Best Place for Photography Equipment?

JeShUa · 06-27-2007, 06:20 AM

I've heard people say to go to bhphoto.com.. but I can get free 2day shipping from Amazon.com.. and it will cost the same, so why not just get it from Amazon? Also, I've had no problems from them in the past. But yeah.. what other sites are highly reputable for camera equiptment. I'm going to purchase the Canon 10-22mm lens.. Thanks guys.
PS: Its 3am.. so my english isnt the greatest :].

JeShUa · 06-27-2007, 03:51 PM

Bump for help.

truflip · 06-27-2007, 04:02 PM

here u go:
http://www.dcresource.com/forums/showthread.php?t=14677

Quote:

RR = www.resellerrating.com (Points out of 10)
SH = www.shopping.com (Checks out of 5)
BR = www.bizrate.com (Points out of 10)

The Exceptional:
__________________________R R - SH - BR
1. B&H Photovideo-----------9.32 - 4.5 - 9.3
2. New Egg -----------------9.64 - 4.5 - 8.8
3. Beach Camera ------------9.03 - 4.5 - 9.3
4. BuyDig.com ^-------------8.36 - 4.5 - 9.1

The Good:
__________________________R R - SH - BR
1. 17th Street Photo --------9.91 - 5.0 - n/a
2. Zip Zoom Fly -------------8.56 - 4.5 - 8.8
3. Norman Camera ----------9.17 - n/a - 8.4
4. Digital Foto Club ---------9.04 - 4.5 - 8.6
5. OneCall.com -------------9.43 - n/a - 9.3
6. ABT Electronics ----------7.71 - 4.5 - 9.0

The Ok: - (All relatively good companies - just be cautious)
__________________________R R - SH - BR
1. IBuyDigital ---------------8.69 - 4.5 - 8.6
2. Dbuys ^------------------8.69 - 4.5 - 8.2
3. Central Digital ^ ----------8.69 - n/a - 6.4
4. JR Music World ------------6.67 - 4.5 - 9.1
5. Abes Of Maine -------------5.10 - 4.0 - 8.0
6. Etronics.com --------------8.37 - 4.0 - 7.9
7. Digital 1234 ---------------6.35 - n/a - n/a
8. Adorama ------------------6.50 - 4.0 - 8.5
9. Butterfly Photo ------------6.81 - 4.0 - 7.6
10. Canoga Camera ------------9.88 - n/a - n/a
11. 47th Street Photo: Ebay ---9.50 - n/a - n/a
12. Pro Feel -------------------9.16 - n/a - n/a
13. Page Computers ----------6.24 - n/a - 7.4
14. Tri-State Camera ---------5.63 - n/a - 8.0
15. RainbowTronics.com ------8.72 - n/a - 8.0

The Bad: - Don' Shop At Any Of These! (No Particular Order)
__________________________R R - SH - BR
1. USA Photonation -----------0.67 - n/a - n/a
2. Radio Active Deals^ --------2.50 - n/a - n/a
3. Royal Camera ---------------1.43 - n/a - n/a
4. CCI Camera City ^-----------0.53 - n/a - n/a
5. 42nd St. Photo -------------2.84 - 3.5 - n/a
6. Best Price Cameras ---------0.22 - n/a - n/a
7. Infinity Cameras ^-----------0.38 - n/a - n/a
8. Infiniti Photo ^--------------0.19 - n/a - n/a
9. J and K Cameras ^----------- n/a - n/a - n/a
10. Mr. Accessory ^-------------n/a - n/a - n/a
11. Century21Electronics.com ^-0.68 - n/a - n/a
12. Ibuydig.com ----------------0.08 - n/a - n/a **NOT BUYDIG.com**
13. turbobuys.com ^------------n/a - n/a - n/a
14. getyourdigitalhere.com ^----0.50 - n/a - n/a
15. AM Photoworld -------------0.80 - n/a - n/a
16. Broadway Photo ^----------0.80 - n/a - n/a
17. Regal Camera ^------------0.80 - n/a - n/a
18. Prestige Camera ^----------0.80 - n/a - 7.1
19. Preferred Camera ^----------0.80 - n/a - 7.3
20. Digital Liquidators -----------n/a - n/a - n/a
21. All Star Camera ------------1.39 - n/a - n/a
22. The Camera Pro's ^---------1.88 - n/a - n/a
23. Genius Cameras ------------0.31 - n/a - n/a
24. Express Cameras ^----------0.93 - n/a - n/a
25. Thedigitalexpo.com --------0.19 - n/a - n/a
26. Wawa Digital ---------------0.19 - n/a - n/a
27. Stargate Photo ^-----------0.29 - n/a - n/a
28. Starlightcameras.com ^-----1.62 - n/a - n/a
29. Stop4Camera.com ^--------1.18 - n/a - n/a
30. 1StopCamera.com ----------2.35 - n/a - n/a
31. Inoax.com ^----------------2.41 - n/a - n/a - Rerated
32. RiteBuys.com ^-------------0.92 - n/a - n/a
33. Fotoconnection.com ^-------1.40 - n/a - n/a - Rerated
34. Thenewconnection.com ^----n/a - n/a - n/a
35. Wisetronics.com ------------0.57 - n/a - n/a
36. OneClickDigital.com ---------0.37 - n/a - n/a
37. CircuitDigital.com ^----------0.37 - n/a - n/a
38. YellowBeePhoto.com --------2.21 - n/a - 2.4

Unsure/Not Recommended:
1. Datavision Computer
2. US1 Camera
3. Price Rite Photo - See Article

JeShUa · 06-27-2007, 04:11 PM

Thanks :].

truflip · 06-27-2007, 04:17 PM

np :)

BubzSI · 06-27-2007, 04:21 PM

BHphoto.com

I just ordered my diffuser for my SB-600 and a Hoya R72 Infrared Filter =)

JeShUa · 06-27-2007, 05:32 PM

New toy on its way =].

BubzSI · 06-27-2007, 05:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeShUa

New toy on its way =].

whatja get?

truflip · 06-27-2007, 05:44 PM

Canon 10-22mm lens? can i have a cookie if i got that right? lol

**firmhonda** · 06-27-2007, 05:49 PM

booyakasha

JeShUa · 06-27-2007, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truflip

Canon 10-22mm lens? can i have a cookie if i got that right? lol

Sure.. if you go to my work, I'll give you a fortune cookie. No charge ;].

***hamerad*** · 06-28-2007, 12:15 AM

Wolf and Ritz Camera are the same company and their retail stores usually have knowledgeable people and good prices. They also tend to throw in lots of free extras with purchase, and they are located all over the place.

***MindFusion FX*** · 06-29-2007, 11:12 PM

bhphoto is the best. from them i've ordered:

Canon 75-300mm lense
Canon 580EX Flash
Canon XH-A1 3DD HDV Camera
Canon Lithium Battery
Canon Wide Angle Video Camera lense
Canon HD Video Tapes

moxom · 07-02-2007, 11:19 PM

BH is great. I've visited the store many times and have always walked away with my questions answered and have never felt ripped-off. The salespeople are very knowledgeable and they seem to have the latest gear with US warranty.

I ordered my Pentax K100D from Abe's of Maine. Again, the salespeople were helpful and the prices were competitive.

Obsidian6 · 07-05-2007, 02:12 AM

BH has a good selection, but to be honest, their prices are not so great. You can do a lot better usually. However, they usually have everything in stock, so if you can't find it elsewhere they are a good backup.

I would suggest looking at Keh.com, I've ordered a large amount of gear from them, they carry both new and used. if you are comfortable with slightly used gear, I highly recommend it. ( which is never a bad idea to be honest, less likely to lose money on resale )
Beachcamera.com has some good deals to be found.

8thgenuser · 07-07-2007, 01:14 AM

I've had success with both Amazon and B&H. I've had to contact the sales department to ask the status of my order when dealing directly through Adorama. I haven't had a problem with Adorama when I ordered an item through their Amazon storefront. I prefer Amazon only because I use an Amazon credit card to take advantage of their 3% rewards program.

JeShUa · 07-07-2007, 01:23 AM

Haha.. somehow I have prime membership @ amazon.. idk if I was charged or not.. but yeah.. I usually buy most everything @ Amazon.. I got my tripod through adorama's amazon storefront, and just made a purchase through digitalfoto :].. all happy transactions.

alpha · 08-07-2007, 09:23 PM

Bringing back up an old thread but for B&H is great because they have a lax return policy. I remember reading a thread on dpreview forums about a guy who returned a 17-40mm five times because his focus tests didn't come out tack sharp.

I bought a tripod and head from them last year but the top of the tripod was cracked. B&H sent me a UPS label to print off and all I had to do was drop it off at a UPS store then they sent me the replacement without a hassle.

I know Amazon prices are usually a bit cheaper but the Amazon CSRs will probably not understand the meaning of "tack sharp" when you try to return a lens because it is "soft".

I bought my camera from OneCall, they price match B&H and Amazon also.

**wing_gundam** · 08-07-2007, 09:36 PM

ebay!

i sell old camera stuff there :)

06-27-2007, 06:20 AM	#1 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,198 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	Best Place for Photography Equipment? I've heard people say to go to bhphoto.com.. but I can get free 2day shipping from Amazon.com.. and it will cost the same, so why not just get it from Amazon? Also, I've had no problems from them in the past. But yeah.. what other sites are highly reputable for camera equiptment. I'm going to purchase the Canon 10-22mm lens.. Thanks guys. PS: Its 3am.. so my english isnt the greatest :].

06-28-2007, 12:15 AM	#12 (permalink)
*hamerad* 8th gen Addict Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Conyers, GA Posts: 689 Andrew iTrader: 0 / 0%	Wolf and Ritz Camera are the same company and their retail stores usually have knowledgeable people and good prices. They also tend to throw in lots of free extras with purchase, and they are located all over the place. __________________ ///dSLR Squad Member #22 Looking for some Mint Cond. 2008 Accord EX Wheels w/ Tires?

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wing_gundam Smooth Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: T dot Posts: 17,331 Civic Type Stock iTrader: 8 / 100%	ebay! i sell old camera stuff there :) __________________ Trying to sell? Read the updated for sale forum rules here

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*MindFusion FX* Photographer/VFX Designer Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Pembroke Pines, FL Age: 22 Posts: 953 Jose iTrader: 0 / 0%	bhphoto is the best. from them i've ordered: Canon 75-300mm lense Canon 580EX Flash Canon XH-A1 3DD HDV Camera Canon Lithium Battery Canon Wide Angle Video Camera lense Canon HD Video Tapes

07-02-2007, 11:19 PM	#14 (permalink)
moxom Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 956 iTrader: 0 / 0%	BH is great. I've visited the store many times and have always walked away with my questions answered and have never felt ripped-off. The salespeople are very knowledgeable and they seem to have the latest gear with US warranty. I ordered my Pentax K100D from Abe's of Maine. Again, the salespeople were helpful and the prices were competitive.

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Obsidian6 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Murrieta, CA Age: 22 Posts: 177 iTrader: 0 / 0%	BH has a good selection, but to be honest, their prices are not so great. You can do a lot better usually. However, they usually have everything in stock, so if you can't find it elsewhere they are a good backup. I would suggest looking at Keh.com, I've ordered a large amount of gear from them, they carry both new and used. if you are comfortable with slightly used gear, I highly recommend it. ( which is never a bad idea to be honest, less likely to lose money on resale ) Beachcamera.com has some good deals to be found.

07-07-2007, 01:14 AM	#16 (permalink)
8thgenuser Webby's Minion Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 7,070 Nikon Squad Member #8 iTrader: 1 / 100%	I've had success with both Amazon and B&H. I've had to contact the sales department to ask the status of my order when dealing directly through Adorama. I haven't had a problem with Adorama when I ordered an item through their Amazon storefront. I prefer Amazon only because I use an Amazon credit card to take advantage of their 3% rewards program.

07-07-2007, 01:23 AM	#17 (permalink)
JeShUa Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 12,198 Keepin` it Phresh iTrader: 11 / 100%	Haha.. somehow I have prime membership @ amazon.. idk if I was charged or not.. but yeah.. I usually buy most everything @ Amazon.. I got my tripod through adorama's amazon storefront, and just made a purchase through digitalfoto :].. all happy transactions.

08-07-2007, 09:23 PM	#18 (permalink)
alpha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Age: 25 Posts: 139 iTrader: 0 / 0%	Bringing back up an old thread but for B&H is great because they have a lax return policy. I remember reading a thread on dpreview forums about a guy who returned a 17-40mm five times because his focus tests didn't come out tack sharp. I bought a tripod and head from them last year but the top of the tripod was cracked. B&H sent me a UPS label to print off and all I had to do was drop it off at a UPS store then they sent me the replacement without a hassle. I know Amazon prices are usually a bit cheaper but the Amazon CSRs will probably not understand the meaning of "tack sharp" when you try to return a lens because it is "soft". I bought my camera from OneCall, they price match B&H and Amazon also.