History
HCE originated in Austin, TX in 1972 as a photographic rental service originally located within two different camera stores. Sales of photo equipment were added to the existing rental service and through the 1980's, sales of new and used equipment became the primary focus. In 1982 the repair dept and the Austin location were closed while the Houston store was relocated and enlarged. In 1987 the Houston store was again enlarged to accommodate our growing needs. In 1995 we purchased land on Richmond Ave, and built our current 7,000 sq ft facility. Today this freestanding building houses all of our new and used equipment, accessories, supplies, and in-store digital lab. Over the years, HCE has evolved from an