Foto Verweij
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.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1935
- HeadquartersNijmegen, Netherlands
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2C
- OfferingServices
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.
- Ownership category
- 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)
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Where Foto Verweij is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- 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
- 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.
- 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
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Standard 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 offeringCore 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 profileSegments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Foto Verweij technology and API
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- Has API
- No
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Foto Verweij partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
21 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- KodakcoreFoto 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.
- SonycoreAuthorized 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.
- CanoncoreAuthorized 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).
- NikoncoreAuthorized 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.
- FujifilmcoreAuthorized 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 SystemcoreAuthorized OM System retailer (formerly Olympus). Offers OM System cameras and lenses. Active promotional campaigns include OM System Summer Cashback promotions.
- PanasonicminorAuthorized Panasonic retailer selling Panasonic cameras and lenses within the Lumix system.
- DJIcoreAuthorized 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.
- LeofotocoreLeofoto 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.
- SiruicoreSirui 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.
- BenrocoreBenro is a key tripod and head brand stocked by Foto Verweij. Products include Benro precision geared heads (GD3WH), ball heads, and tripod accessories.
- ZhiyuncoreZhiyun 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.
- SigmacoreAuthorized Sigma retailer selling Sigma lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon EF, Nikon F, Fujifilm X, and other mounts.
- TamroncoreAuthorized Tamron lens retailer, selling Tamron lenses for Sony E-mount, Canon RF, and Nikon Z mounts.
- Samyang / RokinoncoreAuthorized 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 DesigncorePeak 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.
- LaowaminorAuthorized Laowa lens retailer selling Laowa manual and autofocus lenses for various mounts.
- LoweprominorAuthorized Lowepro retailer selling camera bags, backpacks, and protective cases for photographers.
- SanDiskminorAuthorized SanDisk retailer selling SanDisk memory cards (SD, SDHC, SDXC) including high-speed Extreme Pro cards for 4K video recording.
- Insta360coreAuthorized 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.
- KlarnaminorPayment 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 assessmentDirect 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.
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Strengths4 records
Weaknesses4 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
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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.