Camera store near Collingswood, NJ

Collingswood is about 4 miles from Unique Photo, on the Philadelphia side of the river in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.

By transit from Collingswood: PATCO from Collingswood station to 8th & Market, then walk six blocks east on Market 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.

From our customer survey

“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
Customer survey, 2024
“I felt completely at home and I was able to accomplish three separate tasks in about 25 minutes, which included having a camera serviced. The staff at the film lab was kind enough to walk me through every stop I needed at the store.”
Customer survey, 2024
“Ryan provided professional services for my rental. He took additional time to upgrade the firmware on the camera that I rented. These extra detail mean a lot.”
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.

Ordering from Collingswood

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

Places to shoot around Collingswood

  • Cooper River Park

    346-acre county park on the borough's northern edge. The river has a 2,000-meter rowing straightaway, and a 3.8-mile path loops the park.

  • Knight Park

    Land given to the borough in 1888, across from Collingswood High School. Summer outdoor movies and concerts are held here.

  • Haddon Avenue

    The downtown commercial historic district, with shops and restaurants along the avenue near the PATCO station.

  • Walt Whitman's tomb, Harleigh Cemetery

    Whitman designed his own granite tomb. Parts of Harleigh Cemetery sit inside Collingswood on the Camden line.

The farmers market sets up under the PATCO tracks on Saturdays from May to November and has run since 1999.

Every year in Collingswood

  • Collingswood May Fair (Saturday before Memorial Day)

    Started in 1979 as a small art show. It now fills more than ten blocks of Haddon Avenue.

  • Collingswood Crafts and Fine Art Festival (August)

    Craft and art booths along Haddon Avenue.

  • Collingswood Book Festival (October)

    A week of author events that ends with an all-day festival on the downtown streets.

Where Collingswood photographers learn and meet

  • Perkins Center for the Arts, 30 Irvin Ave. (studio art classes and open-call gallery shows)

Our own classes are on the class calendar.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Collingswood, NJ?

Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 4 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 Collingswood?

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 Collingswood?

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 Collingswood?

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 Collingswood without a car?

Yes. PATCO from Collingswood station to 8th & Market, then walk six blocks east on Market Street to 2nd Street.

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