Local camera shops
Mar 9, 2014 09:26:22 #
Moonsey wrote:
I visited my local camera shop (Norman's Camera in... (show quote)
You are fortunate. There are very few camera stores around any more. None anywhere near me in SC. All those in Greensboro, NC where we use to live closed up several years ago.
Mar 9, 2014 10:55:51 #
pecohen wrote:
There probably is one but I was thinking just the other day that I don't know of a single camera shop anywhere in Maine.
I believe there is one in Portland, but I don't recall the name right now.
Mar 9, 2014 11:28:00 #
Ditto! I shop the Dodd Camera stores in the Dayton & Cincinnati OH areas. Great service, great deals.
spdmn54 wrote:
Great that you have obviously a great local retailer. We have Dodd Camera here in Cleveland that does the same, twice a year they have a factory forum, all kinds of manufacturers come, show their wares and offer free services, from sensor cleaning to tune ups and check ups. Of course it is designed to sell product, I always walk out with something new. Wife had banned me from going back :oops:
Mar 9, 2014 11:46:44 #
We also have a great photo shop in South Bend Indiana, it is Genes Photo Shop .They have a full line of cameras and supplies , information and even a rental studio. Great people and helpful if you have a problem.
Mar 9, 2014 12:15:42 #
We have two in St.louis Creve Coure camera and Schillers. I have used Creve Coure since the onset of CAS Recently I have been stopping at Schillers.....Schillers employees are 10 times more knowledgeable that those at Creve Coure.
Mar 9, 2014 12:56:57 #
My local camera shop is National Camera in the Minneapolis area. They have helped me any number of times.
Mar 9, 2014 13:05:06 #
Moonsey wrote:
I visited my local camera shop (Norman's Camera in... (show quote)
Hey Moonsey, Norman in Grand Rapids is where I go. I know all of the guys and gal by name. They're Good people. It's nice to know there are a few Hoggs in West Michigan.
Mar 9, 2014 13:35:49 #
We have a camera store here in Morris County NW New Jersey, Unique Camera Store, that has classes, rentals, printing, printers, paper ink, all major car eras/lenses, etc, etc. Very good place my wife tries to keep me from. :D
Mar 9, 2014 18:32:25 #
My shop (http://www.cccamera.com/store-locations-hours.html) would have charged to clean a sensor...and then it would have had to be sent out somewhere to do it. A lot of their prices are more expensive than the big superstores. Some of their prices are the same. Unfortunately, they pretty much have the corner on the market. I only buy smalls there and then only when I feel I need them now. Otherwise I save the sales tax and get my stuff from NY/NJ.
Mar 9, 2014 22:23:22 #
wmcy
Loc: Charlotte
Kudos for Biggs Camera in Charlotte. Long-time staple in this area. Excellent service and very good selection - both new and used.
Mar 9, 2014 23:51:41 #
Stroudsburg Foto in Stroudsburg PA is an excellent local camera dealer!
Mar 10, 2014 00:04:56 #
greg vescuso
Loc: Ozark,Mo.
Tim Stapp wrote:
I have purchased items from both Norman's and Robe... (show quote)
When I was living in Indiana I had to travel 1 1/2 hours to Indy to go to Roberts, one of the best camera shops around. Now that I'm back in Missouri there is a great Camera shop Called Lawrence Camera in business over 100 years And I hate to say it but anything under $1000 I buy from them but above that amount not paying state sales tax starts adding up.
Mar 10, 2014 00:13:16 #
An important point here: If you don't support them, they'll go away. If my local camera store stocks it, I'll buy from them, even if it costs a little more. Bought my last two DSLRs, and three of the last four lenses from ProPhoto Supply in Portland Oregon. The exception was a lens they did not stock.
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