Camera store near Germantown, Philadelphia
Germantown is about 6 miles from our Old City store in a straight line. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Germantown: SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line from Germantown or Wister station, or the Chestnut Hill West Line from Chelten Avenue, 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
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”
“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.”
“… I came in to buy a camera and I really appreciated that my sales associate was patient with me as I tried it. Gave me an SD card to review the pictures on the back LCD and everything. … The associate was nearby but I never felt like he was hovering, and was responsive when I asked questions. I felt like I could take my time to make the right decision. …”
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 Germantown shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Germantown
Cliveden
Benjamin Chew's stone house at 6401 Germantown Avenue, built 1763 to 1767. British troops held it during the Battle of Germantown in 1777.
Wyck
The rose garden at 6026 Germantown Avenue still follows its 1820s plan and has more than 50 old rose varieties. Peak bloom is mid-May to early June.
Awbury Arboretum
56 acres of open landscape around the 1862 Francis Cope House. The grounds are free and open dawn to dusk every day.
Johnson House
National Historic Landmark on Germantown Avenue that was a stop on the Underground Railroad.
Germantown was founded in 1683, and in 1688 residents here wrote a petition against slavery.
Every year in Germantown
Revolutionary Germantown Festival (First Saturday in October)
Free festival on the Cliveden grounds with costumed reenactors and a Battle of Germantown reenactment.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Germantown, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 6 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 Germantown?
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 Germantown?
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 Germantown?
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 Germantown without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Chestnut Hill East Line from Germantown or Wister station, or the Chestnut Hill West Line from Chelten Avenue, to Jefferson Station. From Jefferson Station, take the Market-Frankford Line from 11th Street to 2nd Street.