Purchased a used Olympus OM5iii, quick easy chat to Reading shop, DPD delivery next day. The camera and lens were in as new condition and a very competitive price. LCE - great company you can trust
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The speed at which I recieved the product. Notifying me straight away that it was being sent out and a tracking number. Excellent service.
Straight forward, good px compared to others. Good coms. Wrapping could be better, but well protected. Delivery was quick.
Really great service from Andy at the Reading branch really went out of he's way to insure that the camera i purchased was as described and offered correct help and advice, also managed to get this de... See more
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Established in 1996, London Camera Exchange is Reading's only specialist photographic retailer. We sell a wide range of new and used cameras, lenses, binoculars and accessories from all of the leading brands. Part exchange welcome, trade in and trade up, we offer impartial expert advice and competitive prices In-store services include: sensor cleaning, image recovery, tape to DVD / USB and repairs. Our 5 members of staff have a total of 126 years of selling photographic equipment.
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7 Station Road, RG1 1LG, Reading, Berkshire, United Kingdom
- 01189592149
4.8
Excellent
242 reviews
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Great customer service
Quick delivery and response from them. My order unfortunately had an issue with the camera I ordered but I got a quick response from them with what my options are and the problem has been fixed quickly
8 September 2025
Brilliant Experience
Got an online valuation for two cameras which I was happy with so took them into my local branch.
After inspection and testing the valuation was confirmed.
Full payment by Bank Transfer received the following day.
A pleasure to do business with LCE.
12 August 2025
Very Helpful and quick delivery
Adrian from Reading branch was very knowledgeable and helpful.
Ordered online and product was dispatched from Taunton branch. Very fast delivery.
24 July 2025
I have nothing but praise for the gents…
I have nothing but praise for the gents in the Reading store. I asked for help in choosing a camera. You asked for my budget and needs. The advice was great and a purchase was made. Some ten days later I've been on a great day photographing birds of prey with LCE and (happily) blown my budget twice over! 😆 Thank you.
26 July 2025
Unprompted review
Lens disappointing
Lens disappointing. Cosmetically excellent but very 'soft' or to be accurate not very sharp. Reviews from people I respect led me to believe that it would be sharp - so I shall be returning it im afraid.
Lens arrived as expected and no problems with the ordering process so overall 3 stars.
15 July 2025
Reply from London Camera Exchange - Reading
Hi John
Thank you for the positive feedback on the service from LCE.
We are sorry to learn that the lens ordered did not meet expectations despite trusted reviews.
We look forward to helping you with your future photographic purchases.
Many thanks, Your LCE Team.
Excellent service
Excellent service. The camera arrived promptly the next day, well packaged.
11 July 2025
Excellent experience
Second hand product was in excellent condition and it was delivered quickly. Spoke to the store prior to purchase and were able to provide additional information. Great experience.
7 July 2025
Very helpfull
The staff were very helpful. It was sad that they could not offer more for my trade ins.
24 June 2025
Great service as usual
9 June 2025
Very professional and friendly service…
Very professional and friendly service from the start. The product was in excellent condition and the was unbelievable.I will be using this store again
18 June 2025
Items very well wrapped and delivered…
Items very well wrapped and delivered as scheduled.
16 June 2025
Brilliant speed...very next day…
Brilliant speed...very next day delivery. Packaging good and secure. Item in excellent order.
18 June 2025
Usual prompt service from LCE:)
13 June 2025
Great service
placed order friday morning, camera came saturday morning. amazing service.
31 May 2025
Excellent product
Excellent product, price and delivery - better value than buying direct from the manufacturer!
30 May 2025
Really quick turnaround of my order to…
Really quick turnaround of my order to next day delivery, only negative was the packaging was really smelly (yuk!!) wasn't the exterior but the materials used to pack the item.
27 May 2025
Ordered 2 items from different stores…
Ordered 2 items from different stores both items arrived together in good time and well packed
24 May 2025
An excellent buying experience from the…
An excellent buying experience from the Reading store Top notch !
8 May 2025
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