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Show WITHIN ONE MILE 11 RACHEL ROBERTSON rentals of film and digital cameras at a discount toward students. They have a small staff Acme Camera Company, Sugar House's local photography store, offers semester-lon- g I thats knowledgeable and, every time go in there, they are very helpful," said Cameron Kerper, sophomore economics major. The Sugar House back Blake Bekken Staff Reporter the street Directly from Sugar House Pub, off the beaten path and nestled in an alley, sits Sugar Houses local camera shop: Acme Camera across Company. With camera gear ranging from film to digital, Acme offers creatives in the Sugar House area affordable rentals alongside previous rental gear for sale at reasonable rates. Acme started up over two years ago with the hope to offer affordable gear to the community. Before Acme, the Sugar House area lacked an accessible camera shop. Pictureline is an alternative, sophomore but Jake Smith, communication major, said: Acme is affordable, and I feel like they arent trying to sell me something any time I go in there. They are genuinely interested in helping me find something I like. semester-lon- g Acme offers rentals of film and digital cameras at discounted rates for students. It may be difficult to find if their sign isnt out on 1100 East, because they are located in an alley, said Cameron Kerper, sophomore economics major. Kerper rented a 35mm SLR for the semester last fall. They have a small staff thats knowledgeable and, every time I go in there, they are very helpful, he said. The shop tries to make it easy for students to advance their alley secret mi 3 piwpari I 5 i photography skills by making its rates for rentals and used gear are more affordable. Jacob Nuttall, owner of Acme, said he started the business because there was a gap in the market for camera rentals S J I il I i vt in Salt Lake City. On weekdays, rental prices are cut by 25 percent, so it offers incentive for students to play t, around with new equipment while taking photo classes on campus. Students interested in honing their photography skills can stop by and see the Acme Camera team. The boutique-styl- e shop has equipment for amateurs and professionals alike. 3 1 i n P 1 . rnmjj a ' k. tts j h-- - Hr JJIMMLI ; |