Good camera shops in perth?

[mitchy]

where is some decent shops to go in and have a look at?

price isn't really an issue, just a decent range of gear to check out would be good.

[OLSKOOL1800]

Harvey Norman mate - they know all you need to know :)
No, forget any of them shits :)
BEST place imo is Camera Electronic in East Perth.
Good range and excellent service.
It is where I go all of the time.

Edit for the address:
230 Stirling Street

Ask for Ash,Sam or Luke - top blokes!

[DRKWRX]

Yeah Camera Electronics probably have the best range of gear! good service too.

[mitchy]

Harvey Norman mate - they know all you need to know :)
No, forget any of them shits :)
BEST place imo is Camera Electronic in East Perth.
Good range and excellent service.
It is where I go all of the time.

Edit for the address:
230 Stirling Street

Ask for Ash,Sam or Luke - top blokes!

haha, i work for Harvey Norman Commerical. :p
me and my boss just want to go have a look at some gear before we order it.

cheers guys. :)

[ReaperSS]

I deal through quality camera sales....

http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/index.php?osCsid=f82cb6b8b4723b397370ed8f1268052c

Place a order online and item is at you door next day or 2.
They are located in mandurah.

Otherwise camerahouse morley isnt bad

[OLSKOOL1800]

haha, i work for Harvey Norman Commerical. :p

cheers guys. :)

I knew that mate ;-)
I had seen it mentioned before i think...
Thought it was worth a laugh :)

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

I believe "MickT" will have his account with DigitalRev in the next week or so...

If you don't mind grey import gear, that is.

[mitchy]

haha, smart ass. i'm better than those inferior retail people. :p

going to check out Camera Electronic this arvo.

Corbs - we just want to have a look at some tripods, etc in the flesh before we buy them.. likely be able to get it cheaper through work anyway.

[TJ]

Camera House in Oxford St Leederville have always been awesome to deal with.

[fourseven]

Go to PRA Imaging in East Perth and ask to speak to Brendan. Tell him I sent you.

[mitchy]

Go to PRA Imaging in East Perth and ask to speak to Brendan. Tell him I sent you.

will that get me touched inappropriately?

[Biante12]

PRA Imaging

Newcastle St (lord street end)

[fourseven]

will that get me touched inappropriately?

No but it should get you close to cost price on everything.

[adrenalin]

Been to a few places and camera electronics are deff the best. Got put onto them by brodie.

Had my camera cleaned just before i went on holidays and they did it same day service and managed to change a part for me as well for about half where i was charged by the place around the corner from them.

[xr06t]

Go to PRA Imaging in East Perth and ask to speak to Brendan. Tell him I sent you.

hey mate, i pm'd you about this but i think your inbox is full. who should i say has recommended me to them?

[FIL]

I deal through quality camera sales....

http://www.qualitycamera.com.au/index.php?osCsid=f82cb6b8b4723b397370ed8f1268052c

Place a order online and item is at you door next day or 2.
They are located in mandurah.

Otherwise camerahouse morley isnt bad

Yep... Stu @ QualityCamera is a legend... Has helped me out before and as an added bonus, all his gear is genuine Australian sourced gear, so it's actually got local warranty coverage... (Not that Camera Electronic and the Camera Houses don't have the same suppliers, but his prices usually beat them by a long shot, to the point where his competition price wise is often the grey importers...)

[mitchy]

from the quick look i just had.. his prices are pretty average (for the items i'm after anyway, he might be better elsewhere).

ie. 100-400L, $2290.

can get it for $2200 through my own work, $2085 through cameradirect.com, or $1650 from a grey importer.

[Simon]

Camera Elec in east perth is my number one, mainly because i can walk there in 5 mins haha
Gerry gibs camera house in cannington are very good, ask for Frank if you go there, He is on the ball and honest.

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

from the quick look i just had.. his prices are pretty average (for the items i'm after anyway, he might be better elsewhere).

ie. 100-400L, $2290.

can get it for $2200 through my own work, $2085 through cameradirect.com, or $1650 from a grey importer.

Mitch, i have spent alot with Stu and his service is second to none, its all about aftercare. That price would include a UV filter and most probably extended warranty! They guy knows his shit and Prides himself on customer service and as mentioned aftercare!

Think of it this way

Your lens fucks up!

If you bought your gear through Stu. he would give you another lens exact same whilst you get your repaired!

Grey import - Send it back OS and wait 4 months whilst the try say you're at fault!

Suddenly that extra cash is worth its weight in gold!

[RMX]

I used to sell camera gear and deal directly with Canon and get better pricing through the rep.. But now I'll only import through a reputable online store like DigitalRev.

Fuck warranty, Most of the time paying for a couple of repairs rather than trying to claim international warranty will still end up cheaper.

[mitchy]

there is no mention of a filter and/or extended warranty... even if it's just for the aussie warranty, i'd be buying from camerasdirect and saving just over $200.

or i can save $640 and have an international warranty...

i'm not trying to deny Stu's service or anything, that kind of service is pretty fucken good actually...
but i just don't think that service is worth $200 to ME, maybe if i were to use that lens every day, i can see the $200 being a worthwhile investment.

[SEXUAL TYRANNOSAURUS]

there is no mention of a filter and/or extended warranty... even if it's just for the aussie warranty, i'd be buying from camerasdirect and saving just over $200.

or i can save $640 and have an international warranty...

i'm not trying to deny Stu's service or anything, that kind of service is pretty fucken good actually...
but i just don't think that service is worth $200 to ME, maybe if i were to use that lens every day, i can see the $200 being a worthwhile investment.

Noted and im aware of your needs Vs. Others... I thought i'd just outline why his prices are that little bit extra!

[mitchy]

fair enough... was more to whoever said his prices were on par with grey imports.
if i were in the photography game, that backup service would come in very handy i'd imagine!

[DRKWRX]

Ive had 6 or 7 L lenses in my time and never had one with an issue, few bought from Stu the rest were grey imports, most the issues you hear with lenses is mostly user error!

[Magic]

canon have international warranty on lenses anyway. the bodies are national.

[Simon]

*sidenote

anyone reccomend a decent multi-compartment padded travel bag?

i need to carry 4 lenses, body, filters and accessories over seas.
not keen on the standard canon bag anymore its overloaded and shit.

[Magic]

Go a Lowepro Slingshot bag. A 200AW size should fit all what you said in it. And Lowepro have lifetime warranty if you get a bit rough with it and bust the zips from time to time.

[Simon]

yeah ive been looking at them online, seem pretty decent.

might grab one over the weekend.

[mitchy]

canon have international warranty on lenses anyway. the bodies are national.

oh really?
i will buy the grey import lens and save myself $500+ then, and i can do a warranty claim through work if i ever need to.

[Magic]

oh really?
i will buy the grey import lens and save myself $500+ then, and i can do a warranty claim through work if i ever need to.

Yeah. There is zero disadvantage with buying Canon branded lenses online. I just ordered a 17-40mm L for my future 5d. I think they do need to be an authorised dealer overseas but.