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Jun 10, 2023 13:40:45   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
'New' is mostly irrelevant, in terms of digital cameras. Granted, you won't have warranty support. Nor, the latest brag rights on UHH. And, the older the model, the less likely of a repair option. But, modern cameras, say anything from 2015 onward, are luxury goods. Few 'need' can interchangeable lens camera. Lower-end models compete with $1000 phones, so who needs a $1000 camera-phone and another $800 camera-camera? As luxury goods, this equipment is built for the long-haul, where 'used' is typically indistinguishable from new in the equipment's long-term useful-life-expectancy.

Since you refused to provide the requested details to give focused answers, consider the Canon Powershot models, that are all 'new', 'digital' and 'sub $800'. I shoot with an older Canon G9X-II, a 20MP model, where Canon and Sony have standardized on this pixel resolution and cropped sensor for their multiple models in this pocket-sized model. Sony's version are 'Cybershot'.

For interchangeable lens cameras, you just have to consider your options. A widely popular model like the Canon EOS 5DIII now has a glut of used models in the resale market. They're appearing lightly used in the $600 range, for a 22MP full-frame camera with many of the features of Canon's top 1DX-II model from the same 2012 time period. Any 20MP to 24MP model is much the same as another, whether new or 10+ years old. Worrying about 'new' is your own self-limiting decision, and worrying about sub $1000 is unrealistic for 2023 -- probably forever more.
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I went through several brands ,from Rolleiflex, Leica to Nikon and Canon. To me the most important factor in photography is the clarity, the sharpness and the tone of your pictures, then we consider the variable functions of your camera.
The new digital generation invites us to reconsider both the lenses and the bodies but again the result still is the success of your pictures.I do not mention about the post photo shopping
Knowing your gear would help a lot in your performance. Asking yourself which are your intentions to shoot and you will deduct from your answer what you need. Frequent research and study will guide you to pick the gear you like then keep working on it will help you to get better pictures.
I know a friend who purchased anything new on the market, which resulted in a multiple gear but his pictures were not improved with his news tools !
MAD
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Jun 7, 2023 16:55:57   #
Thank you Ava's Papa. I already got that lens and I like it . I want to get a longer reach so I am also thinking about the RF 600 or RF 800 F11.
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Jun 7, 2023 16:49:16   #
RF 100-500 or EF 100-400 ?
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Jun 7, 2023 16:15:43   #
I have a Canon R6 and its Canon RF 100-400 , a Sony A7C and its Sony 24-105 . I like to purchase a tele zoom lens either Canon RF 100-500 or Sony 100-400. The Sony 200-600 is very nice but for me, it is heavy and too long to carry around.
Please help me if you are familiar with these lenses Thank you.
MAD
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May 30, 2023 01:55:55   #
CHG_CANON wrote:
I didn't mean to "meanly" send you to a dog like Abe's. It's just that prices are set the same for all new camera equipment from authorized US sellers. Anyone selling for less is selling something questionable, typically grey market. "New" grey market is equipment exactly the same as 'authorized US' equipment, built in the same factory, tested to the same quality standards, but selling at a lower price and without a US warranty. So, if there's a problem that should have been a warranty issue / repair, you're going to have to pay instead, assuming the brand manufacturer will even look at it. Abe's is a notorious grey market seller, so if you were looking at price alone and not support, you'll see Abe's always seems to be the cheapest.
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Thank you CHG_CANON for your frank thoughts ! I have been in the photography business for over 40 years . I have bought my gears through B&H, Canon USA, Adorama,Beach Camera, Tri-State, 47th Street, Abe's... but not Unique Photo. I read their customers'comments and realized that this place is not reliable. I will go back to B&H or Canon USA. Again thank you for your comments.
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May 30, 2023 01:45:34   #
mwsilvers wrote:
I don't know since I don't know which several products he believed were being priced lower. Perhaps he may be referring to accessories, camera bags, straps, etc. rather than cameras, lenses and such. Accessory item pricing is often not as strictly regulated by American distributors. However, I can definitely say that Unique is a very reputable and a highly respected dealer.


Thank you mwsilvers for your info. I am looking for Canon RF 1.4 extender which was priced lower thank B&H with free S&H and no taxes. I also ran through a lot of customers' comments . Mostly the customers advised to stay away from Unique photo due to their bad customer services and their product quality. The disappointed customers called them "liars" !
I rather pay a little more for the Canon RF 1.4 extender than running the risk of getting headache or wasting my time !
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May 29, 2023 14:58:06   #
This photo store in NJ carries several items cheaper than B&H . Could you comment on this location about its reliability ? Thank you in advance,
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May 22, 2023 17:01:37   #
Thank you Gerald for your nice pics with the Sony 200-600 !
MAD
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May 22, 2023 16:58:59   #
Thank you Cahale
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May 22, 2023 16:56:27   #
Thank you.
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May 22, 2023 16:55:04   #
Thank you gwilliams6. I do not know if my shoulders are dstill strong enough to walk around with this beast !
MAD
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May 22, 2023 16:52:41   #
Thank you gwilliams6.
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May 22, 2023 16:50:40   #
Thank you for your suggestion.
I also have the Sony RX10 III 24-600 but the focusing system is not great in low light.
MAD
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May 21, 2023 18:03:53   #
I got a Sony A7C and its Sony 24-105 F:4 which is my workhorse . I intend to get a zoom tele lens, either Sony 100-400 or 200-600 . I like to take pictures of people , animals and landscapes and I am in my 80's !
Please give some advises if you heave experience with these lenses. Thank you in advance.
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Apr 16, 2023 01:27:58   #
Beautiful capture from a nice lens ! Good eyes !
Thank you for sharing
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