About Samy's Camera

For over 30 years, Samy's Camera has been the leader in sales and rentals of the highest quality imaging products and the ultimate resource for the professional and amateur photographer. Knowledgeable sales personnel, providing exceptional customer service, coupled with an impressive inventory, are reasons Samy's Camera enjoys a loyal following.

Samy Kamienowicz founded Samy's Camera in 1976 after working for his uncle's camera store for 18 years. Samy had a vision for a full-service store, carrying an extensive array of photographic equipment and supplies with an experienced and friendly staff. This vision is exemplified at our main location on Fairfax Boulevard, with four floors brimming with the latest and most exciting selection of photographic equipment available.

Departments

Amateurs, students, and professional photographers utilize our multi-million dollar, in-demand inventory from our Rental Department. Customers are able to select from all types and sizes of film, darkroom equipment and supplies in our Film and Darkroom Department. Our state of the art in-house lab handles both digital and traditional processing. We offer a large array of high quality digital imaging services from flatbed and drum scanning to large Epson 10000 and 9600 prints in our Service Bureau. Samy's Pro Digital Department offers cutting-edge digital imaging technology with the expertise to help customers create a customized digital imaging workflow system.

Our Camera and Consumer Digital Department carry 35mm and small format digital cameras and lenses from every major manufacturer in the world. The Pro Department carries an unparalleled selection of medium and large format cameras and accessories. Professional quality and amateur video equipment can be found along with expert assistance in our Video Department. For those looking to "trade up" or find a rare and unique camera, our Used Camera Department buys and sells an extensive selection of used cameras and lenses.

Present and Future

During the past 10 years, Samy's Camera has expanded to include successful full-service stores in Santa Barbara, Venice, Santa Ana, and Pasadena. Our future plans call for on-going development of new and innovative ways to benefit our customers, including continued expansion.

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