Camera West

Camera West Camera West is a California-based business that specializes in the highest quality photographic equipment, services and customer care.

We offer both new and used equipment, accessories, instruction, camera maintenance and repair. We buy, sell, and trade equipment daily. Our expertise allows us to work from individual items to complete, lifetime collections. Customers can apply the value of their older, unused equipment towards the
purchase of new equipment, services, events and instruction. Whether you are ready to purchase, preorder, or have general photography questions; we look forward to assisting you!

Camera West San Francisco UpdateWe have officially moved out of our Walnut Creek location and are now setting up our new...
02/05/2026

Camera West San Francisco Update

We have officially moved out of our Walnut Creek location and are now setting up our new San Francisco flagship at 120 Maiden Lane.

We have experienced a delay with our cabinetry installation, which has pushed our soft opening to at least mid-next week. That said, shipping resumes today from Camera West San Francisco, and our team is available by phone at 925-935-1425 during normal business hours.

We look forward to welcoming you into the new space very soon. In the meantime, mark your calendars for our Grand Opening on March 27. More details to come!

Photo by Karen Radman ()

The new Leica M EV1 embodies timeless aesthetics and true photographic authenticity, paired with uncompromising craftsma...
12/11/2025

The new Leica M EV1 embodies timeless aesthetics and true photographic authenticity, paired with uncompromising craftsmanship and exceptional image quality.
Come visit our store to see Leica's newest camera.

Choose your fighter! Which combination of classic workhorse photographic tools would you pick? Vote!
11/12/2025

Choose your fighter! Which combination of classic workhorse photographic tools would you pick? Vote!

Field Test: Brent // at our SoHo store took a quick moment (before half of these lenses went to new homes) to do a side...
10/24/2025

Field Test: Brent // at our SoHo store took a quick moment (before half of these lenses went to new homes) to do a side-by-side comparison of some of our favorite fast 50s. From left to right: the Canon 50mm f0.95 “Dream Lens,” the Leica 50mm f1.2 (reissue), the Leica 50mm f1.0 (E58), and the modern 0.95 Noctilux. Swipe, in the same order, you’ll find a sample image from each lens to see how they stack up. We all have our personal favorites here at Camera West — which one’s yours?

A special thank you to everyone who came out for the Grand Opening weekend of Camera West – SoHo! We couldn’t be more el...
10/21/2025

A special thank you to everyone who came out for the Grand Opening weekend of Camera West – SoHo! We couldn’t be more elated to be part of such a vibrant community of photographers, creators, and collectors.

Throughout the weekend, we had countless incredible conversations with many of you about our shared passion for photography, and the stories we tell through the tools that inspire us most. All of us at Camera West SoHo left the weekend energized, grateful, and excited to reconnect with old friends and meet so many new ones.

The photography community is truly one of the most genuine, generous, and inspiring groups of people out there, and we’re so thankful to be part of one the most vibrant corners of that community in NYC.

As we settle into our regular hours and routine, we look forward to welcoming many of you back to the store, and connecting soon more of you. If you’re planning a trip to NYC, be sure to add Camera West – SoHo to your list of destinations to visit and stop by and say hello 👋

Until next time, do good & take pictures ❤️ 🙏

Also a special thanks to our brand partners for this event including , and .

Can half a frame be more than half the fun?The new Fujifilm X Half has landed at Camera West, and we’re excited to take ...
07/02/2025

Can half a frame be more than half the fun?
The new Fujifilm X Half has landed at Camera West, and we’re excited to take this one-of-a-kind digital camera out for a spin.

With its unique half-frame sensor, tactile controls, classic film simulations, and truly pocketable design, the X Half might just be the quirky, premium compact we’ve all been waiting for.

We’re curious, what are your thoughts on this little camera?
Would you choose the creative charm x quirkiness of a half-frame or stick with a full-frame feel like the X100VI or X-E5? Let us know in the comments below!

Could the Fujifilm X100VI be dethroned?The Fujifilm X-E5 paired with the new XF 23mm f2.8 WR has arrived at Camera West,...
06/30/2025

Could the Fujifilm X100VI be dethroned?
The Fujifilm X-E5 paired with the new XF 23mm f2.8 WR has arrived at Camera West, and our very own .underwood.photo had the opportunity to take it for a spin.

This compact combo shares a lot of the same DNA as the more advanced X-T5 and the beloved X100VI, yet the X-E5 stands on its own as a unique, premium mirrorless body. Don’t let its size fool you, the X-E5 features a powerful 40.2mp sensor, fast autofocus, and an interchangeable X-mount, giving you access to one of the best mirrorless lens ecosystems out there.

Max paired it with the all-new XF 23mm f2.8 WR, a subtle yet exciting successor to our team-favorite XF 27mm f2.8.

Head over to the Tools of Time blog to read Max’s first impressions and view a few of his sample images from this compact, capable kit. Contact us or head over to camerawest.com to order yours today!

https://blog.camerawest.com/first-look-the-fujifilm-x-e5-23mm-f2-8-wr/

If you caught our story earlier featuring , you might have spotted an unusual camera in hand—a Leica IIIG with an M-moun...
11/26/2024

If you caught our story earlier featuring , you might have spotted an unusual camera in hand—a Leica IIIG with an M-mount conversion. These are quite rare; in fact, this is only the second one we’ve ever had in our inventory.

This unique piece was modified by Norm Goldberg, the father of Don Goldberg, who is renowned for repairing vintage Leica cameras through DAG Camera Repair. Norm was famous for his inventive Leica modifications and creations, and this particular Leica IIIG features a converted M-mount, allowing it to pair with lenses like the 35mm Summilux Steel Rim. The result? A truly fun and quirky camera to use.

While not factory production items, many of Norm Goldberg’s creations were so innovative that Leica adopted some, such as the M2 Motor Drive, into regular production. Today, Don Goldberg continues his family's legacy, and we regularly entrust our vintage Leica repairs to him before offering these restored pieces through our website and stores.

Coming Soon…We have our work cut out for us this fall with stacks of cameras that look like this. We will be posting mor...
10/21/2024

Coming Soon…

We have our work cut out for us this fall with stacks of cameras that look like this. We will be posting more to the site in the coming days and weeks so stay tuned!

Camerawest.com/drop

We’ve added some fantastic finds to the Pre-Owned Drop this week, including a Black Paint Leicaflex SL with a 50mm Summi...
10/20/2024

We’ve added some fantastic finds to the Pre-Owned Drop this week, including a Black Paint Leicaflex SL with a 50mm Summicron-R lens. Check out the link in our bio to see all the new arrivals!

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