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The TVClubHouse: General Discussions ARCHIVES: 2004 Nov. - 2005 Jan.: Buyers Banter (ARCHIVES): Digital Cameras Online users admin

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Cathie
Member

08-16-2000

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 1:01 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
I have been pricing a new digital camera and have found all of the local stores to be consistant with the manufacturer's suggested retail price. Some of the online prices I have found are less than half of the suggested price, but I have never heard of these vendors, Wolfe Kamera (are they trying to confuse one with the well respected Wolf Camera?), Royal Camera, 5 Star Electronics and Express Camera.

The camera I am salivating over is the Sony Cyber-shot Pro DSC-F828, which retails at (ouch!) $999, but can be found online for as low as $409.

Has anyone had any good online experiences with any of these (or other) online camera companies?

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 2:28 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Cathie: Beware of these unknown vendors. They often market what are called 'grey box' merchandise. These are purchased well below cost in places like Japan or Taiwan and shipped 'as is' from those countries. You could find yourself with an instruction manual written in languages you cannot read, no support should you have any problems with the product, no warranty, etc. The cost savings could easily be wiped out if you have any problems at all.

My suggestion for a better deal would be to look at refurbished units at company outlet stores if you have any in your area. I haven't been to our local Sony outlet in a while, so I don't know if they have the model you are looking for yet or the price they are asking.

Hope this helps.

Cathie
Member

08-16-2000

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks, Draheid. I did check out the Sony outlet in San Marcos yesterday and they don't have that model in stock there, so I'll keep looking for a reputable dealer.

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 9:00 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
This may sound odd, but I always like a camera that has a good grip.. a small camera can be toted around but I love my fuji because it is shaped so I can hold onto it securely with one hand.. I loved my Pentax 35 mm camera for that same feature.

Of course you went a great camera under that grip..

Juju hopefully will stop by.. that dawg is great at finding "deals"..

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This is my camera.. and see how you can wrap your fingers around the grip on the right side (or left if facing the lense..) ? Of course that isn't too cool if you are left handed since I assume you'd want the shutter button on top ;)

Pamy
Member

01-02-2002

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 10:13 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
hmmm that is odd

LOL couldn't resist

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Sunday, November 07, 2004 - 11:56 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Hahahahaha, Seamonkey. I have already been here this afternoon, already shopped for "deals" for Cathie, didn't find any that were too much lower than what Cathie found, so I didn't post.

Draheid
Moderator

09-09-2001

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 6:28 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
B&H Photo/Video has your camera for $899 plus a Sony mail-in for a free 512MB memory stick is available online. Click here to view the camera. You must click 'Add to Cart' to see the $100 lower price.

That's the only 'deal' I've found so far and I know this company has been around for a very long time.

Hope this helps.

Juju2bigdog
Member

10-27-2000

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 10:47 am   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
The free 512 Mb memory stick would make it a good deal. That is about $100.

B&H Photo is a reputable retailer. We have bought cameras from them in the past. They often have some of the best deals to be found. When we were going to Hong Kong this spring, I read beforehand some advice not to buy cameras there, since you could get better deals from B&H!

Cathie
Member

08-16-2000

Monday, November 08, 2004 - 12:07 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Thanks! I'll go check them out. I had seen the memory stick offer on the Sony site and it's good until 12-4, so that is like another discount!

Seamonkey
Member

09-07-2000

Wednesday, November 10, 2004 - 2:51 pm   Edit Post Move Post Delete Post View Post    
Good GRIP on that camera, too!!