Mr CAD Photographic
Camera store Mr CAD Photographic, 12 Upper Tachbrook St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1SH, United Kingdom:
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Address: 12 Upper Tachbrook St, Pimlico, London SW1V 1SH, United Kingdom
Website: mrcad.co.uk
Phone number: +44 20 8684 8282
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James Regal
Went to purchase some 35mm film rolls. Staff were extremely helpful and prices were on par with online prices. Will definitely visit again.
1 month ago
Andrew Draper
Not only is everyone who works here really welcoming and friendly, they also have extensive knowledge about the masses of products they have and even those they don't have in stock.
You can ask them anything.
As well as their vast range of cameras, if you're lacking any thing from englarger lenses, large format film holders, projectors, film, paper, chemicals, super8 accessories etc they have it or will know where you can get it.
I love the bargain buckets of film with "silly cheap" prices. The signs as well are excellent.
Mr CAD himself is jolly and friendly and a joy to chat with. Everyone seems to go out of their way to make your visit special.
4 months ago
Candice Moore
For decades Alex Falk had been a go to man for analogue photography. What he doesn't know isn't worth knowing. If you are looking for a item difficult to find, try Mr Cad. Friendly staff too. Highly recommended.
1 month ago
Oleg Churyumov
Ordered some film online to Glasgow and came in one day! Incredible service and great selection. Will be shopping here again.
4 months ago
Susan Glatki
A great place full of lovely cameras and equipment. Knowledgeable staff who are more than happy to help. I picked up a Bronica Gs1 in beautiful condition the other week.
4 weeks ago
Sherryann Hutchinson
First time buying a vintage Pentax lens from Mr Cad. The experience was extremely positive.
I can certainly find slightly cheaper on eBay for some of the lenses I searched, but several factors played a role:
- The condition of the lens I purchased was as described over the phone, and perhaps better than similar eBay listing
- A brick and mortar store in central London (important factor!), along with their history and reputation
- Convenient click and collect for online purchases (they're not open everyday for c&c during lockdown 2.0, but I'm 15-20 mins bus journey away, so convenient enough for me at least)
So overall, I would say prices are fair for what they are delivering.
A great treasure trove indeed!
6 months ago
Emily Reece
Lovely place to visit and a lot of photographic stuff!
I've bought there some of my best pieces and i highly recommend it
7 months ago
Nudrath Taranum
The older people who work there are so lovely and helpful, one of them even offered me free lessons on how to use a camera! However last time i went to the store the younger guy was very patronising and condescending. He helped me pick a camera as a present for someone. After I gave them the camera they went back to the shop to get film for it only to be told that the guy should’ve never sold me the camera because the film was so rare to find or no was no longer produced, something along those lines! Quite ironic that the guy looking down on me for not being very knowledgeable about cameras sold me a camera that according to his colleague I should have “never been sold”, a shame I didn’t keep the receipt.
9 months ago
julan mcDonough
Amazing shop for second photographic equipment. Very helpful for my very minor needs.
7 months ago
Rob Blum
I've tried so hard with Mr Cad - both buying cameras from there (two) and having cameras repaired or serviced there. On three separate occasions I have called ahead to outline simple problems with cameras that I need fixing and on the phone they have been confident a fix is possible and it would be no issue, however on every subsequent visit they have been patronising and condescending about the camera as soon as they know it wasn't purchased through them and declined to do the repair. It has wasted my time and their reasons are always pretty shoddy but the root of it is certainly that they don't like to support equipment bought elsewhere. I have used Mr Cad for the last time now which is a shame as it has been run for so long and I'd love to continue to support such an establishment, they just make it impossible to.
9 months ago
Tamara Mills
A lovely and charming shop.
1 month ago
Martyna Laszcz
A remarkable treasure-trove of all things photographic, staffed by knowledgeable people, charging affordable prices.
6 months ago
Ash Overberg
Very expensive developing and scanning, and slow service. They outsource this to another company. I now go to Snappy Snaps 100 yards down the road, who do it all in less than an hour and at a fraction of the price.
7 months ago
Nat Christenson
Extremely helpful when I asked for advice on a large format lens despite there being no benefit to them. will be keeping them in mind for all future photographic purchases
5 months ago
Shterna Z
Great stock found some 120 film for my rollei. Helpful staff too
9 months ago
Jerry Nielson
Have known Alex Falk for years. Great guy and team. Quality service.
10 months ago
ER S
I went in to sell some old cameras for a friend, the people in are great. They're helpful, explain what they do and completely open in what they'd take and couldn't. For a buyer, the shop is an absolute treasure trove of lenses and cameras, all backed up with people who have a real love of photography
4 weeks ago
Pat Mcneil
This place is heaven for someone who is very passionate about photography, especially analogue, like me! Mr Cad is a quirky chap but so knowledgeable and delightful to talk to. He will give you good advice and good insight into whatever you are looking for. The shop is small but it is like a museum and I could spend hours in there. Highly recommended.
2 months ago
Emanuela Ferrari
Shout out mr CAD
1 month ago
Travis Bray
Fantastic service, highly recommended. Good old fashioned service
11 months ago
FabiRon Orelana
My favourite place in London - a gem run by lovely people.
10 months ago
William Band
It has everything you need for still or cine films, I had been looking for an item and they not only had one, but a choice
7 months ago
Stevie Fox
A wholly devious and crooked operation. Shameless. Took a camera for repair - quoted the sky. I declined. Another quote on the spot, OK. Did not use the camera immediately and within a roll of film - TOTAL breakdown. Ruined, made worse, now completely useless. No come back, no desire to rectify nothing! Initially I was so, so delighted to have found the place. An absolute affront and complete disgrace to all and anything decent. AVOID. If you thought Fagin and his helpers were fictional think again.
2 months ago
Vivian Sanders
Repaired a lens in a timely manner. The staff were really welcoming and so informative on the equipment. Felt I left the store wiser about my camera
4 months ago
Patricia Henderson
Great shop, knowledgeable and extremely helpful staff, will be back again ????
9 months ago
Joel Schulte
Good prices with huge stocks. It's a place you should take a look if you want to build your own darkroom. They have products from brand new to second hand, which are in pretty good condition. I love to buy a lot of outdated films here (which were kept in a really good way, works perfectly) and my chemicals - there price is unbeatable in London ????????.
2 months ago
Nathan Brown
Brilliant service! Helpful and knowledgeable staff and reasonable prices! I recommend this little friendly shop to anyone looking for something different to your standard high street experience.
6 months ago
Nofel Abbasov
Terrible experience. I took in 3 rolls of film to be processed and when I came to pick them up I was told that they never received them back from the processors, but that they were going to look into it. They then followed up with an email denying any responsibility and refusing to reimburse me. So I have no film and am out of pocket.
I would not go back. I was trying not to use a chain and go for the independent. My mistake.
3 months ago
Svetlana
These guys know their job. We visit their store and it was like a photographer's heaven. They answered every question we had. Totally recommend.
2 months ago
Nicholas Scott
An amazing shop with fantastic, personal service with a smile. I was made to feel very welcome and was able to come away with the rare specific items I was looking for at a very good price. If you're looking for anything film photography related new or old you need to check out Mr Cad!
4 weeks ago
Jennie Yang
An amazing shop hidden away. Very knowledgeable staff and very helpful
2 months ago
VADIM FOMIN
Very disappointed, I used to admire and respect a store, I also like the owner. I asked if I could get a discount when I asked and bought the product, but the owner was very impatient, sarcastic and mean. Even if you can't, there's no need to be mean, and that's my right. Although I bought it in the end, I lost my utmost confidence in the store
2 months ago
Val Amber
Despite their web site saying they take used equipment I was told the exact opposite! Judging by some of the poor reviews on this site the replies I had were obviously par for the course- couldn't care less !!
2 months ago
Pedro Hernandez
An old man and so greedy, I do not recommend, Old photographic equipment at extremely high prices
3 months ago
Michelle Fundora
I can highly recommend Mr CAD! What they don't know, isn't worth knowing! Massive selection of both old and new cameras and accessories, for both digital and analogue. Their website is also a good resource. Reasonable prices and very knowledgeable staff, always happy to help. We have been to several different camera stores, and when they weren't able to help us, they all pointed us in the direction of Mr CAD.
6 months ago
Laurie Strickland
The elderly owner was very helpful and spent well about half an hour with me to choose darkroom equipment with me. He explained all to me too. Thank you very much. Prices are a bit high but ok if you consider it is in London.
4 months ago
Alex Baker
One of the best camera shops I have ever been to! A must visit for anyone interested in analog & film photography. Large stock of cameras and film in stock with helpful and knowledgeable staff to help if you can't find exactly what you are looking for. Worth a look if only to see where photography has come from, though prices tend to be high even for London standards.
2 months ago
Jay fresh
Very helpful. Thank you!
1 week ago
Alma Alagic
Impressed by huge collection of cameras and very friendly staffs, I’ll come again soon later and highly recommend this store.
4 months ago
Michael Burke
Real vintage pearl in a nowadays modern photo markiting caos. Stumbled upon them just by chance, couldn't pass by their window displays and after few moments entered inside. Dangerous place for anyone doing or inspiring to do analog photography.
Lots and lots of items looking for new owners. As once I have heard saying 'well those are just money where here you can get an item you love ????'.
Happy to know they are there.
3 months ago
Trevor Pritchard
Helpful friendly staff. Real treasure trove of vintage gear, everything a photographer could dream of under one roof.
2 months ago
Omar Fawzy
friendly knowledgeable staff, good prices and selection
2 months ago
Cheryl Poplin
Great camera shop. Staff were very helpful!
6 months ago
brandon mallory
Pick up new Nikon f90 they have good stocks
But no free returns.
3 months ago
Matias Sturla
This shop used to be a veritable treasure trove and a must-visit establishment for anyone - from amateurs and students through to longtime professionals - with any level of interest in photography. Unfortunately, this no longer seems to be the case.
Whilst the owner has remained an undeniable source of knowledge and advice, visiting the shop is not a pleasant experience. He is at best mildly rude, and at worst entirely unpleasant and arrogant. The woman who works here is, quite frankly, a detriment to the business. I have observed her being nothing short of a bully towards other employees, and impolite and unhelpful to other customers. This shop has had my business for a long time, however I am no longer prepared to support such a toxic establishment; it is a wonder that they manage to retain any staff.
The pricing of some items verges on morally questionable, and - given the wealth of online forums now - there are an abundance of better options when it comes to seeking photographic advice. Speaking to others in the industry, these are not isolated opinions and the shop is garnering quite the negative reputation. As such, I would invite Mr Cad to seriously reflect on their operating practices and customer service if they have any aspirations of remaining in business.
4 weeks ago
Ronnie B
Mr Cad is a miracle worker .Great shop knowledgeable staff essential
2 months ago
Debbbie Sowards
Well worth a visit to this emporiam, even if it's just to banter with Alex, Mr Cad himself. The King of Barter.
Some, don't understand his humour but such is life, I personally like it. What can I say!
Everything is for sale, for a price and you just might find something you never knew you wanted!
3 months ago
IB Abdi
Wonderful Aladdin's cave of photographic and film equipment from a bygone age. 16mm 8mm &super 8mm plus all sizes of still photography fabulous
4 months ago
Jonathan Daylett
I am pretty new to the photography game but Alex and his lovely team have made my experience of buying and learning about equipment a great one!... an Aladdin's cave of photographic goodies awaits and the Jenie Alex will make your wishes come true!!
8 months ago
Woodrow Williams
In my opinion, one of the last great independent photographic retailers. The store is an absolute dream for analogue photographers, massive selection of products, all the common films such as Kodak, Ilford and Fuji and the customer service is absolutely fantastic.
Will definitely be returning to purchase more things whenever I'm in London
8 months ago
