Meet the OM System PEN – Everyday Life, Captured. PEN. A picture is worth a thousand words.
A rainy street. A weekend away. A quiet moment shared across the table. OM SYSTEM PEN turns the everyday into something worth remembering, capturing not only what you saw, but the feeling behind it.
Coming Soon from OM System – Starting at $999.99 – Call us at (201) 664-4113 to pre-order!
On September 2, 1980, two brothers took the reins of Bergen County Camera the day after Labor Day, a store first opened by its original owner in 1960. We started in a narrow, 1,000-square-foot store with a devotion and love for people and photography. We could not have envisioned how long we’d be here at 270 Westwood Avenue, or the remarkable journey we’ve taken with you along the way.
We’ve watched people meet lifelong friends in our classes. We’ve sold cameras to parents and then, years later, to their kids and grandkids. Entire families have been made here, and we can count more than a few with three generations who’ve shopped with us over the years. Whether you’ve been with us for decades or just found us, we’re glad to have you.
From our files: a 1982 ad in the Bergen Record
We found this vintage 1982 Canon AE-1 story while going through some early store advertising and it made us smile to think about everything that’s transpired since. Though we hadn’t come up with our more recent catch phrase “You don’t pay more, you just get more,” it was among the earliest representations of our core message from the beginnings.
Photography has undergone continuous and rapid change since 1980. It seems inconceivable that lightweight, single-piece video camcorders that families could afford and use had yet to be invented. Movie film and still pictures, with each roll needing to be developed before you could see your results! Our 1982 holiday catalog was full of Kodak Disc cameras and Carousel slide projectors, both just history now. The first digital SLR we sold in 1991, the 1.3 MP Kodak DCS 100, was really a Nikon F3 body wired to a shoulder-carried digital storage unit and hard drive, holding up to 156 uncompressed images. The combo weighed in at 15.4 lbs and cost $26,000 today plus lens!
What hasn’t changed is why the customers we call friends still walk through our door. People often ask us the secret to our longevity, and the answer sounds a bit contradictory: “by staying the same and changing.” While there are few products we sold in 1980 that you can still find at BCC today, the human touch, care, and service to our customers are identical. We’ve maintained who we are while keeping up with everything else, and a lot of that comes down to the people behind the counter, most of whom have been part of this store for years and know our customers by name. Others have gone on to do great things, and we’re proud to have been part of their story too.
What we’re most grateful for isn’t the years themselves, it’s what they’ve held. Families who’ve shopped with us for generations. The many friendships that started in the store and have brought us such joy through our lifetimes. Regulars who stop by just to say hello. Being part of this community for 46 years is something we’re endlessly grateful for.
We’d love to see it. Leave a comment below with a favorite Bergen County Camera memory, whether it’s a class, a purchase, a friendship, or anything else. We’ll be reading each one. We’re so looking forward to reminiscing with you!
Tamron: Zoom Into Savings – August 24 – September 27, 2026
Instant Savings – August 24 – September 27, 2026
Tamron: Zoom Into Savings – Save up to $300 on select lenses through 9/27/26!
Save big this summer with Tamron’s Savings! Now through September 27, 2026, save up to $300 on select Tamron lenses for Nikon Z Mount, Canon RF Mount, Sony E-mount and FUJIFILM X-mount cameras. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your photography just in time for all your upcoming summer adventures!
Canon’s Trade In Trade Up Event – Upgrade Today and Save! August 3, 2026 through September 6, 2026.
Great news – it’s time to Upgrade and Save with Canon! Now through September 6, 2026 trade in your old equipment and get even more value toward your next camera or lens. Bring in your old gear for store trade-in value, a trade-up credit up to $500, and receive instant savings on your new gear!* It’s the perfect opportunity to step up your photography game and bring home the Canon gear you’ve been wanting for your ideal photography setup.
Read more to explore Canon’s list of eligible products and Trade In/Trade Up bonus!
Regardless of your skill level or budget, we have lenses that are right for you!
Need help deciding on a lens? Visit us in-store or give us a call at (201) 664-4113.
Canon: Celebrate BIG Savings This Summer– Save up to $1,000 on select Canon products now through August 23, 2026.
Summer is the perfect time to refresh your gear and take on your next creative project! From now through August 23, 2026, enjoy instant savings on select Canon mirrorless cameras, lenses, and accessories during Canon’s Friends & Family Promotion. Whether you’re making the move to the EOS R System or adding a new lens to your kit, these limited-time offers make it easier than ever to save on the gear you’ve been eyeing.
Delivering Excellence. Defining Value. | From now until August 23 2026, enjoy instant rebates on select Canon cameras, lenses, and more.
Regardless of your skill level or budget, we have lenses that are right for you!
Need help deciding on camera or lens? Visit us in-store or give us a call at (201) 664-4113.
Sony Electronics introduces the FX5, a new full-frame camera in its Cinema Line series. A newly developed fully stacked CMOS image sensor raises sensitivity performance1 with 15+ stops of dynamic range, three base ISO settings2, and a Dual Gain shooting3 mode. For the first time in the Cinema Line FX series, the FX5 supports Open Gate shooting and in-camera recording in X-OCN, Sony’s proprietary RAW format. It shoots 5K at up to 60 fps, 4K at up to 120 fps, and FHD at up to 240 fps. The result pairs the Cinema Line look4 with production-ready operability in a compact, portable body. Also released are two optional accessories: a detachable OLED viewfinder and an XLR handle unit that records in-camera at up to 96 kHz, 32-bit float.
1 Compared to “FX3”. 2Manual Base ISO selection is supported only in Cine EI and Flexible ISO modes. In Cine EI Quick mode, the optimal Base ISO is selected automatically according to the Exposure Index setting. 3Gain is limited to the equivalent of 18 dB. This function may not be available depending on shooting settings. 4Refers to visual expression, including the color and tone of images.
Sony FX5 | Available for Pre-Order
FX5 Camera Body – Expected Price: $4,899.99 | Also available as FX5 with XLR Handle Unit – Expected Price: $5,499.99
Coming Soon from Sony – Give us a call at (201) 664-4113 to pre-order yours today!
Tamron: Summer Limited Time Savings – June 22 – July 19, 2026
Instant Savings – July 20 – August 23, 2026
Tamron: Summer Limited Time Savings – Save up to $300 on select lenses through 8/23/26!
Save big this summer with Tamron’s Savings! Now through August 23, 2026, save up to $300 on select Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount and FUJIFILM X-mount cameras. Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to elevate your photography just in time for all your upcoming summer adventures!
