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Sales Tax, and the better experience of Buying Locally.

Posted on November 18, 2018 by servicephoto

The business of photography, and how photographers obtain their equipment has changed a lot over the years, and one of the largest has taken place within the last month – and you might not know about it.   Fact is, this … Continue reading →

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Nikon’s Mirrorles System Might Ignite Real Change!

Posted on August 10, 2018 by servicephoto

Could Nikon’s entry into the world of serious mirrorless camera systems change the way that serious enthusiasts & professionals approach photography? Could this spark even greater change from other camera makers, & bring more consumers back to serious cameras? Could … Continue reading →

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Smart, Local Holiday Shopping Tips

Posted on December 9, 2016 by servicephoto

As a retailer, I work long hours & simply don’t have much time for holiday shopping. But, I’ve also got enough knowledge about how retail works, so that I can get my holiday shopping done quickly & efficiently, while getting … Continue reading →

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When You’re the Only Camera Store Around…

Posted on July 24, 2016 by servicephoto

At Service Photo, we’re an authorized dealer for major camera brands like Nikon, Canon, Sony, Fuji, & others. We buy & sell all kinds of new & used camera gear every day. We rent many types of cameras, lenses, & … Continue reading →

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JPEG File Compression – How It Works

Posted on May 25, 2015 by servicephoto

The Joint Photographic Experts Group developed the JPEG compression method long ago.  I’ve attached a video link, to a detailed explanation of how that compression method works.  It’s a little long, and somewhat dry, but very informative.  If you shoot … Continue reading →

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Re-Connect with Specialty Camera Stores

Posted on May 20, 2015 by servicephoto

As most photographers know, specialty camera stores and businesses that cater specifically to them have been disappearing for many years. For me, this fact is particularly troubling because I am in my 25th year of ownership at Service Photo. We … Continue reading →

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The loss of yet ANOTHER Camera Dealer.

Posted on March 18, 2014 by servicephoto

Here we go again.  Photographers in the D.C. area have now lost another great resource – this time, as national specialty dealer Calumet Photo filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy & immediately closed all 15 of their USA stores.- including the … Continue reading →

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The case against 100gb+ Memory Cards

Posted on January 5, 2014 by servicephoto

Service Photo has sold memory cards for well over 15 years now, and we have seen the constant evolution of size & speed throughout that time.   It’s funny to think that a 32Mb card once cost several hundred $ – … Continue reading →

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More Nikon Df Reactions & Insight

Posted on November 12, 2013 by servicephoto

Something funny happens whenever a new Nikon SLR camera is officially announced: specs are disseminated, analyzed, & scrutinized with more emotion than any other brand or product in the entire camera industry.  It happens every time, and it can be … Continue reading →

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Nikon’s New Classic – The Df Camera

Posted on November 6, 2013 by servicephoto

When a new, major Nikon camera product is announced, there is no shortage of opinions expressed via website blogs & other media. This is certainly true of the new Nikon Df SLR – and while some are busy criticizing the … Continue reading →

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