Good Website To Buy Cameras?

[walterc]

Hi,

I wasn't sure where to put this so hope here is OK. I'm looking to but a Canon DSLR camera (hopefully a bundle deal) and a GoPro HD camera too, but I want to buy them online as the prices I'm seeing in local shops are crazy. So does anyone know of good reputable online electrical stores where I could buy these? I'm pretty new to this stuff down here

Thanks
Walt

[kamold]

eglobaldigitalcameras.com.au

I bought an HTC One X phone, it arrived from Hong Kong THE DAY AFTER I ordered it.
I was so impressed I bought a Sony SLT and lens a week later. Very helpful online staff and great prices.
They don't have the best prices on memory cards, get them from memorycity.com.au.

[team_v]

DWI do really good deals on cameras.

digital cameras, digital slr cameras, video cameras - DWI australia online store.

I am getting my DSLR from them this week.

[Transporter]

I bought from Amazon.com Digital SLRs & Lenses: Digital SLRs, interchangeable lens digital cameras, Micro Four Thirds, lenses, tripods, cases, bags, flashes, photo editing software, learning guides, and more ,
but aslo from DWI, check them all incl. ebay.

[walterc]

Cheers guys, I was looking at DWI last night alright, will check out the others. Has anyone bought direct import stuff from JB HiFis website? Some good deals there but I'm a bit dubious about not getting a manufacturers warranty and just a JB HiFi one...

[cbay]

we've previously bought some dslrs and lenses from D-D Photographics, with pick-up available in north sydney if you're near there.

Good luck with your search!

[walterc]

Thanks again guys, I've just ordered an EOS 600D, camera bag and SD card from DDP above as they seemed to have pretty good prices. Hopefully it arrives safe so I can start playing with it!

[AdamD]

Just a heads-up; bear in mind Canon Australia won't honour the Canon International warranty any more; nor the Canon warranties of any other (overseas) Canon distributors. This includes Canon USA (which is a change from their previous policy on L lenses).

I get quite a bit of my kit from digidirect.com.au - they are a Canon Australia reseller and their prices tend to be at the pointy end for locally-distributed stuff.

[Bubu]

DDP (Discount Digital Photographics) is the cheapest place in Sydney for DSLR gear.

However if you want accessories I suggest you look elsewhere to get cheaper. I recently bought about $480 of stuff from B&H in New York. They have a very good reputation and some of the stuff I bought there was literally half the price of what even DDP is, the only down side is the shipping cost. It takes about a week to your door but it will cost you about $40, so it may only be worth ordering from them if you buy a few items like I did.

[walterc]

Bubu, is this the place you mean? B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders

Would there be any taxes to pay here on bits ordered from an American site?

[AdamD]

Bubu, is this the place you mean? B&H Photo Video Digital Cameras, Photography, Camcorders

Would there be any taxes to pay here on bits ordered from an American site?

That is B&H in NY, yes. I bought a 50mm f1.4 from them, and saved a packet.

However, you'll pay duty and GST on any imports over $1k. In my experience, it's only beneficial to buy gear from overseas (including B&H) if you can keep it under this declared limit, otherwise you'll be able to manage comparable prices from local retailers, and you get an (official OEM distributor) warranty as well.

[philsan]

Hi there,
Another good Australian company is Cameras direct in Queensland.A lot better prices than normal retail and they ship O/nite anywhere in Australia.Their website is CamerasDirect.com.au or just do a search for them.
I have used them in the past and their service is excellent.
Phil.