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Foto Verweij
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Foto Verweij
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fotoverweij.nl
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Private
Founded yearint
1935
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Foto Verweij is a privately held, family-operated Dutch specialty photography equipment retailer founded in 1935 and headquartered at Plein 1944 nr. 145, Nijmegen. The company operates a hybrid omnichannel model combining a single brick-and-mortar retail store with a full e-commerce webshop at fotoverweij.nl, serving Dutch consumer/hobbyist photographers as its primary segment and professional photographers and videographers as a secondary segment. It carries an unusually broad, multi-brand assortment spanning mirrorless, DSLR, medium format, compact, instant, disposable, and action cameras, plus drones, professional video cameras, lenses (wide-angle through cinema), camera bags, tripods, gimbals/stabilizers, studio lighting, flashes, memory/storage, filters, binoculars, and a deep analog photography lineup including Kodak film stocks, darkroom supplies, and Super 8. Authorized retailer relationships cover essentially every major camera and accessory brand: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, DJI, Insta360, Zhiyun, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, Laowa, Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, Peak Design, Lowepro, SanDisk, Kodak, and Godox.

The business model is hardware-led retail with a meaningful attached-services tail. Pricing is per-unit, publicly disclosed, with average order values spanning roughly €8 (film) to €1,000 (premium lenses), free shipping above €100, a best-price guarantee, a 5-year warranty, Klarna 3-installment interest-free payments, and a trade-in (inruilen) program that lowers upgrade friction. Service revenue streams include passport photos, in-store sensor cleaning, color and black-and-white film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, photography courses and workshops, and outsourced photo-book/wall-deco/gift fulfillment via photolitto.com. A second-hand/occasions channel recycles used equipment, and promotional mechanics include brand cashbacks (e.g., OM System Summer Cashback). The technology platform is standard e-commerce (Magento/Hyvä-style storefront) with no proprietary software; the company's "technology" is its curated assortment, expert staff, and content engine — an active staff-authored blog with hands-on camera reviews, photography buying guides, and a community-building Instagram (@filmverweij) that drives organic demand generation. Same-day dispatch before 16:00 for next-day Dutch delivery, iDEAL/credit card/Apple Pay/Bancontact payment options, and Touch & Try brand events complete the operating model.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. With 11-50 employees and a single physical store, the addressable revenue base is bounded by local Dutch specialty retail throughput and the company's online share. Brand partners function as both suppliers and demand sources via co-marketed events and cashback promotions. The customer base is a fragmented long tail of Dutch consumers and a smaller cohort of professional/videographer buyers, with no enterprise anchor customers. Headcount trends, funding events, M&A, and leadership changes are absent from public records, consistent with a stable, founder-controlled specialty retailer.

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Foto Verweij is a family-owned Dutch specialty photography retailer founded in 1935 in Nijmegen, operating a single store and a full e-commerce webshop selling multi-brand cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, film, and accessories, plus film development, sensor cleaning, and digitization services for Dutch hobbyist and professional photographers.

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Operating
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Headcount rangeband
11–50
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HeadquartersNijmegen, Netherlands
HQ citystring
Nijmegen
HQ countrystring
Netherlands
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Europe
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

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City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
camera retail store, photography equipment, camera accessories, analog film supplies, photo printing services
Industry6 codes
1Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories)
CodeCRACAHAAPrimaryYes
2Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones)
CodeCRACAPADPrimaryNo
3Video Camera & Production Gear Retail (Camcorders, Cinema Cameras, Rigs)
CodeCRACAHABPrimaryNo
4Action Cameras & Adventure Imaging Retail
CodeCRACAHADPrimaryNo
5Photo Printing & Imaging Supplies Retail (Printers, Paper, Ink, Darkroom)
CodeCRACAHAJPrimaryNo
6Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras)
CodeCRACAPABPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers423410
  • Photofinishing81292
SIC code3 codes
  • Photographic Equipment & Supplies3861
  • Services-Photofinishing Laboratories7384
  • Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production7812
Product category
Photography Equipment Retail
GTM motion1 record

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Type, Description, Source

Revenue model2 records
1Product sales (cameras, lenses, accessories)
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Retail sale of photographic equipment including system cameras, DSLRs, medium format cameras, compact cameras, instant cameras, action cams, video cameras, drones, lenses, bags, tripods, studio and lighting equipment, memory cards, batteries, printers, scanners, and filters. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with per-unit pricing. The store also sells second-hand/used equipment (tweedehands/occasions) and analog photography supplies including film rolls and developing services.

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2Professional and retail services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Photo services including passport photos, online photo service (2-hour turnaround), film development (color and black-and-white), negative scanning, photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, and photography courses/workshops. Services are offered both in-store and online. Additional services include custom photo books, wall decorations, and photo gifts through external platforms (photolitto.com).

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Marketing channels5 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components6 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Pricing details1 tier
1Standard retail pricing — per-product unit pricing with free shipping above €100
ModelUnit PricingBilling cadencePay-as-you-go
Notes

Individual product prices vary widely. Entry-level products (film, accessories) start at €7–15. Consumer cameras (Kodak Pixpro FZ45/FZ55) range from €105–179. Mid-range lenses (Tamron, Samyang) range from €649–999. Professional equipment (Leofoto, Benro, Sirui tripods/gimbals) ranges from €50 to €998. Free shipping above €100. Trade-in (inruilen) discounts available for upgrades. Cashback promotions (acties en cashbacks) also available.

fotoverweij.nl
GTM typeB2C
B2C
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Foto Verweij is a specialist photography retailer selling new and used cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, lighting, bags, accessories, and analog film supplies, alongside in-store services such as passport photos, film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, and photography workshops. The business operates as a multichannel retailer with a physical store in Nijmegen and a Dutch-language e-commerce webshop, serving consumer, hobbyist, and professional photographer segments in the Netherlands since 1935.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 value
  • 9.5/10 customer rating based on 2,617 reviews (Kiyoh platform)
Product overview1 text field

Foto Verweij is a Dutch camera and photography equipment retailer founded in 1935, located in Nijmegen. The company operates as a multi-brand e-commerce platform and physical store offering a comprehensive range of photography products and services. The product portfolio spans cameras (mirrorless, DSLR, medium format, compact, instant, disposable, action cams, camcorders, drones), lenses (wide-angle, standard, prime, telephoto, macro, fisheye, cinema), camera bags, tripods and supports (including stabilizers/gimbals and tripod heads from Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, DJI, Zhiyun), studio lighting equipment, accessories (memory cards, batteries, filters, flashes), and analog photography supplies (film stocks including Kodak Portra, Gold, Ektar, T-Max, TRI-X, Fujifilm; darkroom supplies). The company also provides services including passport photos, online photo printing, film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, photography courses, and a trade-in program. Foto Verweij sells major brands including Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, Kodak, Leofoto, Sirui, Peak Design, DJI, and Godox, among others.

Product and service64 records
1Mirrorless / System Cameras (Systeemcamera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, and Panasonic, sold to amateur, enthusiast, and professional photographers seeking the latest digital imaging systems.

2DSLR Cameras (Spiegelreflex camera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Digital single-lens reflex cameras with optical viewfinders from major brands, sold to traditional and entry-level DSLR users.

3Medium Format Cameras (Middenformaat camera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Medium format digital cameras such as the Fujifilm GFX series, targeted at professional photographers requiring high-resolution commercial and studio capture.

4Compact Cameras (Compactcamera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Point-and-shoot digital compact cameras such as the Kodak Pixpro FZ45, FZ55, and AZ255, sold to casual and entry-level users.

5Instant Cameras (Directklaar camera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Instant cameras including Fujifilm Instax models that print photos immediately, sold to casual users, gifting buyers, and analog-photography enthusiasts.

6Disposable Cameras (Wegwerpcamera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Single-use film cameras including Kodak FunSaver, Kodak Daylight, Kodak Power Flash, and Fujifilm QuickSnap, sold for events, travel, and casual photography.

7Action Cams
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Action and sports cameras for outdoor, sports, and adventure photography and videography, sold to enthusiasts and content creators.

8Video Cameras & Pro Video Cameras
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Consumer and professional video cameras for motion-picture capture, sold to videographers, content creators, and professional video producers.

9Drones
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Camera drones for aerial photography and videography, sold to consumers, enthusiasts, and professional drone operators.

10Camera Lenses (Objectieven)
CategoryCore product - Lenses
Description

Interchangeable camera lenses across wide-angle, standard, prime, telephoto, macro, all-round, fisheye, and cinema formats from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, and Laowa, sold to system-camera users.

11Camera Bags (Tassen)
CategoryAccessory
Description

Camera bags including compact bags, backpacks, shoulder bags, lens cases, pouches, and luggage-style cases from Lowepro, Peak Design, and other brands.

12Tripods (Statieven)
CategoryAccessory
Description

Camera support equipment including tripods, travel tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, tripod heads, and stabilizers from Leofoto, Sirui, DJI, Zhiyun, and Benro.

13Stabilizers & Gimbals
CategoryAccessory
Description

Camera and smartphone stabilizers and gimbals including DJI Osmo Mobile series, DJI RS series, Zhiyun Crane and Smooth series, and Insta360 Flow series, sold to videographers and content creators.

14Tripod Heads (Statiefkoppen)
CategoryAccessory
Description

Tripod heads including ball heads, video heads, gimbal heads, panorama heads, and geared heads from Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, Jobu Design, and Joby, sold to landscape, studio, and architectural photographers.

15Studio & Lighting (Studio & Licht)
CategoryAccessory
Description

Studio equipment including studio flash sets, camera flashes, continuous lights, light meters, light shapers (umbrellas, softboxes, reflectors, beauty dishes), and studio accessories from Godox and other brands, sold to studio and portrait photographers.

16Camera Accessories (Accessoires)
CategoryAccessory
Description

Camera accessories including memory cards, storage, batteries, power supplies, lens accessories, filters, remote controls, microphones, audio recorders, and cleaning tools.

17Printers & Scanners
CategoryAccessory
Description

Photo printers, all-in-one printers, instant printers, photo paper, ink, and film scanners (including flatbed and dedicated film scanners) for at-home and small-studio printing.

18Film Rolls & Films (Fotorolletjes & Films)
CategoryConsumable
Description

Analog film stocks in 35mm, 120 medium format, and Super 8 formats from Kodak and Fujifilm (including Gold, Portra, Ektar, T-Max, TRI-X, Ultra Max, Colorplus, and Superia lines), sold to analog photographers.

19Analog Cameras (Analoge camera's)
CategoryCore product - Cameras
Description

Film and analog cameras for traditional photography, sold to analog-photography enthusiasts and collectors.

20Darkroom Supplies (Doka benodigdheden)
CategoryConsumable
Description

Darkroom equipment and chemicals for self-developing film, including Kodak Indicator Stopbath, sold to analog photographers who develop at home.

21Instant Films
CategoryConsumable
Description

Instant film packs for Fujifilm Instax and other instant cameras, sold to instant-camera owners.

22Used / Second-hand Equipment (Tweedehands / Occasions)
CategoryResale
Description

Pre-owned and demo photography equipment at reduced prices, including used cameras, lenses, and accessories, sold through a dedicated section of the webshop.

23Passport Photos Service (Pasfoto's)
CategoryService
Description

Professional passport photo service delivered in-store at the Nijmegen location, for consumers needing compliant ID and travel photos.

24Online Photo Printing Service (Online Fotoservice)
CategoryService
Description

Online photo printing service for digital images with a 2-hour turnaround, available to customers uploading files via the webshop.

25Film Development Service (Ontwikkelservice)
CategoryService
Description

Professional color and black-and-white film development service, offered both in-store and via mail-in, for analog photographers.

26Negative Scanning Service (Scanservice Negatieven)
CategoryService
Description

Service to digitize film negatives into high-resolution digital files, offered to analog photographers.

27Photo Scanning Service (Scanservice Foto's)
CategoryService
Description

Service to digitize printed photographs into digital files, for consumers archiving or sharing physical photo prints.

28Video Digitization Service (Video Digitaliseren)
CategoryService
Description

Service to convert analog video formats (tapes, film) to digital, for consumers preserving legacy video media.

29Sensor Cleaning Service (Sensorreiniging)
CategoryService
Description

Professional camera sensor cleaning service offered in-store at the Nijmegen location, for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners.

30Photography Courses & Workshops (Cursussen & Workshops)
CategoryService
Description

Photography courses and workshops for skill development, offered to amateur and enthusiast photographers looking to improve their craft.

31Trade-in Program (Inruilen)
CategoryService
Description

Equipment trade-in program offering credit toward new purchases when customers exchange used gear, available both in-store and online.

32Photo Books, Wall Decor & Photo Gifts (via Photolitto)
CategoryService
Description

Custom photo books, wall decorations, and photo gifts ordered via the partner platform photolitto.com, available to Foto Verweij customers.

33DJI Osmo Mobile 8
CategoryProduct (smartphone gimbal)
Description

Smartphone gimbal stabilizer with 3-axis stabilization, ActiveTrack 7.0 subject tracking, magnetic phone holder, integrated tripod and extension rod, and up to 10-hour battery life, sold to mobile content creators and vloggers.

34Leofoto MP-284C Carbon Fiber Monopod
CategoryProduct (monopod)
Description

Lightweight 4-section carbon fiber monopod with maximum height of 165 cm, 18 kg load capacity, and 414g weight, suitable for DSLR, mirrorless, and larger cameras in nature, sports, and wildlife photography.

35Benro Precision Geared Head GD3WH
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

Professional 3-way geared tripod head with horizontal tilt of -15° to 90° and vertical tilt of -30° to 90°, plus 360° rotation, made of magnesium alloy with carbon steel and bronze gears, 5.9 kg load capacity, and Arca-Swiss compatibility.

36Leofoto XB-38 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

Ball head with 20 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable from portrait to landscape, built-in spirit level, universal 3/8" tripod screw, Arca-Swiss compatible, 97mm height, 368g weight.

37Leofoto VH-30 2-Way Panorama Tripod Head
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

2-way panoramic head with 15 kg load capacity, 360° rotation, 180° tilt, dual spirit levels, and a degree scale, weighing 447g, designed for nature photographers and bird watchers.

38Leofoto LH-30 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

Compact tripod head with 15 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable from portrait to landscape with dual panning function, spirit level, adjustable friction control, 80mm height, 310g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.

39Leofoto LH-55 Ball Head + QP-70 Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

Heavy-duty ball head with 25 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable 90°, dual notches under the ball for quick angle changes, 98mm height, 496g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.

40Leofoto LH-40GR Ball Head with Geared Panning Clamp
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

Precision ball head with dual 360° rotating parts, 10-degree adjustment in two directions after locking, and a degree scale, weighing 720g, Arca-Swiss compatible, for architectural, landscape, product, and panorama photography.

41Leofoto XB-32 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod head)
Description

360° rotatable ball head, tiltable from portrait to landscape with spirit level and adjustable friction, universal 3/8" tripod screw, 85mm height, 311g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.

42Leofoto TFS Long Spikes with Rubber
CategoryProduct (tripod accessory)
Description

Replacement stainless steel spikes and rubber feet for Leofoto carbon tripods, providing better grip on soft, sandy surfaces and on smooth surfaces when using the rubber covers.

43Leofoto NP-60S Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod accessory)
Description

Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate weighing 42g with dimensions 66 x 41 x 10mm, 1/4" connection, anti-slip rubbers, and strap lug.

44Leofoto AM-4 Magic Arm
CategoryProduct (tripod accessory)
Description

Flexible mounting arm with 1/4" screw threads on both ends, 3kg load capacity, folded dimensions 5.5 x 14.4 cm, extended length 25cm, 166g weight, for attaching LED lights, microphones, flashes, or smartphones to tripods.

45Leofoto QP-70N Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod accessory)
Description

Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate weighing 46g, dimensions 70 x 38 x 10mm, 1/4" screw mounting.

46Leofoto NP-50S Quick Release Plate
CategoryProduct (tripod accessory)
Description

Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate with 1/4" connection, strap lug for wrist strap attachment, dimensions 56 x 41 x 10mm, longer variant of the NP-50 plate.

47Kodak Pixpro FZ55 Compact Digital Camera
CategoryProduct (compact camera)
Description

Compact digital camera with 16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent), Full HD 1080p video at 30fps, digital image stabilization, available in red, black, pink, silver, and blue.

48Kodak Pixpro FZ45 Compact Digital Camera
CategoryProduct (compact camera)
Description

Compact digital camera with 16MP sensor, 4x optical zoom (27mm equivalent), Full HD 1080p video recording, digital image stabilization, powered by 2x AA batteries, available in white, black, silver, pink, and red.

49Kodak Gold 200 Film (35mm, 24/36 exposures)
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Color negative film with ISO 200 sensitivity, vivid colors, fine grain, and high sharpness, suitable for outdoor daylight photography and indoor flash, available in 35mm format with 24 or 36 exposures.

50Kodak Portra 800 Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

High-speed color negative film with ISO 800 sensitivity, known for skin tones, fine grain, and vivid colors, available in 35mm (36 exposures) and 120 medium format (10/12/16 exposures).

51Kodak Portra 400 Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity, medium contrast, popular for excellent skin tones, suitable for various light sources and push processing, available in 35mm and 120 formats.

52Kodak Portra 160 Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Lower-sensitivity color negative film with ISO 160, extremely fine grain and excellent skin tones, ideal for studio and controlled lighting conditions.

53Kodak Ektar 100 Film (120 medium format)
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

High-quality color negative film with ISO 100 sensitivity, vivid color palette, high saturation, and very fine grain using Vision Film technology, ideal for nature, travel, and outdoor photography, available in 120 medium format.

54Kodak T-Max TMY 400 Black-and-White Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Fast black-and-white film with very fine grain, high sharpness, and characteristic T-Grain emulsion, excellent for difficult lighting conditions and moving subjects, pushable to ISO 1600, available in 35mm and 120 formats.

55Kodak TRI-X PAN TX 400 Black-and-White Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Classic high-speed panchromatic black-and-white film with fine grain quality, excellent edge sharpness, and high resolving power, ISO 400 nominal, responds well to push processing, ideal for challenging lighting.

56Kodak Ultra Max 400 Film
CategoryProduct (film)
Description

Color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity, fine grain structure, wide exposure latitude, consistent accurate colors, optimized for skin tones, available in 35mm format.

57Kodak Power Flash Disposable Camera (27+12 exposures)
CategoryProduct (disposable camera)
Description

Disposable camera with flash and ISO 800 sensitivity, featuring 27+12 (39 total) exposures, suitable for indoor and evening photography, developable in-store using the 1-hour service.

58Kodak FunSaver Disposable Camera (39 exposures)
CategoryProduct (disposable camera)
Description

Disposable camera with 39 color exposures, compact and easy to use for casual photography, suitable for events and travel.

59Kodak Reels 8mm/Super 8 Film Digitizer
CategoryProduct (scanner)
Description

Film scanner for digitizing 8mm and Super 8mm film strips with an 8.08 megapixel sensor, 5" LCD screen, no computer or software required, outputs 1080p MP4 files, supports film strips from 3" to 9".

60Travel Film Pouch (Do Not X-ray)
CategoryProduct (film accessory)
Description

Hand-check film bag to prevent film damage from airport X-ray and CT scanners, with warnings in 14 languages, includes 24 high-ISO (3200 ISO) stickers, available for 35mm and 120 formats.

61Japan Camera Hunter 120 Film Case
CategoryProduct (film accessory)
Description

Pink hard plastic case for protecting and organizing 120 format films, holding 5 film rolls with wrappers, with numbered markings from 1 to 5.

62SanDisk 64GB SDHC Extreme Memory Card
CategoryProduct (memory card)
Description

High-speed SD memory card with 170MB/s read and 80MB/s write speed, V30/U3/UHS-I rated, suitable for 4K video recording, temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof, with lifetime warranty and RescuePRO Deluxe software.

63Lowepro Tahoe CS 20 Camera Pouch
CategoryProduct (camera bag)
Description

Compact sports camera pouch for digital compact cameras, made from water-resistant nylon with padded walls, interior dimensions 7.8 x 3.5 x 13 cm, 58g, with front zip pocket, shoulder strap, and belt loop.

64Kodak Pixpro AZ255 Bridge Camera
CategoryProduct (compact camera)
Description

Compact bridge camera with 16.3 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 25x optical zoom (24-600mm equivalent), optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p video at 30fps, ISO range 100-3200, available in black, white, and red.

Scale indicator2 records

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Partnership21 partners
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Foto Verweij is an authorized retailer of Kodak products, including Kodak digital cameras (Pixpro series), instant cameras, film rolls (Gold, Portra, Ektar, TRI-X, Ultra Max, T-Max, Colorplus), disposable cameras, and photography accessories. The store carries one of the most extensive Kodak film lineups in the Netherlands, covering 35mm, 120 medium format, and Super 8 formats.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized retailer of Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories including Sony E-mount lenses, action cams (Sony VCTAMP1 Action Cam Monopod), and the full Sony alpha system camera lineup.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Canon retailer, selling Canon EOS R system cameras, RF-mount lenses, and Canon accessories. The store hosts Canon-related events such as product launches and has featured Canon cameras in blog reviews (e.g., Canon EOS R6 III).

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Nikon retailer offering the full Nikon Z system lineup including cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses. Foto Verweij hosts Nikon Z Touch & Try events, allowing customers to test Nikon equipment in-store.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Fujifilm retailer selling Fujifilm X-series and GFX medium format cameras, Fujifilm lenses, Instax instant cameras, and Fujifilm film. Featured extensively in staff reviews (Fujifilm GFX 100RF tested in Berlin by staff member Joost).

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized OM System retailer (formerly Olympus). Offers OM System cameras and lenses. Active promotional campaigns include OM System Summer Cashback promotions.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Panasonic retailer selling Panasonic cameras and lenses within the Lumix system.

8DJI
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized DJI retailer selling DJI drone products, Osmo Mobile smartphone gimbals (Osmo Mobile 7, Osmo Mobile 8), RS series camera gimbals (RS 2, RS 4, RS 5), RSC 2, and accessories. One of the most stocked gimbal brands in the store.

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Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Leofoto is a key tripod and accessory brand carried by Foto Verweij, with extensive product listings including carbon fiber tripods (Summit, Poseidon, Ranger series), ball heads (LH series), quick-release plates (NP, BPL, QP series), monopods, panorama heads, magic arms, and tripod accessories. Leofoto products are featured across multiple product categories.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Sirui is a major tripod and accessory brand at Foto Verweij, with wide product coverage including Sirui tripods, ball heads (K-series, C-series, G-series), video heads (VH series), gimbal heads (PH series), monopods, and quick-release plates. One of the most extensively stocked brands for tripod accessories.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Benro is a key tripod and head brand stocked by Foto Verweij. Products include Benro precision geared heads (GD3WH), ball heads, and tripod accessories.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Zhiyun is a major gimbal brand at Foto Verweij, with extensive listings including Zhiyun Crane series (Crane 2, Crane 2S, Crane 2S Pro), Weebill-S, Smooth series (Smooth 4, Smooth 5, Smooth 5S, Smooth Q4), and related accessories.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Sigma retailer selling Sigma lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, and other mounts.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Tamron lens retailer, selling Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Samyang retailer selling AF lenses for Sony FE, Canon RF, and other mounts. Featured in new product listings (e.g., Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 Sony FE).

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Peak Design is a key accessories brand at Foto Verweij, covering Peak Design camera clips, Peak Design Everyday Backpacks, Peak Design travel tripods, Peak Design Capture clip systems, and Peak Design phone mounts.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Laowa lens retailer selling Laowa manual and autofocus lenses for various mounts.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Lowepro retailer selling camera bags, backpacks, and protective cases for photographers.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Authorized SanDisk retailer selling SanDisk memory cards (SD, SDHC, SDXC) including high-speed Extreme Pro cards for 4K video recording.

Strategic tierCoreTypeOthers
Description

Authorized Insta360 retailer selling Insta360 action cameras and smartphone gimbals including Insta360 Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker. One of the store's most stocked action camera and gimbal brands alongside DJI and Zhiyun.

Strategic tierMinorTypeOthers
Description

Payment services partner enabling customers to pay in 3 interest-free installments (zonder rente) across the product catalog. Klarna branding is featured on product pages and checkout.

Recent move5 records

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Date, Type, Title, Description, Source

Expansion highlight5 records

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Peers10 records
TypeDirect peer
Description

Largest Dutch specialist photography retailer, operating both a national webshop and physical stores. Directly comparable multi-brand camera, lens, and accessory assortment with professional and consumer focus, similar to Foto Verweij's model but at greater national scale.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Largest Dutch online marketplace with extensive cameras, lenses, and photography accessories category. A mass-market incumbent serving overlapping customers but lacking Foto Verweij's specialist advice, service menu, and in-store experience.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Major Dutch electronics and appliance retailer with a substantial camera and accessories department, offering multi-brand selection and aggressive pricing. A broader incumbent that competes for the same consumer electronics wallet share but without Foto Verweij's specialist depth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

European specialist photography retailer with stores and webshop across multiple countries, offering cameras, lenses, studio lighting, and pro video. Comparable multi-brand specialist serving enthusiasts and professionals through omnichannel retail.

TypeDirect peer
Description

UK specialist photography retailer combining physical store, e-commerce, and used-equipment trade-in. Mirrors Foto Verweij's omnichannel playbook with similar brand portfolio, service offerings, and customer base of enthusiasts and professionals.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dutch specialist photography retailer (Waalwijk) offering multi-brand cameras, lenses, lighting, and studio gear, with in-store services and event programming. Comparable family-run specialist with multi-channel distribution.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Large Dutch consumer electronics chain with a cameras and photography accessories department. Broad incumbent serving overlapping buyers but lacking Foto Verweij's specialist expertise and analog/film depth.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Iconic US multi-channel photography specialist retailer (superstore plus webshop) carrying cameras, lenses, lighting, drones, and accessories across all major brands. Closely comparable specialist-retailer model with deep product assortment and content-driven demand generation.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Mass-market e-commerce incumbent serving Dutch consumers with third-party and first-party photography equipment listings. Competes on price and assortment breadth but cannot replicate Foto Verweij's specialist advice, services, and heritage positioning.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Dutch specialist camera retailer with brick-and-mortar presence and e-commerce channel, offering multi-brand cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories. Same core product mix (system cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting) targeting hobbyists and pros in the Netherlands.

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Foto Verweij

Photography Equipment Retailfotoverweij.nl

Foto Verweij is a family-owned Dutch specialty photography retailer founded in 1935 in Nijmegen, operating a single store and a full e-commerce webshop selling multi-brand cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, film, and accessories, plus film development, sensor cleaning, and digitization services for Dutch hobbyist and professional photographers.

What Foto Verweij does

Foto Verweij is a privately held, family-operated Dutch specialty photography equipment retailer founded in 1935 and headquartered at Plein 1944 nr. 145, Nijmegen. The company operates a hybrid omnichannel model combining a single brick-and-mortar retail store with a full e-commerce webshop at fotoverweij.nl, serving Dutch consumer/hobbyist photographers as its primary segment and professional photographers and videographers as a secondary segment. It carries an unusually broad, multi-brand assortment spanning mirrorless, DSLR, medium format, compact, instant, disposable, and action cameras, plus drones, professional video cameras, lenses (wide-angle through cinema), camera bags, tripods, gimbals/stabilizers, studio lighting, flashes, memory/storage, filters, binoculars, and a deep analog photography lineup including Kodak film stocks, darkroom supplies, and Super 8. Authorized retailer relationships cover essentially every major camera and accessory brand: Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, DJI, Insta360, Zhiyun, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, Laowa, Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, Peak Design, Lowepro, SanDisk, Kodak, and Godox.

The business model is hardware-led retail with a meaningful attached-services tail. Pricing is per-unit, publicly disclosed, with average order values spanning roughly €8 (film) to €1,000 (premium lenses), free shipping above €100, a best-price guarantee, a 5-year warranty, Klarna 3-installment interest-free payments, and a trade-in (inruilen) program that lowers upgrade friction. Service revenue streams include passport photos, in-store sensor cleaning, color and black-and-white film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, photography courses and workshops, and outsourced photo-book/wall-deco/gift fulfillment via photolitto.com. A second-hand/occasions channel recycles used equipment, and promotional mechanics include brand cashbacks (e.g., OM System Summer Cashback). The technology platform is standard e-commerce (Magento/Hyvä-style storefront) with no proprietary software; the company's "technology" is its curated assortment, expert staff, and content engine — an active staff-authored blog with hands-on camera reviews, photography buying guides, and a community-building Instagram (@filmverweij) that drives organic demand generation. Same-day dispatch before 16:00 for next-day Dutch delivery, iDEAL/credit card/Apple Pay/Bancontact payment options, and Touch & Try brand events complete the operating model.

Revenue is not publicly disclosed. With 11-50 employees and a single physical store, the addressable revenue base is bounded by local Dutch specialty retail throughput and the company's online share. Brand partners function as both suppliers and demand sources via co-marketed events and cashback promotions. The customer base is a fragmented long tail of Dutch consumers and a smaller cohort of professional/videographer buyers, with no enterprise anchor customers. Headcount trends, funding events, M&A, and leadership changes are absent from public records, consistent with a stable, founder-controlled specialty retailer.

Foto Verweij firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Foto Verweij
Legal name
Foto Verweij
Website
https://fotoverweij.nl
Company type
Private
Founded year
1935
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
11–50 employees
Short description
Foto Verweij is a family-owned Dutch specialty photography retailer founded in 1935 in Nijmegen, operating a single store and a full e-commerce webshop selling multi-brand cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, film, and accessories, plus film development, sensor cleaning, and digitization services for Dutch hobbyist and professional photographers.
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akta.pro rank

Foto Verweij industry classification

Industry
Product category
Photography Equipment Retail
NAICS
Photographic Equipment and Supplies Merchant Wholesalers (423410), Photofinishing (81292)
SIC
Photographic Equipment & Supplies (3861), Services-Photofinishing Laboratories (7384), Services-Motion Picture & Video Tape Production (7812)
akta.pro primary industry
Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories) (CRACAHAA)
akta.pro secondary industries
Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones) (CRACAPAD), Video Camera & Production Gear Retail (Camcorders, Cinema Cameras, Rigs) (CRACAHAB), Action Cameras & Adventure Imaging Retail (CRACAHAD), Photo Printing & Imaging Supplies Retail (Printers, Paper, Ink, Darkroom) (CRACAHAJ), Fixed-Lens Cameras (Compact, Bridge & 360 Cameras) (CRACAPAB)

Keywords

  • Camera retail store
  • Photography equipment
  • Camera accessories
  • Analog film supplies
  • Photo printing services

Where Foto Verweij is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Nijmegen
HQ country
Netherlands
HQ region
Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

Foto Verweij business model

Business model
GTM type
B2C
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

  1. Product sales (cameras, lenses, accessories): Retail sale of photographic equipment including system cameras, DSLRs, medium format cameras, compact cameras, instant cameras, action cams, video cameras, drones, lenses, bags, tripods, studio and lighting equipment, memory cards, batteries, printers, scanners, and filters. Revenue is generated through one-time product transactions with per-unit pricing. The store also sells second-hand/used equipment (tweedehands/occasions) and analog photography supplies including film rolls and developing services.
  2. Professional and retail services: Photo services including passport photos, online photo service (2-hour turnaround), film development (color and black-and-white), negative scanning, photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, and photography courses/workshops. Services are offered both in-store and online. Additional services include custom photo books, wall decorations, and photo gifts through external platforms (photolitto.com).

Pricing tiers

ModelBillingPrice
Unit PricingPay-as-you-goStandard retail pricing — per-product unit pricing with free shipping above €100

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Foto Verweij product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Foto Verweij is a specialist photography retailer selling new and used cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, lighting, bags, accessories, and analog film supplies, alongside in-store services such as passport photos, film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, and photography workshops. The business operates as a multichannel retailer with a physical store in Nijmegen and a Dutch-language e-commerce webshop, serving consumer, hobbyist, and professional photographer segments in the Netherlands since 1935.

Product overview

Foto Verweij is a Dutch camera and photography equipment retailer founded in 1935, located in Nijmegen. The company operates as a multi-brand e-commerce platform and physical store offering a comprehensive range of photography products and services. The product portfolio spans cameras (mirrorless, DSLR, medium format, compact, instant, disposable, action cams, camcorders, drones), lenses (wide-angle, standard, prime, telephoto, macro, fisheye, cinema), camera bags, tripods and supports (including stabilizers/gimbals and tripod heads from Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, DJI, Zhiyun), studio lighting equipment, accessories (memory cards, batteries, filters, flashes), and analog photography supplies (film stocks including Kodak Portra, Gold, Ektar, T-Max, TRI-X, Fujifilm; darkroom supplies). The company also provides services including passport photos, online photo printing, film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, photography courses, and a trade-in program. Foto Verweij sells major brands including Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, Panasonic, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, Kodak, Leofoto, Sirui, Peak Design, DJI, and Godox, among others.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Mirrorless / System Cameras (Systeemcamera's) Interchangeable-lens mirrorless cameras from Sony, Canon, Nikon, Fujifilm, OM System, and Panasonic, sold to amateur, enthusiast, and professional photographers seeking the latest digital imaging systems.
  • DSLR Cameras (Spiegelreflex camera's) Digital single-lens reflex cameras with optical viewfinders from major brands, sold to traditional and entry-level DSLR users.
  • Medium Format Cameras (Middenformaat camera's) Medium format digital cameras such as the Fujifilm GFX series, targeted at professional photographers requiring high-resolution commercial and studio capture.
  • Compact Cameras (Compactcamera's) Point-and-shoot digital compact cameras such as the Kodak Pixpro FZ45, FZ55, and AZ255, sold to casual and entry-level users.
  • Instant Cameras (Directklaar camera's) Instant cameras including Fujifilm Instax models that print photos immediately, sold to casual users, gifting buyers, and analog-photography enthusiasts.
  • Disposable Cameras (Wegwerpcamera's) Single-use film cameras including Kodak FunSaver, Kodak Daylight, Kodak Power Flash, and Fujifilm QuickSnap, sold for events, travel, and casual photography.
  • Action Cams Action and sports cameras for outdoor, sports, and adventure photography and videography, sold to enthusiasts and content creators.
  • Video Cameras & Pro Video Cameras Consumer and professional video cameras for motion-picture capture, sold to videographers, content creators, and professional video producers.
  • Drones Camera drones for aerial photography and videography, sold to consumers, enthusiasts, and professional drone operators.
  • Camera Lenses (Objectieven) Interchangeable camera lenses across wide-angle, standard, prime, telephoto, macro, all-round, fisheye, and cinema formats from Sony, Nikon, Canon, Fujifilm, Sigma, Tamron, Samyang, and Laowa, sold to system-camera users.
  • Camera Bags (Tassen) Camera bags including compact bags, backpacks, shoulder bags, lens cases, pouches, and luggage-style cases from Lowepro, Peak Design, and other brands.
  • Tripods (Statieven) Camera support equipment including tripods, travel tripods, monopods, selfie sticks, tripod heads, and stabilizers from Leofoto, Sirui, DJI, Zhiyun, and Benro.
  • Stabilizers & Gimbals Camera and smartphone stabilizers and gimbals including DJI Osmo Mobile series, DJI RS series, Zhiyun Crane and Smooth series, and Insta360 Flow series, sold to videographers and content creators.
  • Tripod Heads (Statiefkoppen) Tripod heads including ball heads, video heads, gimbal heads, panorama heads, and geared heads from Leofoto, Sirui, Benro, Jobu Design, and Joby, sold to landscape, studio, and architectural photographers.
  • Studio & Lighting (Studio & Licht) Studio equipment including studio flash sets, camera flashes, continuous lights, light meters, light shapers (umbrellas, softboxes, reflectors, beauty dishes), and studio accessories from Godox and other brands, sold to studio and portrait photographers.
  • Camera Accessories (Accessoires) Camera accessories including memory cards, storage, batteries, power supplies, lens accessories, filters, remote controls, microphones, audio recorders, and cleaning tools.
  • Printers & Scanners Photo printers, all-in-one printers, instant printers, photo paper, ink, and film scanners (including flatbed and dedicated film scanners) for at-home and small-studio printing.
  • Film Rolls & Films (Fotorolletjes & Films) Analog film stocks in 35mm, 120 medium format, and Super 8 formats from Kodak and Fujifilm (including Gold, Portra, Ektar, T-Max, TRI-X, Ultra Max, Colorplus, and Superia lines), sold to analog photographers.
  • Analog Cameras (Analoge camera's) Film and analog cameras for traditional photography, sold to analog-photography enthusiasts and collectors.
  • Darkroom Supplies (Doka benodigdheden) Darkroom equipment and chemicals for self-developing film, including Kodak Indicator Stopbath, sold to analog photographers who develop at home.
  • Instant Films Instant film packs for Fujifilm Instax and other instant cameras, sold to instant-camera owners.
  • Used / Second-hand Equipment (Tweedehands / Occasions) Pre-owned and demo photography equipment at reduced prices, including used cameras, lenses, and accessories, sold through a dedicated section of the webshop.
  • Passport Photos Service (Pasfoto's) Professional passport photo service delivered in-store at the Nijmegen location, for consumers needing compliant ID and travel photos.
  • Online Photo Printing Service (Online Fotoservice) Online photo printing service for digital images with a 2-hour turnaround, available to customers uploading files via the webshop.
  • Film Development Service (Ontwikkelservice) Professional color and black-and-white film development service, offered both in-store and via mail-in, for analog photographers.
  • Negative Scanning Service (Scanservice Negatieven) Service to digitize film negatives into high-resolution digital files, offered to analog photographers.
  • Photo Scanning Service (Scanservice Foto's) Service to digitize printed photographs into digital files, for consumers archiving or sharing physical photo prints.
  • Video Digitization Service (Video Digitaliseren) Service to convert analog video formats (tapes, film) to digital, for consumers preserving legacy video media.
  • Sensor Cleaning Service (Sensorreiniging) Professional camera sensor cleaning service offered in-store at the Nijmegen location, for DSLR and mirrorless camera owners.
  • Photography Courses & Workshops (Cursussen & Workshops) Photography courses and workshops for skill development, offered to amateur and enthusiast photographers looking to improve their craft.
  • Trade-in Program (Inruilen) Equipment trade-in program offering credit toward new purchases when customers exchange used gear, available both in-store and online.
  • Photo Books, Wall Decor & Photo Gifts (via Photolitto) Custom photo books, wall decorations, and photo gifts ordered via the partner platform photolitto.com, available to Foto Verweij customers.
  • DJI Osmo Mobile 8 Smartphone gimbal stabilizer with 3-axis stabilization, ActiveTrack 7.0 subject tracking, magnetic phone holder, integrated tripod and extension rod, and up to 10-hour battery life, sold to mobile content creators and vloggers.
  • Leofoto MP-284C Carbon Fiber Monopod Lightweight 4-section carbon fiber monopod with maximum height of 165 cm, 18 kg load capacity, and 414g weight, suitable for DSLR, mirrorless, and larger cameras in nature, sports, and wildlife photography.
  • Benro Precision Geared Head GD3WH Professional 3-way geared tripod head with horizontal tilt of -15° to 90° and vertical tilt of -30° to 90°, plus 360° rotation, made of magnesium alloy with carbon steel and bronze gears, 5.9 kg load capacity, and Arca-Swiss compatibility.
  • Leofoto XB-38 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate Ball head with 20 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable from portrait to landscape, built-in spirit level, universal 3/8" tripod screw, Arca-Swiss compatible, 97mm height, 368g weight.
  • Leofoto VH-30 2-Way Panorama Tripod Head 2-way panoramic head with 15 kg load capacity, 360° rotation, 180° tilt, dual spirit levels, and a degree scale, weighing 447g, designed for nature photographers and bird watchers.
  • Leofoto LH-30 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate Compact tripod head with 15 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable from portrait to landscape with dual panning function, spirit level, adjustable friction control, 80mm height, 310g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.
  • Leofoto LH-55 Ball Head + QP-70 Quick Release Plate Heavy-duty ball head with 25 kg load capacity, 360° rotatable, tiltable 90°, dual notches under the ball for quick angle changes, 98mm height, 496g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.
  • Leofoto LH-40GR Ball Head with Geared Panning Clamp Precision ball head with dual 360° rotating parts, 10-degree adjustment in two directions after locking, and a degree scale, weighing 720g, Arca-Swiss compatible, for architectural, landscape, product, and panorama photography.
  • Leofoto XB-32 Ball Head + BPL-50 Quick Release Plate 360° rotatable ball head, tiltable from portrait to landscape with spirit level and adjustable friction, universal 3/8" tripod screw, 85mm height, 311g weight, Arca-Swiss compatible.
  • Leofoto TFS Long Spikes with Rubber Replacement stainless steel spikes and rubber feet for Leofoto carbon tripods, providing better grip on soft, sandy surfaces and on smooth surfaces when using the rubber covers.
  • Leofoto NP-60S Quick Release Plate Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate weighing 42g with dimensions 66 x 41 x 10mm, 1/4" connection, anti-slip rubbers, and strap lug.
  • Leofoto AM-4 Magic Arm Flexible mounting arm with 1/4" screw threads on both ends, 3kg load capacity, folded dimensions 5.5 x 14.4 cm, extended length 25cm, 166g weight, for attaching LED lights, microphones, flashes, or smartphones to tripods.
  • Leofoto QP-70N Quick Release Plate Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate weighing 46g, dimensions 70 x 38 x 10mm, 1/4" screw mounting.
  • Leofoto NP-50S Quick Release Plate Arca-Swiss compatible aluminum quick release plate with 1/4" connection, strap lug for wrist strap attachment, dimensions 56 x 41 x 10mm, longer variant of the NP-50 plate.
  • Kodak Pixpro FZ55 Compact Digital Camera Compact digital camera with 16MP 1/2.3" CMOS sensor, 5x optical zoom (28-140mm equivalent), Full HD 1080p video at 30fps, digital image stabilization, available in red, black, pink, silver, and blue.
  • Kodak Pixpro FZ45 Compact Digital Camera Compact digital camera with 16MP sensor, 4x optical zoom (27mm equivalent), Full HD 1080p video recording, digital image stabilization, powered by 2x AA batteries, available in white, black, silver, pink, and red.
  • Kodak Gold 200 Film (35mm, 24/36 exposures) Color negative film with ISO 200 sensitivity, vivid colors, fine grain, and high sharpness, suitable for outdoor daylight photography and indoor flash, available in 35mm format with 24 or 36 exposures.
  • Kodak Portra 800 Film High-speed color negative film with ISO 800 sensitivity, known for skin tones, fine grain, and vivid colors, available in 35mm (36 exposures) and 120 medium format (10/12/16 exposures).
  • Kodak Portra 400 Film Color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity, medium contrast, popular for excellent skin tones, suitable for various light sources and push processing, available in 35mm and 120 formats.
  • Kodak Portra 160 Film Lower-sensitivity color negative film with ISO 160, extremely fine grain and excellent skin tones, ideal for studio and controlled lighting conditions.
  • Kodak Ektar 100 Film (120 medium format) High-quality color negative film with ISO 100 sensitivity, vivid color palette, high saturation, and very fine grain using Vision Film technology, ideal for nature, travel, and outdoor photography, available in 120 medium format.
  • Kodak T-Max TMY 400 Black-and-White Film Fast black-and-white film with very fine grain, high sharpness, and characteristic T-Grain emulsion, excellent for difficult lighting conditions and moving subjects, pushable to ISO 1600, available in 35mm and 120 formats.
  • Kodak TRI-X PAN TX 400 Black-and-White Film Classic high-speed panchromatic black-and-white film with fine grain quality, excellent edge sharpness, and high resolving power, ISO 400 nominal, responds well to push processing, ideal for challenging lighting.
  • Kodak Ultra Max 400 Film Color negative film with ISO 400 sensitivity, fine grain structure, wide exposure latitude, consistent accurate colors, optimized for skin tones, available in 35mm format.
  • Kodak Power Flash Disposable Camera (27+12 exposures) Disposable camera with flash and ISO 800 sensitivity, featuring 27+12 (39 total) exposures, suitable for indoor and evening photography, developable in-store using the 1-hour service.
  • Kodak FunSaver Disposable Camera (39 exposures) Disposable camera with 39 color exposures, compact and easy to use for casual photography, suitable for events and travel.
  • Kodak Reels 8mm/Super 8 Film Digitizer Film scanner for digitizing 8mm and Super 8mm film strips with an 8.08 megapixel sensor, 5" LCD screen, no computer or software required, outputs 1080p MP4 files, supports film strips from 3" to 9".
  • Travel Film Pouch (Do Not X-ray) Hand-check film bag to prevent film damage from airport X-ray and CT scanners, with warnings in 14 languages, includes 24 high-ISO (3200 ISO) stickers, available for 35mm and 120 formats.
  • Japan Camera Hunter 120 Film Case Pink hard plastic case for protecting and organizing 120 format films, holding 5 film rolls with wrappers, with numbered markings from 1 to 5.
  • SanDisk 64GB SDHC Extreme Memory Card High-speed SD memory card with 170MB/s read and 80MB/s write speed, V30/U3/UHS-I rated, suitable for 4K video recording, temperature-proof, water-proof, shock-proof, and X-ray-proof, with lifetime warranty and RescuePRO Deluxe software.
  • Lowepro Tahoe CS 20 Camera Pouch Compact sports camera pouch for digital compact cameras, made from water-resistant nylon with padded walls, interior dimensions 7.8 x 3.5 x 13 cm, 58g, with front zip pocket, shoulder strap, and belt loop.
  • Kodak Pixpro AZ255 Bridge Camera Compact bridge camera with 16.3 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, 25x optical zoom (24-600mm equivalent), optical image stabilization, Full HD 1080p video at 30fps, ISO range 100-3200, available in black, white, and red.

Quantifiable outcome

  • 9.5/10 customer rating based on 2,617 reviews (Kiyoh platform)

Companies that use Foto Verweij

Customer profile

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Foto Verweij technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

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App detail

Foto Verweij partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

  • KodakcoreOthersFoto Verweij is an authorized retailer of Kodak products, including Kodak digital cameras (Pixpro series), instant cameras, film rolls (Gold, Portra, Ektar, TRI-X, Ultra Max, T-Max, Colorplus), disposable cameras, and photography accessories. The store carries one of the most extensive Kodak film lineups in the Netherlands, covering 35mm, 120 medium format, and Super 8 formats.
  • SonycoreOthersAuthorized retailer of Sony cameras, lenses, and accessories including Sony E-mount lenses, action cams (Sony VCTAMP1 Action Cam Monopod), and the full Sony alpha system camera lineup.
  • CanoncoreOthersAuthorized Canon retailer, selling Canon EOS R system cameras, RF-mount lenses, and Canon accessories. The store hosts Canon-related events such as product launches and has featured Canon cameras in blog reviews (e.g., Canon EOS R6 III).
  • NikoncoreOthersAuthorized Nikon retailer offering the full Nikon Z system lineup including cameras and NIKKOR Z lenses. Foto Verweij hosts Nikon Z Touch & Try events, allowing customers to test Nikon equipment in-store.
  • FujifilmcoreOthersAuthorized Fujifilm retailer selling Fujifilm X-series and GFX medium format cameras, Fujifilm lenses, Instax instant cameras, and Fujifilm film. Featured extensively in staff reviews (Fujifilm GFX 100RF tested in Berlin by staff member Joost).
  • OM SystemcoreOthersAuthorized OM System retailer (formerly Olympus). Offers OM System cameras and lenses. Active promotional campaigns include OM System Summer Cashback promotions.
  • PanasonicminorOthersAuthorized Panasonic retailer selling Panasonic cameras and lenses within the Lumix system.
  • DJIcoreOthersAuthorized DJI retailer selling DJI drone products, Osmo Mobile smartphone gimbals (Osmo Mobile 7, Osmo Mobile 8), RS series camera gimbals (RS 2, RS 4, RS 5), RSC 2, and accessories. One of the most stocked gimbal brands in the store.
  • LeofotocoreOthersLeofoto is a key tripod and accessory brand carried by Foto Verweij, with extensive product listings including carbon fiber tripods (Summit, Poseidon, Ranger series), ball heads (LH series), quick-release plates (NP, BPL, QP series), monopods, panorama heads, magic arms, and tripod accessories. Leofoto products are featured across multiple product categories.
  • SiruicoreOthersSirui is a major tripod and accessory brand at Foto Verweij, with wide product coverage including Sirui tripods, ball heads (K-series, C-series, G-series), video heads (VH series), gimbal heads (PH series), monopods, and quick-release plates. One of the most extensively stocked brands for tripod accessories.
  • BenrocoreOthersBenro is a key tripod and head brand stocked by Foto Verweij. Products include Benro precision geared heads (GD3WH), ball heads, and tripod accessories.
  • ZhiyuncoreOthersZhiyun is a major gimbal brand at Foto Verweij, with extensive listings including Zhiyun Crane series (Crane 2, Crane 2S, Crane 2S Pro), Weebill-S, Smooth series (Smooth 4, Smooth 5, Smooth 5S, Smooth Q4), and related accessories.
  • SigmacoreOthersAuthorized Sigma retailer selling Sigma lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, and other mounts.
  • TamroncoreOthersAuthorized Tamron lens retailer, selling Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
  • Samyang / RokinoncoreOthersAuthorized Samyang retailer selling AF lenses for Sony FE, Canon RF, and other mounts. Featured in new product listings (e.g., Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 Sony FE).
  • Peak DesigncoreOthersPeak Design is a key accessories brand at Foto Verweij, covering Peak Design camera clips, Peak Design Everyday Backpacks, Peak Design travel tripods, Peak Design Capture clip systems, and Peak Design phone mounts.
  • LaowaminorOthersAuthorized Laowa lens retailer selling Laowa manual and autofocus lenses for various mounts.
  • LoweprominorOthersAuthorized Lowepro retailer selling camera bags, backpacks, and protective cases for photographers.
  • SanDiskminorOthersAuthorized SanDisk retailer selling SanDisk memory cards (SD, SDHC, SDXC) including high-speed Extreme Pro cards for 4K video recording.
  • Insta360coreOthersAuthorized Insta360 retailer selling Insta360 action cameras and smartphone gimbals including Insta360 Flow 2 Pro AI Tracker. One of the store's most stocked action camera and gimbal brands alongside DJI and Zhiyun.
  • KlarnaminorOthersPayment services partner enabling customers to pay in 3 interest-free installments (zonder rente) across the product catalog. Klarna branding is featured on product pages and checkout.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Foto Verweij competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Direct peers

  • Kamera Express: Largest Dutch specialist photography retailer, operating both a national webshop and physical stores. Directly comparable multi-brand camera, lens, and accessory assortment with professional and consumer focus, similar to Foto Verweij's model but at greater national scale.
  • Calumet Photographic: European specialist photography retailer with stores and webshop across multiple countries, offering cameras, lenses, studio lighting, and pro video. Comparable multi-brand specialist serving enthusiasts and professionals through omnichannel retail.
  • Wex Photo Video: UK specialist photography retailer combining physical store, e-commerce, and used-equipment trade-in. Mirrors Foto Verweij's omnichannel playbook with similar brand portfolio, service offerings, and customer base of enthusiasts and professionals.
  • Foto Konijnenberg: Dutch specialist photography retailer (Waalwijk) offering multi-brand cameras, lenses, lighting, and studio gear, with in-store services and event programming. Comparable family-run specialist with multi-channel distribution.
  • B&H Photo Video: Iconic US multi-channel photography specialist retailer (superstore plus webshop) carrying cameras, lenses, lighting, drones, and accessories across all major brands. Closely comparable specialist-retailer model with deep product assortment and content-driven demand generation.
  • Cameraland: Dutch specialist camera retailer with brick-and-mortar presence and e-commerce channel, offering multi-brand cameras, lenses, lighting, and accessories. Same core product mix (system cameras, lenses, tripods, lighting) targeting hobbyists and pros in the Netherlands.

Broad incumbents

  • Bol.com: Largest Dutch online marketplace with extensive cameras, lenses, and photography accessories category. A mass-market incumbent serving overlapping customers but lacking Foto Verweij's specialist advice, service menu, and in-store experience.
  • Coolblue: Major Dutch electronics and appliance retailer with a substantial camera and accessories department, offering multi-brand selection and aggressive pricing. A broader incumbent that competes for the same consumer electronics wallet share but without Foto Verweij's specialist depth.
  • MediaMarkt Nederland: Large Dutch consumer electronics chain with a cameras and photography accessories department. Broad incumbent serving overlapping buyers but lacking Foto Verweij's specialist expertise and analog/film depth.
  • Amazon Netherlands: Mass-market e-commerce incumbent serving Dutch consumers with third-party and first-party photography equipment listings. Competes on price and assortment breadth but cannot replicate Foto Verweij's specialist advice, services, and heritage positioning.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

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Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Foto Verweij M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Frequently asked questions about Foto Verweij

What does Foto Verweij do?

Foto Verweij is a specialist photography retailer selling new and used cameras, lenses, tripods, gimbals, lighting, bags, accessories, and analog film supplies, alongside in-store services such as passport photos, film development, negative and photo scanning, video digitization, sensor cleaning, and photography workshops. The business operates as a multichannel retailer with a physical store in Nijmegen and a Dutch-language e-commerce webshop, serving consumer, hobbyist, and professional photographer segments in the Netherlands since 1935.

Is Foto Verweij a public or private company?

Foto Verweij is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.

When was Foto Verweij founded?

Foto Verweij was founded in 1935. It employs 11 to 50 people.

Where is Foto Verweij based?

Foto Verweij is headquartered in Nijmegen, Netherlands, in the Europe region.

How does Foto Verweij make money?

Two revenue lines are on record. Product sales (cameras, lenses, accessories) is the primary driver. The others are professional and retail services.

Who are Foto Verweij's main competitors?

Direct peers on record are Kamera Express, Calumet Photographic, Wex Photo Video, Foto Konijnenberg, B&H Photo Video and Cameraland. Broad incumbents are Bol.com, Coolblue, MediaMarkt Nederland and Amazon Netherlands.

Does Foto Verweij have an API?

No public API is recorded for Foto Verweij.

What industry is Foto Verweij in?

Foto Verweij's product category is Photography Equipment Retail. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAHAA, Camera & Lens Retail (Photo Cameras, Lenses & Optical Accessories), with a secondary code of CRACAPAD, Consumer Drones for Imaging (Camera Drones). Its NAICS code is 423410 and its SIC code is 3861.

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