Camera store near Glenside, PA

Glenside is about 11 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.

By transit from Glenside: SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown or Warminster Line from Glenside station 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

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

“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
Customer survey, 2026
“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
“Great! Was able to open an old, broken camera and retrieve the film roll.”
Customer survey, 2024

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

Ordering from Glenside

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

Places to shoot around Glenside

  • Grey Towers Castle

    Horace Trumbauer's 1890s Gothic Revival mansion on the Arcadia University campus, modeled on Alnwick Castle. A National Historic Landmark since 1985.

  • Keswick Theatre

    Tudor Revival theater at 291 Keswick Ave., designed by Horace Trumbauer and opened in December 1928.

  • Curtis Arboretum

    45 acres at 1250 W. Church Road in Wyncote with two ponds and over 50 kinds of trees. The grounds were laid out by the Olmsted firm.

  • Glenside Memorial Hall

    Built for World War I veterans and added to the National Register in 2004.

Glenside station was first called Abington Station.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near Glenside, PA?

Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 11 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 Glenside?

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 Glenside?

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 Glenside?

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 Glenside without a car?

Yes. SEPTA Lansdale/Doylestown or Warminster Line from Glenside station to Jefferson Station. From Jefferson Station, take the Market-Frankford Line from 11th Street to 2nd Street.

Other towns near the Philadelphia store