I need and would appreciate advice on purchasing a camera
Jul 17, 2014 18:09:48 #
amehta wrote:
Both are excellent, both are very, very good at graciously accepting my money. :-D
For used gear, another good option is KEH. Their rating system is extremely conservative, which I think favors the buyer.
For used gear, another good option is KEH. Their rating system is extremely conservative, which I think favors the buyer.
Thank you, I will check them too.
Jul 17, 2014 18:10:54 #
AndyCE wrote:
Hi James, and welcome!
I personally haven't dealt with either store yet, but will on my next purchase of a lens. However, many people on UHH have, and I haven't seen one negative post about either store.
Andy
I personally haven't dealt with either store yet, but will on my next purchase of a lens. However, many people on UHH have, and I haven't seen one negative post about either store.
Andy
That's what I was hoping.
Jul 17, 2014 18:12:47 #
GAH1944 wrote:
in my opinion, both are honorable dealers. I've purchased from both. also, Amazon.----------good luck
Thank you, I have bought from Amazon before and never had a problem with them.
Jul 17, 2014 18:15:10 #
jamesl wrote:
Thank you, I have bought from Amazon before and never had a problem with them.
:thumbup:
Jul 17, 2014 18:18:49 #
minniev wrote:
We lack photo stores too so all my purchases are o... (show quote)
Thanks, I appreciate all the info. I am not worried about a delay over holidays, I am much more concerned that they are trustworthy and reliable. I have placed orders with companies from time to time and had a nightmare of a time getting what I ordered or a refund otherwise. I woild like to avoid any more of these type outfits. Thanks again.
Jul 17, 2014 18:21:05 #
Mac wrote:
I buy most of my photographic equipment from B&H and have never had a problem. I've been buying from them for around 20 years, and have never used any other company (other than buying direct from Nikon) because I've always been happy with their service.
I would recommend refurbished over new or used.
I would recommend refurbished over new or used.
That's great to hear. I am wanting to find companies with good reputations. Thank you.
Jul 17, 2014 18:23:05 #
BigWahoo wrote:
I agree; I have also bought some used equipment from KEH It was better than described.
That's very good to hear, nobody gets upset getting better than they expected. Thank you.
Jul 17, 2014 18:25:20 #
DavidPine wrote:
I have purchased from B&H and have been extremely satisfied. Adorama enjoys a very good reputation also, but I cannot speak from personal experience regarding Adorama. MTShooter enjoys a very good reputation as well and you would be dealing with the owner. If you order online from B&H and Adorama by online, you won't pay taxes. Good luck and have fun.
Thank you. It is great to get so much help, and I truly appreciate all of the help and advice I receive.
Jul 17, 2014 18:42:25 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Both are excellent, and there are many other excel... (show quote)
Thank you. I am leaning towards a D7100 right now if I can swing it or if not maybe a D7000. I am not likely to be able to go with any better model at least not in the foreseeable future. I have also considered a D5200 or D5300 maybe if I can't get either of the two others. I am not looking at any package including anything more than a lens. I already have 3 or 4 tripods and a mono-pod, as well as some backgrounds and flood lights I used a lot jn the 70's a 80's. Most of my camera and other photo equipment has ben coming from Walmart since the last true camera store closed here. Thanks again.
Jul 17, 2014 18:45:07 #
Hershel wrote:
To all who spoke well of us, please accept our sincere thanks for the compliments and our gratitude for your patronage.
To Jamesl, please feel free to avail yourself of the many valuable free services B&H Photo offers regardless of where you make your purchase.
All the best.
HERSHEL
To Jamesl, please feel free to avail yourself of the many valuable free services B&H Photo offers regardless of where you make your purchase.
All the best.
HERSHEL
Thank you very much, and you are definitely on my list of dealers I am considering.
Jul 17, 2014 18:49:09 #
amehta wrote:
Both are excellent, both are very, very good at graciously accepting my money. :-D
For used gear, another good option is KEH. Their rating system is extremely conservative, which I think favors the buyer.
For used gear, another good option is KEH. Their rating system is extremely conservative, which I think favors the buyer.
Thank you for your help, and I have been considering looking into refurbished or used as options too.
Jul 17, 2014 18:54:13 #
onyxtiger wrote:
I've dealt with B&H, Adorama, and Cameta. B&H is wonderful. Out of their way customer service.
Cameta was good also.
Adorama was not so good for me, but others here speak highly of them. So Adorama is probably ok, too.
Cameta was good also.
Adorama was not so good for me, but others here speak highly of them. So Adorama is probably ok, too.
Thank you for the help.
Jul 17, 2014 18:56:56 #
Hello James,
I have purchased from both and have not had any issues.
I think that any purchase you make through them would be fair.
Now if I can just find out when my new D810 will be shipped from B&H!! :)
I have purchased from both and have not had any issues.
I think that any purchase you make through them would be fair.
Now if I can just find out when my new D810 will be shipped from B&H!! :)
Jul 17, 2014 18:58:15 #
SharpShooter wrote:
James, welcome to the Hog.
Both of those outfits are great to buy from.
I prefer to buy from Adorama. It's not be cause I feel they a any better to buy from, but they have an educational arm called Adorama TV. Their uTubes are the best learning videos on the Internet and I have used them a lot.
So my choice is to support them since I benefit a lot from Adorama TV. Outside of that, it's a toss-up. :thumbup:
SS
Both of those outfits are great to buy from.
I prefer to buy from Adorama. It's not be cause I feel they a any better to buy from, but they have an educational arm called Adorama TV. Their uTubes are the best learning videos on the Internet and I have used them a lot.
So my choice is to support them since I benefit a lot from Adorama TV. Outside of that, it's a toss-up. :thumbup:
SS
Thank you, I have seen some of the Adorama TV videos and found them to be very useful.
Jul 17, 2014 19:09:54 #
jimni2001 wrote:
As you can see there are some B&H folks here and they do a great job of taking care of us and I assume all of their customers. Adorama is also excellent. What kind of photography do you wish to pursue? I have also bought from Amazon but would suggest either of these other companies first though as they are companies that specialize in photographic equipment. Let us know what you get.
Thank you. I don't know any one type of photography I want to do. I like some landscape as well as some portrait photography. I have a granddaughter who will turn 12 in August and I like to take shots of all the various activities she's into which is widely varied. I used to do some sporting events. I also have some underwater equipment packed away that I used a lot when snorkeling and scuba diving with my brother and friends in the Navy. I have done wedding back in the late 70's, and enjoyed some but others were nightmares so I will probably not actively pursue that very much. There is definitely a wealth of knowledge available from the members here and that is fantastic to find.
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