask for Linda if you're here. She's the best thing they got going on. read more

Billy's the best! Thank you for your time and expertise! I am excited to get out there and use my new zoom lens. It's so light and will surely be of good use for a long time. Appreciate it! read more

They didn't tell me how long it would take for my film roll to develop. I called and was transferred to 3 different staff before I could get an answer. They told me it would be 2-3weeks. That's pretty long, but I ended up getting it back in about 10 days. read more

Didn't feel welcomed when I entered the store earlier. Not even a "Hi, how may I help you?" or at least a simple acknowledgement from any of the staff. Staff seemed to be into their own world, talking about hardcore technical stuff. Normally, I appreciate hearing stuff like that as it shows me that they know their biz, but they just gave me snobbish vibes this time around. I did notice one customer come in from the rear entrance and he got a quick "hi" from the rental guy. I guess they're selectively welcoming. As far as the store, though it looked clean and organized, I was hoping for a larger selection of inventory, because I was interested in seeing some compact cameras and perhaps learn a bit more about what would be best to buy. I guess what they have is mainly for the hardcore pro-level photographers or enthusiasts with money. I'm guessing their lack of warmth is due to me not being in their customer demographic. read more

Heard good things so I drove the 15 miles to go and look for flash systems and hardware. Just learning so I wanted to take some time to ask questions and get advice. Went in and waited over 25 minutes looking around and nobody even looked up or acknowledged me. Must have walked from the front to back of the store 6 times and nobody even asked me if I needed help or said they would be a few minutes. Will not be returning. read more

I have rented from George's a few times and all went well. This 2 star rating is for a repair job we dropped off for them to handle. We dropped off two lenses for repair and after them having our lenses for over a month, didn't even get them repaired. The story is, after 30+ days I called to inquire on the lenses' status as we needed them for a job. We were told they would check with the repair guy. They called back a few days later to tell us that he had not repaired them and we could come pick them up. One of them, the repair guy didn't even have a camera body (Olympus 4/3) to test it on?! The other, a DJI 4/3 I guess he also could not test/repair. That would have been REALLY NICE TO KNOW prior to waiting over 30 days and not being able to have our lenses fixed for our job. They did refund our charges but when asked what happened, they just said they have no idea?! Definitely would not take another repair here, ever. read more

The customer service at George's is excellent (even in this crazy COVID time)! I had a badly stuck UV filter that needed to be taken off. The guy took his time to help and didn't charge me for this work. Ended up buying a bunch of things at the store in return. You guys rock and I 100% recommend it! read more

I bought a hgx prime UV filter and was told there is a drop protection warranty. This was a major reason I chose that filter. After several months the filter cracked. I tried to return the filter and get a replacement under the warranty. However I was told that my filter does not have a warranty. The filter with the warranty is a different type of filter that they sell. If the staff initially told me correct information on the filters I would have purchased the one that actually had the warranty and would not have had to buy a replacement. read more

I am an amateur photographer and I was telling my Pro Friend about a trip to Ireland and I was taking my DSLR with Kit Lens. He laughed at me and said I should check this place out and rent a nice lens for the trip. I came here, got a nice lens for the trip the day before leaving and enjoyed every minute of having that nice piece of glass on my camera. Overall the rental is easy, pick a lens, decide for how long, then put down your deposit. Keep in mind the deposit is the FULL PRICE OF THE LENS. I think this is fair, but something you might not be expecting when you need to put a $2k deposit for a $20-100 rental. They mention that after 5 successful rentals that you do not need to do the deposit anymore. I am so glad I found out about this place and will be renting more lenses from time to time, until I am able to make the investment to buy a nice lens of my own. I will be back! read more

I was help by the nicest man named Esteban . He really new his stuff and if didn't he got the answers I needed. If your looking for any thing about cameras Esteban is your go to man . After two tips to Best Buy with no one that could answer a question . He went above and beyond to help me . He even looks up on the computer to get me a order number . I will be back for all my camera needs thank you Esteban your the best .!! read more

This place has great customer service and the employees all know so much about the craft. All the questions I had where answered and I got myself an amazing new camera! Go check this place out! read more

I came in to get repair and the man directed me to go to Kurts because I can get an estimate on spot whereas he knew how badly I needed my camera for work and was helping me possibly have a faster turn around time. Appreciated his knowledge and help ! read more

If you are in the market for a new camera, microphone, light, filter, or anything else related to photography, George's is for you. They have one of the best selections of high quality photo gear in San Diego, which is in addition to rentals and photography classes. I just have to ding them a star because they lack in the video department. Not a consumer or prosumer video camera in sight. Other than that, they are definitely worth checking out. read more

I went in today to buy a tripod and a wider angle lens than my current 50mm. I'm still new to the world of photography so I leaned on Billy to guide me through the product selection. In 20 minutes I had EXACTLY the tripod and lens I needed for a shoot I had the next day (XC-M525K tripod and Tamaron 24mm F2.8) at an AMAZING price. The best past about the customer service at this location is that I can describe what I need and a price and I can 100% trust the recommendations of the experts like Billy. read more

I walked in here to see if I could get a camera lens fixed that had not been working for a while. I didn't get the name of the person who looked at my lens, but he was so friendly! He took his time testing out my lens and examining it to see if there was anything wrong with it. The problem I was originally having seemed to not be there when he looked at it, but he was nice about it anyways. He told me the part where the filter was attached was broken but I didn't need to get it fixed unless I wanted to attach a UV filter. I feel like most people would have milked me for money at one little part that was broken, but he told me it wasn't necessary to get it fixed. This place is great and super helpful! You don't feel intimidated if you don't know much about photography. read more

I have been coming to this location sense it opened and I recently came back to the store to get some cameras cleaned and after having not been in the store for about a year. I was happy to see that some of the same friendly faces were still there. I had my cameras cleaned with no issues. Thanks to Trevor and staff for always taking care of me. read more

I'm not a professional photographer, I've dabbed here and there but could never talk shop with the big dogs. At first I was a little intimidated to go in there but David promptly greeted me and began helping me out, I explained my needs and what I was looking for, he was just so friendly, helpful and patient. With such a great selection of products, I'm sure this place is great for professional photographers, but I can't highlight it enough, that is great for novices like myself too. The knowledgeable, friendly and patient staff will make your camera (accessory) buying experience truly great! David explained everything to me in a whole new way that I was actually able to understand, I've taken photography classes before, but he somehow managed to provide me with a deeper understanding in just a few minutes than in all of my photography experience combined. David was really great about being honest with me and not trying to up sell me on something that I didn't need. I'm so satisfied with my purchase!! I bought the Sony a6300 and it came with a bunch of goodies, it came with two vouchers for camera classes: one for Sony cameras and one for my specific camera, it also came with a $40 camera equipment rental credit. After my purchase I made sure to "like" George's Camera on Facebook and am so glad I did. I saw a promotion for a lens rental if you rent it on the day before Thanksgiving for a one day rental you get to keep it through the weekend and return it on Monday at no extra charge. I took my rental voucher in and had an idea of what I wanted, but again, didn't fully understand the lenses and how they all worked or what specifically I wanted or needed, the woman behind the counter ( I didn't catch her name) was absolutely amazing she was so patient an knowledgeable, she really took her time explaining everything to me and helping me choose the right lenses for my needs. read more

Stocked with latest as well as some older cameras you cant find elsewhere. Really liked this store and might come back for an old Canon ! Some of the cameras he has here are incredible when it comes to natural light photography. read more

I took my DSLR in to have the lens cleaned. They did a great job but I had to call to see if the camera had been ready for pick up. I had waited for two days called and then was told it had been ready. That's the only reason why I did not leave rate with a 5. My camera was perfect though! No more pesky spots and I would definitely return. Thank you!!! read more

I went in for a camera repair back in August because of the great reviews I saw on google for a camera repair. I paid the $10.00 service fee so the camera can be looked at then I was quoted $272.00 for the camera to be returned in full working order according to Thomas. I made numerous attempts to contact about an update on my camera and the status of the repair and was not met with any update. Now at the end of October, two Months later after calling again I was informed they were unable to repair it after I already payed the $272 in order to be returned in working conditions only to be informed that during the repair another complication had occurred and I would need to pay for additional services. Thomas did admit to me that he and George's Camera should have done a better job communicating what was going on with my camera with me which I agree with as well. So essentially my experience with Georges camera repair service resulted in me paying 272.00 for them to look at it and cause a new problem with my camera. I then spoke with the manager Jim who admitted he was unsure if the camera was now repairable and that they should have never attempted to fix this camera from the beginning yet prior to saying this Thomas was still willing to charge me for additional service. The manager did not realize what was wrong with the camera even though my invoice that they wrote clearly stated what was wrong with it. My advice for anyone looking to do business here is to understand you will be paying a lot for them to attempt to fix it so try looking somewhere that will charge you after work is complete. read more

Came here to get my camera fixed. The guy who helped me was really helpful and told me it would take a few weeks for me to get my camera back. To my surprised, it only took a week and a half. Prices were affordable. It was less cheaper for me to get my camera fixed vs. buying a new one. They told me the issue with it, now I know not to take my camera to the beach, or at least be careful that sand does not get stuck in the camera. I will definitely be back here if I have any camera issues. read more

very rude customer service. it was a very uncomfortable experience. i do not recommend coming here. places like this are why people buy everything off amazon read more

Just had the most amazing service experience here. Patrick is the most helpful person I've ever encountered in any store. They don't just want to sell you things- they want to help you be a better photographer. They give you the information you need and let you make the decisions for yourself. Now for the details: Patrick was so professional and knowledgeable about both my Sony digital camera and my Nikon D3100. I brought both in for them to look at and give me an idea of how much it might cost to repair. They have a camera repairman who charges $10/camera to give a repair estimate and usually takes a week. During the holidays, it can take longer. He comes and picks up the cameras and then repairs/looks them over elsewhere. My Sony digital camera had been dropped and the lens wasn't coming out of the body every time I turned it on (a hit or miss issue). It's a slightly higher end Sony and patrick had seen another similar camera come in last weekend and the repairs for that one was around $280-$300. Apparently the lens parts for the Sony could only be purchased through one company in Chicago and they're expensive and sometimes out of stock- so it takes longer to repair. Patrick gave us all the information we needed on the repairs and also looked up new camera prices for us in case we wanted to just buy a new one. If you buy through them, George's camera offers a 3yr comprehensive coverage warranty that covers drops and 1 replacement among other things for $120. As for my Nikon D3100, I've been getting an autoexposure error. Patrick looked at it and tested out some pictures and was able to tell me that my metering was way off. He didn't know what the exact problem was because it's not a common problem for dslrs and told me it would most likely be very expensive to repair (not worth it). He said it still functioned fine manually, which I didn't realize, and suggested I use it as a learner camera. I was very happy with the level of service I received and loved that they didn't try to push any services or cleanings or products on me. That actually made me more inclined to buy from them in the future! I highly recommend coming to them for help with your camera - whether it be mechanics or shooting, there will be someone there who can help you out. read more

I'm not a photographer - but work with many and sometimes need to rent equipment. Hunting around I found that George's was the place. In business for over 50 years, plus this additional location - Camera nerds agree - George's is the local's choice. A round of applause for Jim at the rental counter - not only is he funny and friendly, he seriously knows his stuff. For a novice like me who simple researched what I think I might need but wasn't sure - he was a godsend and guided me to a package that fit my needs. The price was right - but note, the deposits required are usually about what it would cost to buy the equipment ( i.e., great rental price, but they hold a couple thousand on your credit card just in case. They have to! This stuff is pricey! Just be sure you've got the room on your plastic for it) Returning my rentals was just as pleasant as researching and picking them up was - Jim was there again and a other staff members check my return and tested the equipment and send me on my way. Loads of supplies - everything from backdrops to stands to lights to recording equipment plus of course, cameras. Knowlegable staff gets A+++ read more

Amazing place and great customer service! Staff is extremely knowledgeable! Go see the team!

My wife and I were in the market for a camera upgrade and went to George's. The salesperson spent a lot of time with us explaining the various benefits at different price points. We eventually decided on a Nikon that will meet our needs for the foreseeabe future. We are elso geven free tickets to two classes for both of us. I woudl strongly recomment them! read more

FIRST IMPRESSIONS Big, open, clean, and full of friendly and educated staff. It's a photographer's playground. (I just wish I had the money to drop on some of the toys they have.) THE GEAR George's stocks nearly everything the first party brands have available, and if they don't, they can get it easily. They also have a plethora of comparable third party fear that can help take your photo/video game up a few levels. THE SERVICES George's also has a full rental shop in the back, they offer printing services, and also host workshops on the regular. Again: it's a photographer's playground! THE VERDICT We all know photo gear gets expensive, especially when you don't understand why. But the team here will help guide you to the right purchase for your gig and level of understanding. They're not looking just for sales; they're looking for consistent repeat customers. And I'm happy to say they have a new one in me. Thanks gang! read more

This shop is awesome! I got a medal framed picture and it turned out so cool! I would use them again and I plan to!