Cardinal Camera

New horizons for Lansdale’s third-generation camera shop.
By Kerri Penno

Cardinal Camera and Video has a long history of delivering the latest in photography equipment and services, dating back to 1937, when George H. Seelig first opened his portrait studio. The third-generation company has been in Lansdale for more than 80 years. Today, Seelig’s grandson, Kurt, is behind the helm, and has led the store to new levels of success and expansion.

In addition to their original, 6,000 square-foot location in Lansdale, Cardinal has recently opened two new full-service, conveniently located facilities at the Montgomery Mall and in the Court at the King of Prussia Mall. The company has also recently brought camera repairs in-house and will service your recently purchased digital or older model cameras right on the premises. The trained staff can refurbish and repair camera equipment of any make or model.

Cardinal Camera offers on-site processing of prints, enlargements and digital products, including digital cameras and camcorders, filters, lenses, lens converters, memory media, battery packs, bags and cases, accessories and photo software. The store even offers photography classes, taught by experienced professionals, to help you learn the fine art of photography and how to maximize your results.

With digital cameras starting as low as $79, Cardinal Camera can satisfy any budget and provide holiday gifts at any price point, whether you are looking for the basic features, a pocket-sized camera in a trendy color, or a high-quality device for a talented photographer. The store has all the hottest brands, from Canon, to Nikon and Olympus.

Cardinal’s state of the art film and digital imaging processing lab can transform your snapshots into professional prints of almost any magnitude, from wallet to poster size. Experienced technicians adjust color, brightness and crop your images to optimize the end result, from your removable storage device; to slides, to 35 mm, APS or 120/220 film. The staff can even create reprints from hard-copy photo prints or videos. The store also supplies self-service kiosks if you prefer to edit your own photos using simple controls, such as red-eye reduction or cropping. For an even more convenient option, simply visit the Cardinal Camera Web site, www.cardinalcamera.com, and upload your photos from the comforts of home, choose your printing options, and pick up your prints when you’re ready.

Cardinal’s locations are gearing up for the holiday season with plenty of deals, including instant rebates and savings, Seelig noted. For more gift ideas, Cardinal’s design studio can print your images on any number of items, from clothing, to keychains, luggage tags, mugs, office accessories, keepsakes and more. They also offer customizable showcases for your photos, including stylish photo books and albums, calendars, calendars and even holiday cards to send out to your family and friends.

New products include giant wall clings, allowing you to print larger-than-life images, and adhesive-back images, to decorate your walls or even your car.

When it comes to electronics, gadgets and gifts, there are a lot of choices out there, but Cardinal Camera and Video offers superior photography services and quality products, Seelig said. Cardinal’s staff has many years of experience and will help you find the right product for you.

Cardinal Camera and Video is located at 810 West Second Street, in Lansdale. For more information, call (215) 855-4818 or visit www.cardinalcamera.com.

Kerri Penno is a Conshohocken-based freelance writer (kpenno@gmail.com).