Originally posted by sram327 are buydig.com, abesofmaine.com or
42nd photo reliable they are showing 1275 + usd
can we buy from there ?
I've bought my last two lenses from Abe's of Maine, they were cheap enough (except as a resident I have to pay taxes of course) and I feel comfortable with a store front where I can return items if need be (I have not had to as of yet). So I'll give a neutral rating with a small plus for my own selfish reasons.
I will likely buy my K-5 before the holiday weekend from Abe's (cause I love to wait for the last second - also why I like a store front) but will check with J&R for price prior - they may not have the best advertised price but unlike Abe's I was able to successfully haggle with them when I bought my K-7.
Two side notes...
If you live in / near / or will be in NYC, do yourself a favor and visit B&H (be sure to check if they are open before heading over they are very religiously observant) just for the experience (a very unique store) and their helpful staff its worth it. I've given them business as well but I usually have to go out of my way to get down there.
I bought a Sony HX9v a couple of days ago and I'm having too much fun with it. Makes me wonder about the rumored A77, LOL.
I'm still very much an amateur and a side P&S comes in handy. Features and video PQ are great. Fireworks and Panoramic features will come in handy for our vacation. Still photos are also very good but for some reason I prefer the tonality? of our older Panni... (model escapes me) as well as the form and build.
Sorry for the long post. Ouch.