Celebrating 120 years, Central Camera Company is Chicago's oldest camera store with a history of tradition, service and dedication to our customers. In business since 1899, Central Camera Company is a 3rd generation, family owned, photographic emporium. Located in the Chicago Loop, we offer everything the photographer needs from cameras and lenses to memory cards and darkroom equipment. We are an authorized US dealer of dozens of brands including Leica, Nikon, Ricoh Pentax, Fujifilm, Ilford, Kodak, Photographer’s Formulary, Delkin Devices, Op/Tech, Black Rapid, Sirui, and Vanguard.

If you're a professional photographer or just getting started, we welcome you to Central Camera! Our sales staff is dedicated to helping you.