Chuck's Camera Plus is the last of its kind in the 7 cities and beyond. Chuck informed me there…read morewere 37 camera shops when he started out 50 years ago. Its no surprise Chucks shop survived. Chuck not only is a melti-media digitalization and transfer specialist he also is the most knowledgeable person you will find regarding photography and videography. Chuck's Camera Plus has anything and everything needed for the art. Thank you Chuck for inspiring me to continue my pursuit in buying and selling vintage merchandise.

First review of 2024. I traveled to Chuck's Camera Plus yesterday, Jan 6th, on a very rainy…read moreSaturday afternoon. Chuck's is a used camera store over in Hampton near the Air & Space Museum and has been on my radar for quite a while. I haven't been able to get over to that side of the creek for one reason or another however yesterday I said to myself, "To heck with it, I'm going". Even though it was pouring rain traffic wasn't bad at all and I made it there in about 30-40 minutes from Great Bridge. Parking was easy. There's some limited street parking in the front of the building that Chuck's is located in and behind it is a free public parking garage. Upon walking into the place you'll notice it's jammed full of gear. Chuck's space is tiny however he's using every single bit of it to full optimization. There are two rooms. The front room is mostly used for modern gear which includes mirrorless, DSLRs, some classic range finder cameras, etc. The back room which is also called Chuck's Camera Museum contains older generations of equipment such as first-generation autofocus SLRs, older SLRs, and previous generations of gear dating back to Brownie Box cameras. There's a lot to take in. So much so that I came here to find a single lens and spent over an hour just looking at everything. There's an amazing amount of gear here. Chuck was on the phone with a customer when I arrived so I just started looking at the front displays while I waited for him. There's a huge assortment of modern Canon, Nikon, and Sony kits in the front room. The display cases are full, and even the tops of the cases are loaded with cameras. You can pick up anything on top of the case for personal evaluation, and test the camera, the lens, and the whole works. Once Chuck finished his call I inquired about the lens I wanted, a Minolta 28mm f2.8 for their MD mount series, and he brought me to the back room, which I didn't even realize was there. There were a couple of other customers already back there and Chuck pointed out the case that contained the series of Minolta equipment I was looking for. If you think the front room is impressive wait until you see the back room. It truly is a museum, and also a kind of thrift store, but just for cameras. Also, the back room is a tad bit easier to navigate than the front area. I spent most of my visit there checking out the museum room. It's just a treasure chest of gear for a camera enthusiast. Prices vary however deals can be discovered here. In short order, I found the 28mm Minolta ROKKOR lens I was looking for, and then I started looking at the vintage Canon equipment. I should NOT have started looking at the vintage Canon equipment and honestly, it took a supreme effort on my part to not purchase a vintage Canon SLR camera I found back there. I may still go back and get it one day soon. Eventually, I made my way up front and purchased the lens I selected and Chuck even gave me $10 off the price. I didn't ask or haggle, he just did it. After the purchase, he asked if I needed a bag and I said "Yes" as it was raining. He couldn't find one, so I picked up a leather lens pouch, put the lens in there, handed it to me, and said "Thank you". All in all, fantastic visit. Chuck was super friendly and knowledgeable about the product. He's also pretty jovial. I found the prices fair for what I was looking for. The selection is incredible. You have to see it to believe it. Easy five stars.

This is the reason why I don't buy the extended warranty from Best Buy:…read more - Canon repair set up process was easy because it's done online. Just make sure you have your camera in front of you. You will need serial number, model, and a list of problems. - The website will tell you if its within or out of warranty. - Canon offers flat rate prices for repair work. In this case, it was $129.93 for everything (shipping included). - I sent my camera via FedEx on Tuesday (05/31/2011) and got the repaired camera today (06/09/2011). You pay for shipping. - It took eight business days for the entire process. - They gave me a new case, LCD screen, and cleaned the bad boy up! - Automatic five stars!!! Thank you Canon!

My last three cameras have all been Canons and it's the only brand I recommend to friends and…read morefamily whenever they ask me for camera advice. Now, I can recommend their service center. I especially like Canon's ELPH series because the cameras are sleek and super compact, yet still produce outstanding photos. They're also quite durable... well, except for my last camera (an SD1400 IS). Anyone who knows me knows I take a ton of pictures. My camera goes with me almost everywhere. I think I wore my last ELPH out. I started having power issues with it so I called Canon's support line for help. The Canon rep told me I would have to ship my camera into their service center in Virginia so a technician could diagnose the problem. The rep emailed me step-by-step instructions of what to do. I ended up on Canon's web site where I filled in a repair request form. After filling out the form with my contact info, camera model number and serial number, etc. I discovered my camera was still under warranty. That's funny because I thought I was outside the one-year warranty window. The web site also produced a packing slip and shipping label for me. I shipped my camera off via U.S. standard mail and received a refurbished camera (with all-new accessories) in six business days. That was fast. I basically got a new camera and extra accessories (battery, battery charger, cables, etc.) for free. For the speed and efficiency of Canon's service, how can I not give them five stars? Thank you, Canon.

Simply the Best Photography: ERIN was a delight! Her home studio was warm and inviting. I was…read morereally surprised by how many backdrops, canvases & props she had to work with for our photo shoot! They all photographed so well! The lighting was phenomenal! Her gallery room/ office made my family feel very comfortable and at home while we photographed our baby. Since Erin has young children of her own she was a natural with my baby which was such a relief. I am always so anxious about my little one having a dirty diaper or spit up, getting the smash cake everywhere but Erin was so gracious and was super hands on. She knew just what to do to get my son to play with her props and smile. I couldn't have imagined the session goinf any better honestly. The pictures were given promptly, within 2 or 3 days. I was actually stunned by how many GOOD shots she got of my little guy. I mean, he was moving around the whole time . Best part, I really feel like she is sooooo well priced for what I got!!! I hope to book the entire family for holiday photos outside!! Simply the Best!!! Thank you!!! You really captured my sweet son's one year old photos so well. You made it so carefree and enjoyable. Thank you!!!

If you're looking for a fun and seamless Photo Booth experience, I can't recommend Erin and her…read moresetup enough! Erin was incredibly friendly and helpful throughout the event, ensuring everything ran smoothly and that everyone had a great time. The Photo Booth was a huge hit with our attendees--so many smiles and memorable moments captured! The shareable link made it super convenient for everyone to access their photos instantly, which was a big bonus. Thank you, Erin, for helping make our event even more special!

I had my doubts, but you came through Walmart! I opted for the 1-Hour Pickup photo prints and Photo…read moreCard, 10c cheaper than the instant print. I'm so glad I chose this option as I saved quite a few bucks. I popped my USB thumb drive into one of the photo center computers, and within minutes I was on my way. Very simple to use, easy navigation and all self service - but if you need a hand there is always a member of staff around to help. I opted for a text message to be sent to my phone when the prints were ready, by the time I'd walked back to the car, I received a text message that the prints and photo card were ready! Crazy quick! The prints weren't too bad, the quality was a bit weak on the matte finish, but I was most impressed with the thank you cards. Definitely check Walmart out for any gifts or Holiday cards, there's some great deals for something with a personal touch!