Classic Connection Fine Camera - Fairfield, Connecticut

Skip Allen

Classic Connection is not your typical camera store, it’s a personal experience that is more like a friendship. Customer care, huge inventory and decades of experience really sets it apart from the norm these days. Sam is very understanding, listening to your questions and based on decades of experience, offers you just the right lens or camera for your specific needs.
This no pressure sales approach to the hundreds, if not thousands of items in his inventory is very refreshing. Sometimes it’s just a conversation about future releases or which of the legacy Leicas were the best built or which lenses are under rated and are a real bargain today. After dealing with him for over 25 years, I have no reservations about recommending him to anyone, whether you are a collector or pro shooter. He has always been fair and honest, offering high quality products at a good price.

Keith Ashton

Had a terrific experience working with Sam at Classic Connection on a recent purchase. Very personal, knowledgeable and passionate about photography, trustworthy and honest in every way. It's everything you'd ever want when making a purchase of high-end camera.

Frank Smith

Sam is the best retail camera dealer I have ever dealt with. His prices for both used and new Leica gear are the best I've found.

Bob W

Competitive prices, great service, fast shipping, accurate product descriptions. I’ve dealt with Sam for about 20 years now and I’ve always had a great experience when buying Leica equipment.

Robert Pecha

I just purchased my 2nd Leica camera and two lenses. Plus I traded in my Q3. Again, I echo the words written below. Outstanding in every way. Any Leica purchases I ever make in the future will be from Classic Connection Fine Camera and Sam.

Absolutely outstanding store in every way. First, it was the only place that I could find a Leica Q3 in stock and ready for immediate delivery. Second, despite having a rare find, the price was not marked up and was consistent with all the large sites that had a long waiting list. The package shipped out immediately and Sam even sent it 2nd day delivery; all without a shipping fee. Being new to Leica Sam patiently answered all my questions and I felt I made a well informed decision to purchase the Q3. I plan a future Leica purchase and without a doubt I will buy it from Classic Connection Fine Camera.

Gene Sparks

Sam is a real treasure in the Leica-verse. Whether for sales of new and used gear or purchasing used gear, he is a straight shooter that is worthy of your trust. The Customer service is genuine and non pretentious. This shop gets my highest marks for online remote business dealings coast to coast.

M M

Sam is great. I've purchased two cameras from him, and will call him when I'm ready to buy another. He is fair, responsive and accommodating.
I had a much more personal experience than with the larger stores, and feel better supporting a small business.

William White

I have purchased three new Leica cameras and several Leica lenses from Sam and he has purchased some vintage photography equipment from me. When purchasing expensive photography equipment, there is no substitute to the experience of working one on one with the owner of the business rather than buying from a large retail business such as B&H.