Camera store near Fishtown, Philadelphia
Fishtown is about 1 mile from our store on 2nd Street in Old City. You can walk it. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Fishtown: Take the Market-Frankford Line (L) from Girard or Berks station toward 69th Street and get off at 2nd Street. The store is half a block away.
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.
What customers wrote in our store survey
“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
“Really inviting and informative, the girl at the photo lab was incredibly welcoming and kindly showed me how to submit my film and the different kinds of prints”
“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.
Can't make it in?
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Same-day delivery to Fishtown shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Fishtown
Penn Treaty Park
On Beach Street at the river, where Penn met the Lenape in 1683. It has a clear view of the full span of the Benjamin Franklin Bridge.
Delaware Generating Station
Brick power station at 1325 Beach Street, finished in 1923 and shut down as a plant in 2008. It stands right next to Penn Treaty Park.
Palmer Cemetery
About five acres, started around 1732 as the Kensington Burial Ground and kept up by volunteer trustees.
The Market-Frankford Line runs overhead on Front Street along the west side of Fishtown.
Every year in Fishtown
Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby and Arts Fest (A Saturday in late October)
Human-powered sculptures race through the streets and finish in a mud pit. It runs on Frankford Avenue between Sargent and York, just north of Fishtown.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Fishtown, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 1 mile 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 Fishtown?
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 Fishtown?
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 Fishtown?
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 Fishtown without a car?
Yes. Take the Market-Frankford Line (L) from Girard or Berks station toward 69th Street and get off at 2nd Street. The store is half a block away.