Looking Glass Photo & Camera

Category: Camera store

Address: 1045 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA 94710, USA

Phone: +15105486888

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–6PM

Tuesday: 10AM–6PM

Wednesday: 10AM–6PM

Thursday: 10AM–6PM

Friday: 10AM–6PM

Saturday: 10AM–6PM

Reviews

Kara Murphy

Jul 9, 2022

Worst store I’ve been to in recent memory. The whole ‘aging hipster caricature’ persona of its staff is tiring. Makes me even more thankful for my local camera store (Norman), where the staff is both knowledgeable and down-to-earth.

Eric Rager

May 2, 2022

I was pleasantly surprised by the good customer service at the camera store. I'd stopped by a few other camera stores and received mediocre customer service and didn't end up purchasing the new camera I was seeking . I was initially put off by the mask requirement, but it's their store so they can do what they want and they provided a free mask Shea (sp?) was an absolute delight. She was very patient and took the time to show me many different camera options. She asked about what I was looking for, my experience and price point. I believe she truly wanted me to get a camera that suits my needs. She even called me back post sale to let me know the screen protector I had wanted was back in stock. When I came in for the screen protector Shea took the time to install it for me. Couldn't be happier!

Expka

Feb 4, 2022

The customer service is horrible here. I was in this store for at least 20 minutes not one staff offered to help with anything, made eye contact with me but no assistance. I will never go in this establishment again, not welcoming and didn’t greet as I walked in but made sure to take my wrist Temperature. Staff sat there and had talked with one another while I was in need of assistance. Very unwelcoming and maybe even prejudice. I just can not believe how I was ignored, unbelievable. If I could give this zero stars I would, they don’t even deserve my one star I’m leaving

Mads Leigh-Faire

Nov 12, 2021

Needed last minute disposables and grabbed two from them no problem! Brought them back and they were able scan onto a CD (they can do flashdrive too, I just forgot mine lol) and give my my negatives intact and neatly 'filed'. Quick service and friendly staff, v responsive over e-mail.

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Questions & Answers

I have photo paper to donate. Would you be interested?

Marcie Kleiman | Aug 19, 2018
Christian Ericksen | Aug 19, 2018

You should bring it by!

Do you sell D5600 Nikons and Sony 6100 cameras

Hal Kataoka | Sep 22, 2021
Toby Kahn | Sep 22, 2021

They have an excellent selection of cameras.

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 18, 2022
Patrick Dervily (Kryten2x4z) | Aug 18, 2021

They check your temp at the door, make you sanitize your hands and then put on gloves before fully entering.

How much is 35 mm roll film development cost? I have a number of rolls from years of travel.

Lynne FIx | Aug 18, 2020
Srihari Jagannath | Aug 18, 2020

Like Kevin answered. It would be best to give them a call. They can givevyou the details over the call. These guys are highly experienced in what they do.

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Do you rent slide scanners to digitalize photographic slides?

Janey Skinner | Aug 18, 2020
Looking Glass Photo & Camera | Aug 18, 2020

Hi, Janey! Thank you for reaching out to Looking Glass. Unfortunately, we do not rent slide scanners. The one we had in rentals at one time required a $100 software be installed on the users computer. This is obviously a roadblock. I wish I had better news! -Jon.

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do you guys develop Kodachrome or do we need a specific film for that?

Tenzin Woesel | Aug 18, 2020
Christian Ericksen | Aug 18, 2020

Kodachrome is no longer a film that any lab I know of can process.

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Good place to get film.developed?

leticia hearod | Aug 19, 2019
J Foster | Aug 19, 2019

Yes. They do a nice job.

where is parking?

Dixi Carrillo | Aug 19, 2019
Sunny Wu | Aug 19, 2019

In the parking lot or on the side of the road.

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Do you do digital camera repair?

Jamaica Glenn | Aug 19, 2019
Leonardo Pierotti | Aug 19, 2019

Yes!

I need to adjust my celestron 14in telescope

Robert Herzstein | Aug 19, 2019
Dj Jimmie Jam 1200 | Aug 19, 2019

Go inside I'm sure that they can help you.

Hello, do they develop disposable cameras here? If so, do you know the pricing?

Darda White | Aug 19, 2019
Zac Woodward | Aug 19, 2019

They have a partner they send film to for development. Since disposables are typically 35mm i assume they can get that taken care of for you.

Do they develop film?

Julia Williams | Aug 19, 2019
Tyler Byrum | Aug 19, 2019

You can take film to them to be developed. I believe they send it out to be done but it usually comes back within 2-3 days in my experience.

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Do you buy old film cameras ?

Maria Ramirez | Aug 19, 2019
J Foster | Aug 19, 2019

They do. They have to evaluate and probably don't give a lot. If you are looking to buy something there, I think that they give you a little more.

My zoom lens is stuck. What can I do to fix it?

Etta Jones | Aug 19, 2018
Tremaine Fletcher | Aug 19, 2018

I suggest taking it in to the pros at looking glass. It may be a quick fix or something that requires service.

Do y'all buy old digital cameras

Sean Lykes | Aug 19, 2018
Zac Woodward | Aug 19, 2018

They do, they buy both digital and film cameras depending on an in person assessment. They will also reject cameras that have no market value for them (ex polaroids and other formats for which their is no film). I've known them to provide either a dollar value or in store credit. Typically you will get more for in store credit and most for selling the camera yourself.

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