Camera store near Paterson, NJ
Paterson is about 8 miles from the Fairfield store as the crow flies. The drive runs a bit longer. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947.
Driving from Paterson: I-80 west to Exit 55A (Union Boulevard), then Route 46 west.
Unique Photo Fairfield, NJ
123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004
Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm
Free parking lot at the store. Close to I-80 and I-287.
What we do at the Fairfield 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 run in the classroom here, from first camera to lighting.
Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.
Done here. A while-you-wait cleaning takes about an hour and costs extra.
Drop gear off at the counter. Repairs go to the maker's authorized service.
Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.
Bring your camera in and ask. There is no charge.
From our customer survey
“Smooth as butter. Your Fairfield staff is amazing, as always.”
“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. …”
“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.”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Paterson
Order online and pick it up at the Fairfield store at no charge. Many Paterson addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Paterson
Great Falls of the Passaic
77-foot falls in a national historical park; shoot from Overlook Park on the south side or Mary Ellen Kramer Park on the north.
Hinchliffe Stadium
1932 Negro Leagues ballpark beside the falls, reopened in 2023 after a $103 million rebuild; home of the New Jersey Jackals.
Paterson Museum
Inside the old Rogers Locomotive works near the falls, with early Holland submarines including the Fenian Ram.
Lambert Castle
Silk mill owner Catholina Lambert built it in 1892 on the slope of Garret Mountain. It is now the Passaic County museum.
Alexander Hamilton picked the Great Falls in 1791 as the site for a planned industrial city, which became Paterson.
Every year in Paterson
Peruvian Day Parade (Late July)
The Passaic County Peruvian parade comes down Market and Main Streets through Little Lima.
New Jersey Jackals home games (May to September)
Frontier League baseball at Hinchliffe Stadium, a short walk from the falls.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Paterson, NJ?
Yes. Unique Photo's Fairfield store is about 8 miles away at 123 US Highway 46 West, Fairfield, NJ 07004. Open every day: Mon–Wed 10am–6pm, Thu–Fri 10am–7pm, Sat 10am–5pm, Sun 10am–4pm. Call (973) 377-2007.
Can I rent a camera or lens near Paterson?
Yes. Reserve it online and pick it up at the Fairfield store. We rent bodies, lenses, lighting and video gear, and we can ship rentals too.
Where can I sell camera gear near Paterson?
Bring it to the Fairfield 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 Paterson?
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.
Is there parking at the Fairfield store?
Yes. The store has its own free lot on Route 46 West.