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Harmon Photo
1808 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
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Review №1

I love buying all my lenses. They have the best gently uses lenses that work like new. Plus the service is just amazing. Everyone is just so nice. I highly recommend them for all camera needs.

Pa
Review №2

Very helpful with all my questions. Good assortment of used equipment

Ja
Review №3

Friendly staff. Flexible options on photo development. Very knowledgeable on answering questions and they will make sure the products they show you will fit your needs before purchasing.

Sh
Review №4

I lost my camera charger right before flying to Africa and was desperate for a replacement. Amazon cancelled the delivery so I found this local business and they had exactly what I needed! They even let me test it to make sure that it worked.

Do
Review №5

As always our pup was well cared for and kept active and happy.

sa
Review №6

Nice shop with lots of used equipment as well as new to browse through. The staff were also wonderful and helpful. Theyre also a pick up location for lens rentals if you want to try before you buy.

Is
Review №7

Came in for some film camera acessories, staff was knowledgable and helpful, prices on lenses were a bit high, and their trade in valuation is game stop low.

Ro
Review №8

Todd seemed like a nice person, plesant, knowledgeable, helpful, cares about what he does - I was there for photograph scanning, video transfer, etc I will give him my business

Ha
Review №9

They try to sound knowledgable, but were wrong on many things they tried to explain to me. I just let them talk. Ive been in photography for 40 years and Im addicted to buying and using film cameras (and I have a lot!) They wouldnt make a deal on a used item, even though I was buying other things, and I told them I drove 50 miles to visit their store. It was only $20 I asked to take off, their reply was someone will buy it. Wrong attitude! They forgot the number one rule in retail.. A happy customer is a repeat customer. I wont go back.

An
Review №10

Great staff, very knowledgeable, will return for any camera products

Me
Review №11

Nice store. They have a wide variety of used and vintage photo equipment. Staff was very friendly and knowledgeable. Great place!

Li
Review №12

New to using cameras again. I’ve visited their store for various reasons and used the website to get prints. All and all great experience.

Da
Review №13

Helpful, friendly staff. A wealth of knowledge...I brought some old negatives from the mid 1960s that are an unusual size and format theyll have them printed for me and just two days.

Ma
Review №14

VERY IMPRESSED! The level of customer service was excellent. Knowledgeable staff and super accommodating. Definitely recommend.

Mo
Review №15

I was told about Harmon from one of my clients, after I had found an old school negative that I didn’t believe could be blown up or reproduced.To my surprise the guys at Harmon where incredible - they were able to restore a 1970s photo into perfection! I highly recommend to anyone!

Lu
Review №16

It had been years since my last camera. With a passion for analog and refreshing course the staff has what it takes to revive one passion.

Ri
Review №17

Beautiful hobby store. Customer service in the photography department is stellar!

Br
Review №18

Friendly, professional staff, reasonable prices, and outstanding quality. I couldnt ask for more!

Pe
Review №19

Its a camera store, with reasonable prices.

Be
Review №20

I walked in and was greeted promptly and helped immediately. Was a very nice experience.

To
Review №21

Knowledgeable staff. Great service. Would recommend to everyone.

Ri
Review №22

Great selection of used gear.

Pr
Review №23

I expect to be greeted or acknowledged after I’ve spent my fair share of cash here. How does a woman walk in after me and she’s quickly greeted.Then the owner appears from the back and does not acknowledge me right away either. Odd.

Po
Review №24

Lily was amazing at proving service to buying a new camera. She found me what I hope to be my perfect camera for my vlog. The store is huge with a lot of selection. The only downfall is no military discount. Other electronic stores do have it but didn’t have my camera that I wanted.

Ma
Review №25

Everytime I walk into this store I am treated with pure professionalism and courtesy! Ill always come here for any camera equipment first. Thank you Harmon Photo! Keep up the great customer service!

Tr
Review №26

The employees here are very unfriendly. Ive been here multiple times, and its a similar experience every time.

Ka
Review №27

What a great place. I will never use anyone else! My photos are beautiful!

Ca
Review №28

Great costumer service! Such a lovely people and good stuffs

Ma
Review №29

Great 👍 place for excellent equipment. This is my walmart of camera stores....

Ri
Review №30

Always helpful but never intrusive. Bought a used d810 form them. Looked practically new and is an amazing camera. Will purchase other things as well.

Du
Review №31

Very helpful I drove 4 1/2 hours just to go see them and they were extremely helpful I will be back thank you so much

Te
Review №32

Super nice guy and very helpful. If you have a question this guy has the answer and gives great advice.

D
Review №33

Herbie is knowledge and kind and they have a great selection of vintage lenses at reasonable prices.

Ce
Review №34

Its Photographers Heaven, if youre looking to purchase quality photography cameras & gear Harmon is your place.

Sc
Review №35

Extensive selection. The employees were very helpful. Id prefer going to this store over buying online any day of the week

Ti
Review №36

I found Harmon Photo online while on business in Orlando. I had foolishly brought a broken lens with me and needed to find a replacement. Thanks to their excellent used lenses listings on their website, I knew they had it, and dropping by for pickup was a breeze. They even pointed me to a great little camera repair shop for tweaking an old camera body I had with me. Thanks for saving my photoshoot in the Everglades!

Ch
Review №37

This place is sort of a hit or miss place. Sometimes there are wonderful selections of used camera gear. The issue that I have found is that a lot of the used gear has not been tested completely. They do have a good return policy but if you buy several used items and keep coming back to return them because they are not working properly due to the fact that they were not tested completely, you might be told not to ever return back. All of this could have been prevented if they actually spent the time to test the items fully. In either situation, it still is a great place to find some nice gear. Just know that the best thing to do is to test the item fully while youre inside the store to avoid headaches later.

Ki
Review №38

Its great

Ja
Review №39

I traded in some old gear. The offers werent the best, but its impossible nowadays to compete with big businesses and online companies. The staff were knowledgeable, friendly, and down to earth and that kind of stuff is priceless. I would definitely come back in the future. Support brick and mortar businesses!

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Review №40

Great local photography shop. Harmon has been a staple in the community and definitely deserves your business. I buy cameras and gear here, they are knowledgeable and work with you on what your needs are. Will not sell you something you dont need. My go to shop for photog gear. They also process film and have great deals on photo printing.

Da
Review №41

Bought this camera bag and had them clean my camera. Always good service

K
Review №42

I came here to get my passport photos. Not only was their price half of what the local pharmacies are charging, but the service was excellent and very quick. The photos turned out good (for passport photos) and I got them within 5 minutes. Highly recommend and will use them again in the future.

Sh
Review №43

Very nice place. I forgot the guy name tht helped me but he was very informative. Gave me great advice on what not to get for my daughter as an upcoming photographer. Taught me some things i didnt not know. I wld recommend going there and will be going back. Prices are great too.

E
Review №44

Down on a quick getaway from South Carolina and needed to pick up a few items and to see whats new. The customer service was on point and I was greeted upon entering the store. I was looking for a particular camera, but it was not a stocked item. So there were a few suggestions made with available cameras and I was educated on camera features and lenses. Pretty much opened my eyes to how I can move forward with my photography endeavors. What a great shopping experience.

Sa
Review №45

Salesman are knowledgeable. The let you do your thing without a salesperson looking over your shoulder. Excellent quality used photo equipment

Dh
Review №46

Great staff. Very friendly and professional. Got my passport photos done here. They have the specifications for each country. Very knowledgeable photographer and good attention to details. One of the very few places in central Florida that does passport photos of countries other than USA.

Li
Review №47

There’s so many great things in that store. The employees were helpful.

Jo
Review №48

Was at Harmon today and did not get waited on. The gentlemen behind the counter was having a conversation with a women that seemed like it wasnt going to end. I just stood there and he never acknowledged me at all. I will take my photo needs to another photo shop.

E
Review №49

Knowledgeable shop and great classes. Can perform most all of your photo needs, including developing film and servicing cameras. Product selection is limited; primarily Canon and Nikon equipment. They can order things though, and are quite competitive against online pricing.They keep most all essential gear in stock, as well as a small selection of film for those of you who are not digital. A great place to shop in a pinch, but an even better place to get to know the staff and do regular business with.....

Da
Review №50

My mom and I were gifted with a basic photography class at Harmon Photo for Christmas. We really enjoyed Susan and her vast knowledge of cameras and settings. She was unbiased toward brand and really worked with each student to help set them up for success. I hope to take many more classes with Susan in the future.

Je
Review №51

Best camera store in the state. Great knowledgeable staff that know and love photography. They do an excellent processing job and still can process film!!! Great for those of us that love shooting with film and happy to see this local family business is still standing

Ro
Review №52

Its amazing theres still one of these places in existence. Ive had two restoration jobs done by them, and they do first-class work. I dont think their price is out of bounds, not for what you get in return.

Ba
Review №53

Had them copy a bunch of Super 8 film reels from the 1960s to a flash drive. They got most of it even though some of the film was a bit degraded. Said they needed 3-4 weeks, but they took 6. The people I spoke with on the phone couldnt find the file and didnt call me back as they said they would. Still, I am happy with the results in the end.

Vi
Review №54

Excellent staff super knowledgeable. My go to camera store for sure! They offer something for every level of photographer.

RJ
Review №55

Here’s my entire experience at Harmon Photo.I was extremely excited to learn there was still a photo store in existence carrying a lot of products I thought were only available online. After my 30 minute drive I arrived receive no assistance and an unfriendly staff member who sat at the counter on his phone. I didn’t lay much attention but as I browsed the products on display I quickly realized how over priced everything was compared to the same exact products on amazon. I cut my losses and checked some of the used lenses just out of curiosity, these were also overpriced and when I inquired about my camera (Panasonic G85) the attendant advised me to check Best Buy our without even asking me what I was looking for. You wonder why your business will likely fail and is getting eaten by Amazon...poor customer service like that and unreasonable price gouging is the reason!!

Le
Review №56

Very friendly staff. Always helpful. They dont judge you or talk down to you like Colonial Photo & Hobby. I always go to Harmon for my photography needs. Ive spent over 5k with them already because of how they treated me when I had a question on a lense I already owned. I went back to purchase new camera, new lenses, triggers and backdrops. Been going back since.

Je
Review №57

Needed a passport photo quickly. Was in and out the door in 10 to 15 minutes with a professional quality photo Price was better than a lot of other places that dont have a pro taking it, or professional lighting.

Ri
Review №58

Met with owner re film cameras very friendly and well informed

Ma
Review №59

The prices do seem a little higher than online, but at the same time, I feel better supporting local businesses that I do Amazon. I went in a few weeks ago with some friends and they were very friendly, answering our questions and during checkout. The store is also very nicely laid out and extremely clean. Ill be visiting again.

Za
Review №60

Went here as a total newbie to the film camera scene. Staff was very helpful in getting my film processed, recommending accessories, and even pointed me to a camera repair shop for further work on my old AE-1 program.Next day developing is definitely a plus. Will most likely be back.

Ke
Review №61

I wondered why there were so many negative reviews on this place. Then I saw that folks were complaining about the price. Anyhow Ive been here twice for my international passport photos and it was a great experience. I printed the specs my country required and they got it right both times. Even got a compliment from someone with how great my passport pictures came out, LOL. If you need passport pics they might be a bit pricey, but I would recommend using them if you need it done right.

Jo
Review №62

Not helpful. The girl who answered the phone couldnt have been more apathetic. Asking her questions was like trying to get blood from a rock. Very rude.You really dont have a single number for a film vendor? Not a clue? What kind of a photography store is this?

Re
Review №63

Went in twice with the intent of purchasing a back pack for my camera, lenses, and tri-pod. Stopped in on my way home from work so I was dressed professionally. Spent at least 30 minutes looking at back packs, pulling some off the shelf to open to see if it would suit my needs. I was obviously not just browsing and was looking for a specific item. Not one person came up and asked if I needed help. Much socializing between employees. Decided to give them a second chance and the next week went back in and had the same experience. Once I found the back pack I wanted in their store I went online to purchase it. I love to give my business to locals but not when I am completely ignored. The next time I needed something I went to Colonial Photo & Hobby and had a wonderful experience.

Vi
Review №64

Have gotten my passport pictures taken here twice and they’re always great professional quality. Much better than going to an Walgreens or CVS. Definitely worth it

Jo
Review №65

Awesome store with good prices and a knowledgeable staff. I’ll be purchasing more lenses there in the future

SP
Review №66

Great hidden gem! Quality used gear and the staff was Uber friendly.

Ca
Review №67

Amazing school at Harmon with some wonderful instructors. The staff are all extremely helpful and have a true desire to see my photography succeed. Thank you very much!

Rh
Review №68

Great place. Friendly service.

ch
Review №69

I was here for a passport photo. They did a really good job and their customer service is excellent.

Da
Review №70

Very well informed staff, friendly and most helpful.

se
Review №71

This place, what great help, their prices are very good so far. I plan to have some of my 8mm video converted over to digital format. Well get back to you all.

Ke
Review №72

They clearly know what they are doing and are user friendly

Am
Review №73

AHey Pals, This photo shop offers outstanding advice and deals from 25 cents and up.

St
Review №74

I do not understand the bad reviews. I have been to Harmon Photo quite a few times in the last 4-5 months. I have taken classes there and went there to have services done and also to ask questions and troubleshoot my camera/technique issues and have had wonderful, attentive, knowledgable and helpful service every time. I have talked with at least 5 employees there and every one has been amazing. I didnt go there for the longest time because of the bad reviews and now I am kicking myself that I didnt start going there sooner.

Mo
Review №75

Just picked up my wedding pictures. There are awesome. Great quality. Fast service. I highly recommend them.

Fr
Review №76

It was WONDERFUL and went there for photo developing, supplies, cameras, etc for years. SADLY now closed.

Ja
Review №77

I love going to this place for my photo equipment. Good quality products,and yes, expensive.

Br
Review №78

Got exactly what I was looking for, and the staff was knowledgeable and helpful. Thanks again!

Te
Review №79

Always what you need, very reasonable prices, great film developing service

ha
Review №80

Overpriced and everything here is a hassle. They have one good photographer who knows some stuff and a decent print lab. Everything else is a disaster. If you need Sony products don’t bother it’s not important enough to carry the 2nd largest selling camera manufacturers equipment in a camera store.

Li
Review №81

Great service, plenty of options to do with your photos. Very knowledgeable staff.

El
Review №82

Great new, used and vintage products for a very good price. Must visit store!

ka
Review №83

I had 4 rolls of B&W film processed here. They under fixed everything and told me my film was either old or heat damaged so I would still have to pay. 1 or 2 rolls of heat damaged film would make sense, but 4? Sorry, they may have good services other than film processing, but I will not be going back to find out.

Ji
Review №84

Nice photo shop with a good selection of equipment. Does digital reconstructions of damage photos

St
Review №85

Ive noticed that this place has been given a bad rep on review sites...Im a professional Photographer from the Uk, i found this by accident in my new local neighbourhood and was made up. Its hard to find a decent photography store away from the big chains these days..Anyway, my opinion, is that its a retail shop. So buying new or specific kit will cost the normal price, youll probably get cheaper online but that said if you are looking for second hand or non-specific kit you have to get in there and see whats on offer. Ive had loads of great bits of kit and even done a few trips for those random little emergency bits we all need sometimes.On my trips ive found the staff to be ok, not necessarily the most excitable bunch at first glance but hey, they are photographers. We take a while to warm up. Also once you speak to them they know their kit.They do same day printing at a reasonable price and itll be sad when its not there anymore.Use it or loose it. *Sod Best Buy*

ON
Review №86

Nice selection of used equipment, friendly staff

Sh
Review №87

I was quite excited to see a local camera store and was looking for information on DSLR cameras, prepared to buy one that day. I drove about an hour to go to this one. The big feature we were looking for was 1:1 ratio to take photos for ebay and poshmark. We had already done extensive online research and had a couple models we thought would do it, but wanted to talk to an expert and see the cameras in person before we bought. After looking at one of their cameras, they flat out told us that no DSLR cameras do 1:1 ratio, and if we want that we need a point and shoot, quite condescendingly I might add. We then told them we were sure some models did it, as we had watched many videos on the topic. He then asked why we dont just use our phone for selling online. What?!? You are a camera store! Why would you say that?!? Anyway, we left and ended up buying a Canon Rebel T6 online, which is a DSLR and has 1:1 ratio. They only sell used and the newest Rebel they had was the T3, which does not have 1:1. They seem out of date on what current cameras can do.

Mi
Review №88

Very nice photo shop

Vi
Review №89

Dave Harmon is a great guy. Been doing business with him along time.

An
Review №90

I took the Photo II class since i did have a little experience with DSLRs. I must say that the 4 day class (once a week for four weeks) was excellent. I learned more in that time frame than i ever did on my own. The class was taught by Susan and she did a wonderful job explaining how to use aperture, Shutter and ISO to get that perfect shot. I plan on taking some other classes in the future.

Su
Review №91

The team at Harmon are fantastic to work with - they listen when you have special instructions and make the final product shine!

Di
Review №92

First time going into Harmon Photo today looking to process/develop super 8mm film. What a horrendous and insulting experience. The gentlemen who I spoke with talked to me as if I was some ignorant kid who knew nothing about film or photo. When he directed me elsewhere, he couldnt give me anymore information than a company name. He seemed insulted when I asked more information about the company HE recommended. If Im recommending a company to a friend or client, it definitely wont be Harmon Photo. Never returning.

mi
Review №93

The prices are high and the employees were not friendly, never asked if we needed help. Not worth the drive.

Ma
Review №94

At every visit, staff is extremely helpful. Workshops are great, too!

Br
Review №95

Disappointed, wanted to use a older and established company. Just will not be this place

Oz
Review №96

Great experience amazing customer service

Al
Review №97

This is your grandfathers photography store and thats not a bad thing. Service was friendly and hard to find photog supplies found to be in stock. Little pricey but worth it if you have to have it now.

Da
Review №98

Great used gears at reasonable prices, and customer service.

Ri
Review №99

My place for most of my photography needs. The staff is very knowledgeable and will school you on whatever you need.

sk
Review №100

Not sure how they stay in business. Came in and absolutely no help. Went to colonial photo and hobby instead.

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  • Address:1808 N Orange Ave, Orlando, FL 32804, United States
  • Site:http://harmonphoto.com/
  • Phone:+1 407-898-2321
Categories
  • Photo lab
  • Camera store
  • Passport photo processor
  • Photo shop
Working hours
  • Monday:9AM–6PM
  • Tuesday:9AM–6PM
  • Wednesday:9AM–4PM
  • Thursday:Closed
  • Friday:9AM–6PM
  • Saturday:9AM–6PM
  • Sunday:9AM–6PM
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