Hershel Loc: New York City

Thanks to all here who have paid B&H their kind compliments. As always, we value your patronage and look forward to continue to earn your trust in the years to come.

SS319

Well, this is your first DSLR, Can we assume then that you are also (somewhat) new to the art of photography? If you are, then do not buy from your local groceryhardware store, your local electronics store and do not buy on line. Find a local (or regional, maybe) camera store where you can talk to a professional photography sales person about your wants and needs. Most local stores will hold or sponsor photography classes - with real instructors that can and will answer your questions - questions you don;t even know you have right now. Most local stores are now forced to match or nearly match the east coast west coast stores. If you have problems with your camera or a lens, many times a local store can fix it, and if not can send the camera/lens to the right place to get it fixed. They also know the conditions of your warrantee - and you will get to be on a first name basis with these people.

2,5,10 years from now, when you also know everything about photography, then you can let B&H or Amazon or Ebay supply your needs - at about the same cost, but without the service of your local camera shop. (I buy $$$ from Amazon, I buy from B&H, and Focus, but every Camera I have bought since the 70s has come from Norman's of Kalamazoo)

J2e Loc: Canandaigua, NY

Amazon provides no technical support or advice unlike B&H, Adorama, and Cameta.

Szalajj Loc: Salem, NH

And, UNLESS you know exactly which model you want or need, buying from an Amazon or eBay dealer is like finding a needle in a haystack, especially for a new to DSLR photography buyer!

J2e Loc: Canandaigua, NY

Could not agree with you more.
From Amazon you might unknowingly receive a discontinued model or someone else's return.

MidnightManiac

Cameta...Great service and knowledge!!!