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BNE storesJust a shoutout to see if we can gather a list of (quality) stores in the Brisbane area.
Only just starting out, but would prefer to source stuff locally rather than online (primarily for the face to face avenue). Also be a bonus if peeps know whether or not they match Aussie online prices The only ones I really have had anything to do with are PhotoContinental (Mt Gravatt) Kyo(something-or-other) South Brisbane --actually was--> Kayell (Thanks Linda) Woolloongabba (http://www.kayellqld.com.au/) Cheers! Last edited by DePhantomX on Fri Feb 22, 2008 11:53 pm, edited 2 times in total.
Re: BNE storesThumbs up for PC...
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![]() I also found http://www.kayellqld.com.au/ - haven't used them at all so can't pass judgement. Linda
Re: BNE storesRegards to matching online stores, you'll find (from my experience) they try just not to laugh at you.....
Which has always made me more determined to buy O/S ![]() If you want to get the best value and possibly more equipment from the money saved, seriously consider the grey imports.... All I know, is that I don't know enough.....
Re: BNE storesTeds Cameras is good in Adelaide St
Re Grey imports - stores can price match with Sigma lenses (Sigma Australia will do this) Darren
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Re: BNE storesThere is also http://www.dragonimage.com.au/ who I have had dealings with in the past and found them very professional.
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Re: BNE storesTry these people, http://www.camerasdirect.com.au/ I have bought both a 18-200VR and SB800 from them, good prices and great service. You can collect from their warehouse on the Gold Coast.
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Re: BNE storesI've found Rainers Camera House in Adelaide Street to be quite good when I purchased my 400D a few months ago.
Also their prices were the cheapest I could find in the Brisbane area without trying to price match ![]()
Re: BNE storesHI Guys.
I'm a new DSLR owner and I only just went through the maze of price shopping myself a couple of weeks ago. I found the following places local (Brisbane / Ipswich area). - JB HiFi - Photo Continental - Camerahouse - Ted's Camera Store. I also found much better prices via online shopping. - B&H USA - Vistek Canada - http://www.thecamerastore.com Canada My experience was that PC were expensive but polite, Ted's had very bad PR and were in fact often rude at times, Camera house were OK but not the best on prices. JB however were very good to deal with and went out of their way to match prices even internet prices. They even rang the distributor to check and match prices for me. In the end JB were about $80 under the others for my purchase of a DSLR kit with lens. And $60 under anyone else on my second purchase of a telephoto lens. While I myself prefer to shop locally and support local business the savings that can be had by buying abroad just can not be ignored. If JB had not of been so helpful I would have most likely bought from a Canadian store. The exchange rate between Australia and Canada is still pretty good. (80 cents in the dollar). The lens I purchased separately for example could have been easily another AUD$50 cheaper! In the end all I can say is that I was quiet disappointed by many of the so called specialty stores. As much as I hate to say it, my advice to anyone wanting to purchase DSLR equipment would be to shop for best price from a known trusted suppler and don't be afraid to buy online with the proper precautions like insured postage etc. In the end your best support and advice is also going to come from online sources such as dslrusers.com etc. .-.-. Pentax K200D camera, SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL II Lens, SMC Pentax DA 50-200mm F4-5.8 ED Lens.
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Re: BNE storesD D Photographics on Brunswick Street. Carry a good range and excellent prices.
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I have to disagree there from personal experiences. Blog: http://grevgrev.blogspot.com
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Re: BNE storesHandy thread - I'm off to Brisbane for a race this weekend and am snuffling out some good shops to visit in the cbd.
Here's another I found on Yellow Pages, Rainer's Camera House, 166 Adelaide St, Brisbane. Haven't visited though. Have: Nikon D90.. Nikkor AF-S 18-200mm VRII, Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G, Nikkor 10.5mm f/2.8 Fisheye, Tokina AT-X 116 11-16mm f/2.8, Tokina AT-X M100 100mm f/2.8 Macro.. Manfrotto 732CY & 484RC2, SB-600, Think Tank gear..
Next: Nikkor AF 35mm f/1.8G, Sigma EM-140 DG Ring Flash..
Re: BNE storesI've found the service at Ted's on Adelaide st and also at PhotoContinental to be quite poor, to be fair to PC I've only ever been in there on weekends when its busy.
However I've only had good experiences at DD Photographics normally good prices and good service.
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Must be that bloody conspiracy again! ![]() g.
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Re: BNE stores LOL, its the CEO DD himself
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Will somebody please point this man at the EnergyPolice thread? You will really enjoy that one, too. ![]() ![]() ![]() g.
Gary Stark Nikon, Canon, Bronica .... stuff The people who want English to be the official language of the United States are uncomfortable with their leaders being fluent in it - US Pres. Bartlet
Re: BNE storesI go to PC a lot , they, when pushed a little will examine their prices, maybe I'm a little more persistent
![]() Staff are excellent , everyone I have spoken with take photos or use the equipment. Matt
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Service was better when I was working there. ![]() Blog: http://grevgrev.blogspot.com
Deviantart: http://grebbin.deviantart.com Nikon: D700 / D70 / AiS 28mm f2 / AiS 35mm f1.4 / AiS 50mm f1.2 / AiS 180mm f2.8 ED / AFD 85mm f1.4 / Sigma 50mm f1.4 / Sigma 24-70 f2.8 macro / Mamiya 80mm f1.9 x2 /Mamiya 120mm f4 macro
Re: BNE storesI must say that the only decent camera store that I have found in Brisbane is Bentleys an Indooroopilly shopping centre. I found that the two in Adelaide Street in the city weren’t very helpful and PC laughed when I asked for a price match.
Re: BNE storesI have checked Aussie stores for the best price then rang PC's and they have matched it each time
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