70 Years! of being your favourite camera shop.
We’ve been Campkins Cameras for 70 years! But our history goes back much further than that. Owen tells you about the family business.
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We’ve been helping our customers find the right product and service since 1952. We’re a family run business based opposite the iconic King’s College Chapel in Cambridge, our team are here to help you online and instore.
We’re open 7 days a week and have long standing relationships with all major suppliers.
Trusted relationships with major brands
Learn with Campkins
We love helping people get the most out of their photography. And we’ve been doing it for nearly 70 years. For us it goes beyond offering great customer service: We run events, walk tours and online content throughout the year.
Customers reviews
What people say?
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a week ago Got my first 35mm photographic film camera from here: Works great.
Accidental damage to dslr camera lens: Got it repaired … More quickly at a fair price and it was better than new.
Seeing their camera collection, lens, (including Polaroids and older film cameras), equipment is also enough to make camera lover feel like a 'kid in candy store".
Highly recommended for anyone into photography or film-making. -
2 months ago Brilliant service and advice. I’m a newbie to photography and Owen let me exchange a lens where I had bought the wrong type … More for my needs. No hard sales tactics, listened to me patiently without being condescending which as a newbie was so helpful and gave me confidence in what I was asking for. Thank you! -
a month ago Brilliant service. I needed two additional Hahnel speedlights at short notice. The Nikon fit kits were out of stock. I … More explained the urgency to Owen and he went out of his way to ensure that I knew how the order was progressing. We agreed that I would collect from the shop, which I did - with 24 hours to spare! Excellent.
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News From our Every Photographer's Assistant Blog
Olympus Store Day with David Smith – 19th February
Owen Howell 17/01/2022
Olympus store day Saturday 19th of February.
Save £150 on the Fujifilm X-T4
Campkins Cameras 17/01/2022
Instant savings on the Fujifilm X-T4 of £150 until the 31st of March. The savings apply to the black and silver version and kit options.
FREE Panasonic 25mm 1.7 lens – when you buy the Lumix G9
Campkins Cameras 11/01/2022
This winter when you buy the Panasonic Lumix G9 you will receive a FREE 25mm 1.7 lens worth £150! This promotion has now been extended until the 31st of January so don’t miss out on this fantastic freebie gift. Lens will be added to the cart/checkout when you add any Lumix G9 body or kit to the cart/checkout.
SAVE UP TO £300 on the PANASONIC S5
Campkins Cameras 11/01/2022
Save £300 on the Panasonic S5 until the 31st of January. To apply the discount use code PANASONICSAVE. This will apply automatically when adding to the cart/checkout.
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We’re all about helping you enjoy your photography. We really do see ourselves as every photographer’s assistant. This is why we created a blog and YouTube Channel. Owen and the team provide our community with access to our experienced suppliers, advice and access to the latest offers.
Our Youtube channel is here to share advice, give you product demos and review special offers. You’ll also get a view into the photographic wonders of Cambridge, wherever you are in the world. So subscirbe to our channel using the link below and stay update on whats happening in the photographic world.
Campkins Cameras
Are an independent, family-run business. We are the camera shop near you opened 7 days a week – Online and instore. We pride ourselves as every photographer’s assistant in providing exceptional customer service, sound advice and the best value we can. We’ve been a feature of the Cambridge High Street since 1952. Serving the photographic and optical needs of the local community and the wider nation beyond.
Photographic Specialists
We know our cameras both new and used alike. Therefore can help you with the purchase of a DSLR’s, Mirrorless camera, Lenses, binoculars, telescopes and many more photo and video related items.
We also cater for photography services such as Photo Printing both digital and film, Sensor Cleaning, Camera repair and many others.
Every Photographer’s Assistant
As photographer assistants, we might not be there to hold the reflector card but we can share advice on how to create a better photo. We have set up a blog to share this advice but also you can catch the video on our youtube channel.
Owen Howell
Is the third generation and the current owner who was born into the business, learning all about the new and used camera trade from his father Barry and grandfather Tom. He now has a highly qualified team who themselves are practising photographers with a combined experience of over 100 years.
You can catch Owen and his team using either the live chat on the website or by emailing [email protected], telephone 01223 368087 or 07900 263934. We are open 7 days a week and here for you.
Campkins Cameras has been established in Cambridge since 1952. Since then, it has developed a reputation for providing quality customer service and a curated selection of cameras, lenses and accessories from renowned camera brands. We stay open 7 days a week and pride ourselves in providing a unique retail service as every photographer’s assistant. With reputable products, superb support and a secure checkout you’re in good hands. No Grey Imports We are proud to be a fully accredited partner of all the brands we represent on our site and all products come with full manufactures warranty. Outstanding Support Our customer support is second to none – users rave about how we don’t rest until every issue is solved to their satisfaction. Secure Checkout With 128-bit SSL security with advanced encryption you are guaranteed that your purchases are safe.