I’ve been a customer of LCE since the 90’s, and always get great service from the Southampton High Street branch. A couple of years go, Paul provided great service when I traded in my old Sony... See more
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Overall a great experience. Very welcoming atmosphere and staff, who were very knowledgeable and keen to help. Big thank you to Benny for his assistance. Would highly recommend.
Website easy to use. Fast delivery- ordered the goods Sunday afternoon and they arrived from the Southampton store the next day. Competitive on price. Staff at my local branch in Reading very helpful.... See more
Marc from Southampton Branch really helped me get what I needed especially after Sony had a delayed delivery. I had a bad experience through Amazon so will never buy technology through them again... See more
Company details
- #3 of 39 best companies in Camera shop
- #3 of 14 best companies in Binoculars shop
- #5 of 41 best companies in Photography shop
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Opening in the mid-sixty's we were London Camera Exchange’s fourth store to open and one of Southampton City Centre’s oldest in situ retail businesses. Located within Southampton’s 14th century old walls just up from our busy waterfront and internationally important port. We sell a wide range of new and used equipment from all of the leading brands. We offer expert unbiased advice on the best photographic equipment to fit your needs. Wildlife observation is also one of our passions, whether it be binoculars, scopes or remote trail cams.We can also buy your camera for cash or part exchange against purchases, bring your equipment in-store for a valuation, please note -ID required. With over fifty years of experience in the photographic trade our shop is staffed by a keen team with interests in photography, videography and birdwatching.
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10 High Street, SO14 2DH, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom
- 02380221597
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5-Star Experience
Overall a great experience. Very welcoming atmosphere and staff, who were very knowledgeable and keen to help. Big thank you to Benny for his assistance. Would highly recommend.
Always great service
I’ve been a customer of LCE since the 90’s, and always get great service from the Southampton High Street branch.
A couple of years go, Paul provided great service when I traded in my old Sony A6000 for the A6700 and a new lens.
This past weekend, at a “Coffee and Cameras” event involving Manfrotto, Marc provided great service and a good deal on a new tripod. It wasn’t in stock, but I was able to collect it today (they did offer to post, but I had the afternoon free).
Everyone is always up for a chat, and there are various events throughout the year, including photo walks and demo days.
Very impressed
Website easy to use. Fast delivery- ordered the goods Sunday afternoon and they arrived from the Southampton store the next day. Competitive on price. Staff at my local branch in Reading very helpful. Very impressed.
Staight forward transaction despite the…
Staight forward transaction despite the chaos of the postcode system in this area.
First class service
As usual, LCE Soton High St go that extra mile to make sure is right and on time. Highly recommended for a hassle free experience!
Marc from Southampton Branch really…
Marc from Southampton Branch really helped me get what I needed especially after Sony had a delayed delivery.
I had a bad experience through Amazon so will never buy technology through them again
Any camera needs in the future will definitely be through LCE.
Another very good experience with a branch of LCE
Re a recently purchased secondhand Manfrotto 055 Pro tripod described as 4* rating.
The tripod arrived in a timely manner in the condition described and for, what I consider to be, a bargain price.
Very pleased with the Manfrotto and with all aspects of the purchase process.
Fast delivery and the product was well…
Fast delivery and the product was well packaged.
Excellent price which was significantly lower than other photographic suppliers.
Overall, LCE did a great job, again.
Excellent service and product at a…
Excellent service and product at a competitive price. They answered my question promptly and efficiently plus the delivery experience was faultless. Thank you
First class price and service
What a great experience dealing with this company. Product was good and sold at a competitive price. Communication on stock availability and delivery was excellent and indeed delivery was effected within 24 hours
Great experience and would recommend this company without hesitation
Quick but pricey delivery on small inexpensive item.
Quick turnaround but delivery was a bit pricey for a small item. I would have been happier with a slower but less expensive delivery option.
My first time buying from LCE by mail…
My first time buying from LCE by mail order. I bought from LCE based on price and reputation. Buying was a straightforward process. Shipping was quick and product exactly what I wanted Very happy- will buy again.
Not only was the A7V on a fantastic…
Not only was the A7V on a fantastic deal, I ordered on a Monday and the camera was here Tuesday morning. Fantastic service, thank you.
I needed a new filter at short notice…
I needed a new filter for my Fujifilm zoom lens at short notice. The LCE website said you had the type I wanted in stock so I ordered it straightaway. I was kept informed of how my order was progressing and it was delivered well in time for my trip. Full marks to the Southampton store and DPD.
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