Perfect Image Camera

As I previously stated, these guys have really cleaned up the camera action in the surrounding Lancaster City area… Fruitville Pike… and Prince Street in particular. They’re kind, cooperative, and knowledgeable. I was not able to get the camera that I am looking for but worked to accommodate me. Don’t pass them up, give them a chance, they deserve it.

I bought a used DSLR Nikon here and I’m super happy with the camera. It’s an awesome camera, it’s in great condition and it came with a warranty.
The store associates were extremely knowledgeable and helpful but not pushy. That’s important to me — I hate shopping (and won’t shop) anywhere that’s pressuring you into buying something.
I’d definitely recommend Perfect Image Camera to anyone camera shopping and will definitely return here when I’m ready for an upgraded camera.

A growing, evolving camera store (now with multiple locations). The owners is an aggressive one with a vision for adding new products and services for both actual working photographers and for the amateur. The main location is out on Fruitville Pike. This location rents gear and a nicely merchandised selection of items for sale as well as knowledgable staff. Without a doubt or hesitation, one of the best camera stores in this part of Pennsylvania, Maryland and Delaware. Their prices are good and as I said, they stock good stuff and have smart staff. That’s worth something. They do rental and repair as well as cleaning and tuning. It’s a solid place and if you need anything photographic I highly recommend them. I use them all the time.

Just to let you know I did not purchase any type of camera equipment from here. I went here to have a few of my wedding pictures printed. My thought on going here was professional place = professional printing. That did not happen.
We had our wedding pictures done in MX and they came out wonderful. The photographer edited them, gave us a few, put them all on a hard drive, etc. There were three in particular that I wanted printed out as large as possible and that is why I went to Perfect Image.
When I walked in the gentlemen that helped me set me up on a machine like you find at CVS. That should have been my first clue. I had brought my hard drive so I had several different versions of the files sizes of the pictures to choose from. Being that he set me up on the machine he told me to use the smaller file because that is what the machine could handle.
In the end I selected two Metallic prints 20×30 and one Metal print 30×40…absolutely the biggest waste of $ 292 ever. Now you can say I should have known better, but my response is I asked questions… tons of them as I was making the order. Before I submitted it I repeatedly asked the gentlemen there if he was sure the file size that I was using for the pictures was big enough. He did keep saying it was. I did keep saying the hard drive I had did have bigger files on it… but oh no he says. Geez! I should have known.
The Metallic prints were not impressive at all, especially for the upcharge. No metallic apperance to them in any way. Just super dark glossy blobs. The Metal print left a lot to be desired to the lack of file size… but I asked the gentlemen if the file he set me up with was enough. He said yes… the finish product says no.
See I’m not a photo expert that is why I went there. That is why I asked the questions before I submitted the order. I depended on their expertise and advice. In the end I was let down. I should of went to CVS. At least I would of spent less and got the same or better quality.

Camera left outside + overnight Rain = :(
However, the internet told me that:
Wet camera + silica cat litter + one week = (?) :D
After the rain INCIDENT I put my Canon Rebel into some nylons and then the kitty litter and let it sit for a week.
Viola! A week later I pulled it out and turned it on. It worked! BUT it was now covered with litter particles on the inside and out.
Perfect Image fixed me right up. I dropped the camera off and the same day they called me, letting me know that it was cleaned and polished. Talk about fast!
When I went in, I got chatting with the guy at the counter and he was super nice. He shared some of the camera horror stories he has encountered. I’m glad that I didn’t drop a $ 3000 rental onto cement and watch it break!
Overall, I would definitely recommend this place. And on the bright side, now my camera has a refreshing floral aroma.