shawn_hooper Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I was wondering where everyone has been buying their, either 5D or 1Ds mark II? I have tried to find a stocking retailer and keep coming up with places in New York only. Anyplace else have them? OR did everyone go mail order? Thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michaelschrag Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Except for a few camera bags and inexpensive accessories, I have never purchased camera gear from a "brick and mortar" store. All of my purchases have been from KEH.com, B and H, and Adorama. After many thousands of dollars I have yet to have a bad experience with any of these retailers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robert_turner Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Remember that buying from vendors linked from here helps to support photo.net . If you wish to avoid the NYC "cartel", KEH.com in Atlanta got me my 5D in no time and offer very low pressure, helpful service. Robert Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fourfa Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I got mine at Dell, which usually has spectacular holiday sales (and infamously long delays if you don't happen to get one from stock...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgranone Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 B&H Photo in New York www.bhphoto.com B&H is a well run organization, have items in stock when they post it in stock, no hassles, good support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
savas_kyprianides Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I bought mine at the brick and mortar store, B & H. Walked right in and got one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
images_in_light_north_west Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Costco.com for 5D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beauh44 Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 1Ds II from Amazon.com. Interestingly, when I bought mine it was badly back ordered everywhere else I looked and it said it would be a month before I'd get it. It arrived less than a week later. Either B&H or Adorama are good too. Good luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sergey_oboguev Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 Unlike some lenses, there is no reason why to buy camera bodies locally rather than via mail order. Assuming, of course, you are already sure you want to buy a particular camera. Besides B&H, Adorama and KEH, I also had trouble-free experience with Onecall.com; bought a couple of DSLR from the latter. However if for whatever reason you want to buy locally, I am sure most bigger "offline" stores in the US do carry 5D and 1Ds-II. Check yellow pages for your town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wingell Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 I bought my 5D and, before that, my 10D, at Tuthill's Photo & Digital in the Binghamton area of upstate NY. It's a mid-sized retail shop that stays on top of digital developments and provides excellent service. I took the first 5D that arrived at the store in October 2005 (see the note under my portfolio portrait). No regrets! Cheers...Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digitmstr Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 <a href=http://www.bhphotovideo.com/>B&H</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former P.N Member Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 <a href="http://www.samys.com/product_detail.php?item=3697">Samy's Camera</a> <p> Got my 10D from them a few years back when nobody else had one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marknagel Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 BH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
howard_grill Posted February 5, 2007 Share Posted February 5, 2007 B and H...never a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiver_me_timbrrrre Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 In the Midwest, try Dury's : www.durys.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pmind Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 5D and just about everything else from B&H. No problems in many years of doing buisness there. Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mendel_leisk Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 B&H (Had a hard time posting, apparently my answer was word-for-word identical to others ;D) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nwphotog Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Brick and morterKenmore Camera - kcamera.com and 530, 28-135IS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sknowles Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 I got my entire system at <a href="http://www.glazerscamera.com/">Glazer's Camera</a> in Seattle, the best photography store in town. They stock almost all the lenses in the EOS line so you can decide which you want, and if they don't have it, they can usually get it fairly quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bs Posted February 6, 2007 Share Posted February 6, 2007 Adorama, BuyDig.com & B&H; all three are great to deal with and magicians at making your disposable income disappear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielransom Posted February 7, 2007 Share Posted February 7, 2007 calumetphoto.com in San Francisco. My favorite b&m store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shawn_hooper Posted February 7, 2007 Author Share Posted February 7, 2007 Cool deal. Thanks a lot for everyone's answers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbyerly Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 anyone heard of empire digital? they have the canon 5d for between $2400 and $2600 at their ebay store- they say they are brand new and not refurbished http://search.stores.ebay.com/EmpireDigital_canon-5d_W0QQfciZ6QQfclZ4QQfsnZEmpireDigitalQQfsooZ2QQfsopZ3QQftsZ2QQsaselZ35747080QQsofpZ0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former P.N Member Posted February 8, 2007 Share Posted February 8, 2007 Based on feedback on resellerratings.com I'd stay away from Empire. <p> <a href="http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Empire_Digital_E_R_Electronics_and_Accessories">http://www.resellerratings.com/store/Empire_Digital_E_R_Electronics_and_Accessories</a> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rickbyerly Posted February 9, 2007 Share Posted February 9, 2007 yeah i hear you on that dick- i checked out their feedback originally and asked them a few questions and they wanted me to call the 1800 # and order that way ( not good!)- looks like they don't take the time to update their inventory on ebay and rely on pushing accessories/sales that are marked way up also some ebay members are just way over the top though- giving neg feedback for receiving a sales call- i sell on ebay and know how many wankers are out there i'm checking with paypal on how much payment protection i would get- they're pretty good about that stuff but want to check first Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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