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Mike's Camera
Your trusted source for camera gear, rentals, and expert services in Sacramento.
4.7
Electronics Store
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Your trusted source for camera gear, rentals, and expert services in Sacramento.
Mike's Camera is a premier brick-and-mortar electronics store in Sacramento, specializing in new and used camera equipment, rentals, and professional services. The knowledgeable and welcoming team provides expert support for photographers of all skill levels, from amateurs to professionals. Services include gear sales, lens rentals, sensor cleaning, photo scanning, and repairs, all delivered with a hometown shop feel and a commitment to customer satisfaction.
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Wide selection of new and used cameras, lenses, accessories, and parts for all skill levels.
Professional scanning of photos and transfer of old tapes to digital formats with quick turnaround.
Rent professional lenses and camera equipment for short-term needs at reasonable rates.
Expert repair services, including sensor cleaning and filter removal, performed by skilled technicians.
Stock of camera parts, Peak Design gear, and other essentials to enhance your photography setup.
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Overall rating
Andrew Finkenbinder
Fast, convenient, and with friendly staff.
Mark Christmann
Lots of experience
Joel
After making a series of ugly videos and browsing forums and product review sites for guidance, I jumped in the car and drove 90 minutes to Mike's Camera to get advice and gear from true experts. Armed with enough knowledge only to waste cash and continue making terrible mistakes, I waltzed into the store ready to impulsively throw money at my problem. Fortunately, I got a super helpful reality check from Kyle who moved me away from gear that someone at my level just isn't ready to use and over to the equipment that would really make a meaningful impact. He gave me some much-needed tips for lighting and audio recording, and I left only with an awesome lighting bundle and the enthusiasm to focus on developing my skills and knowledge--not acquiring more gear. I had such a great experience at Mike's Camera (the other employees were so kind and patient, too). I will definitely go back when the time is right. Thank you, Kyle, and everyone at Mike's Camera.
Yan Davidovich
I had passport photos done for an infant. The folks here are very accommodating and nice. Went above and beyond. 10/10. Highly recommended.
Eugen Tutunaru DDS
Gordon Heltzel
I don’t like leaving negative reviews for local shops but I had a pretty frustrating experience here. I have a Leica R3 that isn’t working. I called many bay area camera shops to see if they could repair it. Mike’s was the only one who said yes - they could send it out to a repair shop that handles this camera model. So, in October I dropped it off for repair and was told I’d likely get it back in a few months. I paid $35 and would pay for the repairs upon its return. Five months later, after I reached out twice for updates, they finally got back to me saying that the repair shop couldn’t fix it. It’s an old camera. I get that repairs weren’t possible. But during my initial call and when I dropped it off, they led me to believe it would be repaired. Could they have called and confirmed with the repair shop before telling me they could do it, taking my money and sending it off? And then they proceeded to give no updates for 4 months - who knows when I would’ve heard from them if I hadn’t followed up first and twice. And to top it off, they offered no suggestions for where else to try. Net outcome: I’ve spent time and $50 from deposit fees and transiting to and from the camera store, and my camera is still broken. They were polite but I’m disappointed they didn’t set clearer expectations upfront or follow up when timelines were missed.
