Pre- owned
& used equipment

We have been the go-to camera store in the South Bay of LA for over 60 years. We are in our second generation of family ownership and we have one of the most experienced teams in the industry. We don't have call centers in faraway places, we don't have automated picking centers in the Dakota's. We have a small expert staff that wants to help you with all your photographic needs. Education, sales, printing & scanning services - you name it we are here to help you grow and support you in all things photographic. We are dedicated to giving our website customers the same kind of quality service & support that we have provided locally for all these years. We have transitioned many of our classes, education, sales and services online over the last few years. We decided it was time to share our quality used gear with the rest of the world as well. We do it a little different, but we think we do it right.

Photography is now a tech driven industry. We have seen so much evolution and improvement in gear over the last few years it blows our mind. Chasing all that new shinny gear can get expensive. Trading your old gear for new helps to cushion that expense and keep your bag light. It can be a big help for anyone that wants to stay in the lead of what is new and cutting edge. We can apply your trade directly to a new purchase or we can use it as a store credit for your future purchases. So, get that old gear you don't ever use out of your bag or closet and send us a note so we can get you an estimate today. Trade in credit can be used for any store services, not just for more gear. You want to learn more about a photographic technique or subject, no problem! You can apply that credit to help pay for any class, trip or lab services. Send us a note and get a quote today (link this to a used quote page)

We just mentioned how quickly photographic technology is moving. That fast moving cutting edge equipment usually replaces very functional, quality gear that still has a lot of life left in it. Purchasing used can be a great way to get the gear you need at a fraction of the cost new. Many times the differences in model generations can be very minimal or specific in its improvements. This can be a big help for budget minded people, students or anyone looking to get started in photography.

We hope that our years in business, expertise and commitment to support builds confidence in you choosing us. We also have learned a thing or two in our years in this industry. First, we only sell high quality used gear at fair industry pricing. This allows us to simplify the process for our customers. No rating system to learn and no fine print. The gear you will see on this site is all in very good to nearly new condition. None of it shows heavy wear & tear or use. We purchase in any working condition, but we only resell the best times to our customers. Items are priced according to market and its overall condition. If you see two of the same item listed and one is 15% less in price - the more expensive unit is in the best condition with the lightest use. Both are in great overall shape. We are transparent. If you need more info about the items, call us. We will be happy to send you photos, share shutter counts or give you any additional info you might need. Our goal is simple, we want you be part of the Paul's family and we want to build a relationship that will allow all of us to grow over the years. Review our Q&A page for quick answers to the most asked questions (link to USED Q&A)

We buy used gear to re-sell to other photography enthusiasts. We offer to pay you a fair wholesale price. If we come to an agreement we can mail you a check for your gear, apply a credit to your account or apply your trade value to a current purchase. We do everything in the process to make it as accurate and efficient as possible, but, please, do realize that our quotes are estimates and they can change if condition differ from what is described. Bring your products by the store if you can or fill out our online Sell Your Gear Form (LINK) as accurately as possible to ensure you get the most accurate quote. Please be aware, all items on online quotes will need to pass a final inspection and verification prior to any payments or credits being issued.