Post your favorite brick and mortar- A resource?
Oct 7, 2013 16:12:16 #
My purpose in this post is two-fold: supporting your local economy and providing a resource should any of you be traveling and need a "real" store.
Thanks. I'd like to see at least one store for every state!
Thanks. I'd like to see at least one store for every state!
Oct 7, 2013 16:39:04 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
Profoto in Livonia, Mi or
Cameramart in Pontiac Mi
MidwestCamera Repair in Wyandotte, MI
Cameramart in Pontiac Mi
MidwestCamera Repair in Wyandotte, MI
Oct 7, 2013 19:16:54 #
Lakeside Camera and Bennett's Camera. Both in Metairie, La.
Only two left in the New Orleans area worth anything..
Don
Only two left in the New Orleans area worth anything..
Don
Oct 7, 2013 19:47:10 #
My local is Dan's Camera City in Allentown Pa. And they just opened a new one in Easton Pa. They have the most helpful people that you can find anywhere. Thay have stoudos you cant rent. Any of the best cameras or lens for sale or rent. They Have classes for the beginer or pro. They have road trips conducted by pros. Everything under one roof.
Oct 7, 2013 21:45:53 #
Oct 7, 2013 21:50:39 #
LI NY
Cameta Camera, Amityville (right in town rte 110)
I have tried Burgler Brothers down the street 3 times and have never had a satisfactory experience.
There is also a Burger Brothers in Syosset, but after my experience in Amityville I have no inclination to go.
When in the city I visit Adorama or B&H ( or both when I want to treat myself)
Cameta Camera, Amityville (right in town rte 110)
I have tried Burgler Brothers down the street 3 times and have never had a satisfactory experience.
There is also a Burger Brothers in Syosset, but after my experience in Amityville I have no inclination to go.
When in the city I visit Adorama or B&H ( or both when I want to treat myself)
Oct 7, 2013 22:39:59 #
sb wrote:
Southern Photo Supply in Melbourne, Florida - still a place you can go and ask questions, take your camera in, touch and feel things.... And since there is so much price-fixing with cameras (didn't they outlaw that?), you get no breaks from internet sites, so when I upgrade to a new Canon later this month I will go there!
I love that place. When I visit my daughter in Palm Bay I always stop there and purchase something. In knoxville a new shop just opened called fStop. I plan to frequent them often. I would rather shop in my hometown .
Oct 7, 2013 22:44:35 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I prefer to support my local merchant and have a chance to get gear in my hands... so in that spirit here goes:
Portland Oregon- Pro Photo Supply: 503.241.1112 & 1.800.835.3314
Portland Oregon- Pro Photo Supply: 503.241.1112 & 1.800.835.3314
Tempe Camera and Imaging Center
http://www.tempecamera.biz/
800-836-7374
Oct 7, 2013 23:29:57 #
hotglassguy
Loc: Jeffersonville, IN
In the Louisville, KY area we have Murphy's Camera. Very helpful and usually close to internet pricing. They also have locations in Lexington, KY and in Southern Indiana (Clarksville).
http://murphyscamera.com/
http://murphyscamera.com/
Oct 8, 2013 00:19:51 #
sirlensalot
Loc: Arizona
FOTO FORUM in Phoenix,AZ and Tempe Camera Repair in Tempe, AZ. Like the Forum for level of expertise and knowledge of staff.
Tempe Camera also rents and sells used equipment also as well as new gear and has separate departments for sales, rentals, and repairs.
Also have C.R.I.S in Chandler, AZ which is an authorized repair center for most or all major brands. Foto Forum is 20 minute drive, Tempe Camera about 30, C.R.I.S about 35-40. Had a ton of Ritz and associated Wolf Camera scattered in various malls shopping centers, but as far as I know, they have been gone for several years now.
Tempe Camera also rents and sells used equipment also as well as new gear and has separate departments for sales, rentals, and repairs.
Also have C.R.I.S in Chandler, AZ which is an authorized repair center for most or all major brands. Foto Forum is 20 minute drive, Tempe Camera about 30, C.R.I.S about 35-40. Had a ton of Ritz and associated Wolf Camera scattered in various malls shopping centers, but as far as I know, they have been gone for several years now.
Oct 8, 2013 01:05:37 #
I live 90 miles from the nearest camera store, and they are expensive. Adorama, B&H, and Amazon are where I shop.
Thanks.
Thanks.
Oct 8, 2013 13:21:40 #
Creve Coeur Camera in St. Louis, Columbia, MO and Springfield, IL. Cannot go wrong with them.
Oct 8, 2013 14:58:53 #
The only one we have in Madison, WI is The Camera Company. Good store, knowledgeable staff, classes and private instruction too. They don't carry Panasonic, and I want to look at the Lumix GX7 :(
Oct 8, 2013 15:22:19 #
Keeble & Shoochet 290 So. California St. Palo Alto, CA
A very old well established store - actually two stores - one on each side of the street.
A very old well established store - actually two stores - one on each side of the street.
Oct 8, 2013 16:27:10 #
LoneRangeFinder wrote:
I prefer to support my local merchant and have a chance to get gear in my hands... so in that spirit here goes:
Portland Oregon- Pro Photo Supply: 503.241.1112 & 1.800.835.3314
Portland Oregon- Pro Photo Supply: 503.241.1112 & 1.800.835.3314
I agree with you a very well stocked store indeed! I was just up their two weeks ago found everything I needed plus an excellent staff on hand to answer questions.
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.