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Post by Saknika on Jul 20, 2009 23:22:07 GMT -5
This is a general thread for discussing where we purchase our equipment and tools. Why? Because everyone needs this sort of resource!
The main place I purchase stuff from is Adorama Camera. I find that often they have deals that beat out B+H, with the same great service that people know B+H for. They have a wide selection of items as well, and a great lab service. So Adorama is always the first place I turn to for photography equipment.
I have more sites, but I'll wait to hear in from everyone else before I spam you with more of my opinions. ;D
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Post by danielazarc on Jul 24, 2009 17:23:23 GMT -5
I actually don't have any particular place I look for things. I look on the internet for what I need, maybe a Google search, then spend a long time comparing products, reviews, etc. for the best one I can find quality and price-wise. xD Though if I found some good company I might always look to them first. =P
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Post by Accebera on Aug 4, 2009 13:09:32 GMT -5
I just go to my local camera store.
I do get the catalog from B+H, but I hate to pay shipping costs and then I worry the whole time that the equipment will be damaged on the way over.
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Post by Saknika on Aug 4, 2009 15:13:19 GMT -5
They package the equipment pretty well, so there's really not much to worry about damage wise. But yeah, shipping fees suck.  |
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Post by comicIDIOT on Aug 4, 2009 15:20:13 GMT -5
I go where ever, stay local and shop at San Jose Camera Video or go for a drive and visit the nice Keeble & Shuchats (B&H minus converys), Owens Originals, B&H, Amazon. Etc. I just go to my local camera store. I do get the catalog from B+H, but I hate to pay shipping costs and then I worry the whole time that the equipment will be damaged on the way over. I ordered photo paper and it came in a box four times the volume than the box of paper, haha. |
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Post by ScottWood on Aug 10, 2009 11:04:28 GMT -5
It depends.
Over the years, I have spent A LOT of money with B&H. They have good prices, and great customer service. Lately though, I have been buying some stuff from Amazon, and have had good luck with them also.
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Post by karababy47 on Aug 10, 2009 13:41:30 GMT -5
I haven't had to buy any equipment since I received my digital camera as a gift 3-4 years ago. Well I picked it out, but Hubby said it was my Christmas present. If I remember correctly we bought it on sale from Circuit City. Oh, I do burn everything to CD/DVDs though, which I buy at Wal-Mart. Does that count as equipment? If I were ever to buy a more advanced camera though, I'd probably get it from a local camera store, Amazon or eBay. I've never heard of B&H or Adorama. |
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Post by Saknika on Aug 10, 2009 15:47:49 GMT -5
B&H and Adorama are certified camera dealers, and both have excellent prices.  |
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Post by firequall on Aug 10, 2009 19:51:06 GMT -5
Vistek and Henry's are the two major/comprehensive retailers in Ottawa. There's a Henry's location in my neck of the woods but lately I've been heading downtown and buying stuff from Vistek. I buy most of my film from them and saved about $200 on my 70-200 when I bought it last year. Henry's has a pretty atrocious website, too.
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