Photo & Video International, on Level 1 at 195 Papanui Road in Merivale, Christchurch, is a camera shop with its own photo lab. The website describes it as rumoured to be New Zealand's last real camera shop. It stocks new and used cameras from brands including Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony and Leica, along with lenses, tripods, bags, drones, film and lab services. There is also an online print service. Access is also through Level 1 of Merivale Mall. Opening hours are Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm, and Saturday and Sunday, 10am to 5pm.
Customers praise the staff as extremely helpful. One said a salesperson took time to help buy a refurbished camera for a daughter starting photography at high school, and explained each option. Others mention camera cleaning and photo printing, and say the shop is clean and welcoming. The website lists used cameras such as a Nikon D300 body at $300.00, as at 2026. Our pick in Merivale for a first camera or a used lens.