Kerrisdale Cameras Ltd - Victoria

Super friendly staff, great guidance and service, traded in a lens towards a bigger one, I forget the younger gentleman’s name but he was fantastic, super patient, took the time to make sure what I was looking at worked with my camera. This is my go to for anything camera related.

I needed to find a new camera backpack. They have a wall full of nice backpacks and one of the fellows helped me find the perfect one. I will be back for any of my camera needs.

Passport photos for Japan and Canada done here. Very fast and professional. Only 15 mins drive from 1150 Douglas passport office. I DO NOT recommend the place beside the passport office for international passport photos, we spent considerable time waiting for the attendant to get the format correct before finally giving up and leaving.

Walked in to ask about buying a camera. The store was empty of other customers. I stated that I've used Canons and Nikons in the past. I wanted an overview based on my needs. The clerk didn't want to show me a range of cameras or talk about differences. I was shown a used camera from a different brand that I passed on. I finally had to ask to see a camera that I read about. The clerk did bring that out for me. I then asked about Nikons. He lied to me and said that Nikon does not have image stabilization. He wouldn't show me any of them.

Professional and helpful staff, and a great chain of stores too. I especially appreciate the care they put into helping photographers sell and buy good quality used gear.

Perfect. Passport photo in my hands in 5 mins. Friendly service, nice atmosphere. Recommend.

A pleasure to write this review after visiting Kerrisdale Cameras in Victoria. Specifically, thanks to associate, Bill, for his help and incredible knowledge in all things photography.This is a great camera store - the original kind of camera store - before cell phones took over and pushed “real” cameras out of the way.While I own an iPhone 14 Pro Max, I prefer using my actual cameras, purely for the experience of using their settings and enjoying photography itself, instead of pointing a cell phone with its clinical method of capturing shots. As Seinfeld said, “Not that there’s anything wrong with that…” but, really, anyone can point a cell phone at something and click the big button.There is something much more satisfying using an actual camera, with lenses, viewfinder, etc., and the place to go is Kerrisdale, whether you’re looking for a camera, new or used, digital or film, lenses, developing, accessories, or just for sage advice from someone who knows their stuff.Bill was very helpful, showing me different cameras and, yes, I ended up buying a used Nikon I spotted as I was leaving. And I’m really pleased with my purchase.Although I no longer live and work in Victoria, I’ll be making return visits to Kerrisdale.If you’re looking for any of the aforementioned and not sure of where to start, I highly recommend this store.

Absolutely fantastic customer service and so quick! Took barely 10 minutes for passport-style photos. 6 photos for less than $17, including tax.

Very helpful and knowledgeable staff. They have always helped me with anything that I needed and they often have the best prices as well. Would highly recommend to anyone for their photographic needs!

Extremely knowledgeable staff here! I will be returning for all my camera needs and inquiries. The manager compared quite a few cameras for me and what I need. He kept everything that I had specified in mind and only showed me the cameras which fit my needs.