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Camera store & film lab
Camera & Darkroom
2123 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM 87110
A camera store that also develops film in-house or via a partner lab.
Cool shop with a wide variety of cameras, plus lenses and tripods.
Film developing at Camera & Darkroom
The things film shooters actually ask before handing over a roll. A blank line means the lab hasn't published it — not that the answer is no. Always confirm before a special trip.
| Developed in-house | Not stated on their site |
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| Returns your negatives | Not stated on their site |
| Scanner | Not stated on their site |
| Turnaround | Not stated on their site |
| Cheapest develop price found | No price published |
What Camera & Darkroom offers
Every line is evidence-backed — pulled from what customers wrote in their reviews, or from the lab's own website.
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Darkroom 9 mentions
“A kind gentleman at Best Buy didn’t have what l was looking for but strongly recommended l go to Camera & Darkroom in Albuquerque as l was from out of town.”
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expired-film 1 mention
from customer reviews
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Large format (4×5) 1 mention
“I’ve purchase equipment, film, supplies and most recently a vintage 1920’s Korona wooden view camera.”
What film shooters highlight
The themes that come up again and again in reviews of Camera & Darkroom.
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Knowledgeable staff 7 mentions
“The store itself is a treasure trove of vintage cameras and gear, and the staff is friendly and knowledgeable with decades of expertise.”
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Great for beginners 3 mentions
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A local institution 3 mentions
What customers say
Don't believe the negative reviews. I find the owner to be an incredibly interesting person who knows his craft. Every time I go I end up having an hour long conversation. If you come in here expecting him to teach you how to take photos it is not the shop for you. Come in knowing what your talking about.
A kind gentleman at Best Buy didn’t have what l was looking for but strongly recommended l go to Camera & Darkroom in Albuquerque as l was from out of town. Very out of town, from Italy in fact.
I had an outstanding first experience at Albuquerque Camera & Darkroom, thanks to Art’s exceptional service and expertise. I visited the store with a frustrating issue: an assumed stuck all-thread bolt in my ball head, preventing me from mounting it on another tripod.
I went in looking for film for a project my father and I were working on while I was in town, modifying a dead format Poloroid to take 120mm film. After breifly explaining the project, Art, the owner, was able to offer some expired film, which was perfect for testing the set up out so we don't burn too much money in…
Hours & location
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–4 PM |
| Sunday | Closed |
