Mike’s Camera

A very helpful and friendly staff works here. My camera lens UV filter was stuck on my lens and seemed like it was glued on. Gil Huston hooked me up with Ven Nakhmanovich at their store and he was able to remove and replace the lens filter within minutes. I was so happy with the entire experience… thank you so much!

I had an amazing experience at this camera store. David was very knowledgeable and helped me narrow down my selection of my first «adult“dslr camera. Camera’s on cell phone are convenient and great but I wanted something a bit more refined to take pictures with. I went with the Canon and he also helped me with all the additional lenses I needed – wide angle, zoom, etc… They are not only knowledgeable on everything camera related but they were also competitive with pricing… even price matching a bundle I found at Costco! Andy the store manager ended up helping me check out as David was not working that day. Overall great experience! I’m glad I have support if I need it. (They provide a couple free trainings on how to use your camera when you purchase from them!) Definitely go visit them when you are in the market for any type of camera!

I was new to photography when I came into this store. I was always interested but didn’t know enough about it to buy gear. There was one guy in the shop, very enthusiastic about photography and gave me info about all the gear, and what I’d need as a beginner. I walked away with a beginner’s DSLR and I’m really grateful for coming in. Great people, great store.

Since December 2014, I have been bringing old family photos to Mike’s Camera in Dublin to have them either copied, scanned and/​or restored.
My favorite staff member is ALEX !!! Alex is very professional, knowledgeable, kind and patient. From my personal experience, what I appreciate about Alex the most is that he really cared about me, «the customer» and my family photographs.
For my father’s 91^st birthday, I took his favorite picture of all time to Mike’s Camera. It was an old black and white photo taken in 1948 that has been in wallet for 66 years. It was a small 2×3 and was not in good shape. It was faded, had crease marks and was smeared. Alex advised me on the best way to have it restored, colorized and enlarged to a 11×14 — and framed. My father was shocked when he opened it !!! Pure joy on a 91 year old face. Unfortunately, that was my father’s very last birthday. Now when I look at the photo on the shelf, I have cherished memories how it made him happy.
Thank you, Alex for your expertise and perfection in reproducing my family’s memories.

Mike’s Camera in Dublin has great products and knowledgable staff. The classes I attended onsite as part on my camera package were great; took my skills to another level. Reza was very patient. As a result, I also attended his night class off-​site in San Francisco, and my night photos are amazing now because of what I learned. The whole team has been great and helpful even when I call in with a dumb question. Thank you Reza!

Ven sold me a great camera, Susan gave a great class, & Alex is the bomb-​he taught me so much! Extremely knowledgable staff, friendly and non-​intimidating.

Ran in here, as they were closing, desperate for passport photos for a long trip.
They took the photos, printed a couple extra, and we’re not only kind but interested in hearing about my trip.
Thank you to Reza and Leanne for the awesome customer service and for being great people. The shop is organized and has anything you could want. If I ever need camera help or anything printed this is my go to place.
Keep up the good work guys!

Excellent customer service. They were able to create beautiful photos from negatives that were decades old. Will be returning here to have more work done.

We purchased the Canon T6i with 50 mm lens. They matched Amazon pricing, offered a better selection of accessories, included tons of free prints, a free photography class, and a year membership to Mike’s Camera (includes more discounts). Honestly, there is no better deal. I can’t wait to try out my new camera! Thank you Reza for your expertise!

I really enjoyed their photo expo event.
It’s good to be able to try cameras and ask questions of people who know their stuff.
There are few places where you can do this. Mike’s is one of them. Nice job.

Place actually develops film in store. Its so rare to find a place that does this these days.

Very very helpful service. I am very pleased with how the store manager, sorry I forgot your name, greeted me and walked me through a couple of things I had questions about. It’s nice to have personal feedback on product and opinion between products.
Prices are MSRP. I did overhear someone asking about a price match, don’t know how that went.

Great camera shop and super-​helpful staff!
I usually avoid brick-​and-​mortar retail shopping because shops never have the things I want. Not so Mike’s camera. I went there to have a look at two camera model and they had both models in stock! They gave me more than enough time to play with both cameras and I decided to buy one of them. The staff was really nice, helpful, and fun. That’s how retail shopping is done right!

Great shop! Excellent Customer Service! Andy Lopusnak was very nice and helpful and very kind. :) so many camera and excellent deals of you buy a camera!
We purchased a hard to find camera from him in new condition for retail price. People on Amazon or EBay will buy those cameras and up charge them but this store was great and offered at retail price!
Needless to say, we were very happy to find this store!

I bought a Canon EOS Rebel SL1 and 2 lenses, and Mike’s Camera had excellent service. I think I know the guy who I talked to from somewhere else. Overall, I would definitely go there again. 5 stars from me!

Classes — I called and signed up for my husband and I to take a SLR class to learn more about our cameras. They said to start with the Digital for beginners. We we pay and take the class. This what NOT what I was expecting at ALL! I was not a happy customer. You must wonder WHY I gave this review a 5. It was not what happen but how the staff handled it. The gal had me talk to Andy the manager. Andy listened to our concerns and addressed each of them. He also put us in the advanced Digital class and gave us a private class with him. We left with a smile on our faces and a new lens!
Would I take more classes from Mikes — you bet! They are knowledgeable and are helping me and my husband improve our skills. Thanks Mikes!
I adore good customer service and feel that is what Andy and his staff did for us. Well gotta run and take some more pictures!
Thank you!

I want to start off this review by saying I have been to Mike’s before for small accessories and have always had a good experience which is why I’m giving this review 3 stars instead of 1.
I visited a few weeks ago to take a look at Sony’s new A72. I was helped by a shorter, older gentleman with an accent and a silver tooth. I asked to see the A72 and he seemed annoyed when I asked if i could see one out of the box because they didn’t have a display model. He told me that it was pretty much the same as the A7 so i might as well just look at that model.
First off, No.
I was nothing but respectful about his recommendation but I most defiantly was grimacing on the inside. I get it that not everyone is a serious photographer but working in a store that sells cameras, you have to know how important seemingly minor innovations are to people who make their living using this instrument. Especially with how quickly digital camera are progressing in design and technology.
He obliged with my request but based on his demeanor I refrained from asking to put a battery inside. So I just checked out the A7i display model.
Then another customer walked in who had something on hold, he looked at me impatiently, mustered up a fake smile and said «So. which one do you want to buy?» impatiently.
Needless to say I left.
I don’t wish to see the individual fired or anything and like i said I have had more good experiences with Mike’s than bad. But for God’s Sake educate your employees. A few weeks later Im now ready to drop $ 3,000+ on a new camera body and I won’t be purchasing it through Mike’s. Point being, as photographers buying cameras worth thousands of dollars, when someone comes in and explains they want to get a feel for a camera in their hand or see if it’s a good fit/​intuitive, understand this investment far surpasses just the amount of money being spent, it’s a big purchase.

Came in there just to browse at different lenses but with the help of Reza Toghani I made a great investment. Very knowledgeable. Prices range but are extremely fair. Thanks Reza and to the staff.
I’ll be back.

I guess I am one of the lucky few who live only a few miles from Mike’s and can visit anytime I want. However, even if I were further away I would still frequent this business. This review is really about the employees and one in particular.
I initially went there back in May to find a tripod to use on my trip to Death Valley but walked out with a new Tamron Lens and the tripod. After talking to Reza about my camera he showed me a few lenses that would work very well for taking landscape photos including both the Canon and Tamron Lens. Rather than try to convince me to purchase the more expensive Canon lens Reza explained how the Tamron was just as good, and in fact offered greater quality, for a less expensive purchase. It didn’t hurt that Tamron was also offering a rebate.
I recently went back in again to see about getting a cleaning kit for the sensor as there is some lint. The first person who approached me tried to sell me the kit I already have which is for the mirror and lens. I waited for Reza to finish with his customer and talked about my issue with him. He showed me how to clean the sensor using the camera features and explained how I could do so manually. Just a note… I insisted my camera did not have this function but he assured me it did. I did purchase a kit specifically for the sensor based on his recommendation.
As long a Reza is employed here I will continue to bring my business. He is knowledgeable, personable, and professional. An asset to this company. By the way, yes my camera does have a manual sensor cleaner just like he said AND the lint is gone!

Since I moved to Manteca, I’ve been transitioning many of my needs. The camera store is one of those. Thankfully, this store is fairly close, and my poor reception at a certain photography store in San Jose made this a better choice.
Reza was talking to another customer when I walked into the store. He gave me a nod and after a brief wait, he came to greet me. He asked what interested me enough to visit. He was extremely polite and gracious – the opposite of the salesperson at the SJ photography store.
As we discussed Panasonic and Olympus equipment, he showed me quite a bit and he was informative. I had my current micro Four-​Thirds equipment with me, so I could see how things would interact.
It may not be apparent, but it was incredibly wonderful not to have a brand fanatic, as I’ve seen at other stores. Also, the polite treatment was wonderful. You can pay full price at any store, even online, but being treated well is priceless.
They seem to offer a lot to new customers. For customers with equipment to trade, they don’t currently offer trade-​ins.
They had a good assortment of Manfrotto tripods for video and still photography, as well as studio lighting.
Update 2014.11.26: Returning to the store, I wanted to buy a Panasonic GH4, in order to work with video. I previously had a GH3 that I had traded at a store on the east coast as the GH4 was becoming available, and I didn’t want the trade-​in value to drop. Unfortunately, the GH4 was barely available at the time. Now, it is not only available, but Panasonic has provided a $ 200 instant rebate, which the store was happy to honor.
Reza was once again friendly and helpful, and without brand bias. While he opened the box, I returned to my car to retrieve my second battery for the GH3, which also works in the GH4. After almost 6 months, it appeared to be full. The GH4 seemed quite good. There was no real need for an explanation of the camera body. During the purchase, I was informed about the Mack extended warranty, which i declined. As this camera body is strong and weather-​sealed, it didn’t seem necessary. My positive experience with the GH3 was also a factor. (Bodies that are not so strong are better candidates for extended warranties.)
I should be back in a month or so for a lens, as it will be available in quantity.
Update 2015.06.30: I’ve had a couple of situations that weren’t the most positive but I’m still okay. All I can say is to not deal with Ven.
I wanted to my a Panasonic/​Leica 15 mm f/1.7 lens and there was a rebate available. They had to have the lens transferred from near Sacramento. As I looked over the receipt later, I noticed that they didn’t give me the rebate, so I had to return.
May 26^th, I placed a pre-​order for the Olympus 8 mm f/1.8 fisheye lens that was due to be released June 30. Yesterday, I was told by Ven that it would arrive «whenever», which is not a firm shipping date in my book. Today, I returned to talk to the manager. He couldn’t get any further information about when the company would receive them, unfortunately, and he sent the money back to my card. I went to a certain Manhattan retailer with whom I’ve been doing business for years and it should arrive Thursday or Friday. I would rather do business with people I can see, but in this case, it didn’t work for me.