Galway Camera Shop

Galway Camera Shop Independent camera shop working from Galway, Ireland

23/07/2026

The Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ99 is the ultimate compact camera for travel, and capturing life's unforgettable moments. 

Featuring a powerful 30x optical zoom with a premium LEICA 24-720mm lens, it lets you frame everything from sweeping landscapes to distant wildlife with exceptional clarity. 

The 20.3MP MOS sensor delivers vibrant, detailed images, even in challenging low-light conditions, while 4K Video and 4K Photo mode ensure you never miss the perfect shot. 

Creative features like Post Focus and Focus Stacking give you greater control over your images after they've been captured. 

A 180° tilting touchscreen makes selfies and creative compositions effortless, while built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow you to share your favourite photos instantly. 

Compact, lightweight, and easy to charge via USB-C, the Lumix TZ99 is designed to go wherever your adventures take you. 

Available now at Galway Camera Shop, 1 William St., in the heart of Galway

Or see our website

www.galwaycamerashop.com

Free deliveries on orders over €150

22/07/2026

Headed to a music festival this summer?

 Don’t forget to pack the most important accessory — a camera to capture every unforgettable moment!

At the Galway Camera Shop, we’ve got your festival photography covered with a wide range of disposable cameras from top brands like Fujifilm, Kodak, and Agfa — perfect for snapping the spontaneous, no-fuss shots that make festivals magic.

Want something digital and compact? Check out our fun and festival-ready Kodak FZ55, Kodak FZ45, the adorable Yashica Hello Kitty, and the super-zoom Canon SX740 — with 40x optical zoom ideal for getting crisp shots from the crowd or that selfie in front of the main stage! 

Feeling retro? We’re stocked up on Fujifilm Instax cameras like the Fujifilm Instax Mini Evo and Mini 41 cameras. We also have a good range of instax film, and accessories so you can print and share your memories on the spot — instant joy, instant nostalgia! 

So before you hit the fields, the stages, or the campsites, swing by Galway Camera Shop and gear up. Because some memories are just too good to leave on your phone.

Pop in-store on 1 William Street or message us to find your perfect festival camera!

Or see us online: www.galwaycamerashop.com

21/07/2026

Congratulations to Galway on a fantastic season. 

While the ending was disappointing, this is a young, talented team with a bright future ahead. 

Experiences like this will only make them stronger, and there's no doubt they'll learn, grow, and come back even better. 

Congratulations also to Limerick, who delivered a brilliant performance and were deserving All-Ireland champions. 

We were lucky enough to capture the incredible atmosphere in the build-up to the final, taking a few shots of fans outside Croke Park before the game and from the Nally Stand inside the stadium.

21/07/2026

Create smoother, more professional-looking videos with the Zhiyun Smooth Q3 Smartphone Gimbal!

This compact, foldable 3-axis gimbal helps eliminate shaky footage, making it ideal for vlogging, travel videos, reels and everyday content creation. Switch easily between portrait and landscape modes, while the built-in 180° rotatable LED light with three brightness levels helps keep you well lit.

Pair it with the ZY Cami app to unlock creative features including SmartFollow subject tracking, gesture control, Dolly Zoom, panoramas, editing tools and more.

Smooth Q3 or Smooth Q3 Combo?

Both versions include the gimbal and mini tripod stand, but the Smooth Q3 Combo adds a protective carry bag, wrist strap and access to ZY Prime features within the app.

Compact, creative and easy to use — a great tool for taking your smartphone videos to the next level!

Available at the Galway Camera Shop, 

Call into us at 1 William St., in the heart of Galway.

Or go online: www.galwaycamerashop.com

18/07/2026

Golden hour and high tide at Blackrock, Galway

Using a mix of lenses—including a fisheye for immersive perspectives, a telephoto to isolate distant details, and a classic 50mm prime for natural, timeless compositions—we explored the many ways different focal lengths can tell the same story. 

Each lens offered a unique way to experience this iconic Galway location. Photography is all about seeing familiar places with fresh eyes, and changing your lens can completely change your perspective. Which look is your favourite: the sweeping fisheye, the compressed telephoto, or the classic 50mm? 

Let us know in the comments, and don't forget to like, share, and follow for more local photography inspiration!

18/07/2026

Best of luck to the Galway Senior Hurlers in tomorrows All-Ireland Hurling final

16/07/2026

Meet the Pixfra Draco Multispectrum D225 Binoculars.

These are a revolutionary 4-in-1 binocular combining thermal imaging, 4K UHD night vision, a laser rangefinder, and IR illumination in one compact device. Whether you're tracking wildlife, surveying land, or exploring after dark, the Draco delivers exceptional clarity in virtually any environment.

Its highly sensitive 15mK NETD thermal sensor detects even the smallest temperature differences, while Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS) and a Full HD OLED display provide smooth, crystal-clear viewing. Weighing just 600g, it's comfortable to carry all day, with up to 9 hours of battery life, 64GB of onboard storage, and dual-band Wi-Fi for seamless live streaming and file transfers via the Pixfra app.

Built for serious outdoor enthusiasts, the Draco also includes a laser rangefinder, detachable IR illuminator, defog mode, and a practical chest pack for field use.

Available now at Galway Camera Shop. 

Visit us in-store at 1 William St., in the heart of Galway.

Or see full details  online at www.galwaycamerashop.com

13/07/2026

We have the Kenro KNSC201 Film Scanner and the Kenro 7” KNSC303 Film Scanner back in stock. 

A film negative scanner offers several benefits. First and foremost, it allows you to preserve and digitize old film negatives, ensuring that precious memories captured on film can be easily shared and stored digitally. Additionally, a film negative scanner enables you to enhance and edit images, bringing out details and colors that may have been lost over time. Moreover, it provides an opportunity for photographers to revisit and revive their older work, breathing new life into their creative endeavors.

Highlights of the Kenro KNSC201 Film Scanner:

Converts 35mm film, slides and negatives, 110, 126KPK, 135 film, Super8

Resolution: 14 megapixels CMOS sensor (4416x3312) 14MP/22MP (interpolated)

Compatible with Windows 10 and Mac (Mac OS not iOS)

Internal memory 128 MB, external memory up to 32GB (SD card)

2.31” colour TFT LCD screen for making exposure and colour adjustments before saving

Highlights of the Kenro 7” KNSC303 Film Scanner:

Highlights:

Converts 35mm film, slides and negatives, 110, 126KPK, 135 film

 Resolution: 14 megapixels CMOS sensor (4416x3312) 14MP/22MP (interpolated)

Compatible with Windows XP, Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 and Mac 10.5 and up

 External memory up to 32GB (SD card)

7 inch all-angle IPS colour LCD display for making exposure and colour adjustments before saving

The latest addition to Kenro’s range of film and slide scanners features a 7 inch all-angle IPS colour LCD display, along with a 14MP CMOS sensor and up to 22MP resolution (interpolated). The size and clarity of the screen allow this unit to double up as a film / slide viewer, as well as making colour and exposure adjustments easy so that users can get the image just right before saving.

The unit accepts colour and black and white negatives, as well as mounted and unmounted slides. 135, 126 and 110 size film is catered for with the included adapters.

Connect to your Windows or Mac computer via USB, or use the scanner as a standalone unit with the an external SD card slot.

See our website for full details

www.galwaycamerashop.com

11/07/2026

Every photo tells a story – but over time, those stories can fade, crease, or lose their spark. 

At Galway Camera Shop, we specialise in photo reproduction and restoration, breathing fresh life into your treasured memories. Whether it’s repairing damage, brightening faded details, or removing scratches and marks, we carefully retouch your images to bring them back to their best.

Want to see the past in a whole new light? We also offer colourisation, transforming black-and-white images into vibrant, lifelike photographs that add a new dimension to family history. 

From delicate restorations to creative enhancements, our goal is always the same – to honour your original photo while making it shine for years to come.

Call into us at 1 William Street, in the heart of Galway with your old photos.

Depending on the condition of the originals, we’ll talk through the options available and provide a personalised quote.

07/07/2026

Take your outdoor adventures to the next level with the Natura BGA WP DC 8x42 Monocular – the perfect companion for marine observers, coastguards, surveyors, birdwatchers, and outdoor enthusiasts.

Featuring premium ED glass, phase-corrected roof prisms, and fully multi-coated optics, this compact monocular delivers exceptional brightness, clarity, and detail, even in challenging light. The built-in compass and distance scale make it an invaluable tool for navigation and observation across land and sea, while its rugged, nitrogen-filled waterproof construction is built to handle the toughest conditions.

Lightweight enough for one-handed use and tripod compatible for extended viewing, it's designed for performance wherever your adventures take you.

Available now at Galway Camera Shop and online. Drop into the store to see it for yourself at 1 William St., in the heart of Galway

Or see our website for full details:

www.galwaycamerashop.com

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Galway
H91V128

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Tuesday 9:30am - 5:30pm
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Saturday 9:30am - 5:30pm

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