Camera store near Lansdowne, PA
Lansdowne is about 7 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
By transit from Lansdowne: SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Lansdowne or Gladstone 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
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.
From our customer survey
“One of a kind and the best in the Philly region”
“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.”
“Great experience. Longtime customer. First time buying a used lens. Lizzie was great.”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Lansdowne
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Lansdowne addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Lansdowne
Lansdowne Theater
Spanish Revival movie house by William Harold Lee that opened in 1927, sat dark after a 1987 fire and reopened as a live venue in August 2025.
Lansdowne station
The 1902 station building on the Media/Wawa Line was designed by Frank Furness and restored after a fire in 1992.
The Lansdowne Sycamore
Sycamore at Wycombe and Lacrosse avenues thought to date to the mid-1600s. It has been the borough's logo since the 1976 Bicentennial.
The theater's W.W. Kimball organ is the last one the company installed in the Philadelphia region.
Every year in Lansdowne
Arts on the Avenue (A Sunday in mid-May, noon to 6 p.m.)
Free street festival through the business district. The 2026 edition was its 21st year.
Lansdowne Farmers Market (Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., May through October)
Held at Veterans Landing, 30 N. Lansdowne Ave.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Lansdowne, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 7 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 Lansdowne?
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 Lansdowne?
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 Lansdowne?
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 Lansdowne without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Media/Wawa Line from Lansdowne or Gladstone station to Jefferson Station. From Jefferson Station, take the Market-Frankford Line from 11th Street to 2nd Street.