I am now 78 yrs and started going to Central in 1948....Id buy 2 flashbulbs and a package of paper for my darkroom or chemicals and film and they ALWAYS treated me like a "Real Big Customer", You can't find a better more knowledgeable place to do your shopping........I just purchased a camera from them and they have not changed

For the novice or the expert of photography this place caters to anyone who is interested in taking pictures. It is where I bought my first SLR, and many of the different lenses after that initial purchase. They have both new and used, and prices are right where they should be, not to high, but not to low as to make you think that the equipment is bad.

This is the best camera store in Chicagoland: its been at the same location on Wabash forever. The staff is very knowledgeable. The store carries everything (in an incredibly small amount of space) & has catalogs for the rest. Prices are very reasonable and the knowledgeable staff will find ways to save you money and still get what you want.