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// Founded 1975 · Flatiron District, NYC

Adorama Camera · Photo · Video · Audio · Lighting

One of the largest photo, video, and electronics retailers in the United States — and the flagship store is right here in New York City at 42 W 18th Street.

1975
Year Founded
401K+
Instagram Followers
950K+
YouTube Subscribers
128M+
YouTube Views
42 W 18th St
NYC Store Address
Mon–Thu 10–7
Weekday Hours
Sun 10–5
Sunday Hours
Sat: Closed
Saturday

// What's In-Store

Every Department
Under One Roof

The NYC flagship carries cameras, lenses, lighting, video equipment, pro audio gear, computers, and accessories — plus a full used equipment counter for buying, selling, and trading gear.

📷
Cameras & Lenses
New camera bodies, lenses, and accessories from Canon, Nikon, Sony, Fujifilm, Leica, and more. Mirrorless, DSLR, medium format, and film.
🎬
Video & Cinema
Professional cinema cameras, gimbals, rigs, monitors, and video accessories for run-and-gun shooters and full production crews.
💡
Lighting
Studio strobes, continuous lighting, modifiers, and location lighting kits. Flash, LED panels, and LED tubes from leading brands.
🎙️
Pro Audio
Microphones, recorders, wireless systems, mixers, and on-camera audio solutions for video production and broadcast work.
💻
Computers & Displays
Laptops, desktop workstations, displays, and storage solutions configured for photo/video editing workflows.
🔄
Used Equipment
Trade in, buy, and sell used gear. The used department is a destination in itself — inspected, graded, and priced by Adorama staff.

// Beyond the Retail Floor

More Than a Store

🎥
Adorama Rentals
Professional cinema, photography, and lighting rentals. Prep facility in Brooklyn. Short-term and production rentals available.
🖨️
Printique (formerly AdoramaPix)
Photo printing and production lab in Brooklyn — over 20,000 sq ft. Fine art prints, photo books, canvases, and large-format output.
🎓
Classes & Workshops
In-store photography classes, seminars, and hands-on workshops year-round. Free and paid sessions for all skill levels.
▶️
AdoramaTV
950K+ subscribers on YouTube. Educational series including "Top Photographer," "Mastering Your Craft," and "Through The Lens."
// Store Hours
Monday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Tuesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Wednesday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Thursday10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Friday10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
SaturdayClosed
Sunday10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Founded in 1975.
Still the Real Deal.

Adorama started on 17th Street in Manhattan almost fifty years ago. What began as a neighborhood camera shop grew into one of the largest photo and video retailers in the United States — while keeping the flagship store right here in New York City.

The store carries gear for amateurs, working photographers, indie filmmakers, and full broadcast production crews. Adorama Rentals handles short-term production needs. Printique handles output. AdoramaTV handles education. It's a full creative ecosystem built around a single address.

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// Customer Voices

What Photographers Say

★★★★★

"The used equipment section is worth the trip alone. I've been buying cameras here since film. The staff actually knows what they're talking about — try finding that anywhere else."

— Verified Buyer
★★★★★

"Walked in to buy a lens, ended up in a free workshop on location lighting. That's Adorama. A destination, not just a store. AdoramaTV is how I learned everything I know."

— YouTube Subscriber
★★★★☆

"Best camera store in New York City. The Rentals arm has every piece of kit you could possibly need for a production. Turnaround is fast, gear is prepped properly."

— Yelp Reviewer

// Visit the Store

42 W 18th St, Flatiron District

Address
42 W 18th St
New York, NY 10011
(Flatiron District)
Phone
Store Hours
Mon–Thu: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
Fri: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Sat: Closed
Sun: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM