Photospecialist Reviews 

253
TrustScore 4 out of 5

3.8

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Looking at 50 reviews, reviewers had a great experience with this company. Consumers frequently mention the fantastic selection of photography gear available alongside very competitive pricing across the site. Many buyers appreciate the fast shipping times and find the entire ordering process wonderfully simple and efficient. However, some reviewers were not happy with unexpected delivery delays and exceptionally long wait times for their purchases. A few other people also felt that customer support was unhelpful and extremely slow to respond regarding missing parcels. Some customers experienced frustrating tracking issues and received little assistance when trying to resolve their delayed shipments.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Monitor was out of stock when I ordered it. I was away on vacation when I got a message that it had been dispatched. Had to find someone to be home when it arrived. Also for a .ie retailer, I would ex... See more

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

The order has not been received yet. As far as I know it has been shipped, however it's still stuck in the transit since the 3rd of April.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ordered a few times now. I was looking for a shop that ships within Europe so there would not be delays with customs/extra charges. Prices on photospecialist are excellent compared to other online re... See more


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Photospecialist is a leading specialist of photographic and video equipment with 40 years of experience. Competitive prices, expert advice and excellent service


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TrustScore 4 out of 5

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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

I placed an order and can't get a…

I placed an order and can't get a refund.
I placed an order which the company cancelled themselves, citing an internal "systems issue." That's fine mistakes happen. What isn't fine is that nearly a week later, I still don't have a refund. I've called multiple times and been intentionally disconnected on more than one occasion, and my written complaint has gone unanswered.

I paid for something I never received, through no fault of my own, and I'm now having to pursue this through my bank and formal consumer channels just to get my own money back. Customer Service rating 0/10, Response time 0/10. Even left a note for the CEO on his Linkedin and no response. This company is a farce. Expect your money to go the way of your product order... poof... no longer exists. If your order gets cancelled, expect this nonsense.

August 31, 2026
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Reply from Photospecialist

I completely understand your frustration, and I’m truly sorry for this experience. The cancellation was indeed caused by an internal system issue, but that should never result in you having to chase us for a refund for an order you never received. I’m also very sorry that you were unable to get a proper response from our customer service, despite contacting us several times through different channels. I understand that this only adds to your frustration, especially when you are simply trying to get your own money back. Unfortunately, I don’t have your order details through this review, so I’m unable to look into the status of your refund directly. I would very much like to help resolve this. Could you please contact us via reviews@kamera-express.nl, mentioning your order number? I’ll be happy to look into this personally. My sincere apologies for the delay, the lack of communication and the inconvenience this has caused you.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dodgy or what?

I would say this company is at the least VERY DODGY, tried to place orders but kept getting kickbacks unpaid. My surmise is they are getting your details for some nefarious purposes
AVOID

August 28, 2026
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Reply from Photospecialist

I’m very sorry to hear about your experience. I completely understand that repeatedly having your orders rejected or payments not going through can be concerning, especially when you’re left without a clear explanation. We take your concerns about the security of your personal details very seriously. Unfortunately, I cannot identify your specific order or account details from this review alone, but I would really like to look into what happened and understand where things went wrong. Could you please contact us via reviews@kamera-express.nl with some details about your experience? I’ll be happy to look into this further with you. Our sincere apologies for the concern and frustration this has caused.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

ordered a few times now

ordered a few times now. I was looking for a shop that ships within Europe so there would not be delays with customs/extra charges. Prices on photospecialist are excellent compared to other online retailers. plan on ordering more photography equipment once I've my own studio at the end of this year.

August 24, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Site is compromised. I was Blasted with spam after I gave my detai

Tried to purchase a tripod from them today, payment failed many times ( others have complained of this same issue.) Then minutes later start getting spam emails, I wrote them this feedback on their site
“ I registered on your website and within minutes I was getting spam emails. Some with attachments with spyware. You need to evaluate where your vulnerabilities are are resolve. Also I was trying to buy a tripod and tried with 3 different cards but it failed to process at your end (my bank approved) so I will be checking daily for next few weeks if there are any fraudulent charges appearing”. Therefore, I would suggest extreme caution, or perhaps avoid altogether.

August 19, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

If I could give less than one star I…

If I could give less than one star I would.

I ordered a camera almost 3 weeks ago. They have not provided an estimated delivery time never mind deliver the actual product.

The reason for this is because they don’t stock and sell the cameras themselves, they sell it for someone else so they’re a middleman in the transaction.

I have asked for a refund and been ignored.

In the meantime I have ordered products from overseas on different websites after this and have had them delivered already

June 20, 2026
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Misleading delivery times and disappointing customer service.

I chose Photospecialist because its website advertised 2–3 working day delivery. The item was around £10 more expensive than another retailer, but I paid the extra because I needed it before leaving on a 10-day diving holiday with my daughter.

Immediately after ordering, my confirmation email changed the delivery estimate to 2–5 working days. A few days later, the website was quoting 4–8 working days. Had that been the advertised delivery time when I ordered, I would have bought elsewhere.

I contacted customer services several times, explaining I was flying on 2 July and asking if anything could be done to ensure delivery before I travelled. Unfortunately, the item arrived after I had left the UK, so we went on our diving holiday without the underwater camera equipment I had purchased specifically for the trip.

I also repeatedly asked for the company’s formal complaints procedure, but those requests were ignored until I was eventually told to email the same customer service team I had already been corresponding with.

The staff were polite and they arranged a return, but that did not change the fact that the advertised delivery timeframe was not met and the purchase no longer served its purpose.

Overall, I was disappointed because I relied on the advertised delivery information when deciding where to buy. I hope Photospecialist reviews both its delivery estimates and its complaint-handling process so that other customers are not put in the same position.

July 2, 2026
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Seamless transaction

I ordered my item from another provider but they said I had to pay a different way and returned my money for some security reason. In the meantime I found the item few euros cheaper here, ordered it and used the same payment method without having to go through the extra hoops which was nice. Delivered to Ireland in a matter of days. Great service!

June 22, 2026
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Rated 3 out of 5 stars

Extremely long wait for the order

Extremely long wait for the order. Accepted that the item was out of stock, but, no communication in the interm. Had to email twice for update. Otherwise item was perfect. Always had good experiences previously.

May 26, 2026
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