World of Used Photography

I appreciate stores dedicated to a particular purpose filled with very knowledgable staff who are into the hobby, art, skill-​sets, and/​or technology. For photography there are a couple notable shops in town. Among the top is this Grandview indy off 3^rd avenue.
Professionals are certainly benefited by this place, with its wide range of different brands, lenses, tripods, and accessory. For a novice-​amateur just looking to learn the ropes for his own pastime fun like I am, it is a godsend. These people will not do you wrong.
Here I shop for filters and hoods, cap straps and bags, and cleaning kits for my beginners dslr. I also familiarize myself with products and research, getting me feet wet so I am knowledgeable for when I finally decide to buy a new modern lens or a higher level body. They have nearly every brand of camera including many levels of DX and full-​frame Nikons and the equivocal Cannons. They also rent cameras and lenses. I do believe they sell both new and used of these items.
These are highly engineered optics of course so they are priced high. World of Used Photography seems on the high end for used and new items, but the service and the fact to can contact the person that sold an item to you in the event it doesn’t work is well worth the increase of price than online cluck-​and-​shipp.
They also showcase vintage and antique cameras making it a quasi-​museum. I think I once saw a 19^th century device, the kind you see in old westerns with gun powder flashes. Pretty cool.
They have a back room selling many types tripods. I reckon from the price tag that these are Mercedes Benz of tripods. Who knew!
In a closet is a shelf of used film slr bodies and lenses for sale. These are at clearance prices; it is a must for those still into analog film to check out. Some of the lenses might work for your dslr and may be an economical way to build a lens set. Of course be careful and know what is compatible on yours and what is not, and research what functions are lost by using them.
My only gripe is their website; I wish I could window shop on it like I can at other places. I helps educate me on products so I am prepared and come there sounding like some clueless dote with a sophisticated camera he barely understands. But all in all I love this place.

This place is definitely the place you want to go if you need literally anything for your photography taste. Customer service is fantastic and genuine.

This place is awesome! They have so much to choose from and the owner Gary won’t let you pick the wrong item, even if it means loosing out on the sale. You won’t go wrong coming to this place!

Friendly helpful staff. I was unable to rent a lens from MidWest. World of Photography helped me out!

I walked in and dragged my jaw on the floor as I looked through the camera/​lens selections. My next camera and whatever photography related will be from here!

Excellent selection of items and at fantastic prices. I was able to get a high end light with a stand for $ 40 which is half the price of a crappy throw away LED one I would buy on line without a stand. I was greeted immediately upon entering the store and was assisted in finding exactly what I needed. I asked a ton of questions and the employee was so friendly and patient. No attempts to upsell and even directed me to Lowes for a cheaper light bulb. Highly suggest!

This place is amazing, it’s a paradise for anyone interested in photography. The staff are very nice and helpful, and don’t pressure you into buying anything. The selection is massive, and the prices reasonable. I wish they were open Sundays just so I could spend more time browsing their selection!

Don was incredibly helpful during my first visit to the store today. I’m a new Nikon 7100 owner and he was so patient walking me through the accessories I could use. I’ve still got my eye on the wide angle Tokina lens, so a return trip is imminent! A+ for customer service!

Gary is great! Excellent service and selection. Expert product knowledge and attention to detail. Recommended to all

Although they’ve been around for several years I just reconnected with Gary, the owner, and I’m thrilled to find him again.
Gary was my goto guy at Cord when he was there and he was always great to deal with.
Now that he has his own place it’s just fantastic. The selection of product and attention to detail is wonderful and everyone there actually knows their stuff, as opposed to the retail specialist at BestBuy.
I was going to sell some of my daughter’s old camera equipment on eBay and Gary suggested I bring it in for him to look at. In ten minutes we had a very fair offer to buy the gear and I believe it was more than I would have received on ebay after all the fees.
Every once in a while I run across a local company that needs to be here and I do everything I can to support them. This is very much one of those companies. Before you buy anything online at least call them or stop in.

Very helpful staff! This is the kind of local establishment that needs to be supported. They help answer questions, and will answer your thirst for knowledge and assist you with getting into photography. I had several questions on different lenses and body styles, and the person helped me patiently.

They have a nice enough store but their customer service leaves a lot to be desired. I took my camera in today to ask them to look at it. It’s a small p&s and has a glitch in the lens cover. The girl that waited on me didn’t even look at it. She just told me that p&s’s should be thrown away when they break and leave it at that, without even knowing what was wrong with it.
For her info, I’ve taken 2000 pics with it including the ones attached.

Do you love Phở? How about Phở — tography?
Corny? Yeah. Sorry…
Anyways, I was looking at Joe E’s reviews recently and found his review for WoUP. It piqued my interest and so I stopped in to see what this place was all about. I ended up buying a USB new cord, camera strap and a tripod for my Canon SX210 camera. They had everything I wanted, pre-​owned and cheap.
Now photography can be an expensive hobby unless you know where to shop. These folks sell new and pre-​owned cameras and accessories in a store that is much larger than their storefront would indicate. Whether you need batteries, back lighting, lenses, cords, tripods, they will most probably have it at a reasonable price.
These folks are super friendly too. I’ve been in there twice so far and the sales staff I have dealt with were eager to help and answer questions.
One last side note. I know most people aren’t in the market for vintage cameras but these folks have one of the largest collections of vintage cameras for sale from the late 1880’s to the 1980’s. Seriously, they easily have a couple hundred vintage cameras neatly lined up on the shelves. Some interesting stuff there.
Photography lover? Here’s your place. Phở lover? Go somewhere else.

The new location is fantastic and they carry about everything a photographer would need, however, I haven’t had a pleasant experience with the staff. I have been here twice now and both times I leave feeling like I’ve asked stupid questions or my requests for what I’m looking for are trivial. I would rather buy new and go to Midwest Photography. The staff there is outstanding and welcoming for all students of photography.

Sold my Nikon and Tamron DSLR equipment here not long ago. I’m very comfortable selling my stuff on eBay, but when you do the math and factor in the 13% commissions taken by eBay and Pay Pal, it’s just not worth the hassle and effort of selling your crap there online. And shipping sold stuff outside the USA on eBay can be a nightmare waiting to happen…
I had a very positive experience, was given more than what I thought they would have on the spot, and highly recommend them for either purchasing or selling your used camera equipment here. I walked out pleasantly surprised with a fat check, and no pesky eBay potential headaches. Bring your camera crap here for an appraisal, take it home and price it on eBay with their sold listings, and I’m willing bet you’ll be back at World of Used Photography once you do the math.

Gary is the real deal. He is the reason a certain NYC-​style competitor up on High St. decided to loose the dumpy atmosphere, elitist sales dicks, and get their shit together. Gary is the Original, though. So go see him first.

Another great gem in Columbus! The staff here know their cameras … and lenses … and lighting … all things camere. This locally owned business buys and sells all things photography. Get this … I even saw an ol’ Polariod Swinger sitting on the shelf. I came THIS close to buying it! They have a wide selection of used equipment for sell. Take your time. Browse. Inspect what you are looking for. Ask questions … they are always willing to help! They have started selling new photography equipment as well. Whenver I have dropped by the store, they have always taken the time to answer my questions and help me out.

How have I not written a review for WoUP yet? This is my all time favorite store ever. In the history of life and the world. Oh my goodness. As a photography hobbyist (read: not a professional), this place is my dream come true.
Pros:
— The owner knows his sh*t!
— I can essentially go in and tell the my budget and what I’d like and they always find something for me.
— Cameras. Everywhere.
— Lots of affordable accessories like straps and expired film.
— They’re always willing to look at your gear and see if there are issues (even if you didn’t buy it there).
— They show you HOW to use something if you don’t know how.
I’ve bought a Yashica-​A, Pentax k1000, Canon A-​1 and my Minolta SRT-​201 all there for probably under $ 300 with accessories.

This place is my FAVORITE non-​food place in Columbus. I’ve been on a journey of rediscovering film photography, and I’ve scored decently priced pro B&W film for about $ 10 (new), as well as two (!) lenses for $ 15 total. How often can you find a telephoto lens and a wide angle lens in moderate condition for those prices? The guys who work here won’t hesitate to tell you the range of options for lenses, bodies, hoods, filters, and more, depending on your budget and needs.
I never feel pressured or stressed when I’m here, or like I don’t fit in. Photography should be something that’s accessible for anyone, from the person using a pinhole camera to a point-​and-​shoot to some crazy decked out DSLR. I’ve stopped here in a panic when I couldn’t get my FD mount back onto my film camera and never once did I feel like I «had» to buy anything (though I often do).
I also love the location for WoUP (right next to Third & Hollywood), and their hours are fantastic. Please be sure to stop in here if you’re a photo enthusiast!

This place is aptly named. It’s *exactly* what you’d expect…
Photography can be an expensive interest and the costs can keep some folks on the sidelines… one way to bring the costs down is to look for used equipment.
Buying used equipment is a very smart way to spend your dollars… buying gear that is a year or two old can save one a good bit of money and still deliver excellent results (the truth is, knowing how to use the gear and having some imagination makes much more of a difference than buying the latest and greatest piece of equipment).
So what’s so great about this place? Read on…
This place has a fantastic selection of used, cameras, lenses, flashes, tripods, bags, and accessories. Most of the gear looks brand new, much of it even including the original packaging. This place easily has the *best* selection of used camera equipment in Columbus, anyone looking for something should give these guys a call first to see if they have an item in stock, you will likely get lucky and find something for a less than buying something new.
Here is the best thing about the store… the owner, Gary Crickmore. Gary used to be THE glue that kept the Cord Camera on 5^th Avenue in business (for those who don’t know the 5^th Ave location of Cord is the *only* Cord that carried any ‘pro’ level gear, which they don’t anymore for the most part). Gary is very knowledgable, friendly and knows how to handle customers and is as professional as they come. He’s truly one of the photographic ‘gems’ of Columbus.
If your into photography, or looking to get into photography you owe it to yourself to stop by and check the place out.
What’s Great:
Selection — Lots of ‘almost new’ gear, not just a lot of old relics that are mostly there just to gather dust. A good chunk of this gear is less than 10 years old, lots of it just a couple of years old with some lenses still be currently sold new for hundreds more right up the road.
Medium Format — It’s not just 35 mm and Digital SLR stuff, he carries Medium Format and some Rangefinder stuff.
Organization — It’s easy to find stuff, things are clean and smartly arranged.
Staff — They know their stuff, but aren’t stuck up or snobby.
Location — in Grandview, pretty central.
What’s Not:
It’s not New Gear — This isn’t really a negative, just a statement… I mean what is the name of the place, duh!
Not Really Online — As of yet there isn’t a web site, but they are quite responsive when responding to their email. Hopefully they will have a bit more of web site online soon.
Finally, I’m not a fanboy and don’t give out a lot of 5 star reviews… But as someone who is a lover of photography and can be desperate to find good camera stores, this is a welcome addition to Columbus. This is a great place.