Where do you guys buy your gear?

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octopoly

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#215185 16-Jun-2017 09:15

Hi geeks,

I plan to buy some more camera equipment and was wondering if you can recommend a store or shop.

Where do you guys buy your camera gear? Do you have a preferred location?

Thanks in advance for any advice :)

Daniel

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#1801864 16-Jun-2017 09:18

Progear in Newmarket for expensive stuff like a camera body. Their after sales support is awesome. Have been using them for years. For stuff like batteries, CF cards, i shop around to get the best deal.

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#1801891 16-Jun-2017 09:23

You don't say where you are, but in Auckland my preferred suppliers are Progear (primarily), or Auckland Camera. Both great to deal with.

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octopoly

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#1801894 16-Jun-2017 09:25

t0ny:

Progear in Newmarket for expensive stuff like a camera body. Their after sales support is awesome. Have been using them for years. For stuff like batteries, CF cards, i shop around to get the best deal.

Thanks t0ny, I will check them out.

I have been comparing Noel Leeming and JB Hi-Fi but they don´t have a huge selection and sell most cameras as kit, but not the body only. Also their pricing was not really convincing.

octopoly

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#1801895 16-Jun-2017 09:26

Stu: You don't say where you are, but in Auckland my preferred suppliers are Progear (primarily), or Auckland Camera. Both great to deal with.

Thanks Stu, yes sorry. I am in Auckland, forgot to mention that :)

Ok good to hear that you also recommend Progear. Will also check out Auckland Camera.

Thanks for the tip.

3puttssuck

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#1801899 16-Jun-2017 09:27

https://www.photo.co.nz/

Christchurch based but ship worldwide. They are fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great pricing also.

octopoly

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#1801947 16-Jun-2017 09:57

3puttssuck:

https://www.photo.co.nz/

Christchurch based but ship worldwide. They are fantastic. Extremely knowledgeable and helpful. Great pricing also.

Thanks for the tip 3puttssuck. They seem to have a huge selection, which is great.

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#1801948 16-Jun-2017 09:59

As above, but also Wellington Photographic Supplies and B&H in New York - biggest camera store in the world I believe. Be careful with warranties if buying overseas. I got at least one of my Nikon bodies from there, the NZ prices at the time were ridiculous. B&H support is good.

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octopoly

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#1801950 16-Jun-2017 10:01

timmmay:

As above, but also Wellington Photographic Supplies and B&H in New York - biggest camera store in the world I believe. Be careful with warranties if buying overseas. I got at least one of my Nikon bodies from there, the NZ prices at the time were ridiculous. B&H support is good.

Thanks timmmay. I knew B&H in New York, but rather want to buy locally. I will have a look at the Wellington Photography Supplies. Thanks for the tip.

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#1802002 16-Jun-2017 10:59

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Photography/ci/989/N/4294538916

octopoly

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#1802763 17-Jun-2017 20:21

NorthernZone:

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/browse/Photography/ci/989/N/4294538916

Thanks NorthernZone.