Camera store near Ambler, PA
Ambler is about 15 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Ambler: Lansdale/Doylestown Line from Ambler station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line from 11th St to 2nd St.
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
Reserve online, then pick up and return at the counter.
No appointment needed. We pay by check or store credit, and credit gets a 10% bonus.
Every piece is graded. All but As Is gear comes with a warranty.
Workshops are held here in the Old City building.
Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.
Drop gear off at the counter for repair or calibration.
Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.
From our customer survey
“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
“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.”
“Outstanding customer service! Alex went above and beyond by taking the time to help me better understand my current camera and showing me various used lenses. His patience and expertise made all the difference. I ended up purchasing the lens he recommended, and I couldn’t be happier with my new lens. …”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Ambler
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Ambler addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Ambler
Ambler Arboretum of Temple University
187 acres of gardens and campus woods at 580 Meetinghouse Road, including a winter garden and a green roof garden.
Militia Hill Hawk Watch, Fort Washington State Park
Observation deck at 420 Militia Hill Road where birders watch the fall raptor migration.
Ambler Theater
Opened in 1928 as a Warner Brothers movie house. It now runs as a community-owned nonprofit cinema.
Wissahickon Waterfowl Preserve
Part of the old asbestos-plant reservoir parcel at the BoRit site, cleaned up and turned into a waterfowl preserve.
The town is named for Mary Ambler, who turned her home into a hospital after the Great Train Wreck of 1856 near the station.
Every year in Ambler
Ambler Oktoberfest (First weekend of October, Friday night and Saturday)
Butler Avenue closes for two beer gardens and more than 70 vendors.
Ambler Holiday Parade (A Saturday afternoon in early December)
Bands and floats march down Butler Avenue, with Santa at the end.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Ambler, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 15 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 Ambler?
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 Ambler?
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 Ambler?
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 Ambler without a car?
Yes. Lansdale/Doylestown Line from Ambler station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line from 11th St to 2nd St.