Camera store near Abington, PA

Our Philadelphia store is about 11 miles from Abington, on 2nd Street in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.

By transit from Abington: SEPTA Warminster Line from Roslyn or Crestmont, or the West Trenton Line from Noble or Rydal, to Jefferson Station. From Jefferson Station, take the Market-Frankford Line from 11th Street to 2nd Street.

Unique Photo Philadelphia, PA

28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106

Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm

Street parking nearby. Close to the 2nd Street stop on the Market-Frankford Line.

What we do at the Philadelphia store

Camera and lens rentals

Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.

Trade-ins

No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.

Used cameras and lenses

Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.

Classes

Workshops are held here in the Old City building.

Photo lab

Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.

Custom framing

Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.

What customers wrote in our store survey

“My experience was phenomenal, I am an actor here in Philly as well as an author and photographer. Coming here is my new place for all my needs”
Customer survey, 2025
“Friendly, fast service. I really appreciate that the turnaround time for film development has been a lot shorter than it was a year or two ago.”
Customer survey, 2026
“Very positive! The person who helped me was incredibly helpful and answered all my questions. … They were so patient and respectful and did not talk down to me at all even though some of my questions were very entry level. It was an unexpectedly positive experience for a specialty store.”
Customer survey, 2025

4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.

Can't make it in?

Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Same-day delivery to Abington shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.

Where to take pictures in Abington

  • Lorimer Park

    230-acre county park on Pennypack Creek that connects to Pennypack Park in Philadelphia.

  • Briar Bush Nature Center

    12.5 acres at 1212 Edge Hill Road with about a mile of wooded trails. The Griscom Bird Observatory has big windows over the feeders and is open daily 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

  • Abington Art Center

    27 acres of lawn and woods with outdoor sculpture around Alverthorpe Manor at 515 Meetinghouse Road.

Penn State Abington in Rydal opened in 1950 as the Ogontz Campus.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Abington, PA?

Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 11 miles away at 28 South 2nd Street, Philadelphia, PA 19106. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (215) 608-2222.

Can I rent a camera or lens near Abington?

Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.

Where can I sell camera gear near Abington?

Bring it to the Philadelphia store, no appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus. We don't pay cash. You can get an estimate online first.

Do you deliver to Abington?

Sometimes the same day. If same-day delivery is available for your address and order, it appears at checkout with its price. Free store pickup and regular shipping are always there.

Can I get to the store from Abington without a car?

Yes. SEPTA Warminster Line from Roslyn or Crestmont, or the West Trenton Line from Noble or Rydal, to Jefferson Station. From Jefferson Station, take the Market-Frankford Line from 11th Street to 2nd Street.

Other towns near the Philadelphia store