Manila’s photography street for bargain vintage cameras
- F. R. Hidalgo Street, Quiapo
- 8am-8pm
Camera street
This side of Hidalgo street boasted the earliest camera shops in the city. It’s not clear which shop was here first, but most date back to the older age of photography. Over the years Hidalgo street has become the one-stop shop for all things photography related. From state of the art DSLR cameras, reflecting boards, to film canisters, this is the place to buy.
Hidalgo Street is not like any other street in Manila: it is a community of people who have great appreciation of photography.
Get your camera fixed
The shops are also home to some of Manila’s last remaining independent camera repair shops. Here one can still rely on years of experience to bring back to life any piece of camera equipment. ‘Hidalgo Street is not like any other street in Manila: it is a community of people who have great appreciation of photography’. says Mr. Virgilio Gales of Dong Camera Repair Center.
Bargain vintage cameras
Find a 10-shot disposable camera for as little as PHP 500 or pick up an authentic Leica camera in mint condition for just PHP 25,000.