Blue Moon Camera and Machine

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Jake Terry
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2020-12-26 19:03

The level of service provided by Blue Moon is of t...

The level of service provided by Blue Moon is of the highest quality, the communication and politeness is exceptional, the staff are very knowledgable, helpful and friendly! Would highly recommend dealing with these guys! Made my purchase from the UK so simple and hassle free.......a great experienc...

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Steve Karsten
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2020-12-09 05:13

I ve never had the pleasure of visiting the actual...

I ve never had the pleasure of visiting the actual location, but if I ever get the chance I will make sure to wear pants with really deep pockets so I can t reach my wallet.

What I have done is purchased film cameras and film from the online shop. They also did a fantastic repair/cla on a lens ...

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Robert Launder
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2020-12-06 12:38

They have always handled my film well and are very...

They have always handled my film well and are very accommodating if there are any problems. Two rolls of my film got stuck together during processing, and they were kind enough to not only save my pictures, but also send me scans free of charge so I could make sure they were all right (they were )....

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Grace Song
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2020-12-04 13:02

Best place in Portland to learn about camera, film...

Best place in Portland to learn about camera, films, and just everything that are related to Photography. I come here to develop films, but also to purchase vintage film cameras and to learn how to use them as well. Super helpful staffs who are willing to answer any questions. Always come here and l...

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Patrick Dehler
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2020-11-18 23:19

This is the best place in Portland to take your fi...

This is the best place in Portland to take your film.

While experimenting with 120 film and an old camera I wasn't so sure about, the staff here pulled me aside and gave me tips about what I was doing wrong and how to take better pictures with the camera. I don't think they usually have time for ...

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Angel O'Brien
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2020-11-02 11:02

I love Blue Moon! It is the best film camera store...

I love Blue Moon! It is the best film camera store in the universe. They always have lots of answers to my many questions and are super helpful diagnosing and fixing camera problems. Whether I need help with my Spotmatic, my Holga, any of my TLRs, my 5x7 or even my plain jane EOS1n, they always know...

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Marc Peck
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2020-10-28 21:31

They are extremely helpful. I shoot digital and w...

They are extremely helpful. I shoot digital and wanted to try a new lens, they had one used. It has a little fungus on the lens in the description when I emailed them they gave me a full explanation of the lens. It sounded bad but was such a good price I had to go check it out. When I got to see...

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Jason Ganz
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2020-10-28 04:31

I bought some rolls of re-rolled 120 film (5 rolls...

I bought some rolls of re-rolled 120 film (5 rolls Portra 160, 5 Rolls TMax 100) that was rolled onto 620 film spools suitable for a Kodak Medalist II. The service was excellent, and the results of the film were great. If it wasn't for the little plastic baggies that hold each roll being open givi...

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Jesse Tishkoff
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2020-10-23 03:07

I just got my first camera and accidentally screwe...

I just got my first camera and accidentally screwed the tripod attachment on WAY too tight. I went here and they not only fixed the issue, but they were so friendly and even gave me a new screw that will prevent the issue from happening again! Excellent customer service! I highly recommend this shop...

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Shuntao Cai
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2020-10-17 09:47

Really great neighborhood camera shop!

Really great neighborhood camera shop!
The staff are cordial and will take their time to help you regardless of how busy it is. The employees are passionate about cameras/film, and are genuinely interested helping you get what you are looking for!

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Patrick Kennedy
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2020-10-09 14:46

I live in Colorado but will wait and go out of my ...

I live in Colorado but will wait and go out of my way to visit Blue Moon to shop for new glass or drop off film. The staff is extremely knowledgeable. They take the time to help you make a decision that is right for you while educating along the way.

Simply the best and a must visit for any film ...

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Elise C
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2020-10-05 04:28

Not that this place needs any more 5 star reviews,...

Not that this place needs any more 5 star reviews, but I couldn't resist. I don't profess to know a ton about photography or cameras, but when I stopped in today to see what could be done about my dysfunctional polaroid one step, one of the staff offered to help me out and took like 10 minutes tryin...

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Kaitlin Kealey
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2020-09-23 17:26

The staff really know what they are talking about ...

The staff really know what they are talking about and are very friendly. Went in hoping to find a super 8 and there wasn't one but they had so many other great and different film cameras but it wasn't a day to break the bank. Got a waterproof disposable camera since we were going to the beach and ha...

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Michael Lee
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2020-09-21 21:37

The staff has been super helpful and gotten me eve...

The staff has been super helpful and gotten me everything i need. Every time I've visited the store they always come ask what i need, and help me with the most honest answers. During the stay at home order, i had film developed through them and they communicated really well. I want to thank Tracy f...

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Brandon Wheeler
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2020-09-16 02:02

This is such a cool little shop!! Arthur was so gr...

This is such a cool little shop!! Arthur was so great and patient with all our questions. He was very knowledgeable and friendly! We stopped in here, and coming from Los Angeles I'm not used to feeling like I as a customer mattered. But here it was a different story. I was asked 3 times from 3 d...

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Zachary Zimmitti
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2020-09-10 21:15

When I visited Portland, it was exciting to see a ...

When I visited Portland, it was exciting to see a real brick and Mortar film camera store again.
When I needed to trade some camera for cash, i shipped them all the way across the country (Hartford Connecticut) to consign.
I have some cognitive issues and became confused and offended by something ...

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Will Easter
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2020-08-25 12:51

I purchased a 1917 Remington Model 10 Typewriter f...

I purchased a 1917 Remington Model 10 Typewriter from them from North Carolina. And, their customer service (with multiple people) at every step of the way was truly fantastic! Since I wasn't local, I had a lot of questions and they happily answered them all and even emailed me pictures of specifics...

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ISMAIL EGILMEZ
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2020-08-24 15:05

I just got back my first 4x6 Color OPTICAL prints...

I just got back my first 4x6 Color OPTICAL prints from blue moon camera. I cannot hold back giving this great absolutely wonderful place a FANTASTIC review...SUPERB results! , very helpful and genuine on the phone..AND last but not least ..OPTICAL PRINTS!! nothing can top a quality optical print. t...

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Boyd Anderson
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2020-08-18 14:42

I visited on a Sunday afternoon and although there...

I visited on a Sunday afternoon and although there were several other customers there, they had plenty of staff available and I was helped quickly. If you needed friendly and knowledgeable people to help you with anything related to film cameras and developing, this is the place you want to be.

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Phillip McMichael
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2020-07-27 00:17

I have never before done business with a place who...

I have never before done business with a place whose employees seemed so genuinely delighted by my successes with the products they have sold me. They have also been "Johnny on the spot" in the midst of my difficulties. I recommend them highly, and I look forward to future business with them mysel...

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Catherine Young
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2020-07-25 18:56

Turns out this wasn t the place I needed for some ...

Turns out this wasn t the place I needed for some DSLR help, but the staff were super helpful with recommendations for my needs. I was very new to photography when I first went, but everyone I talked to was very patient and helpful. Amazing selection for such a compact space!

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Zachary Thede
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2020-07-08 17:53

I purchased one of their vintage typewriters for m...

I purchased one of their vintage typewriters for my wife. The customer service was top notch. They contacted us to tell us they would be double checking the machine before shipping it to be sure it was fully functioning. It was shipped quickly and packed extremely carefully. The typewriter is clean ...

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ben hengst
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2020-07-05 21:06

Super smart staff, always freindly and more then w...

Super smart staff, always freindly and more then willing to help you find the camera that is really going to work for you. The first camera I bought from them was a 40 minute conversation with them pushing me to the less expensive of the pair I was looking at. I've never had a bad experience here.

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D H
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2020-06-26 22:58

Words cannot express how great Blue Moon is. They ...

Words cannot express how great Blue Moon is. They employ expertly knowledgeable people to assist anyone, from the novice to the seasoned photographer. Their prices are fair, and you get a sense from the place and the people that they are genuinely passionate about passing on the love of analog photo...

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Sara Segura
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2020-05-24 06:50

I waited to review Blue Moon until my film was dev...

I waited to review Blue Moon until my film was developed and I got scans and my negatives back.
Verdict:
Staff are super helpful and friendly. Everyone is obviously happy to be there, and knowledgeable about film.
As this was my first roll of film in a new to me but very old camera, only half of...

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Scott Seibert
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2020-05-16 07:03

I had a camera with sentimental value. two other ...

I had a camera with sentimental value. two other shops said just toss it and get a new one on ebay. Blue moon understood, gave a great quote and time estimate, and did it for what they said when they said- all during the Covid shutdown. They are aweome and are now the FIRST place I will go!

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Karen Hand
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2020-05-15 21:14

I was looking for a camera bag. I found one. This ...

I was looking for a camera bag. I found one. This store is cool. It is for the photographer that still uses film. They have products to you do your own developing they also do developing in the store. Very busy which is good for them. They carry lenses, cameras the works anything you would want if y...

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G Young
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2020-05-07 07:06

Best service ever. Mike and Art are awesome and th...

Best service ever. Mike and Art are awesome and they remember your name. Best vintage camera selection ever. Fair pricing and just good honest people. Highly recommend shopping here and having your film developed here. Awesome.. G. Young.

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Neko Ramsay
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2020-05-07 04:13

Older Camera need fixing? These guys know all abou...

Older Camera need fixing? These guys know all about it and can get you out and taking pictures again in short order. They also have a film development lab in house for your old 35mm canisters lying around. Not the cheapest place out there, but they have reasonable time expectations and a lot of equi...

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Taylor O'Neal
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2020-05-06 01:23

I love this place! I never write reviews but I jus...

I love this place! I never write reviews but I just had to for Blue Moon because I'm so happy I went here! I had come in to try and sell my Hasselblad which also needed some work done. I was there for probably an hour, not because they were busy or anything (which they were, because they're awesome)...

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Daniel Hedrick
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2020-05-01 01:00

It's probably a good thing I waited so long to vis...

It's probably a good thing I waited so long to visit Blue Moon. There are far too many things for me to spend money on here. They carry Impossible film for your old Polaroid cameras, they carry old Polaroid cameras if you need one to go with your new Impossible film. Basically, if it has to do with ...

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