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B&H Photo Video, New York, NY

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B&H Photo Video

420 Ninth Ave · New York, NY

Why you should go…

B&H Photo Video is a camera, video and electronics retailer whose only walk-in store sits at Ninth Avenue and West 34th Street in Manhattan. The shop moved to this location in 1997, added a second floor in 2007, and stocks everything from cameras and lenses to audio and lighting gear. What makes a visit memorable is the conveyor belt system along the ceiling that carries purchases through the store.

  • #camera store
  • #electronics store
  • #photography
  • #midtown manhattan

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General shopping guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Vendor hours are their own thing

    Market stalls and independent sellers keep shorter hours than the building around them, and quiet days end early.

  • Bring a tote and a little cash

    Smaller sellers do not all take cards, and bags are rarely free.

  • Weekdays browse, weekends buzz

    Pick the weekday for a proper look at the shelves and the weekend for the atmosphere.

  • Ask about shipping

    If something will not survive the suitcase, plenty of sellers will send it home for you.

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