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Old 02-21-2009, 01:55 PM
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Default Off topic question for DSLR guru's.I have a D300 and wanting a new lens.

I found one out of the UK for lest than half of the price here.The website has all sorts of credit card and e commerce safety approval.I'm new to this and value the intelligence on here that I sometimes lack
Old 02-21-2009, 01:59 PM
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Default research the website before ordering!

Sites like this try the bait and switch all the time..."we are out of stock on this lens but have lens B for full price...we can give you credit for..blah blah blah..."

Google the sites name and look for feedback.

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Default OT: I have several lenses for my D300 and there are fish-hooks you

should look out for. Warranty issues; if not a "sold in US" camera/lens getting repairs can be difficult. Give me an email: lester.lampman@comcast.net.
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Default Go with B&H in NYC and avoid the hassle

A few dollars more, but zero doubts about product, credit card safety, returns, yadda yadda yadda...

Their customer service is great, and they price competitively.

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Default 2nd - I've purchased all my gear from B&H, Adorama and Ritz

if the price is 1/2 then something is definitely fishy. I'd stay away.
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Default considered grey market. You won't have any waranty

if that's important to you. You can also google camera shops in Canada. You may find similar deals.



Like everyone is saying: You gotta go to B&H.
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Default Depending on what lens you are looking for Circuit City actually does have some decent mark downs .

on lenses.
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Default if you do, use a visa money card for that amount or slightly over. they won't be able

to get any bank or secure information from or about you - if that is one of your worries.
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Default Thanks for the input.I'm going to buy from the place I bought originally

1wayphoto.com.Has anyone used a 35mm slide to computer setup?Any recommendations?Thanks
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3rd for B&H
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