


4.0 of 5 stars.
How odd......I'm a bit shocked to see such low reviews for SJCV. Oh wells,
yelp.com - user review - 09/22/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
My mission was to buy the 50mm 1.8 canon lens. I tried wolf because that's the only thing that pops
yelp.com - user review - 09/16/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Don't waste your time at this establishment!!! If you have patience or the time make your purchase ONLINE! These people are extremely rude. I feel like the're judging you especially if you're a…
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
They've finally lost me as a customer... Been going there since olden-tyme film days. Not so much that I've finally had it with them... I've always considered them a necessary evil presence. But in…
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Like many of you I've had the same bad experiences as the rest of you. For example, I went in to ask about a recall on my Olympus C-5050. I stood at the front counter for about 10 minutes before…
yelp.com - user review - 09/07/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Okay here's the deal... I read Yelp reviews before visiting both Kamera Korner and San Jose Camera & Video. I've just returned from both business tonight and I have a lot to share! I met that "elder…
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Great selection but lousy staff. I disagree with other reviewers - these guys either do know their cameras or intentionally mislead. I was looking for an ultra-compact so that I can always have a…
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Been here more than a few times over the years. I try real hard to stay away because of bad past experiences with their staff. I went in recently though and was pleasantly surprised by the man who…
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Too bad I HAVE to give them one star. I would prefer not to give them ANY! As I started my photography hobby, I went into SJCV to buy a Mono Pod. They have a huge selection of Mono and Tri Pods.…
yelp.com - user review - 07/24/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Their prices are great and you can work with them on getting a fair deal. But as everyone else states, they are HORRIBLY rude. And they know it! If you even mention how they're rated on Yelp beware of…
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
I agree with the other Yelpers. The staff at SJ Camera & Video is very rude. Despite that, I have purchased several lenses from them. Their prices are good (not as good as online retailers), and they…
yelp.com - user review - 05/25/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ok.... I'm willing to NOT pay for service. How many times do people look at prices, not think about the service or the quality associated with it, and immediately pass judgement? So called ahead,…
yelp.com - user review - 04/04/2008
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've always believed that social Darwinism applied to businesses too ... that is, businesses that drive away customers will eventually cease to exist, and their prime real estate will get turned into…
yelp.com - user review - 12/02/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place had a very nice supply of lenses, and the salesperson was willing to let me check out a variety of lenses on a Canon 400D. Overall though, he was very gruff and curt, somewhat snobby, and…
yelp.com - user review - 10/14/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
While I can see that the service here may be a bit angering to some, I thought that the staff was sufficiently helpful to me during my shopping experience here. They responded each time I asked a…
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yikes....looks like these guys aren't too popular on Yelp! I can see why people may find them rude. And I can see why people may find it sucks they can't look through a super-pricey piece of glass.
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
They used, to be way over priced and rude. they treated you like trash, who didn't know anything. But then they got better. I got my hv-20 for 899 rather than everybody elses 999 or what not. then…
yelp.com - user review - 07/17/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
WOW based on the other reviews, I guess my husband and I had a unique experience on our visit here compared to everybody else. Contrary to everyone else's experience, the guy who helped us was really…
yelp.com - user review - 07/02/2007
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I was there today; I notice the same poor service the first reviewer mentioned. I browsed the store for about ten minutes and noticed they were consistently flippant to each customer. When, I finally ask about...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/14/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I have to agree with everybody else on this place. I went in here once and got the same rude treatment and attitude. I called the manager after leaving and gave him a piece of mind, but he didn't seem…
yelp.com - user review - 03/05/2007
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2.0 of 5 stars.
No doubt there is a serious case of Simpson's comic book store guy syndrome at SJCV. Whether these guys know it or not they are competing with the web. I will only go there if I need something and…
yelp.com - user review - 02/12/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Seriously, how does this place stay in business with the sales staff they have? I swear, every time I have gone into this place I feel like I have walked into some super photo-nerd convention where…
yelp.com - user review - 02/11/2007
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1.0 of 5 stars.
I've given this place over $700 in business through multiple visits. I probably should've taken the hint when they tried to rip me off with my broken Canon A-1. (They told me the 50mm detachable lens…
yelp.com - user review - 01/09/2007
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Good selection, but customer service and good prices WON'T be found here. They seem bothered if you ask them a question and are not at all helpful. You'll likely get single sentence responses and they look at...
citysearch.com - user review - 12/26/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
No stars. The staff is rude and even offensive. I once sorted through a selection of video cameras there and found the perfect one for my needs. The guy that helped me was such an ass that I said…
yelp.com - user review - 12/07/2006
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3.0 of 5 stars.
If I need something on a Sunday I'll come here because Keeble & Shuchat in Palo Alto isn't open then. They actually have a better selection than K&S for some specific types of items, including camera…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Zero stars. I'll echo Chris W below. Extremely rude, arrogant staff. One time, wanted to try out a Canon L lens...guy wouldn't let me try it on my camera. Like, who's gonna spend $1500 on a lens…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
if there was a negative rating on yelp, i would give that to this store. I went in to look at the new Nikon d-80 hoping the guy behind the counter would be able to give me insight on the features etc…
yelp.com - user review - 10/21/2006
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I would have to agree with the previous review. They have a very good selection, but their attitude is horrible. They make you feel stupid because you are not a professional photographer. I would suggest...
citysearch.com - user review - 09/09/2006
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I went into san jose camera ready to spend >1000$ on a lens for my digital SLR. When i asked to compare two different lenses the sales guy just shrugged then acted like it was a pain for him to help me. (by...
citysearch.com - user review - 06/30/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
these guys suck. every time i go in there it's attitude. a bunch of disgruntled photographers who have to make a living in retail. okay, i'm being personal. but perhaps the managers will read this. it…
yelp.com - user review - 06/05/2006
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Extremely rude staff with ok prices. I prefer to buy my camera equipment elsewhere like Keeble & Shuchat Photography in Palo Alto or B&H online. In fact, I'd rather go to Fry's then step foot in SJ…
yelp.com - user review - 03/25/2006
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I was looking to have my camera repaired and a friend recommended San Jose Camera. I brought my came...
judysbook.com - user review - 12/29/2005
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If you are a beginning photographer, I wouldn't recommend coming here to get your supplies. The sale...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/16/2005
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