danrobb Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 Hi guys. I live in Canada but I am plagued by high prices. What I have done in the past is buy from US sites (adorama and B/H have the best prices) and get them shipping to my uncle. He'll usually ship the stuff to me after that. I was wondering if I could cut out the middle man though. Anybody have any reasonably cheap Canadian retailers? Preferrably websites? I can travel within southern Ontario though too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
continuity Posted September 3, 2003 Share Posted September 3, 2003 You mean other than henrys.com or vistek.ca? You can try cameracanada.com as well. But, basically they're all about the same price -- expensive. I just wish B&H/Adorama didn't charge $30+ USD to ship some film... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimvanson Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 I dug this up earlier today...have not looked at it...<a href="http://www.cameracanada.com/index.asp"><b>Camera Canada</b></a>. If your interested in shops out west, let me know as there are several with sites. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the_macman Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 The prices seem to me as ridiculously inflated as in any Canadian store. Canon EF 70-200/4 $1200 CAN is under $600 US ($827 US) in the US. Is the canadian warranty worth 350 ? I believe the calculation applies to all equipment. Stick with B&H... even if they ship directly to you it should be way cheaper than any Canadian store. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaun westlake Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Macman See this thread re warranty. With any Canon equipment I have bought (lens / bodies) the warranty is identical reqardless of what side of the border . http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=005u02&unified_p=1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane_kucheran Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Interpro photo in Vancouver often has good deals. I bought a Canon angle finder from them that was US$20 less than the B&H price. Their website is www.interprophoto.com but it's not great. I don't believe the prices have been updated for a while and so you have to contact them for the current prices & availability. Cheers, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bj_bignell Posted September 4, 2003 Share Posted September 4, 2003 Dan,<br> If you have a car and can travel, just do a border run for a duty-free liquor, and pick up some camera gear on your way. :-) <br><br> If that doesn't interest you:<br> - McBain Camera in Edmonton (http://www.mcbaincamera.com) has good shipping rates and fair prices.<br> - The Camera Store in Calgary (http://www.thecamerastore.com) usually has lower prices than McBain.<br> - London Drugs usually has a good camera department, and their prices (especially sale prices) are usually competitive. Some locations also deal used gear.<br><br> If you eventually find a good source, post it here so we all know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
25asa Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Actually I find London Drugs "sale" prices to be the same as the regular price in many camera stores. I dont find their pricing cheap, other then on used equipment. I go to several places in Van. Kerrisdale Cameras (they have a website too), Lens and Shutter, Beau Photo, and Leos Cameras. They all have decent pricing, but Leos sometimes is a bit cheaper then the rest. For film pricing I find Kerrisdale Cameras to be the cheapest. Beau and Leos are independants so they carry more stuff that the chain ones dont. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erick_lamontagne Posted September 7, 2003 Share Posted September 7, 2003 Price on Nikon equipment is often the same or cheaper in Montreal shop than B&H (after dollar conversion). Canon might be a little more expensive. The only shop with decent website is <a href=http://www.simonscameras.com/>Simon's Cameras</a>. I never shop there though. I usually shop (walk in) at <a href=http://www.photoserviceltee.com/>Photo Service</a> or at <a href=http://www.lozeau.com/>LL Lozeau</a>. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david_sereda Posted September 8, 2003 Share Posted September 8, 2003 Hi Dan- If you are open to some good deals on used equipment, try: www.vintagevisuals.com Other than that, I'll put in another plug for McBain Camera. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leica ron Posted September 9, 2003 Share Posted September 9, 2003 For online shopping ... www.harrysproshop.com in Toronto, excellent service ... I second The Camera Store in Calgary and also 8 Elm in Toronto. If you must go to Henry's go to the Church and Queen store in downtown Toronto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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