Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc

Category: Camera store

Address: 634 N Mills Ave, Orlando, FL 32803, USA

Phone: +14078411485

Opening hours

Sunday: Closed

Monday: 10AM–7PM

Tuesday: 10AM–7PM

Wednesday: 10AM–7PM

Thursday: 10AM–7PM

Friday: 10AM–7PM

Saturday: 10AM–7PM

Reviews

Maurice Stallion

Aug 22, 2022

Walked interested in looking around and buying a lens. and immediately wanted to leave when i spoke to the guy up from and he act like i didn’t speak twice. Please get better customer service

Nadia Debbarh

Jul 5, 2022

This place is a literal headache to deal with. Twice now I have paid for black and white film to be scanned, only to be told when picking up that they could not scan black and white. And both times I did not get a refund. Customer service there is very awkward and unprofessional. They will have you standing there for 10 plus minutes while they continue working and making eye contact with you, no one reassuring you that they’ll be there to help soon, just continuing on as if the people waiting don’t exist. The whole process takes at least 15 minutes even when I’m just picking up film. And they mess up on the scans, some images will be half black and others have light leaking onto it. I would think it’s my camera if they came out like this when I scan my film at other labs, but this only happens at Colonial Photo & Hobby. Save your money and time and go to a different photo lab

Joe Lester

Jun 8, 2022

Always a great experience! Staff is extremely knowledgeable. Great help with my trains! Props to the cute cashier that laughed at my dumb jokes too!

Computer Guy

Aug 7, 2021

Appalling customer service! Sold me a defective lens for $1,100 filled with dust then told me it won't affect picture quality. That's not the point I asked for simple customer service about this issue not for it to be deflected. Steve the manager/owner came out with an attitude deflecting again saying it's Sigma's problem talk to them. I asked him to do the right thing and exchange the lens. He said he can not because it's out of his hands. Yet he owns and manages the place. I've spent well over $7k here the last 3 months, but will be going to B&H. I bought local to do the right thing and support local businesses, but this place doesn't deserve it. I guess some folks are too short minded to see it's more than the products you are selling. Update: photo added.

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Questions & Answers

Does Colonial Photo do repairs on cameras.

Sarah Lindmeier | Sep 30, 2021
Max Ogden | Sep 30, 2021

I don't believe that they do in-house repair services anymore 😕 I could be wrong but they will send anything off to the right people to get it fixed..

any portra 35 mm film?

Khiarellis Puig | Aug 26, 2020
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2020

Yes we stock Portra 160, 400 and 800 in 35mm and 120 formats.

Can they develop older film

Reec Wasson | Aug 26, 2020
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2020

We are able to develop 35mm and 120 films in color and black & white. $4.99 for color, $5.99 for black and white developing. Turn around is usually around 3 days, but varies depending on how many orders we have.

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Do they do passport photos ?

Troy Napper | Aug 27, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 27, 2019

$10 for a US passport picture, $25 for an international passport picture.

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When did this business open

eric johnson | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

We opened in 1954.

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do they do any dslr repairs?

Dorky Rich Media | Aug 27, 2018
Jeff Lawson | Aug 27, 2018

I've never had mine repaired there. But they've do everything else. Can't imagine why they couldn't

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Can I have the sensor on my Cannon camera cleaned there?

David Colbert | Aug 27, 2018
TJ Dominguez | Aug 27, 2018

Absolutely. I wouldn't trust anyone else to do it.

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Do you sell electric rc boats

Jim Silva | Aug 27, 2018
Jason Blythe | Aug 27, 2018

I saw some last time I was there

I have a Nikon Coolpix P900: The Lens will not zoom out and in anymore, can it be fixed or not ? unable to use it because of this problem, can you fix it or not.

Phillip Mathes | Aug 12, 2022
heather morcroft | Aug 12, 2022

I personally can't but I would imagine that someone at Colonial Photo and Hobby probably could. They're very good they've been around for decades.

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Hello!. I would like to know if the Sony A7IV camera is available in the store. I am interested and would like to go to the store tomorrow morning to buy it.

Esteban Medina | Jul 27, 2022
LyMarie Clark | Jul 27, 2022

I think it's easier to call and ask the question, than to post here.

Any O scale diesel trains in stock?

Jeffery Berry | Nov 29, 2021
SpeakerPolice | Nov 29, 2021

I would like to say yes, but best to call the store to check for certain. Their railroading selection is extensive.

Can they develop APS film?

Chloe Fawcett | Aug 26, 2021
Sharon | Aug 26, 2021

Yes. There are additional charges for this type

What are the Covid safety practices like here?

Anonymous | Aug 26, 2022
Renan Villalobos | Aug 26, 2021

Masks required, 6ft distance

Do you purchase vintage cameras & equipment ?

Madeline Woznock | Aug 26, 2021
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2021

Hi Madeline, We purchase cameras on Saturday mornings from 10am to noon. We may or may not be able to make an offer on your vintage equipment depending on the condition and models. I would recommend giving us a call to discuss specifics.

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do you repair camcorders and radio control planes

Peter Miller | Aug 26, 2020
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2020

Hi Peter, We offer repair services for cameras, but not camcorders. We do not repair RC planes, but if you give us a call we may be able to sell you the parts you need to do the repair yourself.

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Website is horrible designed. When you call to get information for Film developing you get rude technicians. Not sure Id trust this place to develop film here. Shipping is $12 starting. Good luck calling and getting information. I will pass on this

Reuben | Aug 26, 2020
Jai Harrison | Aug 26, 2021

It’s a website. Not all small business have the $$ or the time to fix little things like that. The store however is really nice.

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Do you convert slides to digital format? If not, is there somewhere you can reccomend to preform the service? EDIT: Thank you all for your answers. I will call on Monday. Ironically, I called 2 hours after they answered here.

John Myers | Aug 26, 2020
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2020

We do, 50 cents a slide with a minimum charge of $12. Turn-around varies depending on how busy the lab is.

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Do you sell 110 film for the old point and click cameras? If so, do you also process this film?

Tina | Aug 26, 2020
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 26, 2020

We have a limited selection of 110 film from Lomography, we can process it as well. To scan it, though, we have to do it frame by frame, which costs $5 per frame.

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Does the store still do passport photos?

carol Merritt | Aug 27, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 27, 2019

Yes!

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Does this place buy trains ?

cori robie | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, on a limited basis. It would be best to call in and talk to the owner, Steve, to set up an appointment and discuss what you have to sell.

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i bought a Cool Pix 1000 camera from Colonial a few weeks back and now i need a travel tripod. what is the best tripod to use based on its size and weight?

Sarah Parinella | Aug 27, 2019
Dan Goldbach | Aug 27, 2019

Hard to go wrong with manfrotto, colonial has them in stock

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Who is the owner ?

Sherry Rondi | Aug 27, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 27, 2019

Steve and Mike Rausch

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Can this place fix a camera screen? Not the LCD but the glass protecting the LCD screen?

Jessica Fain | Aug 27, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 27, 2019

They should be able to. They have fixed many cameras for me over they years!

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do you guys sell new cameras

Paty Soto | Aug 27, 2019
Dan Goldbach | Aug 27, 2019

Yes, they have both new and used digital cameras from nikon and canon. Huge stock of lenses both new and used too

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Does this store buy used photo equipment?

Sue Leidner | Aug 27, 2019
Paul MacMurray | Aug 27, 2019

Of course they do, they do everything!

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How much do you charge for developing 35mm x 24 exposure film. Also for disposable camera developing. I have a lot.

raj thind | Aug 27, 2019
Sharon | Aug 27, 2019

Develop only $3.99 for color 35mm and $4.99 black and white. Prints are .25 each for 4x6 and scanning starts at $6.99 per roll.

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Does this store sell kit cars?

Nhat Le | Aug 27, 2019
Nhat Le | Aug 27, 2019

Thanks I went in today and there were some model cars that i was looking for!

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Do u carry a wireless remote for sony a7riii

Hatim Hashwani | Aug 27, 2019
Local Guide | Aug 27, 2019

They had them there on Thursday as I bought 3 of them.

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Do you have gundam markers and tamiya panel liner? Also what kind of gunpla kits do you have?

Guillermo Gutierrez | Aug 27, 2019
Jack Scott | Aug 27, 2019

It's a good possibility for the tamiya panel liner, they do carry a large amount of tamiya paints

Do they repair train sets?

Glenn Foldy | Aug 27, 2019
Glenn Foldy | Aug 27, 2019

When I can. I live outside Atlanta. But I'm from winter park.

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What are the film prices and brands. It seems over priced but I can't tell from the pictures. Need 35mm and specifically Medium Format 120 size. Looking to spend $150-200 for a lot of film

Reuben | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

Hi Reuben, Our 120 films start at $5.75 a roll for Ilford HP5 black and white film and $14.99 for a three pack of Lomography 400 Color. It's hard to say for sure, but I suspect you may be seeing our 5-pack pricing for many of the professional 120 films, which we can split out into single rolls.

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Are you seeing m Nikon binoculars?

Celia Maria Reis | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

Hi, sorry if my Portuguese is difficult to understand, I'm using a translation application. We sell Nikon binoculars. Is there a specific template you want?

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Do you buy any cameras

Deborah Thompson | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

Hi Deborah, We can take in interchangeable lens cameras, lenses and flashes on trade at any point. At special times we can take in this equipment for cash, usually Saturday mornings between 10am and noon, but I recommend calling to confirm before coming in if you want to sell your equipment. I also want to emphasize that we typically don't take in fixed lens or point-and-shoot cameras. Also, many film cameras are only worth store credit due to value or condition depreciation.

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Does this store do trades? Trading an old version camera for a new version. Interested in trading my canon rebel t5 for a canon rebel t6. Anything helps, thanks.

Natalya Carvajal | Aug 27, 2019
Miguel Mussolini | Aug 27, 2019

Yes they do, bring the camera to them for evaluation and make sure to bring the charger with it.

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Hi, do you sell 120/220 medium format film (BW, Color Neg, Slide, etc.)?

Lexlang | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

Alex, We sell 120 medium format film in black and white and color in a variety of brands. We do not carry 220, as far as I'm aware it is no longer manufactured.

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I recently found a Pentax k1000 in my closet that I forgot I had bought years ago and I was wondering if you are able to check if it works and are able to clean it? also, how much would the cleaning be?

Yaymeli Melendez | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

We'd be happy to help you figure out if your Pentax K1000. We typically do clean older film cameras, but there are few services we can provide for this camera (such as seals replacement) if needed.

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Do they ever do gunpla meetups

THE “sillysamthegundamman” ZakuLad | Aug 27, 2019
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2019

We have Gundam Build Days about once a month. Our next one is this Saturday 9/22 at 2pm.

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Do you have a light box or something that I can look at my negatives before I decide to have them printed? These are old family negatives.

Virginia Okie | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

Yes, we both sell light boxes and have one available by the front counter for public use.

Do you accept "on assignment" photo products?

Gerald Wallace | Aug 27, 2018
Patrick Clark | Aug 27, 2018

If your asking about colonial putting your equipment on "consignment" , we are not doing that at this time. We do tradein and purchase your equipment. Call for details.

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how much do they charge to develop and scan film

Ethan Tran | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

Hi Ethan, For 35mm and 120 films we charge $3.99 for color processing and $4.99 for black & white. Scanning to cd is $6.99 per roll, with a $1 discount if you bring in a USB for us to scan to.

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Do you have the canon 100 / 400 zoom lenses?

Gregory Delk | Aug 27, 2018
Randy Seaver | Aug 27, 2018

They carry most all brands! But call first!

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do you guys sell Olympus omd em10 mark ii or the omd em5 mark ii?

Leonardo da Vinci | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

We sell both of those cameras

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Do they sell Polaroid itype film?

Gianni Bessette | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

We do. We have Polaroid Original iType film in Color and Black & White in 10 picture cartridges for $15.99

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Do you develop 120/220 film? I will be on a week vacation in Orlando, how long do you develop?

Tulauc | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

We do! $3.99 for color and $4.99 for black and white. Color film is a 24-48 hour turn-around depending on how busy we are. We process black and white on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

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Do you carry Wingspan Optics Wide-Viewers 8x42 Binoculars ?

Donna Lindgren | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

We do not.

Do you still have classes

Simon Almonte | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

Currently we have one-on-one classes available. Please call in and ask for Ken for details. Thanks.

Can you develop Super 8 Ektachrome 160 (Type G)

Chris S | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

Sorry, we do not. Unfortunately, there are only a few places left in the country that can process that for you.

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Hi do you sell mini tapes for an old camcorder 60 dvm 60 60/90 Is write on the types...

Margaret Kerslake | Aug 27, 2018
Colonial Photo & Hobby Inc | Aug 27, 2018

We do not.

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do you buy/exchange cameras?

Salman Rashid | Aug 27, 2018
Banshee Husky | Aug 27, 2018

They do.

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How much does it cost to get film developed

Bri Chapman | Aug 27, 2018
Sharon | Aug 27, 2018

Color film $4. and black and white $5. Develop only Prince and scanning are extra

I have a Pentax Spotmatic 35 SLR Do You repair older film cameras ?

BARRY ROSENFELD | Aug 27, 2018
Debra Patterson | Aug 27, 2018

Yes call the store or stop by with your camera.. We took an older Pentax in and were told that work we needed to be done could not be done there...

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Do you convert vhs tapes to digital format?

Patrick O'Shea | Aug 27, 2018
David Carmona | Aug 27, 2018

Yes, we can convert any VHS to DVD, for $34.95. we also do convert to digital, however you must provide your own flash drive

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