camera shops in syd cbd area?
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:10 pmnot very familar with the sydney area are there any nice camera stores to browse around in?
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Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:10 pmPosted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 10:30 pmSorry can't help you with the CDB, but Birddog's is the best in Sydney
Re: camera shops in syd cbd area?
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:00 pmredline wrote:not very familar with the sydney area are there any nice camera stores to browse around in?
Paxtons, G&V imaging, Digitalcity & ccccamerahouse on George St
Teds & Fletchers...on Pitt St
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:01 pmTed's and Fletcher's are the best to browse. Both on Pitt St, Ted's in the block north of Park, Fletchers in the block south of Park.
Posted: Wed Nov 16, 2005 11:02 pmAlso Nikononbroadway near Broadway Shops
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:36 amContact Birdy first then check out Pitt and George Streets.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:39 amThey are all good as long as you have a very fat wallet 
They are good to browse and "touchy feely" especially Nikon on Broadway but the prices can be a bit extreme.
They are good to browse and "touchy feely" especially Nikon on Broadway but the prices can be a bit extreme.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:10 amRates like this:
1. Birddog
2. Ted's (they seem to let you play with the DSLR bodies... something Fletcher's don't do)
3. Fletchers (they have a few really good photographic people... but most of the sales personnel there are people who wouldn't know how to change a lens let alone sell one.)
The rest of them kind of fall into line because they're just retail commercial crap-houses. Paxton's has the honor of being the independent chain in NSW... except their prices suck and their selection is generally weak. Some of their stores do stock Leica, mind you, but if what I've seen on Bondi Junction's store is anything to go buy, they've modelled their stores to sell consumer crap.
George's goes right at the bottom.
Don't go here unless you need comic relief.
1. Birddog
2. Ted's (they seem to let you play with the DSLR bodies... something Fletcher's don't do)
3. Fletchers (they have a few really good photographic people... but most of the sales personnel there are people who wouldn't know how to change a lens let alone sell one.)
The rest of them kind of fall into line because they're just retail commercial crap-houses. Paxton's has the honor of being the independent chain in NSW... except their prices suck and their selection is generally weak. Some of their stores do stock Leica, mind you, but if what I've seen on Bondi Junction's store is anything to go buy, they've modelled their stores to sell consumer crap.
George's goes right at the bottom.
Don't go here unless you need comic relief.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 9:48 amThanks guys, i guess birddog isn't a walk in shop right?
Nnnnsic, do you mean georges as in george st?
Nnnnsic, do you mean georges as in george st?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:10 pmRight. George's on George St.
Should only be used in extreme cases where you like to laugh at how bad the prices are and at how little the salespeople actually know (it's astonishingly small).
They're kind of comparable to Michael's in Melbourne's CBD, except I'd put George's lower.
It's just that bloody pathetic.
Should only be used in extreme cases where you like to laugh at how bad the prices are and at how little the salespeople actually know (it's astonishingly small).
They're kind of comparable to Michael's in Melbourne's CBD, except I'd put George's lower.
It's just that bloody pathetic.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:21 pmYou can find second hand and good Pro stuff,
Foto Riesel 364a Kent St, Sydney 2000
Fab
Foto Riesel 364a Kent St, Sydney 2000
Fab
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 12:24 pmNnnnsic wrote:Right. George's on George St.
Should only be used in boring cases where you like to laugh at how bad the prices are and at how little the salespeople actually know (it's astonishingly small).
They're kind of comparable to Michael's in Melbourne's CBD, except I'd put George's lower.
It's just that bloody pathetic.
George's is where the slimebag ex-used car salespeople end up.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 1:56 pminteresting, i've seen a sale pitch from a micheals dealer,
customer: i would like a camera
saleman/woman: ok heres 3 differeent cameras i recommend, theres a blue red and black one, they look good.
customer: i would like a camera
saleman/woman: ok heres 3 differeent cameras i recommend, theres a blue red and black one, they look good.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 2:45 pmYou could try Just Shoot which is in Darlinghurst and deals exclusively in Lomo cameras.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 3:13 pmgstark wrote:Nnnnsic wrote:Right. George's on George St.
Should only be used in boring cases where you like to laugh at how bad the prices are and at how little the salespeople actually know (it's astonishingly small).
They're kind of comparable to Michael's in Melbourne's CBD, except I'd put George's lower.
It's just that bloody pathetic.
George's is where the slimebag ex-used car salespeople end up.
Gary, you are being generous, those are the guys not ethical enough to be used car salesmen
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 4:58 pmthey can't be that bad right?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:26 pmUnfortunately they are.
For used equipment I like going to foto riesel.
The guys at Fletchers industrial (Pitt Street)have always been nice to me.
For used equipment I like going to foto riesel.
The guys at Fletchers industrial (Pitt Street)have always been nice to me.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:52 pmAs Glen said, I'm being generous.
They make Little Johnnie look ethical, and Lord Downer look intelligent.
They make Little Johnnie look ethical, and Lord Downer look intelligent.
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 5:58 pmredline, let's just say that my initial reaction to your question was "You're kidding, right?"
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:03 pmwhich question are you refering to Daveb the first or second one?
Posted: Thu Nov 17, 2005 6:14 pmredline wrote:they can't be that bad right?
That one...
Posted: Fri Dec 02, 2005 9:05 pmhi i'm from sydney and i visited quite a bit of camera shops today
geroges - small crowded, prices are high
ccc - went to see the price of a CPL and they had one at 78 for a hoya, i said i was just looking at the price and he reduced it down to 50 in less than 30 sec >.>
teds - seems like quite a big camera shop, had the biggest tripod / monopod selection, prices are average
fletchers i didnt go to so i can't comment on btw all these shops are within 5 minutes of each other
geroges - small crowded, prices are high
ccc - went to see the price of a CPL and they had one at 78 for a hoya, i said i was just looking at the price and he reduced it down to 50 in less than 30 sec >.>
teds - seems like quite a big camera shop, had the biggest tripod / monopod selection, prices are average
fletchers i didnt go to so i can't comment on btw all these shops are within 5 minutes of each other
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:26 amI was lead into Teds on Pitt St the other day, and surprisingly they've changed their focus to be more inclusive of pro equipment/accessories than I'd previously remembered them to be.
Georges is really a joke - they price their stuff HIGHER than the manufacturer's recommended retail. I guess you go there to get quotes for your insurance company when your stuff gets nicked.
Georges is really a joke - they price their stuff HIGHER than the manufacturer's recommended retail. I guess you go there to get quotes for your insurance company when your stuff gets nicked.
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 12:31 amOnyx wrote:Georges is really a joke
Yep. Like Tandy ... I only enter those stores for a bit of comedy relief.
If you want a real giggle, ask 'em something technical about the camera you're looking at.
To say that they're clueless would be being cruel to blondes.
Posted: Sat Dec 03, 2005 11:19 amSaw a D70 with Kit lens in Myers Melbourne yesterday.
Not D70s
Price $2295.00
They are kidding right! Or do I need new spectacles?
Not D70s
Price $2295.00
They are kidding right! Or do I need new spectacles?
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:18 pmCan anyone recommend the best camera shop to buy Nikon D70s in Sydney?
(i.e. where I can find the best bargain!)
I've been to Teds, Camerahouse, Fletchers in the CBD - their price are about the same.
Some offer free camera bags, discount on memory cards etc whilst others offer exchange and refund if you are not satified with the camera within 30 days.
I'm not keen to buy online, happy to pay extra couple of bucks for the warranty and peace of mind
(i.e. where I can find the best bargain!)
I've been to Teds, Camerahouse, Fletchers in the CBD - their price are about the same.
Some offer free camera bags, discount on memory cards etc whilst others offer exchange and refund if you are not satified with the camera within 30 days.
I'm not keen to buy online, happy to pay extra couple of bucks for the warranty and peace of mind
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:21 pmContact Birddog!
Posted: Sun Dec 18, 2005 11:28 pmi'm new to this forum, who is Birddog? does he own a camera shop? 
Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2005 6:41 amTechnik wrote:Can anyone recommend the best camera shop to buy Nikon D70s in Sydney?
(i.e. where I can find the best bargain!)
I've been to Teds, Camerahouse, Fletchers in the CBD - their price are about the same.
Some offer free camera bags, discount on memory cards etc whilst others offer exchange and refund if you are not satified with the camera within 30 days.
I'm not keen to buy online, happy to pay extra couple of bucks for the warranty and peace of mind
Technik,
Welcome - you might try European Camera Specialists on Victoriua Road at Drummoyne. A little way west of the CBD but expert advice and a comprehensive selection of new and used kit.
Happy shopping ....
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 1:16 amThanks Sheetshooter.
Has anyone tried Nikon on Broadway?
They advertise a few camera gears on ebay and offers the best price with 12 mths Nikon warranty.
Do they have a physical store where I can visit? If so, does anyone has the address?
Cheers
Has anyone tried Nikon on Broadway?
They advertise a few camera gears on ebay and offers the best price with 12 mths Nikon warranty.
Do they have a physical store where I can visit? If so, does anyone has the address?
Cheers
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:07 amI don't recommend Nikon On Broadway if only for some of the stories I've heard regarding them and the type of goods they sell.
They do, however, have a physical store.
I would recommend Nikon at Belmore, personally.
They do, however, have a physical store.
I would recommend Nikon at Belmore, personally.
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:15 amu mean birddog!?!
my second option is probably the European Camera Specialists on Victoria Road at Drummoyne. Might go and check it out tomorrow morning if I am able to get up early
my second option is probably the European Camera Specialists on Victoria Road at Drummoyne. Might go and check it out tomorrow morning if I am able to get up early
Posted: Sat Jan 07, 2006 2:19 amIndeed I do mean Birddog.
ECS are pretty good.
ECS are pretty good.
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:40 amI had a guy in there basically abuse me because I said I wanted an circular polariser filter and he only had ND's and he was trying to convince me they were exactly the same and to basically just shut up and buy one. I already had a set of ND's.
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 3:54 amDoes birddog do Canon at all?
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 12:33 pmpgatt wrote:I had a guy in there basically abuse me because I said I wanted an circular polariser filter and he only had ND's and he was trying to convince me they were exactly the same and to basically just shut up and buy one. I already had a set of ND's.
which store was that?!?
Posted: Sat Feb 04, 2006 2:12 pmpgatt wrote:I had a guy in there .
A guy in where ?