About Wilkinson Cameras

Founded in 1986, Wilkinson Cameras is one of the UK’s leading independent camera and photography retailers, with stores across the North West of England and a thriving online shop serving photographers and videographers nationwide. Celebrating our 40th year in the trade, we remain proudly independent — and just as passionate about photography as ever.

Whether you’re picking up your first camera or upgrading your professional kit, we stock everything you need. Our range spans the latest mirrorless cameras, lenses, lighting, tripods, bags, filters, and accessories from the world’s most trusted brands — including Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony, OM System, Panasonic Lumix, Sigma, DJI, and Elinchrom. We also stock a strong selection of sports optics, including binoculars and spotting scopes from specialist brands such as Swarovski Optik and Hawke.

Still shooting on a DSLR? We can help with that too. We stock a range of quality pre-owned DSLRs for those who prefer them, and if you’re ready to make the switch to mirrorless, we offer part-exchange — so your old camera can go towards something new.

Every product we sell is a genuine UK-spec item. No grey imports, no compromise — just honest advice and competitive pricing you can trust.

Our team are photographers and videographers themselves, which means when you shop with us, you’re getting real-world knowledge alongside your purchase. Browse online and enjoy fast UK delivery, or come in and speak to the team in one of our North West stores. We’d love to help you find exactly what you’re looking for.

Photography Shops

Visit one of our stores across North West England and Cumbria, where our expert team are on hand to help you find exactly the right kit. Whether you’re a beginner finding your feet or a professional photographer or videographer, we’re here to help — without the hard sell.

Our camera shops offer a range of in-store services:

• Mirrorless and DSLR sensor cleaning
• Lost image recovery
• Instant photos, passport and ID photos
• In-store photo printing kiosks

• Part-exchange — trade in your old kit
• Demo equipment and expert staff to help you choose
• Studio hire available at Carlisle and Liverpool
• Touch & Try days and brand workshops across all stores

We’re proud to be one of the few independent retailers stocking equipment across photo, video, drones, lighting, and optics — including Elinchrom studio lighting — all under one roof. Whether you’re shopping for a mirrorless camera, a drone, a pair of binoculars, or a full studio lighting setup, you’ll find it with us.

Free demo days run regularly across all our stores, and we also host ticketed workshop days with leading brands at selected locations. Keep an eye on our events page to see what’s coming up near you.

Photo & Video experts since 1986.

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