John's Cameras & Records — Local services in Blacksburg

John has always been an important fixture of the community in my opinion. He runs a store that is a literal time machine to when things were simpler and things were made to last. From record collecting to buying my first 35mm film camera, it’s all been right here. John has always been kind enough to teach me about the cameras I buy from him before I walk out with them (he will even throw in some film for free if you frequent him enough and decide to source a new camera). This is a living memory, much in the way that the art of photography itself is. I’m thankful for his store and for him being there for aspiring film photographers and would be...

Fun little spot! I like going through vinyls - it's almost like a treasure hunt. You never know what kinds of cool things you'll find and take home. They have an eclectic mix so there's truly something for every music buff! I know nothing about photography, but found all the equipment and goodies fascinating. There's a lot that I'm sure any photographer, amateur or pro, would love to check out. It's a great spot and I'm thankful that Blacksburg has such...

Something for everyone to see (and/or purchase) here! New & pre-loved vinyl, camera gear of every stripe and era (rare batteries even)! A gem of a local small business that's been in Blacksburg in some form or other for 30+ yrs (I used to salivate over the Nikon cameras as an undergrad in the 90s). John, the owner, can find it or fix just about anything! (Just seeing the older camera gear alone is like a museum of human...