Internet purchase Digital camera

[duber34]

I just checked the camera at Tiger Direct and B&H. B&H is cheaper. Best price I've seen on it as a matter of fact.

 

[woolyblue]

I concur with gatorboy. I have made several purchases with B&H photo and was very happy with the experience. They also ship any pertinent rebate information with the product.

 

[frank_f15]

JUST MAKE SURE THE CAMERA IS MADE FOR USA , OR IT WILL NOT CARRY THE USA WARRENTY. i bought my olympus c750 online and had no problem, i also liked the 10x optical zoom, but i do wish it had stableization.

 

[_RaT_]

When you buy from B&H photo/video, they typically offer USA or grey market. They explain the difference quite well there. I buy grey market because B&H will honor the warranty. Some folks have great success with B&H like me and others are disappointed. Overall, they get a good review. They are perhaps the largest online and brick and mortar photo/video supplier.

 

[Durbob]

I get e-mails from Tiger Direct and also Newegg and Neweggs price is always lower. I just ordered and received from Newegg a 512 stick of Kingston 2700 ram for $55.00 and a new 6.1 sound card for $12.00. They had a one day special yesterday on an off brand 512 2700 ram for $48.00. Tiger Direct sells a lot of refurbished stuff cheap though. I go by the plant where Tiger Directs parent company ( Systemax ) build their systems.They have signs outside that tell when they have sells to the public. I have wanted to , but haven't stopped there yet to see if there are any bargains.

Dur

 

[rswyan]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( Back in December I bought a new Canon PowerShot A85 along with a few accessories from B&H Photo over the internet. Items were shipped promptly with no other problems. I would definitely do business with them again. Prices were either the lowest or very close to the lowest I could find. )</font>

Being somewhat in an audio/video related field, I've dealt with B&H numerous times over the years. Like Mad says, their pricing is always the lowest - or very near the lowest - and the service has always been good. They are the first place I go to when I want good pricing, prompt service and no hassles.

 

[Wingnut]

I didn't read all the responses so hopefully this isn't repetitious. You seem to be doing your homework .... and what you really need to be looking for is any hint that it's a grey-market product. One give-away is usually the price ... I was really interested in the big Sony 8mp camera and found several places that were pretty close to 1/2 list price. On further investigation, it quickly became apparent (from comments and their FAQs) that it was not a USA model .... giveaway was comments about the warranty.
When it comes to tractors and such, grey market doesn worry me overly much ... but you get into electronics ....

I daily check out Techbargains.com .... and soon found the Canon equivalent to the Sony on sale ... so now I'm the proud owner of a Pro 1 8mp prosumer camera. My final cost on this $1000 list camera was $573 ... patience certainly did help.

 

[MossRoad]

I bought the Minolta Z1 from Beach last year. They were very easy to order from and no hassles.

The camera, however, had a problem in that the shutter that flips it from LCD screen to eye piece stuck and I had to send it in for repair. It was covered under warranty, but still bummed me out. I was warned about that happening from several review sites, but went along with it anyway and it bit me. Other than that, the camera takes great pictures in natural light and not too bad in low light with a tripod. The flash is lousy. I've taken about 6000 pictures with it so far. Five sets of AA batteries. Not too bad.

 

[Dargo]

MossRoad, I guess I've been fortunate with my Z1. I've somehow managed to drop it several times and still haven't had any problems with it. I think I'm going to buy the Cannon EOS 20D for my main digital camera and use the Z1 for travel and banging around. I've tried to find some information about the durability of the 20D, but I can't find much on it. Have you ever used that camera or know about it?

 

[milkman]

I had seen reference to that problem with the grey market cameras, and don't know the difference other than maybe warranty wouldn't be honored, I assume the controls and directions would be in english though.
I'm finding prices range all over the map, and seems there might be a catch with the lowest prices, seems that all the reviews on the sites that are really cheap, have the hook trying to sell over priced accessories. I don't have a problem saying no to all that, but I wouldn't like the hassle with delays and being jerked around. Beach Camera doesn't show the camera as being available at the moment, and B&H have been mentioned favorably several times and they're like $25 or $30 higher than some of the others. I appreciate all the feedback that I've gotten here, and it has helped me know what to look out for when I am ready to turn loose of the green. I suppose I'll just have to sort through all that I find and make a choice. Buying a tractor wasn't this complicated for me, I knew what I wanted, just had to choose between three different dealers.

 

[Gatorboy]

<font color="blue"> I'm going to buy the Cannon EOS 20D for my main digital camera </font>

I bought myself a Canon 20D and a 70-200 f/2.8L lens. I absolutely love it! The images this camera can take at 3200 ISO is amazing!

This is what came from B&H Photo last month.

 

[Dargo]

Thanks gator, I'm glad to hear that you like the 20D. A relative was telling me how much he liked his Cannon EOS 1Ds Mark II, and telling me to get that camera. Well, I don't exactly need that nice of a digital camera! /forums/images/graemlins/shocked.gif Have you ever priced one of those?!

Fortunately he told me that he has a Cannon EOS 20D that he uses as "backup" that he likes almost as well. The 20D is not a cheap camera by any means, but compared to the 1Ds Mark II....let's just say I'm out of my league in camera there. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif

 

[MossRoad]

<font color="blue"> Have you ever used that camera or know about it? </font>

Nope. Sorry for the late reply. Gatorboy sounds pretty happy, though! /forums/images/graemlins/laugh.gif

 

[Bob_Skurka]

Dargo, I'm an ex-photo junkie who used to love to develop his own stuff, I still have my big professional Nikon F2A camera bodies, but I think the last time I used one was on my honeymoon almost 20 years ago. What I have learned is that the best camera to have is one that you can actually carry around with you and consequently that is the kind you end up using. I've got a Canon S230 and a Canon S500, both are TINY little cameras, about the size of a pack of Marlboro cigarettes, optics and color rendition are very good. These cameras are the ones LIKELY to end up in a pocket and LIKELY to be used to snap pictures of my daughter playing soccer, hunting Easter eggs, or some other activity.

I think there is a place for bulky cameras, they are great for PLANNED events where you plan to lug them out for specific reasons.

But if you are in over your head with the Canon EOS type systems, consider a little high quality pocket digital. You'll probably find that you, or Mrs_Dargo acutally have it with you when a spontaneous shot can be taken.

 

[California]

</font><font color="blue" class="small">( What I have learned is that the best camera to have is one that you can actually carry around with you and consequently that is the kind you end up using. -Bob_Skurka )</font>

I strongly agree! I bought a pocket size Canon A75 for a big trip last fall. Nearly all my memorable pictures were made in locations where it would have been inconvenient, rude, or in a few spots dangerous to show a full size camera.

How come no one attaches pictures to support their posts describing favorite cameras?

Attached: beggar, Delhi.

 

[BigDave]

I would second the vote for Adorama. I haven't bought a camera from them, but I'm impressed with their customer service. I bought two pairs of binoculars from them, returned one pair. No return authorization required. I ordered a different pair as a replacement. I got two pairs of binos in two weeks.

They also identify if items are US or gray market items. Many of the lowest prices that you find on cameras tend to be gray market without a manufacturer's warranty. Be sure to ask if you deal with someone else.

 

[milkman]

The brown truck came today, found the camera at Best Buy, missed the Fuji rebate, but BB had a $50 rebate final cost was $282.49 plus tax, shipped free. I'm excited as we're planning on making the Rantoul Il. event on Aug 26,27,28 will get lots of shiny old iron pictures. I'll try to not lose this one. /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif