Wivelrod opened this issue on Jun 17, 2005 ยท 10 posts
Wivelrod posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 9:49 AM
I've used in the past www.cameraworld.co.uk and www.warehouseexpress.com. Neither always have what I want, and warehouse express takes weeks to get stock (though that may not be unusual...perhaps I'm just too demanding :P ). Any of the brits here have other recommendations? Or any warnings about UK sites that you've been burnt by? Specifically I'm looking for the Canon Angle Finder from a specialist. I have found it on Amazon.co.uk, a long delivery though - but it's my fall back plan. On a similar tangent...is it me or is there a shortage of independant camera shops now? I remember there used to be a great shop in my home town where they had lenses on display! Thats been swallowed up by Jessops where you're lucky if they have even the most basic of SLR lens in stock :(
tibet2004uk posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 10:44 AM
Attached Link: http://www.cameras2u.com/products/index.cfm?node=361&brand=CAN
Here's one! Dunno if they're good or not though! But the prices seem competitive enough! ;) Hope this helps a 'lil!ryno posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 10:53 AM
this is not what you asked for but, http://www.bhphotovideo.com/ has the Canon Angle Finder in stock and I think shipping is $27.00. They have 3 day shipping but it's $$$. I recomend them highly. It's the only photo store I purchase from. Of course I'm a Yank:}
Wivelrod posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 11:00 AM
Cheers for those. I'm aware of B & H - I'm also aware of the ludicrous custom charges "Her Majesties Customs and Excise" will charge me daring to import something from outside the UK (though I'd definately use them for buying things I couldn't find anywhere else :) ).
jimry posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 11:18 AM
Attached Link: http://www.t4cameras.co.uk/index.asp
T4 Excellent shop for prices...where I go all the time...they have two shops in Wiltshire too :)Wivelrod posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 11:57 AM
One in Newbury too which isn't that far from me :) Cheers
danob posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 2:27 PM
I have been using T4 for years superb prices and service and friendly staff
Danny O'Byrne http://www.digitalartzone.co.uk/
"All the technique in the world doesn't compensate for the inability to notice" Eliott Erwitt
LostPatrol posted Fri, 17 June 2005 at 9:30 PM
Attached Link: http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/default.php?cPath=777
I use 7 day shop for some things and have found them to be very good. Or find what you want print it out and take it to Jessops and ask for a price match. They will on most things.Wivelrod posted Sun, 19 June 2005 at 4:55 AM
Oh, 7 day shop... they seem to have things in stock...!! I'll definately give them a go on my next order. Thanks :)
ReBorneUK posted Fri, 24 June 2005 at 12:59 PM
Bit late getting in on this one, but I swear I've never had anything but good experiences from Jessops, whether it be online or in their stores. Worth checking out, imho. (",)