North Tampa Photography

Unfortunately, these guys are currently moving all of their inventory to an online store and the current building will be moved/​transformed into a studio space only. Though I was looking to buy a new lens for my wife, they did seem to (or at least at some point) have a wide variety of cameras, lenses, and all matter of hardware.
They did seem to have quite a few bags for sale still Many Manfrotto bags I had never seen before, which were actually pretty gnar.
The guys running the place were super friendly and I wish them all the best with their new business venture!

i don’t know how many people will take this review, considering the many photographers in the local market that rely on a physical brick and mortar store to either shop, or hang out with like minded people.
One of my dislikes in this business is the lack of courtesy from people working across the counter. let me explain, last friday i called the store to speak to eric about buying some used strobes. the person mentioned he wasn’t in and asked me to call back. i asked if i can leave a message for eric to call me back and he hesitated from doing so since he’s not the best in returning customers call so early in the morning. i call back again later around 10:30 and he’s not available so i leave a message with my number. i finally call back around friday afternoon around 2 and finally get a hold of eric and he doesn’t mention anything about not calling me or not getting messages. i explain how i would have liked a call from him instead of me calling 3 times. whatever, things could have just been weird that day and i fell through the cracks. Monday, i call in the morning and leave a message for eric and again, the same thing happens from fridays great customer service fiasco. i called two times monday and no return call from eric. i calmly explain to eric how i expect customer service to treat paying customers.
what are the things i expect from any retail business.
1. i expect a call back from the person that i leave a message with.
2. i expect a timely return call the same day.
3. i expect that if you can’t devote the time to speak to a customer because you are busy, (which i totally can understand), then a simple 20 second phone call saying so will make myself (and others) feel like we are not forgotten.
i can live with not getting things done within a certain time frame, i get it, we are all at fault, i am the first one to admit that I’ve let calls slip between my fingers.
but three days in a row i get the run round. I’m trying to give them business and spend my hard earned money into the local economy. to be honest, i can’t do it. eric and i have spoken over the phone three days in a row only when i call btw, and never was i offered any apology or anything to gain my business back. instead I’m met with the same stubbornness that led to this problem. its a family run business so i expect things won’t change.
i would love for another store to open and offer some competition so customer service is elevated to the point where loyalty and trust is again gained by the patron

Poor service and poor selection. I went there to buy a small point and shoot camera and they only had like 3 models to choose from, all Canon. Better off at a box store. The people working there were not helpful and overall the customer service was terrible.

Very helpful and understanding that not everyone is an expert. I went to North Tampa Photography for the first time about two weeks ago and did not buy anything. I was impressed that even with me window shopping they were very customer service oriented. I looked at a camera bags and external microphones for my camera. They took the time to explain all the pros and cons of each item until I believe we exhausted every item they had available.
This weekend I went back in to purchase the items I looked at leaving with a Manfrotto day pack that had all the compartments for laptop, camera, lens, and straps to carry my tripod; also, I bought a Stereo Microphone that would allow the flexibility to work on removing auto focus noise. The customer service was very good and educational discussing future options if the microphone needed a different mount or something to adjust if it did not fully solve the motor noise from the auto focus.
Looking for a good camera shop these people will treat you right.

North Tampa Photography has been my camera outlet now for almost 4 years. The customer service is excellent! They are family owned and operated and are fully staffed with knowledgeable gear heads. If there is something you aren’t sure about, or there is a product you’re questioning, NTP staff can and will answer all your questions and concerns. Their knowledge of product and industry FAR out weigh any other store within the greater Tampa area.
They have a wide range of product selection. If there is something I need and they don’t have it, they have no problem ordering it for me.
Their store is centrally located and comes up quick when you’re going west on Busch. It’s a little tricky to get in the parking lot because of the traffic, but once you’re in, there’s a lot of parking. The inside is laid out well with a nice camera bag section, tons of tripods, a media section for those in need of instruction, lighting equipment for the amateur as well as the professional, dark room materials, printers, glass cases for film cameras and accessories, glass cases for digital cameras and accessories, memory cards, flashes, flash accessories, gaffers tape, drops, the list goes on and on.
I can’t always afford the newest equipment, nor the latest gear and when I have a shoot that requires a special lens or back-​up camera, I sometimes have to rent. There is now a company called LensDepot that rents out of North Tampa Photography!!! You have to sign up on LensDepot’s website, order the lens in advance and pay an extra delivery charge, but SO WORTH IT!!! I think you have to order a full day in advance. They don’t rent, pickup or drop off on weekends. So, if you need it for Saturday, you rent it on Friday, bring it back Monday. I rent usually have to rent the EF 24−70mm F/2.8L II USM which goes for $ 2,300.00 brand new. I usually get it for the weekend for around $ 90.00 and I only need it twice a year for low light theatrical shooting.
NTP also offer classes on and off site and the class lineups are awesome!!! I have taken classes, both group and 1 one 1. The first class I took was an intermediate/​advanced digital class for the Canon 50D back when I first started shooting. They brought in a couple of professionals to give lecture demonstrations. I am still applying techniques I learned 3 years ago from that one class. I think it was $ 40; best $ 40 I’ve spent since I’ve owned a DSLR!!!
My next class was a private session to help understand different lighting techniques. It was very instruction oriented with detailed scenarios on why and where to set up camera, lights and subject. Good class! I was not told, however, that I needed to bring my own lighting equipment, but since I purchased my gear at NTP the instructor was able to bring my exact gear into the space and we got through the lesson without any problems.
North Tampa Photography has gone out of their way to help me. It is definitely the camera store I will continue to shop at for whatever gear, classes and/​or rentals I need. THANK YOU, NTP!!!
I will always support the local business owner!!! You Guys Rock!!!

It’s so nice to have a photography store like this still around. They are always so helpful with ordering the supplies I need. Their staff is always willing to answer any questions I have and they have a great selection of new and used camera equipment. I highly recommend this store.

North Tampa Photography is to photography enthusiasts what ABC Liquor Stores is to alcoholics. They have an amazing selection of cameras and accessories, particularly lenses and camera bags. The staff is somewhat hit or miss. You sometimes get someone friendly and helpful, other times not so much. But this is without a doubt the best stocked camera shop in Tampa. Ritz Camera is to NTP what Steak and Shake is to Charley’s Steakhouse. And that is enough metaphors for one review.

I recently visited Tampa on vacation and needed help with my Nikon D70. Late in the day, we discovered that the camera’s memory card was corrupted and we would only be able to take a few pictures. We called this store and they encouraged us to come over, but because of rush hour traffic we got there right at closing time. They made sure that we got a replacement and were up and running, even though it meant they had to stay late. I really appreciate the fantastic service we were given, and because of it we were able to continue our vacation without any problems. Thanks a million.

These guys have always been awesome. I have to do a lot of photography for work and it’s really the only true camera shop in the area. They have a great selection in lenses and everyone on the staff is very knowlegable.