Cheapest country for camera and lenses etc (overall)
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Crabby
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Technospaz
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Having just returned from Hong Kong, I believe it's Hong Kong 
That said, I'm off to the US in 2 weeks so I'll go sniff around there too
That said, I'm off to the US in 2 weeks so I'll go sniff around there too
raydio
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Having just returned from Hong Kong, I believe it's Hong Kong
That said, I'm off to the US in 2 weeks so I'll go sniff around there too
It all depends on where you go in the States. New York is about the best place to go. Adorama and B&H are the top two outlets.... well known, reliable and best prices.
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Technospaz
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Thanks, Raydio
Unfortunately, it'll be the west coast for me (SF) but I'll go scout around
raydio
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Thanks, Raydio
Unfortunately, it'll be the west coast for me (SF) but I'll go scout around
Technospaz (love the name): Let us know how it goes in SF. Hopefully there are good deals there too.
Hands down Hong Kong is the cheapest place.
Check this website for updated prices.
http://www.ygdragon.net/photo/cameraprice.htm
Buy 行 or "Hong" goods i.e. from authorised dealers rather than grey import. Grey import may be cheaper but no warranty. "Hong" goods from Canon HK office come with international warranty.
Avoid the shady shops at Tsim Sha Tsui.
I recommend Man Shing/Wing Shing at Mongkok (same company different branches).
Check this website for updated prices.
http://www.ygdragon.net/photo/cameraprice.htm
Buy 行 or "Hong" goods i.e. from authorised dealers rather than grey import. Grey import may be cheaper but no warranty. "Hong" goods from Canon HK office come with international warranty.
Avoid the shady shops at Tsim Sha Tsui.
I recommend Man Shing/Wing Shing at Mongkok (same company different branches).
TheCanonEnthusiast
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Hong Kong is the best to buy camera related stuffs (body and lens) as their tax there is very low.
raydio
Senior Member
"Avoid the shady shops at Tsim Sha Tsui."
Agree wholeheartedly. I used to live in Hong Kong and got scammed very badly by one of these shops. Never again.
"I recommend Man Shing/Wing Shing at Mongkok (same company different branches)"
Yes, these are the best that Hong Kong has to offer. They are very good. Mong Kok is the best place to shop for photographic items. Stanley Street on Hong Kong Island is also reputable but the shops are smaller.
loadingbay
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There are a few shops that sell in JB itself, 15 minutes away from causeway. Don't need to go up to KL. Best of all, the service center for Canon is also only around 20-30 minutes drive from the causeway, and is a place which I frequent every other week, so can utilise the 3 years warranty without worries. Of course some of you may worry abt the safety of going to JB. If you belong to that category, please give my post a miss
Do note that generally, lenses are cheaper in singapore as compared to Malaysia. I only listed 2 specific models which I have first hand experience. Body confirm cheaper than Singapore, with 3 years warranty from Canon also.
If you guys need contacts of the shops to call and address, can PM me.
Bro. you got PM
That just screams scam...
willdoang
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Hongkong & indonesia/Jakarta
for hongkong, mongkok is the one stop place u need to look for ur cam gears, i've only dealt with DCPower & Echo, they're both hv quite good price & ok service, look at CS TAN's thread it's super2 helpful http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635497 :thumbsup:
for indonesia/Jakarta try http://jpckemang.com/ & http://tokocamzone.com/, you would also would like to check out mangga dua mall
for hongkong, mongkok is the one stop place u need to look for ur cam gears, i've only dealt with DCPower & Echo, they're both hv quite good price & ok service, look at CS TAN's thread it's super2 helpful http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=635497 :thumbsup:
for indonesia/Jakarta try http://jpckemang.com/ & http://tokocamzone.com/, you would also would like to check out mangga dua mall
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raydio
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Yes this shop is reliable and the only one I've heard that can be trusted in this district. I believe they moved location a couple of years ago but are still located in Tsim Sha Tsiu. All others along Nathan road and its side streets prey upon tourists and unsuspecting locals.
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