Camera store near Kensington, Philadelphia
Kensington is about 3 miles from our Old City store in a straight line. The Philadelphia store opened in 2019 and takes up four floors.
By transit from Kensington: Market-Frankford Line south from Somerset or York-Dauphin station to 2nd Street station.
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
“The person who helped me in the old town philly location was super helpful. Everyone was very nice.”
“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.”
“Great! Was able to open an old, broken camera and retrieve the film roll.”
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 Kensington shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to shoot in Kensington
Kensington Avenue under the El
The Market-Frankford Line runs on steel over Kensington Avenue, with Allegheny Avenue crossing at K and A.
Coral Street Arts House
The old Beatty's Mills textile building, now low-income housing for artists.
Norris Square Park
One of the neighborhood's city parks, with McPherson Square and Harrowgate Park.
McPherson Square Library
Free Library branch inside McPherson Square at 601 East Indiana Avenue.
Kensington was a carpet and textile center in the 1800s. Mother Jones started her 1903 march against child labor here.
Every year in Kensington
Kensington Kinetic Sculpture Derby (A Saturday in May)
Handmade human-powered floats race a three-mile course and finish in a mud pit at Trenton Avenue and Norris Street.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Kensington, Philadelphia?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 3 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 Kensington?
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 Kensington?
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 Kensington?
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 Kensington without a car?
Yes. Market-Frankford Line south from Somerset or York-Dauphin station to 2nd Street station.