About Retro Cameras Ireland

Digitisation, Film Developing & Camera Specialists in Ireland

Retro Cameras Ireland is a hands-on business focused on film, cameras, and digitising old media.

We provide VHS to digital transfer, video tape conversion, film developing, film scanning, and photo digitisation services in Ireland — all carried out locally in Athy, Co. Kildare, serving customers nationwide.

If you have old tapes, film, or photos — our goal is simple:

👉 preserve your memories before they are lost or damaged.

Real Experience – Not Just Reselling

This is not a typical shop.

Everything we do is based on real use, testing, and restoration — not guessing or flipping items.

We work with:

• Film cameras
• Old and modern film formats
• Video tapes and camcorder media
• Scanning and digitisation equipment
  

👉 If something can be recovered or restored, we’ll do everything possible to make it happen.

Used Cameras – Tested & Serviced

All cameras sold are:

• Fully tested
• Cleaned and checked
• Light seals replaced where needed
• Basic CLA (clean, lubricate, adjust) carried out where required
  

👉 Every used camera includes a 30-day warranty.

You’re not buying untested gear — you’re buying something that has been checked and prepared properly.

Wedding On Film Service

Alongside film developing and camera sales, we also offer a unique Wedding on Film service — a creative alternative to disposable wedding cameras and phone photography.

We provide reusable half-frame film cameras for your guests to use during the day, capturing candid moments from their own perspective on real film. Each package includes pre-loaded cameras, film processing, scanning, and delivery of your images through a private online gallery.

How it works

• We send the cameras to you before the wedding
  
• Your guests use them throughout the celebration
  
• You return the cameras to us afterwards
  
• We develop and scan the film in-house
  
• Your wedding photographs are delivered digitally, with optional prints and albums available
  

Using half-frame film cameras allows for up to 360 guest photos from five cameras, creating a collection of natural, unscripted memories that complement traditional wedding photography beautifully.

If you’re looking for wedding disposable cameras in Ireland, or a more unique wedding on film experience, we’d love to help.

Film & Accessories

We also stock film and accessories for film photography.

Please note:

👉 Expired film is sold without warranty — results vary depending on age and storage conditions.

AGO Film Processor – Official Distributor

Retro Cameras Ireland is the official AGO Film Processor distributor in Ireland.

The AGO system is a modern, automated solution for developing film with consistency and control.

👉 All AGO Film Processors come with a 2-year warranty.

We actively use AGO systems ourselves, so you get real support, real advice, and real experience — not just a box.

Digitisation & Film Services in Ireland

We provide a full range of services, including:

• VHS to digital transfer (Ireland)
• Video tape conversion (VHS-C, MiniDV, Hi8, Digital8)
• 8mm and Super 8 cine film scanning
• 35mm film developing and scanning
• Medium and large format film processing
• Kodak Disc film developing and scanning
• Slide scanning (35mm and glass slides)
• Photo scanning (prints, albums, loose photos)
• Glass plate negative scanning
  

👉 Whether you need to convert VHS to digital in Ireland, develop old film, or scan photos — we offer reliable, local services.

Moldy, Damaged & Difficult Media

A large part of our work involves media that others won’t handle.

We regularly work with:

• Moldy VHS tapes
• Stuck or degraded film
• Old reels stored in poor conditions
• Unknown or “found” film
  

👉 Most companies refuse these — we don’t.

Each item is carefully assessed and handled manually.

👉 Customers can send items for inspection first.

We will assess the condition and provide a price for cleaning and digitisation.

There is no obligation to proceed.

If you decide not to continue, we can return your items for €9.

👉 Many items that seem lost can still be recovered.

How We Work

All work is:

• Done locally in Athy, Co. Kildare
• Processed by hand, not mass outsourced
• Checked and handled individually
• Digitised using professional equipment
  

We focus on quality over volume.

Serving Ireland Nationwide

We provide digitisation services across Ireland.

Simply:

• Order online
• Send your items
• Receive your digitised files ready to download or on USB
  

More Than Just a Shop

Customers come not just for products, but for help.

We can assist with:

• Choosing the right camera
• Learning film photography
• Developing and scanning film at home
• Identifying unknown formats
  

👉 You get honest advice based on real experience.

Final Note

Retro Cameras Ireland is built on real interest in film, photography, and preserving memories.

Not everything is easy, and not everything can be saved — but if there’s a chance, we’ll do everything we can to recover it.