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London Camera Exchange - Southampton (Civic Centre)

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In-Store Services

Camera Quick Start

Camera Quick Start


Over the counter advice on how to setup and get the most from your new kit
Get Hands-On

Get Hands-On


Touch and try our huge range of the latest equipment in-store from cameras, le... more
Finance

Finance


Apply in store for finance to spread the cost of your new kit. subject to age ... more
Telescopes & Binoculars

Telescopes & Binoculars


We have an extensive range of optics in both binoculars and telescopes.
Trade In / Cash Buy

Trade In / Cash Buy


Looking at upgrading or selling your pre-loved equipment? Pop in-store for a b... more
Click & Collect

Click & Collect


Browse our website and collect your chosen items in-store for free.
Used Equipment

Used Equipment


We have an extensive range of second-hand equipment ranging from cameras, lens... more
Repairs / Servicing

Repairs / Servicing


Drop your equipment off or send it to your local branch for hassle-free servic... more
Sensor Cleaning

Sensor Cleaning


Finding dust spots in your images or looking to freshen up your sensor? Book a... more
Events

Events


Join us in-store and in the surrounding areas for specialist product, training... more

Meet our Team

Matt
Manager
34 years with LCE
A lifelong passion for photography and camera ki... more
Adrian
Assistant Manager
24 years with LCE
Will
Junior Sales Person
1 years with LCE
A lover of history and Photography. The two favo... more
Ash
Part-time Senior Sales Adviser
4 years with LCE
Part-time Graphic Design Student, Part-time came... more
Alistair (Big Al)
Senior Sales Adviser
25 years with LCE
Friendly and helpful, long experience of helping... more
Thomas
Senior Sales Adviser
18 years with LCE
Thomas studied photography to BA (Hons) level & ... more

Latest Used Equipment @ Southampton (Civic Centre)

Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G II ED N VR II
Nikon AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G II ED N VR II
£669.99
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Sony -E Mount
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Sony -E Mount
£649.99
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
£599.99
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
Canon RF 35mm f/1.8 IS STM Macro
£369.99
FujiFilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R WR OIS
FujiFilm XF 16-80mm f/4 R WR OIS
£365
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN C Fuji X mount Boxed
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN C Fuji X mount Boxed
£369.99
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Some of the Latest Equipment available to pre-order

Hahnel Pro Cube 3 Battery Charger - Panasonic
Hahnel Pro Cube 3 Battery Charger - Panasonic
£79.99
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH.
Leica Super-Vario-Elmarit-SL 14-24mm f/2.8 ASPH.
£2310
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x56 Binoculars
Zeiss Conquest HDX 10x56 Binoculars
£1450
Zeiss Conquest HDX 15x56 Binoculars
Zeiss Conquest HDX 15x56 Binoculars
£1500
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Just some of the brands we stock

Billingham
Canon Eos
Canon Pro Centre
FujiX
GoPro
Hahnel
Hama
Hoya
Lee Filters
Leofoto
Lexar
LowePro
Lumix
Manfrotto
Nikon
Nikon Professional Dealer
Panasonic
Rode
SanDisk
Sigma
Sony
Tamrac
Tamron
ThinkTank Photo

LCE Events

SCUL COLLECTIVE PHOTO WALK with LCE

25/1/2025 - SCUL COLLECTIVE PHOTO WALK with LCE


LCE Southampton (Civic Centre)

Be among the first to experience this exciting new collaborative event with Southampton's two LCE br...

COFFEE & CAMERAS with SONY

1/2/2025 - COFFEE & CAMERAS with SONY


LCE Southampton (High Street)

Hi Everybody welcome to our first Coffee & Cameras event for 2025 !. Once again this Month’s Coffe...

CHICHESTER HARBOUR BIRDWATCHING BOAT TRIP with SWAROVSKI OPTIK & OPTICRON with CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY

8/2/2025 - CHICHESTER HARBOUR BIRDWATCHING BOAT TRIP with SWAROVSKI OPTIK & OPTICRON with CHICHESTER HARBOUR CONSERVANCY


LCE Chichester

Are you looking to invest in a new pair of binoculars? Join us on this special trip aboard Chicheste...

THE INDEPENDENT GOODWOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & EXHIBITION with CANON & LCE

23/2/2025 - THE INDEPENDENT GOODWOOD PHOTOGRAPHERS GUILD ANNUAL PHOTOGRAPHIC COMPETITION & EXHIBITION with CANON & LCE


LCE Chichester

Join the team from LCE Chichester & Canon at this year's 2025 Annual Photographic Competition & Exhi...

COFFEE & CAMERAS with HAWKE OPTICS

1/3/2025 - COFFEE & CAMERAS with HAWKE OPTICS


LCE Southampton (High Street)

COFFEE & CAMERAS HAWKE BINOCULAR SPECIAL at LCE 10 High Street Southampton.What3words ///strut.jumpe...

COFFEE & CAMERAS with CANON

5/4/2025 - COFFEE & CAMERAS with CANON


LCE Southampton (High Street)

Hi Everybody welcome to our Coffee & Camaras event listing for JUNE. We are extremely pleased to ann...

AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING with SIMON BURFOOT & LCE BRISTOL

1/5/2025 - AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING with SIMON BURFOOT & LCE BRISTOL


LCE Bristol

Introduction to Studio Lighting Take Your Photography to the Next Level! Are you ready to elev...

COFFEE, CAMERAS & OPTICRON BINOCULARS

10/5/2025 - COFFEE, CAMERAS & OPTICRON BINOCULARS


LCE Southampton (High Street)

Join us every month for our inspiring Coffee & Cameras event at LCE 10 High Street Southampton.What3...

BIRD OF PREY EXPERIENCE DAY with OM SYSTEM

16/5/2025 - BIRD OF PREY EXPERIENCE DAY with OM SYSTEM


LCE Reading

OM System Exclusive Event: Test the Latest OM System Kit & Capture Stunning Birds of Prey in Flight ...

AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING with SIMON BURFOOT & LCE OXFORD

4/6/2025 - AN INTRODUCTION TO STUDIO LIGHTING with SIMON BURFOOT & LCE OXFORD


LCE Oxford

Introduction to Studio Lighting Take Your Photography to the Next Level! Are you ready to elev...

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11 Civic Centre Road
Southampton
Hampshire
SO14 7FJ

Tel: 023 8033 1720
Click here to email us

Opening Times-

Monday to Saturday - 9am to 5:30pm

Sunday - 11am to 4pm

Christmas & New Year opening times:

Sun 22nd Dec- 11am to 4pm
Mon 23rd Dec- 9am to 5.30pm
Tues 24th Dec- 9am to 4pm approx
Weds 25th Dec- Closed (Christmas Day)
Thurs 26th Dec- Closed (Boxing Day)
Fri 27th Dec- 9am to 5.30pm
Sat 28th Dec- 9am to 5.30pm
Sun 29th Dec- 11am to 4pm
Mon 30th Dec- 9am to 5.30pm
Tues 31st Dec- 9am to 4pm approx
Weds 1st Jan- Closed (New Year's Day)
Thurs 2nd Jan- 9am to 5.30pm

We are open on Bank Holidays from 11am to 4:00pm (Inc Good Friday, Easter Monday, both the normal May Bank Holiday Mondays and August Bank Holiday Monday).

Please note: the store may close for a 20 to 30 minute staff break during the lunchtime period on Sundays and Bank Holidays.

Closed Easter Sunday, Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year's Day. Also closed for our annual stocktake on one Sunday each year, normally the last Sunday in March.

We are at the top end of the town centre, opposite/south of the Civic Centre complex and big clock tower etc. The Civic Centre has a small car park just across the road from us, there is an NCP car park round the corner in Portland Terrace and a city council car park in Blechynden Terrace a short walk away. The Central Train Station is about 5 minutes walk away in Blechynden Terrace and the National Express coach station is 5 minutes walk away in Harbour Parade.

LCE Events

Be among the first to experience this exciting new collaborative event with Southampton's two LCE br...

Hi Everybody welcome to our first Coffee & Cameras event for 2025 !. Once again this Month’s Coffe...

Are you looking to invest in a new pair of binoculars? Join us on this special trip aboard Chicheste...

Join the team from LCE Chichester & Canon at this year's 2025 Annual Photographic Competition & Exhi...

COFFEE & CAMERAS HAWKE BINOCULAR SPECIAL at LCE 10 High Street Southampton.What3words ///strut.jumpe...

Hi Everybody welcome to our Coffee & Camaras event listing for JUNE. We are extremely pleased to ann...

Introduction to Studio Lighting Take Your Photography to the Next Level! Are you ready to elev...

Join us every month for our inspiring Coffee & Cameras event at LCE 10 High Street Southampton.What3...

OM System Exclusive Event: Test the Latest OM System Kit & Capture Stunning Birds of Prey in Flight ...

Introduction to Studio Lighting Take Your Photography to the Next Level! Are you ready to elev...

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London Camera Exchange Limited is company registered in England & Wales under Company Registration 02697309 and our registered office address is 15 The Square, Winchester, Hampshire, SO23 9ES. London Camera Exchange Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority and is the broker and not the lender. Our FCA registration number is 742719. London Camera Exchange Limited offers credit products from Secure Trust Bank PLC trading as V12 Retail Finance. Credit is provided subject to affordability, age and status. Minimum spend applies. Not all products offered by Secure Trust Bank PLC are regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority.