Camera store near West Orange, NJ

It's about 6 miles from West Orange to our Fairfield store, measured straight. Fairfield is in Essex County too.

Driving from West Orange: Prospect Avenue north to Bloomfield Avenue in Verona, where it becomes Route 23 north, 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

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 run in the classroom here, from first camera to lighting.

Photo lab

Prints, film developing and passport photos at the lab counter.

Sensor cleaning

Done here. A while-you-wait cleaning takes about an hour and costs extra.

Repairs

Drop gear off at the counter. Repairs go to the maker's authorized service.

Custom framing

Design it online and pick it up here, usually 7 to 10 days later.

Gear questions

Bring your camera in and ask. There is no charge.

From our customer survey

“I mostly use the film lab in the Farifeild location and they're services are incredible. …”
Customer survey, 2024
“Ryan provided professional services for my rental. He took additional time to upgrade the firmware on the camera that I rented. These extra detail mean a lot.”
Customer survey, 2025
“It was exciting to visit the store for the first time and seeing many of the things I haven't seen in over 20 years such as multiple types of film and dark room products. I dropped off my first roll of film taken with a camera from the 90s. …”
Customer survey, 2026

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

Ordering from West Orange

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

Places to shoot around West Orange

  • Thomas Edison National Historical Park

    Edison's Main Street lab complex: the main lab with his library and machine shops, the chemistry lab, and a full-size replica of the Black Maria film studio. Glenmont, the house he bought in 1886, is toured separately.

  • Eagle Rock Reservation

    408 acres on the First Watchung ridge at Prospect and Eagle Rock Avenues. The 9/11 memorial and overlook face the Manhattan skyline.

  • Turtle Back Zoo

    County zoo at 560 Northfield Avenue with more than 100 species, a colony of African penguins and a walk-through budgie aviary.

  • South Mountain Reservation

    About 2,110 acres of Olmsted-designed woods shared with Millburn and Maplewood, with carriage roads, trails and the Washington Rock lookout.

Llewellyn Park, laid out in the 1850s, is often called America's first planned community, and Edison's Glenmont sits inside it.

Every year in West Orange

  • West Orange Street Fair (First Saturday in June)

    Main Street closes for vendors, music and a classic car show, run with the Edison park next door.

  • Holiday Lights at Turtle Back Zoo (Late November start)

    Evening light displays around the zoo grounds. Bring a fast lens or a small tripod.

Common questions

Is there a camera store near West Orange, NJ?

Yes. Unique Photo's Fairfield store is about 6 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 West Orange?

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 West Orange?

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 West Orange?

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.

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