Ritz Camera closed in early 2009.
Sigma also makes lenses under the Quantaray name, which are sold exclusively by Ritz Camera.
Ritz Camera & Image was a photographic retail and photofinishing specialty store, headquartered in Beltsville, Maryland.
Ritz Camera's largest acquisition was Wolf Camera, which it acquired out of bankruptcy in 2001.
On June 22, 2012, Ritz Camera and Image filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection for the second time.
Ritz Camera was the first chain photo-finishers to offer 4x6 prints from 35mm film, as well as free bordered prints as standard.
Ritz Camera is also the first national chain to offer 4.5x6, commonly known as 6D, prints.
In July 2003 Ritz Camera introduced Ritzpix.com, which also offers customers online ordering and in-store pickup within an hour.
Among Ritz Interactive's debts are a $3.55 million secured claim held by Ritz Camera.
On June 22, 2012, Ritz Camera & Image filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection again and closed 128 of its stores.
