H and B Digital

Small store with a small selection of Canon cameras (at least when I went in earlier this week). Salesperson was aggressive but not necessarily friendly and the prices were on par with B & H. I wonder if they named their store with B & H in mind?
I probably wouldn’t return just because I like B & H’s atmosphere and selection much better.

The salesman Carrol is extremely knowledgeable about many brands of cameras so he can give you a smart opinion when comparing different brands’ models. I found this to be more helpful than at B&H or Adorama where all the salespeople are trained representatives for only one brand, which makes it harder to get help comparing brands.

I visited four stores while shopping for a camera this weekend (Adorama, H and B, K&M, B&H). The rep behind the counter, Karol, was nice and fairly knowledgeable; however, the selection was poor and thus the cameras suggested were not a good fit and would have been a poor value for me. They did seem to have a good selection of Olympus cameras. This is more of a local convenience small shop than a great place to find the perfect camera.

I needed a USB printer cable for work and was walking around looking for one at 8am on a weekday… 2 places didn’t have one and Best Buy was closed until 9am and then I stumbled across H&B and they had exactly what I was looking for at a very reasonable price for NYC. Great place for electronics needs

I was in need of a pair of headphones, and been trying to find a place to allow me to demo them before buying them. Best Buy didn’t have the particular model I was looking for so I came across this store on Unilocal.I’m glad I did because the lady that was helping me was extremely helpful and respectful. I felt very comfortable testing out headphones without having someone watching over me constantly — unlike other stores. She also allowed me to try out other headphones that weren’t out on display to let me compare. The price of the headphones I wanted was just a bit higher than what I researched online, but they were willing to price match! I ended up leaving really satisfied with a new pair of headphones. Thanks so much. Highly recommended

This is probably the best camera store in Midtown Manhattan. Clean, organized, helpful, and knowledgable. A breathe of fresh air amidst a sea of tourist camera shops that will try to rip you off.
When inquiring about any item, you will be presented with genuine advice and a variety of options. I was looking for lenses and accessories for my Canon EOS 60D because I needed them that weekend and didn’t want to wait for an online order. Having already researched and compared prices, I got everything I needed at a similar price as online, and a fraction of what I would pay at the slimy dime-​a-​dozen souvenir electronic stores nearby. Example: store around the corner saw me with a camera and tried to pressure me into buying 8GB sd card for $ 40, «but special for you $ 20 best price». H and B meanwhile had the same exact item for $ 10, a fair price. I will definitely come back again for my photography needs.

I went there with my son to buy headphones for his 18^th birthday present. The woman working there (Livia) was super helpful. We tried lots of headphones, including the ones he had researched beforehand, plus suggestions of theirs. We decided to take a walk to think about it and they were fine and not at all pushy nor trying to close the sale then. We came back and bought them. The price was the same as you’d pay online, so we got the chance to try them and helpful staff for free.

Perhaps the only digital photography place in NY that won’t scam you! Don’t fall for the others’ tricks!!!

I’m a complete camera novice but wanted to buy one as a gift, so I decided to stop by H and B based on the reviews here. I’m glad I did, because Carroll was absolutely awesome, and helped show me what I could get for my budget and what accessories were needed (without trying to sell me anything I didn’t need). Thank you! Even better, the camera was the same price it was on Amazon. If I ever need anything else camera related, I’m definitely coming back.

These guys are terrific – great customer service, and I’m very picky and demanding. They listen to what you ask for, and they’re flexible and take the customer’s needs into account. Much bigger selection of headphones and less expensive that at many places, like the apple store, where everything’s totally overpriced.

I wanted a certain pair of head phones and they were the only (!) place in town with those pair on display so i could try them (I’ve tried in 3 stores before h&b). all the guys there were really nice and professional the whole time, and I ended up buying the headphones I wanted. when I got home I felt that they were a little uncomfortable for me (there was nothing wrong with the headphones, they were in perfect condition. it was just my feeling), so I decided to return them the next day and got my money back with no problems and even offered a different style headphones. to conclude — very professional with excellent costumer service! would defiantly recommend to friends and family!

Found this place through Unilocal a day when B&H was closed for holidays. Small shop that has everything you need and amazing customer service. I am a new SLR owner and I never felt overwhelmed by choices as store clerk was knowledgeable and did a great job in describing my lens options. This store makes sure they offer same prices as competitors and has a 15 day return policy. Will highly recommend to friends.

I chose this store to get a passport photo. Customer service was really great, they were very nice and helpful, and prices are reasonable. However I was uncomfortable, while they were taking a picture. There was no chair and they didn’t have a mirror, I had to stand just next to the entrance. Also they had no tripod. I asked for three attempts, but none of them was good enough. Quite a bad experience.

I came here to get digital passport pictures taken since they usually have very strict guidelines. They were super nice and helped me looked up exactly what I needed and sent me the pictures via email. They also said that they would keep the pictures for 7 days in case I ran into any issues when uploading.
Great service.

I contacted H&B via phone/​email and never made it into the store as I am in Philly. However, this didn’t stop them from providing great service.
Service was extremely quick and friendly. Thank you Carroll! He was great in providing me with options, and was knowledgeable in answering all of my questions. Felt completely comfortable in my decision and couldn’t be happier with the quick shipping time, packaging and overall price. Looking forward to using my canon T3i and would definitely recommend anyone to check this place out.

The absolute best. Go in, tell them what you want and they will give you the best price possible. No bait and switch. They are friendly, completely honest, and knowledgeable.

Life Savers! Thank you Lydia! i was stranded w a dead iPhone, and they had a charged batt pack ready to go… even topped of my phone batt while i walked ’round block.
Thanks guys!
Highly recommended

H and B Digital is amazing, and I’m so happy I chose it over other camera shops.
I was looking for a mid-​priced camera with good battery life, zoom capabilities, stabilization and the option to switch out lenses (and of course I was also looking for something stylish). H&B has a great selection of cameras meeting all price points and special features. The staff member who helped me was very knowledgeable, and very eager to accommodate my needs. After much deliberation, I chose the Olympus PEN E-​PL3 (with 14−42mm Lens). I also purchased an extended-​zoom lens and an 8GB memory card. This is where H&B differentiates itself from the competition: I was able to redeem a Unilocal offer for a free football. Then, the salesperson gave me a complimentary camera bag AND exchanged the battery that came with the camera for a fully-​charged battery so I could use the camera right away. Before I left, he walked me through the camera setup and helped attach the camera strap. All in all, it was a great deal and exceptional service. H&B definitely deserves all the love it gets on Unilocal

Exploring photography at the moment… recently purchased a Pentax Q and a GoPro White. Needed a MicroSD for my GoPro… staff was very knowledgeable and able to confirm and expand on my own research about which card I needed. Happy with the level of service.
Even more points for the fact that they were fairly priced compared to another store on 5^th Ave about a block up

I found this Camera Shop when I was looking for a newly released lens that no one in the US had yet last fall. Not only did they get the lens before all the other stores (including the big guys), they kept me informed with REAL info (I say real as it proved to be correct).
I have since purchased several more cameras, a flash and lenses (I am semi professional photographer and a tech junkie) and always get the same great service and updated info.
And I even stopped to see their store and meet them on a trip to NYC in December. They are real and just as friendly in person.
Just for the record, I have no affiliation with them, other than being a loyal customer now. I had never heard of them before I found them when searching for that item (a Panasonic lens) I was looking for last fall.
I wish they sold other electronics too!
Aug 2014 — I have sent several of my photographer friends there and they were All MORE than Satisfied. Keep up the great work. AND now a NEW Easier to use Website made shopping even better! Keep up the good work!