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B&H Photo Video has a rating of 3.6 stars from 3,791 reviews, indicating that most customers are generally satisfied with their purchases. Reviewers satisfied with B&H Photo Video most frequently mention customer service, free shipping, and great prices. B&H Photo Video ranks 1st among Camera sites.

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    212
  • Quality
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Top Positive Review

“B&H Photo”

Jacob g.
4/2/24

After many purchases from B&H I really trust them. I cancelled my amazon prime subscription because most items I would buy off amazon I can get from B&H, and I got tired of wondering if I was going to get a genuine product in the mail from amazon. They always have what I need(primarily photography equipment) at a reasonable price, pack it well for shipping, and ship fast. One of the few companies I would feel comfortable asking for purchasing advice.

Date of experience: 4/1/24
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Top Critical Review

“Urgent: Misdelivery Issue and Fraud Concerns”

Marco L.
12/4/24

My name is Marco, and I'm from Brazil. I made an international purchase on the B&H website on 11/26/24, with delivery scheduled for 11/27/24. I work in content creation and recording for the internet, and I purchased an SSL2 interface. The delivery address was in Kissimmee, FL. This order was to be brought to me by a friend. I tracked the delivery on the B&H website, and the package arrived on 11/27/24. I contacted my friend to confirm if everything was correct. To my surprise, the product didn't arrive. I checked the FedEx website and saw that the package had been sent to 166 Bristol Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601, *******503. I contacted B&H to report the issue, and their response was that the product had been delivered and that nothing could be done. They said their website confirms delivery data before completing the purchase, which didn't happen in my case, as no such confirmation appeared for me. I double-checked the Kissimmee, FL address before completing the order. It's important to mention that earlier this year, I made another purchase through B&H to the same address, and everything went smoothly. However, this situation is much more serious. Outraged by this delivery error, I started researching online and found other serious reports of customers facing similar issues, and it seems that these occurrences are being completely ignored. In my opinion, there are signs of a scheme where criminals are compromising B&H's website, possibly using USB devices in places with internet access that prevent IP identification. These intruders interfere with the purchase process, redirect products to alternate addresses, and no one notices, not even B&H. I wrote to the company asking them not to ignore my report, as they have a great reputation, and this is jeopardizing their legacy. Please consider the following: How could I have specifically directed the shipment to 166 Bristol Ave, Hyannis, MA 02601, *******503? I wouldn't have known how to detail that address. I have no personal or professional connections to anyone in that region. If I had received any notification about a different address, I would have noticed the error and corrected it immediately before completing the purchase. Why was this address concealed, and why wasn't I notified? I only discovered this Massachusetts address on FedEx's website, as it was never shown to me. This situation clearly indicates a serious problem. Please understand that I am facing both a financial loss and a serious impact on my work. I am a digital content creator who depends on this equipment and trusted your store. As an American company, I believe B&H should value consumer rights. I've asked them not to ignore this issue. There are clear signs of fraud that will continue unless addressed. Finally, considering the clear security failure in B&H's online transaction system, I understand that B&H holds co-responsibility for completing this compromised transaction. I should not be penalized for the vulnerability of B&H's system. I have requested a solution beyond the responses of "we can't do anything" or "you wrote the wrong address." I need this product to continue my work. I've provided my phone number here in Brazil in the hope of a real solution to this issue. Thank you for your attention, and I eagerly await a satisfactory response from B&H.

Date of experience: 11/26/24
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New Jersey
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May 12th, 2019

I wanted to include a soft or hard case for my New KenKo extension tubes with order for free shipping and what he wanted me to buy i didn't like so the on line help said he needed more time to research it, so now i have to pay shipping for it. So I cancelled order. Guess he was to busy to take the time to help me at this moment.

Date of experience: May 12, 2019

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

We appreciate you interest in B&H Photo and this feedback. I am sorry for your dissatisfaction. If our sales associate suggested an item which qualified for free shipping, that qualification would not be removed later. We offer free shipping for thousands of items. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

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MD
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December 22nd, 2015

My name is Tatiana.
November 4,2015 I issued an order number Orders Invoice # *******479
By tracking code my package is lost in Germany on November 12, and to the Republic of Moldova did not go.
I live in Moldova, in the order is specified the correct address - 2068 Moldova, but the postal service DHL sent my parcel on the island Maldives.
I wrote a letter asking to give me back the money under the order number # *******479 more December 2,2015.
From the 2nd of December, I wrote many letters asking me to return the money.
I receive all the time only promise that I will soon get my money back., but the money is not returned.
I have not received my order, no money.

Date of experience: December 22, 2015

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction and apologize for the shipper's error. A refund has been entered into our system and transmitted to your bank earlier this month. For additional information please contact cs[at]bhphoto.com^hp

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Wisconsin
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June 21st, 2019

Very fast to order new battery for my camera. Web site easy to navigate. I was able to find the new battery for my D500 in a matter of minutes. Only took me another couple if minutes to check out. Very fast and easy to complete the process.

Date of experience: June 19, 2019

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Texas
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September 9th, 2021

Prices outstanding & service impeccable
Largest selection photography. Videography. Store with excellent electronics as well
With PayBoo they beat most Ebay dealers & Walmart/Amazon
Been doing business with them since before they left Chelsea for Midtown... the Chelsea store was a trip, but the Midtown one much, much nicer;-)

Tip for consumers:
PayBoo works a charm
so far

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Date of experience: September 9, 2021

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Florida
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December 5th, 2018

Purchased a fabulous camera and keyboard kit for the holidays! I couldn't be happier with the product options and price point each time I shop B & H, you can look elsewhere but you will come back to B & H!

Date of experience: December 4, 2018

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Colorado
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December 3rd, 2019

Needed to round out an order for a sd card for a zoom h1n that i got second hand from B&H. 4 packs of guitar strings justifies the 3.99 shipping that would have happened with just the card. I ordered a 64gb card initially that is too big for the zoom, but that fit in the a5000 i got at a pawn shop that i use to illustrate this review.

Tip for consumers:
get all your supplies from B&H, if they don't have it in stock you don't need it.

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Date of experience: December 2, 2019

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Texas
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March 15th, 2018

Not only does B&H Photo Video have everything a filmmaker needs at great prices; the website is structured to quickly find products, training, and support. B&H Photo Video is definitely my first stop for quality production and post-production equipment and software.

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Date of experience: March 13, 2018

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California
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December 21st, 2018

Have been a long time customer - It's the best experience with a business I've had. I live in California but it feels like I get the brick and mortar experience at my house. The first order I ever placed I was shocked when an employee called me to discuss my order I had just placed, noticed two accessories I purchased weren't compatible and helped me get what I needed to make it work. They didn't just accept an order and throw it out the door. During the holidays, the FREE next day air has been amazing - I don't know how they do it.

Date of experience: December 20, 2018

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Florida
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December 5th, 2017

Apple Pay just streamlined checkout to be a popup on my browser and a pop up on my phone. I clicked ApplePay for payment and then tapped my thumb on my phone and payment was completed. B&H has embraced the future of payments.

Date of experience: December 3, 2017

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Maryland
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May 19th, 2017

I can't believe how easy it was to point, click and checkout as a guest. Instead of making me jump through hoops to create a profile I instead checked out in what was easily the fastest transaction I've EVER conducted online.
BECAUSE it was so easy B&H will now be getting my business on a regular basis. Thanks for such a kickass experience!

Tip for consumers:
If you're on the fence, get off and commit to shopping at B&H I can't get over how fast and easy the experience was.

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Date of experience: May 19, 2017

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Indiana
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May 11th, 2018

I have been a professional photojournalist for nearly 50 years. During my magazine career, my employer--National Geographic--provided all of my equipment. S a university professor and freelance, I have been a dedicated B&H customer.

Date of experience: May 11, 2018

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Georgia
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November 6th, 2021

B&H is my go to store for Photography Equipment, Electronics, Computers and Accessories, and Optics. I am never disappointed with their products, their easy to find website, and their competitive pricing. I really like using there payboo store card.

Date of experience: November 4, 2021

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Pennsylvania
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November 10th, 2018

I've purchased a lot of my gear through B&H over the past ten years. Recently I purchased a light that clearly displayed the accessories included, but when I received the item, one of the accessories was missing. When I contacted B&H to see why, they said that it wasn't included and I should have read the fine print. The accessory was NOT grayed out in the featured images and was clearly shown as part of the purchase. The customer service person was not helpful in slightest and only said that he would bring it up to their Internet team. I checked back a week later and the image is still posted misleading new buyers. I feel that hey should have honored their mistake in visually misleading my decision to buy the item and at least sent me the missing part. They did not. If this keeps happening, I'm going to think about shopping elsewhere online.

Date of experience: November 8, 2018

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. Please email your screenshot and the B&H order number to henryp[at]bhphoto.com TIA

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New York
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December 17th, 2019

Its' hard to review your product once its order, if you have some possible order in the past, you have to move them so it is bit pain in butt, because you do not want to deleat them, but not ready to buy them

Date of experience: December 16, 2019

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. I will share this with our website design staff for them to consider. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

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Washington
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February 16th, 2022

This is not specifically a review on B&H but on their choice to choose Comenity for their new PlayBoo credit card.

Comenity will use Experian for a credit report only. Due to the T-Mobile hack and my information now in the dark web I froze my credit through Experian. Other companies will and have in my case used other agencies credit reports to verify credit. Comenity will not. B&H has now lost me as a customer over this.

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Date of experience: February 16, 2022

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

Marcia: Thank you for your orders and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. Our Payboo FAQ lists three credit agencies, Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax. The bank may use one or another or all three and do not tell us which in advance. The links on our FAQ let you unlock the credit bureaus temporarily so your application can be processed without incident. You can continue shopping here and continue our relationship without submitting a Payboo application if you prefer. There's really no reason for us to have lost you as a customer under these circumstances and I hope you will reconsider. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

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New York
3 reviews
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November 17th, 2021

Tried to pricematch a CPU with them that was $50 cheaper at Microcenter and they wouldn't match it because the lower price wouldn't make them as much money as their marked up price. They told me the price was locked and then ended up lowering the price of it by $30 several days later so apparently they lie to their customers. I would shop at Microcenter for better deals on computer parts and would not shop here again due to the poor customer service and pricing.

Date of experience: November 17, 2021

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North Carolina
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November 7th, 2017

I just did a side-by-side order of a video encoder (Amazon and B&H). Long story short, I went with B&H because--while the price on Amazon was originally cheaper--I paid less as I don't have to pay taxes and I don't have to pay for shipping to get it here on the same day (free two-day shipping compared to $20+ two-day shipping).

I've used B&H many times before. I wanted to check multiple places to make sure I was getting the best price. I'll save myself the time next time and just shop on B&H!

Date of experience: November 6, 2017

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Massachusetts
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November 29th, 2022

I recieved a defective battery so I opened a return RMA and sent the battery back, I never got a refund. I used thier return shipping lable, the item was delivered with a signature and they will not refund the payment. Been fighting with them for 4 months and I give up. It's not the $10 its the principle of the matter. They should stand behind thier products and do the right thing. Update: Thats great, this has been going on since July 2022, I show proof that the item was returned and they just fought me, denying my refund over and over, until thier bad customer service practices are exposed publicly by my review, then all the sudden they take notice and finally refund me. If no one was watching, they never would have refunded me. It probably cost them way more than $10 in labor for all the months or fighting me and denying my refund for 4 months, certainly wasted a ton of my personal time, ALL OVER $10. Its not the money but the principal. I won't be shopping there again, EVER!

Tip for consumers:
Do not buy here, if there are any problems they will do nothing to help you and they don't deserve your business. Look at all the negative reviews saying the same.

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Date of experience: November 29, 2022

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Henry P. – B&H Photo Video Rep

Web No: 1084947275. Todd: Thank you for your order and this feedback. We regret your dissatisfaction. The item you ordered and then returned cost $5.95 + shipping + sales tax. As a gesture of concern for your satisfaction we have today issued a 10.67 credit to your Paypal account. -- Henry Posner / B&H Photo-Video

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California
2 reviews
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June 20th, 2017

I'm new to the video world and need a lot of gear, of course, and a friend and pro photog Robert Young, insisted I look at B&H. Best advice I could've gotten. B&H reminds me of Apple, in that they not only sell you the best gear, but they have support people who are knowledgable and willing to explain things to newbies like myself. 30 years in the music biz and I'm just now discovering video. Thanks, B&H.

Date of experience: June 20, 2017

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Georgia
13 reviews
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November 27th, 2012

I've purchased MacBooks, cameras, and accessories for both photo and computer products. Prices are excellent, shipping is fast, and the website is very easy to navigate. Excellant company to deal with!

Date of experience: November 27, 2012

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Michigan
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April 11th, 2019

I could recommend your site to anyone and have no reservations. There is always a nitch here and there if you have the time and patience to find them, however, time is of the essence at work, I'm the only I. T. Person in a medium size company. I have to find what I need and be confident that I have a fair supplier. Not only that if, and I mean if, i have a problem I know where to go back to. Thank you To All at B & H.

Date of experience: April 11, 2019

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Cyprus
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June 7th, 2017

Overall, B&H is great for professional photographers and videographers. I live in Europe and unfortunately I pay A LOT of taxes and shipping cost. But I haven't found anything else yet that matches this store's variety of products and quality service!

Date of experience: June 7, 2017

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California
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November 5th, 2022

I chatted with two specialists, one in Film (to get information) and one in Customer Service (to correct an order mistake I made). Both were quick and excellent, especially since the New York folks were running up against shabbat closure time..

Date of experience: November 4, 2022

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Tennessee
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March 12th, 2020

I love shopping at B&H, they are great with the products they sell in person as well as on the Internet plus fast and free shipping! However, honestly I am not sure about their customer service, I just hope its also great, but I have never yet dealt with their customer service, and in retrospect its great in itself!

Date of experience: March 11, 2020

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Massachusetts
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October 11th, 2018

I reached out to Sales Department at B&H Photo Video and Pro Audio because I wanted to find a comparable product sold by B&H for one sold on eBay.
Dante M did the research and gave me the information pronto. Comforting experience!

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Date of experience: October 9, 2018

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