Camera store near Bristol, PA

Bristol is about 19 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. The Philadelphia store opened in 2019 and takes up four floors. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.

By transit from Bristol: SEPTA Trenton Line from Bristol station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. Drivers take I-95 south from Exit 39 (PA 413) to Exit 22 (I-676/Callowhill Street); the store is on 2nd Street just below Market.

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.

From our customer survey

“The Philly staff takes their time to assist you and patient answer questions - with great solutions every time.”
Customer survey, 2024
“I came into unique photo as an amateur and left as a semi-pro! … Jules in rental took more than enough time to rent me a gorgeous camera and lens … as well as make sure I was comfortable and knew how to use it to it's full capacity. …”
Customer survey, 2026
“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

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

Ordering from Bristol

Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Bristol addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.

Places to shoot around Bristol

  • Bristol Wharf at Mill Street

    The borough's Delaware River landing at the foot of Mill Street, looking straight across to Burlington, NJ.

  • Grundy Museum

    Victorian house museum at 610 Radcliffe Street, remodeled by the Grundy family after 1884. Free tours by registration, and the gardens look out on the Delaware.

  • Delaware Canal State Park

    The canal and its towpath run about 60 miles from Easton and end in Bristol Borough. Mules once towed coal barges along it.

The Dovells' 1961 hit 'Bristol Stomp' is about this Bristol and reached No. 2 on the Billboard pop chart.

Every year in Bristol

  • Historic Bristol Day (A Saturday in mid-October)

    House tours and an antique boat display along Radcliffe Street and in Riverfront Park, plus a car show at Snyder-Girotti Elementary.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Bristol, PA?

Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 19 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 Bristol?

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 Bristol?

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 Bristol?

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 Bristol without a car?

Yes. SEPTA Trenton Line from Bristol station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. Drivers take I-95 south from Exit 39 (PA 413) to Exit 22 (I-676/Callowhill Street); the store is on 2nd Street just below Market.

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