Camera stores

I am thinking about buying a new camera, for example Canon EOS 1000D (715 SG$ in Sweden) or 450D (1070 SG$ in Sweden). Where do I best buy such camera and do they have better price?

I have heard about Cathay photo, Alan photo and John 3:16.

We are staying at Hotel Peninsula Ex.., Coleman street no 5,

Thanks in advance,

Peter

Camera stores

Hi Peter,

For electronic equipment, Sim Lim Square at Rochor Road is a good place to browse as there%26#39;s quite a few shops all in one area.

But you have to do your homework and know the prices of the models you are getting beforehand so you can better negotiate with the vendors and know if the shop is trying to rip you off. Eg, they may sell you at a lower price but keep the accessories like spare battery, camera case, extra lens %26amp; then charge you extra on all the small items.

Camera stores

Peter

Just behind Hotel Peninsula Ex, there is this BIG Funan Digital mall %26amp; many store for U to compare the pricing of the camera you are checking out.

http://www.funan.com.sg/

Another Well established Electronics Retails Store U can check out is Best Denki:

Ngee Ann City - Best Denki

391, Orchard Road

# 05-01/05

Ngee Ann City Podium

Singapore 238872

Ph : 6835 2855

Fax : 6835 2755

Normally Best Denki offer a really good package bundle with some freebies....

This is a Listed Recommended Retails pricing for most Canon Digital Camera:

http://www.canon.com.sg/compare/price/?cat=1

This is for Sony Model: (Cut %26amp; Paste the Link below - As it%26#39;s too long to post here)

sony.com.sg/product/鈥?/a>

site=hp_en_SG_i%26amp;sectiontype=product%26amp;deepestLevelCateg

oryId=DI+Digital+SLR+Camera

Good Luck

Thank you all for your advice and the information you gave about shops, links and so on.

Let me know if you are travelling to Sweden so I can advice you as well.

Peter

I%26#39;ve visited all three shops, and bought from Cathay photo and Alan photo before.

You may visit Cathay photo%26#39;s web site and ask for a quotation. Print the reply and bring along with you. At the shop, ask for the best price. If it is more than the price quoted online, show the print out.

While you are in town, first go to the fixed price store, like Best Denki or Courts to hava an idea of what%26#39;s the retail price like.

For Alan photo, I usually call the shop and ask for the best price before going to the shop.

Alan Photo - http://www.alanphoto.com.sg/promotion.html

John 3:16 is @ Funan Centre, just opp where you stay.

Take note John 3:16 does not open on Sunday and they always pack with people.

Try to go during off-peak time like weekday afternoon, will not be so crowded.

I will suggest John 3:16 on top of Cathay Photo and Alan Photo.

You can read through www.clubsnap.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=39

It is local Camera forum. It also mention the latest price that the different shops offer. Will give you a better idea