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« on: March 10, 2009, 05:36:41 PM »
So I'm curious to know where everyone is getting their camera gear.  Lately most of my gear has come from online, which is not particularly my favorite.  If you'd answer the poll and then post specifics that'd be great!
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« Reply #1 on: March 10, 2009, 05:54:45 PM »
A mix...

B&H (both online and in-person), Adorama, Freestyle Photographic, Equinox Photographic, Calumet, KEH.com, and Amazon. Mostly B&H. Ritz/Wolf only in emergencies, and even then reluctantly, because I've had numerous issues with them.

B&H is my favorite outfitter. They usually have what I need, no matter how esoteric, and I've never had an issue with an order from them. I've had a few minor issues with Adorama (mostly incorrect orders) and Amazon, so I don't shop there as much as B&H. Equinox is a great place to get older camera gear, and is where my Pacemaker Speed is from. Calument and Freestyle are great sources of older gear and film. KEH.com is the best used equipment dealer I've found.


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« Reply #2 on: March 11, 2009, 01:35:38 AM »
I am B&H all the way but now that I have gone back to school to finish my BA in Photography through Art Institute of Pittsburgh On-line we have a student' discount with Adorama so I may give them a try
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« Reply #3 on: March 15, 2009, 05:53:57 PM »
My 35mm rig was bought at a mom-and-pop here in Huntsville.  I buy film and some darkroom supplies there as well.

Most of my 120 cameras and darkroom gear came from Ebay.  My favorite online retailer is Calumet.
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« Reply #4 on: March 15, 2009, 07:58:06 PM »
what's the mom and pop shop?   I make it up there about once a month and would like to check it out!
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« Reply #5 on: March 15, 2009, 09:02:00 PM »
Quote from: auwesman on March 15, 2009, 07:58:06 PM
what's the mom and pop shop?   I make it up there about once a month and would like to check it out!

Southerland Photo.  It's right where Whitesburg and California come together.
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« Reply #6 on: March 15, 2009, 09:15:39 PM »
Great people! When our daughter took  photography  in college we went there and they were very helpful. I love it when you find a shop where the people actually know and understand their  products.
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« Reply #7 on: March 15, 2009, 09:18:13 PM »
Quote from: McDowra on March 15, 2009, 09:15:39 PM
Great people! When our daughter took  photography  in college we went there and they were very helpful. I love it when you find a shop where the people actually know and understand their  products.

Exactly what I'm looing for! Smiley
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« Reply #8 on: March 16, 2009, 09:45:22 PM »
Quote from: montysano on March 15, 2009, 09:02:00 PM
Southerland Photo.  It's right where Whitesburg and California come together.
I used them when I was taking photography classes at Calhoun.
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« Reply #9 on: August 21, 2011, 10:36:06 AM »
I shop Calagaz here in Mobile. They have a layaway plan, classes and lots of stuff. They are real helpful.
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« Reply #10 on: August 23, 2011, 10:54:40 PM »
My wife takes tons of pics. We try to support our local shop, Camera Inn in Anniston. Dave runs the shop & is a retired military photographer and is also a Cannon & Nikon dealer. Je is always helpful and loaded with knowledge if we have questions or how and why's. Here is his link:

http://dangerous-dave.smugmug.com/
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