If you’re ever in Shanghai and wonder where is the best place to buy camera and accessories, these Shanghai photography equipment markets are a must-visit destination for photography aficionados.
1. Xingguang Photography Equipment Market 星光摄影器材城
The Xing Guang camera market, spanning six floors, is Shanghai’s ultimate destination for photographers, catering to both amateurs and experts. With its array of small shops, each dedicated to different camera brands or equipment types, it offers a comprehensive selection for all photography enthusiasts.
Floor Plan:
1F – Cameras and video accessories.
2F – These markets offer a wide range of popular brands such as Nikon, Canon, Sony, Panasonic, Fuji, Leica, Sigma, Tamron, and others. In addition to cameras, you’ll find various accessories including GoPro sports cameras, tripods, camera bags, batteries, dry cabinets, dehumidifiers, as well as video equipment like jibs, sliders, cages, and even sound recording devices or microphones.
3F – Photo and video accessories, both local China brands and imported. You’ll find a plethora of items available for purchase, ranging from monitor calibrators, LED video lights, filters, gimbals, camera straps, sensor and lens cleaning kits, to underwater cases for DSLR cameras and smartphones, along with additional bags, tripods, and an abundance of other accessories.
4F – Similar to the third floor. Besides accessories, you can find some studio backdrops and supplies, large formar cameras, drones from DJI, well stocked shop with Aputure lighting, and others selling Sandisk or Phottix products.
5F – Lighting Equipment and Modifiers from Local and Foreign Brands, including Godox, Jinbei, Yongnuo, Pixel, Broncolor, Elinchrom, Profoto, Arri, and Bowens, as well as stands and other accessories.
6F – This floor is dedicated to printing solutions, where you can bring your files on a USB drive and get them printed on canvas or various types of paper, along with framing and film scanning services.
Address: 300 Luban Rd, by Xietu Rd 鲁班路300号 近斜土路
2. Huanlong Photographic Equipment City 环龙照相器材
Located on the 3rd floor of the “Huan Long” mall, right outside the Shanghai Railway Station, this camera market is a treasure trove for second-hand cameras and repair services. Here, you’ll discover a variety of offerings, from Holgas to rare Leicas dating back to the seventies, along with specialized lenses and vintage camera cases.
Similar to the Xingguang Photography Equipment Market, this place offers a comparable experience but with fewer crowds. In addition to photography gear, you’ll find an abundance of wedding-related items such as dresses, suits, makeup, and hair styling services.
Address: 360 Meiyuan Rd, by Moling Rd 梅园路360号近秣陵路
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