Dublin Camera Exchange

As far as camera shops go in Dublin this place is fantastic. A very friendly and knowledgeable staff, not pushing you to buy things like they do in other Dublin photography shops. They’ve a great film photography section, something that other shops are shying away from as there’s more money in digital equipment. Their film developing facilities are for the most part excellent, give or take a few times when my order has been wrong, but that type of thing happens. The best thing about Dublin Camera Exchange is the family feel it has, it’s almost like going to visit your grandparents every time you pass through its doors.

My sister and I went here looking for a camera bag strap.
The attendant went out of his way to find something for us, eventually digging a used or returned strap out of the back which he offered to us at a deep discount. Unfortunately, it wasn’t what my sister was looking to buy that day. Undeterred by her pickiness, he directed us to a nearby luggage store where we did find what we needed.
I’m always impressed when a business will put customer satisfaction before making the sale.

I like the staff here. They seem like «good old camera guys.» Let me tell you, finding 120 film for my Rolleicord is not an easy task in Ireland. These guys have it and they won’t rip you off. Please give Camera Exchange your business. They’re nice folks and they are one of the last «real» camera shops left. Those Fujifilm kiosks at the mall are just no comparison.
I have B&W development done here. They have also made some excellent prints for me. They have a great selection of used equipment, and you can probably pick up a decent Hasselblad body or a lens for your Nikon SLR at a reasonable price.
Every time I visit here, I have a good experience. They really know their stuff!

I was here traveling from America, staying in a place just 1.5 Km from this camera shop. Found it on Unilocal after my digital SLR card decided I couldn’t take anymore pictures due to the warning «write protect.» I tried everything before going there, copied the files off my camera, searched tech blogs for solutions, tried deleting the one file which was «write protected», but nothing would correct my camera.
So I headed off first to John Gunn Camera shop, but they do not deal with Olympus. So they sent me kindly in the direction of this shop. I arrived and there was a little line for waiting, but quickly was served. The young woman who helped me first tried to troubleshoot the camera, then took the SD card out and ran it on their own computer in the back. Had the same issues, so she offered to reformat it for me. It was to take half an hour so I popped across the street for a pint (or two) and headed back over to find my SD card cured, my camera able to take photos. She also offered me a reasonably priced SD card reader for me to purchase if I wanted to reformat the card again should this happen in the future. (which I did, as this was cheaper than a new SD card).
I found this shop very helpful, very knowledgeable, and eager to fix my problem. I really appreciated this in the world of big businesses, this shop shines through with quick customer service and up to date workers who can troubleshoot and solve problems with new technology. All with a smile.
Thanks again Dublin Camera Exchange!

I really like this shop. The employees are very knowledgeable, helpful, friendly, and they have a good variety of products and accessories to choose from. They also do awesome repair jobs. I dropped my camera on my lens and bent and cracked my UV filter so I couldn’t take it off. I took it to these guys and they fixed it up quickly and without hassle at a reasonable price.
Since then I have been going back for my printing and film needs. Prices are reasonable and quality is good.
Give them a try. I’ll be going back.

I have to agree with Brian P. on his summary of the Camera Exchange.
For some reason they actually get new Sony Cybershots before the Sony Centers themselves but the prices are through the roof.
The last time I was there I enquired about lens cleaning for my Canon SLR but again, was put off by the price. I really use the shop as a benchmark for buying cameras and equipment up north or online.

It looks like they’ve closed the littler Camera Exchange to consolidate operations on Georges Street.
Aw.
I liked this one more than I realised now it’s gone. I mean, it was the perfect location, really cute, very traditional and made me a little happier when I passed it by.
*Sigh*
Here’s an extra posthumous star.

Although I wasn’t interested in purchasing a camera, the salesman at the Dublin Camera Exchange was very helpful and polite.
I went in here when my SD card stop working while I was taking pictures in the city centre. After explaining the problem to the clerk, he was able to fix it and show me what to do next time something similar occurs. He sent me on my way with a smile and a «take care».
I was pleased that he didn’t give me grief for not being interested in anything he was selling. Unlike other sales people who lose interest in you when they discover they won’t be making commission off of you, he was professional and demonstrated great customer service skills.

Although I’m no accomplished photographer, or unaccomplished for that matter. I can’t help but be impressed by Dublin camera exchange, which saved my life a few weeks ago when I needed a memory card in hurry.
The shop is modest in size but well stocked and with attentive and what struck me as extremely knowledgeable staff.
As well as memory cards, they have pretty much everything a photographer might need from lenses to camera bags, tripods, dark room chemicals as well as camera accessories they do a huge range of camera’s too. Digital SLR’s as well as the handier digital compacts.
They’ve also got a larger branch on Georges street.