UK Region Any good camera shops in York ?

[Peter_Jones]

I'm off to York for a couple of days at the end of the month, anyone know of any good camera shops (i.e. with the type of equipment we know and love) ?

 

[john neal]

Peter,

Assuming that is York, UK, not NY NY, then the answer is still no, sadly.

There is a Jessops, but I don't think they do S/H anymore - I missed 2 bargains on the day they sold off thier stock - a Nikon F3HP for £85 and a Summicron M 50mm f2 at £155 < grr, mumble, moan, gripe>

there is also Cathedral Cameras, but their s/h stock is normally expensive and on comission, so not easy to get a bargain, but you never know!

If you are there on a Wednesday, it would be worth checking the market, as Simon Chesterman (Collectable Cameras) normally has a stall near the fountain. Now he does carry the sort of stuff we like to look at, plus you can haggle with him too 😀. Alternatively, you could make an appointment and drive out to see him if Wednesday is not an option - he has a huge showroom attached to his house.

Don't forget to visit the Railway Museum (free) and the king's Arms, to see how high the floods have been in the bar!

TTFN

 

[ClaremontPhoto]

York is a large and beautiful city in the north of England.

You cannot get a train from there to Long Island.

Hull maybe.

 

[zuikologist]

I think he meant York, UK. A quick google shows only Jessops and York Camera Mart.

 

[sweathog]

York Camera Mart has nothing of interest.
I go up every now and then to visit my other half who studies there, and they have nothing.
I may have to look out for Cathedral Cameras next time I'm up,
and the market on a Wednesday (if I'm ever there on a Wednesday).

 

[Peter_Jones]

😀 York, Yorkshire, UK.


Won't be there on a Wednesday sadly, so will miss the market, but will be taking my camera bag 🙂


John Neal, thanks for the tip on the railway museum and the King's Arms, I'll certainly have a look (and a pint too) 😀

 

[Dave Wilkinson]

Peter, a few weeks ago I had to be dragged away from York Camera,-before harming the pension any more!! - a lovely unused, ltd. edition Ziess Ikon with 50mm, lay in the window, with a tag of around £800, (commission sale)....but apart from a few lenses, not much else of interest, and no other shops! 🙁

Cheers, Dave

 

[Anglekat]

If you are there on a Wednesday, it would be worth checking the market, as Simon Chesterman (Collectable Cameras) normally has a stall near the fountain. Now he does carry the sort of stuff we like to look at, plus you can haggle with him too 😀. Alternatively, you could make an appointment and drive out to see him if Wednesday is not an option - he has a huge showroom attached to his house.

I also recommend a visit to Simons stall if you get the chance, he has a load of stuff you can pick up & play with !!

It`s also worth having a drool over his website 😀

http://www.collectablecameras.com/

Ken.