Camera store near Phoenixville, PA
Phoenixville is about 24 miles from Unique Photo in Old City Philadelphia, measured straight. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.
Driving from Phoenixville: US 422 east to King of Prussia, then the Schuylkill Expressway (I-76) east, then I-676 east to the 6th Street exit, south on 6th to Market Street and east on Market 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
“Always a great experience when I walk into Unique Photo philly”
“I came into unique photo as an amateur and left as a semi-pro! … Jules in rental took more than enough time to rent me a gorgeous camera and lens … as well as make sure I was comfortable and knew how to use it to it's full capacity. …”
“Excellent. Pure fun. Great shooting events, great variety of classes, great camaraderie. … In the sales area I received lots of patience and direct answers to my questions. I had many because I'm new to mirrorless cameras. …”
4,580 of 5,397 customers who rated a visit in our store survey since 2018 gave us 5 out of 5.
Ordering from Phoenixville
Order online and pick it up at the Philadelphia store at no charge. Many Phoenixville addresses also get a same-day delivery option at checkout, priced before you pay.
Places to shoot around Phoenixville
Colonial Theatre
Opened in 1903 as the Colonial Opera House at 227 Bridge Street. Moviegoers flee its doors in the 1958 film The Blob.
Schuylkill River Trail via the Mont Clare Bridge
Since 2020 a 10-foot, barrier-protected path on the bridge links the borough to the trail across the river.
Phoenix Iron Works Foundry Building
The restored foundry of the ironworks that gave the town its name. It holds the Schuylkill River Heritage Center, and a bridge over French Creek on the site is built from Phoenix columns.
Phoenixville took its name from the Phoenix Iron Works, which ran beside French Creek from 1813 until it closed in 1987.
Every year in Phoenixville
Blobfest (A weekend in mid-July)
Three days at the Colonial Theatre, with the Run-Out restaged on Friday and Saturday nights.
Firebird Festival (A Saturday in December)
A 20-foot wooden phoenix built by volunteers is burned at dusk in Reservoir Park.
Phoenixville Dogwood Festival (Mid-May, with the parade on Saturday)
Held in Reeves Park every May since 1943.
Where Phoenixville photographers learn and meet
- Chester County Camera Club, West Chester
- Upper Merion Camera Club, King of Prussia
Our own classes are on the class calendar.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Phoenixville, PA?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 24 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 Phoenixville?
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 Phoenixville?
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 Phoenixville?
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.
Where do I park at the Philadelphia store?
There is street parking near the store on 2nd Street.