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Camera Crib

Camera store and community space in Manchester selling cameras, lenses & equipment. Camera Store based in Manchester, UK selling the best film and digital gems.

We've got point and shoot, digicams and really fancy stuff- think Hasselblad & Rollei! Pop in and say hello or browse our website. We ship domestically and internationally.

29/08/2025

So, after a few weeks of sorting our old store, back to it! We've just dropped a fresh collection of unique cameras at CameraCrib.com, including two cult classics from Sigma: the DP1 and DP3!

These aren't your average cameras. Both boast Sigma's revolutionary Foveon sensor, delivering incredibly detailed, film-like images with stunning color.

Sigma DP1: The OG!

Wider Perspective: Perfect for capturing expansive street scenes, architecture, and environmental portraits.

Compact & Discreet: Its small size makes it ideal for unobtrusive street photography.

Unique Look: Known for its distinctive rendering, especially in black and white.

Sigma DP3: The Portrait Master!

Tighter Crop: With its longer focal length, it's fantastic for intimate street portraits and isolating subjects.

Beautiful Bokeh: Creates a lovely, creamy background blur that makes your subject pop.

Incredible Detail: The Foveon sensor truly shines when it comes to rendering textures and fine details.

Which one is for you?
If you love wide, immersive shots and a classic street photography feel, the DP1 is your go-to. If you prefer more selective framing, stunning portraits, and incredible subject separation, the DP3 will be your new best friend.

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15/08/2025

We’re now, sadly, officially closed.
It’s been a wild ride people, much love to everyone who has popped in, who we’ve helped, whether it be to load film, retrieve film, fix your camera or just chat photos and life.

Each one of you made this place special, each one of you will be missed.

Much love, the CC

10/08/2025

To our amazing customers and the Manchester photography community!

After much consideration, we've made the difficult decision to close our physical store on the 15th August.

This wasn't an easy choice, but it's a necessary one. With three photography retail and wholesale businesses under our belt, our resources—both people and space—are stretched thin. To be smarter and more effective, we need to focus our efforts. Our other major business is expanding rapidly, with many exciting plans on the horizon for the next 12-18 months. This growth requires us to reallocate our resources and, crucially, to use the retail space for these new ventures. In today's market, prime retail space is a premium (and expensive), and we have to make the best use of what we have.

The good news is that this isn't goodbye.

Cameracrib.com will remain fully operational. You can continue to browse our full range of products, get the expert advice you've come to expect, and shop with the same dedication to quality. This transition will allow us to invest more in our online platform, ensuring we can serve you even better.

Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who has been a part of the Camera Crib journey. A special shout-out to our incredible team members who have since moved on to bigger and better things—your contributions were invaluable.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support. We look forward to seeing you online!

02/08/2025

Prize time 🏆,
A wonderful customer who opted to remain anonymous (don’t worry .trafford we got you bro) has donated to us this wonderful Fujica St705, since it was such a nice gesture it only seems fair that we pass on the goodwill… SO, the first person to guess the last two digits of this cameras serial number gets to take it home with them for free!!

In store only, or guess and send a friend in then fight over who has it on the weekends!

The number is a number between 01 & 99 so one of you has to get it.

We’re open 11-5pm, if no winner is found we’ll roll it over.

30/07/2025

Thank you .gadd for dropping this off, love it up on the wall.
More info on the work in store or drop@me or Jim a message.

31/05/2025

FLASH SALE

As a gift everything* in store is 15% off this weekend! We've just added loads of digicams, film compacts, lenses and accessories. Discount will be automatically added at checkout online and will be applied when purchasing in store!

Any questions just let us know!

Ends Sunday June 1st at 11:59pm.

*film is not discounted, sorry 😂

29/05/2025

We are launching a brand new service in store for film camera users!

You can now book in a Film Camera Check Up with us for £30. This will include new batteries, light seal replacements and a clean and general check up.

We estimate around 2-3 days turnaround on these- there is a booking page on our website now- go to service in the menu and you can book a drop off slot through the link provided.

Any questions at all just let us know! 💚

27/05/2025

Iceland on film 📷

Beautiful shots on the Contax T2 by that capture the incredible Icelandic landscape.

For more amazing film shots check out

📷: Contax T2
🎞: Portra 400

If you have got any photos from a camera/lens/on film you have bought from us get in touch, we'd love to see them 💚

13/05/2025

LOYALTY CARDS 🎞

Buy 7 films, get your 8th free!

Not just an opportunity to turn our new logo into a tiny stamp, our loyalty cards are new out for film lovers. We get loads of people coming in for film so wanted to add an extra bonus, particularly as it now doesn't rain anymore in Manchester!

You can grab a card in store at 7 Police Street, Manchester, M2 7LQ. Fill it up and you'll get an 8th roll free. (Free roll availability includes Gold, ColourPlus, Ultramax, XP2, HP5 and FP4)

Come in and see us to grab your film card!

18/06/2024

Well, if you have scrolling over the past couple of days, the community's worst kept secret was released....

Pentax have made an actual new Compact Film Camera. Tbh, it's ace.

Should have one in the Crib next week if you want to have a play, or if you would like to order one, then you can order with Free Shipping on cameracrib.com 🟡📸

05/09/2023

Soon to be available on our web store, this lovely Yashica GSN (I don’t know why both my posts have been about rangefinders, 🥸 biased much). Sporting a very sharp, quick f1.7 lens, the Yashica is a great foray into the world of rangefinders and for a decent price too! This kit comes with the case, both tele and wide adapters and the battery conversion kit 😱😱🌞.

10/08/2023

Whilst the suns out, if only for a day, name a better way to make the most of it than loading a roll of your favourite stock and snapping those moments that would normally pass you by. Whilst the HP5 is mine, this little beauty is for sale on our web store. It’s black paint which means it’ll brass like a Leica and is quieter too 😱. If you’re new to Rangefinders feel free to pop in where we’re happy to show you how they work.

Address

7 Police Street
Manchester
M2 7LQ

Opening Hours

Monday	11am - 5pm
Tuesday	11am - 5pm
Wednesday	11am - 5pm
Thursday	11am - 5pm
Friday	11am - 5pm
Saturday	11am - 5pm

Telephone

+441613029000

Website

http://cameracrib.com/

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