Camera store near Wilmington, DE
Our Philadelphia store is about 26 miles from Wilmington, on 2nd Street in Old City. Unique Photo has been family owned since 1947. Product pages show what's in stock in Philadelphia, so you can check before the trip.
By transit from Wilmington: SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line from Wilmington station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. On Amtrak, get off at 30th Street and take the L from 30th St to 2nd St.
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
“My experience was phenomenal, I am an actor here in Philly as well as an author and photographer. Coming here is my new place for all my needs”
“Alex help me trade in some gear and purchase a new Sony a7V. He was incredibly knowledgeable and helpful. Thank you.”
“I’ve had prints made from phone screenshots several times, and all have been perfect.”
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 Wilmington shows up at checkout when it's available for your address and order.
Where to take pictures in Wilmington
Brandywine Park
Wilmington's first city park, started in 1886 along Brandywine Creek with advice from Frederick Law Olmsted. Its cherry blossom garden and the Brandywine Zoo are both inside the park.
DuPont Environmental Education Center
Sits in 212 acres of freshwater tidal marsh at the start of the Jack A. Markell Trail. Bald eagles and river otters live in the marsh, and the Pond Loop is open sunrise to sunset.
Delaware Art Museum
2301 Kentmere Parkway, with the largest Pre-Raphaelite collection in the US. Out back is a 9-acre sculpture garden with a labyrinth built in an old reservoir.
Nemours Estate
Alfred I. du Pont's 200-acre estate from 1909 to 1910, with the largest French formal garden in North America and a 1-acre reflecting pool with 157 jets.
Swedish settlers built Fort Christina here in 1638, the first Swedish settlement in North America.
Every year in Wilmington
Clifford Brown Jazz Festival (One week each summer)
Free outdoor concerts in Rodney Square, named for the Wilmington-born trumpeter.
Photo classes and clubs near Wilmington
- Delaware Photographic Society (Wilmington-area camera club, meetings and competitions September through May)
Our own classes are on the class calendar.
Common questions
Is there a camera store near Wilmington, DE?
Yes. Unique Photo's Philadelphia store is about 26 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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington?
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 Wilmington without a car?
Yes. SEPTA Wilmington/Newark Line from Wilmington station to Jefferson Station, then the Market-Frankford Line (L) from 11th St to 2nd St. On Amtrak, get off at 30th Street and take the L from 30th St to 2nd St.