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Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 9:41 am
by truello
Unfortunately there are probably about 5 fraudulent sites for every 1 legit site when it comes to cameras. Resellerratings is a life saver.
I paid $800 for my XSi+kit lens about 6 months ago and that was the cheapest anywhere. It saddens me to see the same setup for $500+ now... but you have to accept that when it comes to electronics.
If the price seems too good to be true... it probably is.
Posted: Wed Dec 03, 2008 1:09 pm
by Jay
My experience from when I was selling cameras is that any retailer who was vastly undercutting B+H, Samy's Camera, or Adorama was almost always fraudulent. Those were and continue to be "The Big Three," and they are selling their products at retail prices that are essentially all other stores' wholesale prices.
I agree with the shopping local aspect IF you have a knowledgeable, helpful sales associate who is putting in the time to really help you make the right decision. If you already know what you want, or the only salespeople you can find in your area are pushy idiots, don't hesitate to go to B+H or the like- you'll typically save 10-20%, maybe even more, and you wont have to pay sales tax.
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:18 am
by Jay
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 6:21 am
by ditzywonder
Jay wrote:
Happy Holidays!
wow......you are my hero.
Posted: Thu Dec 25, 2008 4:06 pm
by ynot
perfect timing there Jay! good work
Posted: Mon Jan 12, 2009 5:23 pm
by John E
Are there any good beginner/intermediate d-SLR classes in Lexington? We just got a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and would like to learn how to take better pictures.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 6:20 pm
by Webbman09
Look into the Sony Alpha Series cameras, also Pentax cameras are rated for water resistance.
Sony has a few nice features. Auto eye start and image stabilized bodies. Sony also accepts Minolta lenses.
Pentax is made more rugged and will cost a little more than the others, but if you really want great pictures it is worth it.
Posted: Wed Mar 04, 2009 7:14 pm
by Crankmas
if you already have or are put off a bit by DSLR's you might consider the Canon G10- I've been stoked on mine
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 2:09 am
by Wes
John E wrote:Are there any good beginner/intermediate d-SLR classes in Lexington? We just got a Canon EOS Rebel XSi and would like to learn how to take better pictures.
So, I have been thinking about doing some kind of free class at the red. Not so much climbing photography, but just a general digital photo thing. Maybe just a couple hours one weekend afternoon, or even a weekday evening, just wondering if many people would show up? Also, thinking about a longer (2-3 days), paid class that would be more focused on advanced stuff and climbing photography, but no idea if there is enough demand for that?
Posted: Wed Mar 11, 2009 3:21 am
by DriskellHR
I would be interested in both wes. keep us posted if you do that.