Chosen as a practical mix of general second-hand technology and photographic specialists with London shops. Three are camera specialists, so use the guide according to the device you need. We have not independently tested their stock or ranked warranty performance; inspect the exact item and read its sale terms. Numbers are a reading order, not a price or quality score. Reviewed 26 September 2026.
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CeX at 70 Tottenham Court Road · CeX / Central IndexFitzrovia · 70 Tottenham Court Road, W1T 2HB
CeX Tottenham Court Road
Second-hand tech and entertainment
For comparing everyday used technology
CeX is the broad technology option in this shortlist, useful when you want to compare pre-owned devices rather than concentrate only on cameras. Start with the exact model and storage size you need. Similar-looking products can have very different specifications, and a low headline price means little if the device will not support your everyday tasks.
What to look for
Compare the individual item’s grade, included charger and accessories. Ask for a demonstration of the functions you need. With a phone or tablet, check the model, storage and battery information; with a console, confirm controller and cable inclusions.
Make a visit of it
Tottenham Court Road makes this a convenient central comparison stop. Write down the specification and total price so that a second shop comparison is genuinely like for like.
Before you decide
Use the current store locator and branch stock information before travelling. Read the applicable warranty and return terms for the exact purchase; cosmetic grade is not the same as battery performance.
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London Camera Exchange on the Strand · London Camera ExchangeStrand · 98 Strand, WC2R 0EW
London Camera Exchange, Strand
Camera specialist · used equipment
For handling a camera before deciding
The Strand branch explicitly offers second-hand cameras, lenses and accessories, along with hands-on advice and trade-in services. It is a useful choice when the feel of a camera matters as much as a specification sheet. Ask to try the controls you will use most often and compare a complete working setup, not only a body price.
What to look for
Bring your own compatible lens or body if staff agree, so you can check the combination you intend to use. Inspect the screen, mount and controls, and ask about the condition report, shutter information where available and any included battery or charger.
Make a visit of it
Pair a focused shop visit with a Strand or Covent Garden day. If trading in, obtain the shop’s instructions first and bring the relevant accessories for a fair comparison.
Before you decide
Used stock moves between sales and locations. Confirm the item is at Strand and available to inspect. Read the warranty and return terms rather than assuming every used camera has identical cover.
CameraWorld’s London shop offers a central destination for a camera discussion and hands-on comparison. It belongs here for photographers who want to evaluate equipment in a shop rather than make a decision from photographs alone. Begin with what you shoot and the equipment you already own, then compare the used options that actually solve that problem.
What to look for
Ask about lens compatibility, autofocus behaviour and the accessories included with the particular item. Check used-condition descriptions against what you can see. A newer body is not always the most useful upgrade if the limiting factor is lens choice or how you carry the equipment.
Make a visit of it
Oxford Circus and Tottenham Court Road are useful approaches. Leave time for a careful comparison instead of making a purchase in the last minutes before closing.
Before you decide
Confirm used stock is available at the London branch before travelling. The shop address is Wells Street; other branches and online listings are not the same stock location.
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Park Cameras’ London shop — archive storefront photo · Park Cameras / ePHOTOzineFitzrovia · 53–54 Rathbone Place, W1T 1JR
Park Cameras London
Photography specialist · used gear
For a planned camera upgrade
Park Cameras lists a substantial used-equipment offer and a London shop on Rathbone Place. It makes sense for a planned upgrade where you already know the type of body or lens you want to compare. Use the visit to test handling and ask about the individual item, rather than treating a general model review as proof of its condition.
What to look for
Compare the full cost of the setup, including any missing battery, charger or adapter. Ask for clarification on marks described in the condition grade. If selling equipment at the same time, separate the trade-in value from the purchase price so you can understand both parts of the offer.
Make a visit of it
This is close enough to other Fitzrovia technology stops for a measured comparison. Keep notes on model, condition and included accessories rather than relying on memory.
Before you decide
Reserve or confirm a used item before travelling; the business also has a Burgess Hill location outside London. Check London’s current opening days and the applicable used warranty.
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Cash Converters on North End Road, Fulham · Edwardx · CC BY-SA 4.0Fulham · 268 North End Road, SW6 1NJ
Cash Converters Fulham
General second-hand retailer
For a local used-device comparison
Cash Converters adds a general second-hand retail option outside the central camera-shopping cluster. Think of it as a place to check a particular available device, not a promise that a branch will have every category in stock. Decide your specification and maximum spend before browsing so a tempting alternative does not become an unsuitable purchase.
What to look for
Ask staff to demonstrate the exact item and list what comes with it. Inspect charging ports, controls and screens, and compare the final price with equivalent condition elsewhere. If a cable or remote is missing, include the replacement cost in your calculation.
Make a visit of it
Use North End Road as the destination rather than another London branch with a similar name. If making a long journey, ask whether the item can be held and for how long.
Before you decide
Check the Fulham branch and its current stock first. This guide concerns retail purchases; other services offered by the business are separate. Read the item’s warranty and return conditions before paying.
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Choose the shop by the device
For phones, consoles and general technology, begin with the broad second-hand retailers.
For a camera or lens, the photographic specialists are more relevant. Three shops in this list concentrate on photography because buying a used camera benefits from handling, compatibility checks and an item-specific conversation.
None of the five should be treated as a guarantee that a particular model is on the shelf today.
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Compare the complete purchase
Record model, storage or specification, condition, included accessories and total price.
Ask whether a charger, battery, controller or adapter is included and what replacement would cost. Read the current warranty and return terms for that item and keep the receipt.
A more expensive complete kit can be a better fit than a cheaper body-only or accessory-missing offer. Decide according to your use, not only the discount.
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A practical in-store check
Ask for a demonstration and inspect the functions you rely on: charging, buttons, ports, screen and connectivity where practical.
For a camera, check the lens mount and operation with the intended system. For a phone or computer, confirm model and software support with the manufacturer and ask about battery condition and account locks.
Do not enter personal accounts merely to browse; agree a proper setup process after purchase.
