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4.9

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Reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the company's prices, noting they are often significantly lower than competitors. Consumers appreciate the fast delivery service, with many reporting that their orders arrived well within the estimated timeframe, sometimes even earlier than expected. People highlight the excellent condition of the products upon arrival, emphasizing that items are brand new, in original packaging, and function perfectly as described. Consumers are satisfied with the ordering process and the quality of the products. Reviewers appreciate the clear and consistent communication throughout the process, including tracking information. Customers also mention the positive experiences with the company's service, particularly when needing assistance with returns or replacements.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After trying to buy a lens form another online company who were disappointing. Took 3 months to get money back. I tried Cotswoldcameras what a difference. Ordering simple delivery times very good. Len... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So after looking at prices everywhere for a canon R8 Cotswold cameras were way cheaper than everyone else. I placed an order for the camera and two spare batteries. The following day I received an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delivery expectation met and exceeded. Camera ordered at cheapest price point I've seen. Tacking provided. Posted Friday from HK. Deluvered Monday morning in reinforced box. Been waiting 2 years to ge... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I cannot recommend Cotswold Cameras enough, and their helpful staff. I was let down by Curry’s for my daughter’s 21st birthday but David and Tessa from Cotswold ensured my daughter received a far sup... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I am suitably impressed. Despite their conservative stated shipping times, I ordered Thursday, email confirming dispatch Monday and it arrived today (Tuesday); before I even received any tracking... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

These people are excellent. Unbeatable prices ( including Hong Kong and Taiwan firms), good delivery times and good communication. I bought a lens that was too heavy for me (my mistake), they took it... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Initially skeptical I needn’t have been worried this company is totally genuine and trustworthy. I paid on line and the camera I ordered was delivered around 7 days later. The Camera was brand new in... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Cotswoldcamerss a few times now, and like everyone else I found the pricing hard to believe. I did my research, they are upfront, do not hide anything and have had excellent service and re... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

After a bit of delving found Camera Body and Lens available as seperate items and made a decent saving compared with buying a "kit" option from Cotswold Cameras. Items despatched from Hong Kong and ar... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have bought several items from Cotswold Cameras and they are always the place I look first for cameras and lenses. The prices are so good that you may think that there must be a catch! But I hav... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a new Canon R6ii and RF 24-70mm L lens last week. It arrived at my front door 6 days later. Perfect service. Great prices. Responsive pcommunications. I can very highly recommend Cotswo... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Highly recommend cotswold cameras, amazing prices, very competitive and cheaper than anywhere else, lovely staff always quick to respond to emails if you have any questions, everything is brand new, h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I honestly still can’t believe this deal. I picked up a brand new Sony 35mm GM lens for £789 – nearly half the price that most camera stores here in the UK are selling it for. The lens arrived... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased a Nikon Z5 II + 24-105 F/4 lens. I have made a market study over 3 months before pushing the button, and no offer could ever beat CotsWoldCameras conditions. Not on the product price, not... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Firstly, best prices around so why go anywhere else? Service was great and quick. Also sent several emails asking for advice and recommendations and got prompt replies and constructive opinion... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I can't fault the service and prices are extremely competitive. Ordered an a7cii and Tamron 20-40mm. Arrived within about 1 week of ordering to mainland UK. Products are genuine. The boxes were opene... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have purchased a few items from Cotswold Cameras and have never been disappointed. Timely delivery and quality products at great prices. The purchase is half the story, what happens when your kit do... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cotswold UK Cameras Ltd do exactly what they say they will. I was sceptical but I needn't have been. I've bought twice off them in recent weeks, ordering OM Systems camera and lenses which I couldn't... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cotswold Cameras' strength is its amazing prices, possible through sourcing the lenses from overseas (likely Hong Kong), and then importing in a way that avoids VAT. This means that they don't includ... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great service communicated throughout. Very pleased with goods brand new at a price you cant find anywhere on the internet . Backed up with a good warranty I would make Cotswold your go to photography... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a Nikkor 28mm f/1.4E ED lens from Cotswold Cameras which was later found to be decentred. The lens was ultimately replaced at no additional cost, and the replacement copy tested perfectly.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have the extended warranty and three years after camera purchase and the fault being a firmware update issues, David and the team quickly arranged collection and ultimately replacement of my camera.... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Before my purchase I researched the company. I found their prices hard to believe and 'too good to be true'. I had absolutely nothing to worry about. If you don't mind so-called 'grey imports' an... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Thank you for the amazing, speedy service. I made a terrible mistake, I placed an order with 'GearClix', after 4 failed delivery promises, I got a refund & placed my order with Cotswold. I have used... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good communications right from the initial enquiry to placement of the order (my first order). I ordered a Sony A6700, body only configuration. Order placed 26th Aug, camera in hand just 6 days l... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Brilliant Company to deal with , my contact with them was faultless and my Camera was delivered well protected and within the promised delivery time . Cannot praise them enough . Will and would recom... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great delivered price, after much research I could not find anyone quoting lower prices. Delivery within one week, much faster than quoted time (7-12 working days). Tracking information throughout the... See more

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst Experience Ever – Feels Like a Scam! My brother ordered a lens on 20th July. Delivery was promised within 10–14 working days, but the tracking suddenly showed “delivered” even though NOTHING... See more

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Worst experience ever – SCAM vibes! My brother ordered a lens on 20th July. Delivery was supposed to be 10–14 working days, but the tracking randomly showed “delivered” even though NOTHING ever arr... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Legit original Lens, very well packaged, and speedy delivery. I want the Lens for taking on holiday, and I was worried that I won't receive it on time. They sent it 2 days earlier than the estimated t... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

An amazing experience! I kitted myself out with a Sony A7RV, and a selection of lenses. Buying through Cotswold Cameras I paid £3k less than I would from a normal UK retailer. The kit is brand new, un... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very fast service. All in all I think from order to delivery was around 10 days. Slight issue with initial transaction and utilising previous earn points but this was rectified via email swiftly... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

So ordered an expensive Sony Lens saving more than £500 off other sites with some trepidation although a couple of emails with the team at Cotswold who assured me. Got a couple of emails confirming o... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

This is my third purchase from Cotswold Cameras, and as usual I'm not disappointed! Delivery takes a while but well worth the wait considering the money to be saved. Item arrived well packaged and rea... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The Nikon ZR and 50mm f2 I ordered on a Thursday afternoon arrived the morning of the following Monday week so a few hours under 7 full working days, fully tracked by DHL. All well packaged. A great s... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I required a certain camera urgently and enquired about shipping late on a Friday. Dave got back to me in the evening and helped to arrange payment and expedited shipping. I was amazed when the camera... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I was looking to get a Nikon Z8 camera. These days price is an important factor when buying anything so trawling through the internet is a must. I had bought from Cotswold Cameras before and was h... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great prices, packaged well and arrived in 7 working days. New camera works as advertised, it's fantastic. Since ordering I've emailed and had replies within minutes from David who has been great... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing prices , fast delivery. They provide a warranty rather than having a Sony European warranty, but so what ! Saved £1800 on a Sony camera and lens compared to price on Wex etc!!! Arrived a w... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Cotswold Cameras are a specialist online retailer to provide new cameras only - They don’t do trade ins or additional camera stuff like cases bags etc. I ordered a Leica D-Lux8 camera 100 years spe... See more


Company details

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We are a family run online camera shop in the UK that specialise in providing the latest and greatest equipment at fantastic prices. We are a pro camera shop with expert knowledge and supply to some of the countries leading photographers. We pride ourselves on being one of the cheapest camera shops online while still providing outstanding customer service. Just see our latest reviews to see what others are saying about us. We realise that there are many online camera stores and camera shops in the UK so we are committed to providing cheap digital SLR (DSLR)/Mirrorless cameras for sale combined with unrivalled service. We are photographers ourselves and pride ourselves on not only providing exceptional prices but also fantastic product knowledge. We are always delighted to offer you advice on your next camera purchase.We also offer product videos, reviews and image samples to help you to choose which camera or lens is right for you.


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4.9

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent price

Excellent price, excellent service including excellent communication. I had one query which they answered within a day. Couldn’t be faulted and will use again.

28 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent support & great prices

I was a bit nervous because their prices are so much lower than other online resellers. And while there is no telephone support the email support was brilliant. They responded very quickly and answered my questions. The delivery was tracked so that I could see exactly when the item would arrive.

10 February 2026
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Overall a very good experience shopping…

Overall a very good experience shopping here. The price was the best I could find and delivery was 10 days (7-14 quoted on website). The parcel was very well packaged and the camera and lens were packaged as you would expect in manufacturer's boxes. I'm really pleased with my purchase. The only slight niggle was that I was out when dhl tried to deliver and because it's Cotswold Cameras email that dhl had I couldn't reschedule on the courier's website.

9 September 2025
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Reply from Cotswoldcameras

Hi Huey,

Thank you very much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your kind comments regarding pricing, packaging, and your overall experience. We’re really pleased to hear that you’re happy with your new camera and lens.

With regard to the delivery point you mentioned, all deliveries are handled by our logistics partners, and in some cases the courier’s system uses their email address as the primary contact reference. We appreciate you highlighting this, as we understand it can make rescheduling less straightforward directly online.

For future reference, if a delivery attempt is missed, we’re always very happy to assist with rearranging delivery on your behalf, simply emailing us is usually the quickest way for us to help manage this with the courier.

Thank you again for your custom and feedback. We hope you enjoy using your new gear, and please don’t hesitate to contact us if we can help with anything in the future.

Kind regards,
David
Cotswold Cameras

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent

Over the past few months I have purchased 5 items from Cotswold Cameras totalling over £8000. They have all been the lowest price on offer, product as described, well packaged and delivered earlier than expected.

10 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Placing an order for a Nikon wide…

Placing an order for a Nikon wide angled lens, process was easy, however delivery time was stated 2 weeks which was a bit tight for me as about to take a hol. I was delighted it actually arrived within 6 days and I was happy as I was able to take on my photography trip and really needed it. Would use this company again.

19 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Canon RF 100-500

Kept up to date from start to finish of order, website states 7-14 working days for order, mine received in 4 working days, £1000 cheaper than UK, need I say more

29 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Hassle free experience, great savings

Ordered a Sony camera kit at a considerably cheaper price than UK camera companies. Placed order on the Tuesday evening and the camera arrived the following Monday afternoon. No hassle service.

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Perfect

Perfect. I ordered a new Canon 200-800mm lens from Cotswold Cameras at the best price available anywhere on the internet. It was delivered in Spain on time in perfect condition. Communications and tracking information was excellent. I highly recommend Cotwold Cameras.

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent Camera Outlet.

I have had serval purchases now from Cotswold Cameras. They have been delivered in good time and the lenses an cameras have been perfect, as you would expect. I will be buy my gear for CotswoldCameras if they stock what I need.

4 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent, as always.

I have dealt with Cotswold Cameras many times, items have always been the best price available, even lower than used, delivery is usually quicker than time quoted and always well packed.

29 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Second purchase. Still Amazing

Second time buying a lens from this website. they are very very good. Trustworthy and the shipping took around 6 days to come which was really nice this time. They probably had this item in UK stock. Very happy regardless

9 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

High praise, well deserved

I’m not a fan of writing reviews. These days you get asked to leave a review for the smallest shopping experience, but I have been so impressed by the service from Cotswold Cameras, I feel compelled to leave my thoughts as they are so deserving.
To begin with, their prices cannot be beaten. I already knew the camera I wanted, and nowhere else could even come close to their prices. I was shocked at how much I saved. So much so that I was a little sceptical. I placed my online order at the weekend, and received a confirmation email first thing Monday morning. From their FAQ’s I knew my order was coming from abroad, and they clearly state 7-14 days delivery. The following Thursday I received an email informing me my camera was on its way. On Friday, (5 days later) it was delivered by DHL. I was shocked at how quick it arrived. Very securely packaged, and yes, in the manufacturers original box. I love my new camera, Canon EOS RP full frame mirrorless.
Faultless experience, exceptionally speedy delivery and great communication from Cotswold Cameras on each stage. I will definitely be shopping there again.

6 February 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

First class

The whole experience with Cotswold Cameras was great. They were the best price I could find and communication and delivery were first class. I will definitely use them again.

15 January 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have used Cotswoldcamerss a few times…

I have used Cotswoldcamerss a few times now, and like everyone else I found the pricing hard to believe. I did my research, they are upfront, do not hide anything and have had excellent service and results. Communication's are good, tracking and delivery the same. I will use them again without hesitation.

9 February 2026
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