keep in mind the possibility of warranty repair problem with cross border shopping, accessory are no trouble but lens and body
SusyPhoto wrote:
I am visiting downtown Chicago in a couple days. Any camera shop recommendations?
It's been 35 years since I worked in the loop an haunted Wolks and all the other camera stores during my lunch hours. Unfortunately, they are all gone except one of the best, Central Camera, 230 South Wabash Avenue! Go there, especially if you have any interest in vintage or specialty gear! The only other loop camera stores I can find are a couple of blocks north: International Camera, 9 N Wabash; and Chicago Camera Repair Specialist, 5 S Wabash.
Alas, camera stores are mostly in my memory.
Since I moved back to Northwest Indiana decade ago, I have been dismayed at the lack of quality camera stores. I noted Central Camera in Chicago's Loop, above, but that becomes a full day's trip. I have one local store I do trade at, but it doesn't have the inventory to make me happy. But, when I venture back to New Jersey, where we lived for a quarter century, I always take an afternoon to go to Unique Camera on Route 46 in Fairfield. They've got an ample stock so I am always able to look at what interests me; they have knowledgeable personnel that is not afraid to give an opinion; and they have an excellent (for a camera store) coffee bar so you can relax as you take it all in. Try it if you are in the area.
cz3056
Loc: Somewhere in Michigan or Texas
Norman in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo MI
CHG_CANON wrote:
Roberts - Indianapolis
They are good, they have a good presence on ebay.
bsprague wrote:
Kenmore Camera for Seattle.
http://www.kenmorecamera.com/I've never been there, but Glazer's is closer to "downtown" Seattle and get good reviews.
Glazer's is excellent, and they just opened a brand-new store.
Pro Photo Supply in Portland, OR. And also Camera World.
In San Diego we have Nelson and Georges Both have been in business as long as I can remember. Great people. At both stores
Hunts in Boston and greater New England
In Toronto there is Vistek, Henry's, Aden Camera and Downtown Camera
In southeast CT there is Photo Connection. I drive 45 minutes each way just to deal with them. Very knowledgeable, friendly and patient.
http://photoconnectionoc.com/
Camera Bar in Hartford CT. manned by actual photographers! They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and have actually talked me down from an unnecessary GAS attack.
In the Philly area: Allen's Camera in Levittown, Pa (where I shop and have for years) and Cardinal Camera in Lansdale, Pa
mstuhr wrote:
ProPhoto, Portland Oregon
Another vote for Pro Photo. They also have a great lab a block away from the retail store. I've purchased the last two DSLRs and the last three lenses from them. They also sell used cameras, lenses, tripods, accessories. I've sold numerous items on consignment there. I walk five minutes to get there.
Roberts Camera in Indianapolis IN
I've bought used gear there and my camera and they're always saving me money when I think I want to do something stupid.
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