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Adorama

One of the country's largest suppliers of cameras, film, and photographic accoutrements of all kinds. Staffed largely by Orthodox Jews, Adorama is closed on Friday nights, Saturdays, and all Jewish holidays except Hanukkah, but packed to the rafters every other day. And they provide very good service.

Address: 42 W. 18th St
Getting there: b/t 5th and 6th Avenues
Website: adorama.com (opens in a new tab)

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Listing from Wikivoyage: Manhattan/Chelsea, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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