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Looking Glass Photo & Camera

4.6

About this business

We help you get the pictures you want. A family owned local business for over 42 years, Looking Glass delivers cameras, lenses, photography supplies, digital processing, digital printing, photography classes, camera equipment rentals, preowned (used) cameras and equipment, and so much more! We are passionate about photography. So much so that one of our mantras is not that we sell cameras, but that we celebrate photography. We have camera and photography "geniuses" that are to listen, care and provide solid and useful advice... read more

Location details

1045 Ashby Ave, Berkeley, CA, 94710, United States

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WeekdayScheduleStatus
Mon10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Tue10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Wed10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Thu10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Fri10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Sat10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Sun10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
4.6398 reviews
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Kathy Fyfe 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago

The staff and Looking Glass Photo are extremely helpful and friendly. I was in the area in November (from Alberta, Canada), and discovered that I had forgotten the battery charger for my camera. Part of the joy in our travels is the photographs we take, and this was going to be short lived without a charger. Since our camera is now considered old, we couldn't find a charger anywhere, and we braved a lot of California traffic to find one. We finally started calling camera stores and came across Looking Glass Photo. The staff ... read more

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Kathy Fyfe 
recommend  Recommended
4 years ago
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Connie Goes 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Friendly, knowledgeable staff who do not try to sell you the most expensive equipment 

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Joel Dino 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

Big toy store for photographers. Plenty of parking in the back. Very friendly staff. Owner is wonderful. 

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Zac Woodward 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I miss living close to looking Glass, such an awesome place to learn the craft of photography in any photographic medium. 

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Scot Goodman 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

I've been shopping at Looking Glass since the mid 80's. Their store on Ashby is full of good stuff to see and review (and rent!) for yourself. They have tons of classes and facilitate access to professionals and knowledgable enthusiasts. When faced with navigating the digital era years ago and buying my first DSLR, Cha patiently guided me through the things I needed to know. A few days ago I went in to buy a new camera (a Nikon Z6, yea!) and received the same thoughtful care. The staff talks to you as students and profession... read more

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Kirsten Pribula 
5 years ago
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Dave Rhodes 
recommend  Recommended
5 years ago

A great "Real" camera shop in the East Bay. Professional staff and they have classes, rentals and they stock all the major brands of mirrorless cameras. Love them! 

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Elizabeth Wroughton 
6 years ago

Always pleased with their lab development. Wonderful staff. Excellent products. 

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How is Looking Glass Photo & Camera rated?

Looking Glass Photo & Camera has a 4.6 star rating with 398 reviews. 

When is Looking Glass Photo & Camera open?

Looking Glass Photo & Camera is open now. It will close at 6:30 p.m.  

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