Getting frm the best shop.. Where?

[GoclPa]

Hi all,
I am aiming for a Canon G3 and got some quotes today .. I din know that Cathay Photo and John 3:16 were closed... Tts the cost of being a noob.

Anyway i got a quote from Alan Photo it was $1,230(with GST)
and another quote from Song Brothers nearby $1,215(with GST)

Song Brothers was willing to let go of G3 with upgrade to 128Mb CF for $1.3k (with GST CASH)

Questions..
Is Song Brothers reliable??. Anyone bought from them ??
Anyone got quotes from other shops... as my equotes havent been replied..

Kinda indecisive now..

John 3:16 quoted me $1280 wif GST

[imaginary_number]

IMHO, I don't think it matters whether they're reliable or not; the warranty is provided by Canon anyway...

pay $85 to upgrade to 128 meg CF card?

is that a Song Brothers con trick?
u know u can buy a 128 meg CF card for much less than that right ...

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by kailord pay $85 to upgrade to 128 meg CF card? is that a Song Brothers con trick? u know u can buy a 128 meg CF card for much less than that right ...

btw, juz to add: the lowest price I've heard so far is ~$75

[GoclPa]

i dunno..
but he said he can lower it
but the basic cost of G3 is $1215 with GST


where u get the CF from?

[imaginary_number]

Quote: Originally posted by GoclPa i dunno.. but he said he can lower it but the basic cost of G3 is $1215 with GST where u get the CF from?

I've heard ppl getting it from AP, but you'll need some bargaining skills to get a good deal.

[TsQ]

Quote: Originally posted by imaginary_number I've heard ppl getting it from AP, but you'll need some bargaining skills to get a good deal.

actually with forums like this... all price info is being shared openly.. even AP knows it. Last i went i told them to lower a already lowest quoted price I see in the forum, and he just tell me about the forum that everyone is paying this price which is the cheapest in SG... which is true..

[digi~ET]

i bought my canon A40 at $430 at Alan photo thinking that it was the cheapest liao after much reseach but later i saw it selling at $390 at Photocam,
it is at people's park, #01-14, may be u can go there and ask?

[piaget_sg]

I hear the G3 price come down $1205 with free gifts at Sitex yesterday. Did anyone manage to get one?

[TsQ]

Quote: Originally posted by digi~ET i bought my canon A40 at $430 at Alan photo thinking that it was the cheapest liao after much reseach but later i saw it selling at $390 at Photocam, it is at people's park, #01-14, may be u can go there and ask?

Ppl's park is famous for charging u cheaper camera then offset it with expensive accessories.. if u work the maths out then it might be more expensive.

[digi~ET]

but they never say must get the accessories.....so can get accessories from AP^_^

[TsQ]

Quote: Originally posted by digi~ET but they never say must get the accessories.....so can get accessories from AP^_^

but if u read many of the stories here, many ppl are pressure to buy accessories and end up paying more..

[digi~ET]

oh? but can insist on not buying?
I only know canon A40 pouch is selling at $25 at the shop while $15 at AP. I was thinking should i get the pouch or not...cos I thinking of buying some lens and filter to play with so maybe getting a camera bag. er.....do I still need a pouch then?

any idea how much is these following accessories?

Lowepro Camera Bag - $10
52mm Lens Adaptor - $20
Tokina Polarising Filter - $16
Hoya +4 Close-Up Filter - $10

the price there is a seller in the forum...wondering is it worth buying these 2nd hand accessories at these price???

[hyun]

wah hoya +4 close up is only $10? that's for 52mm?
so what will the effect be.... magnify 2x, lose 4x (2 stop) light?

How about TKFOTO? I heard from most of my friends that they are quite reliable. They have a website at www.tkfoto.com.sg