SuperStu
26th of July 2003 (Sat), 14:36
Hi Everyone, *Sorry that this is really long, but if you don't like it, STOP READING! :)
I just wanted to share the links that I used when I was deciding to get the G3. This is aimed mainly for people looking to buy a camera, but there's stuff here for everyone. Enjoy!
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Info on the G3
These forums, of course!!:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/
Canon USA's Official Page:
http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/home.html
Canon Japan's very informative G3 page:
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/PSG3/PSG3_01-e.html
Check out Fotoluxe's printable 'G3 Pocket Guide' here:
http://fotoluxe.com/cameras/g3/
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Where I shopped around
Price comparison sites:
http://www.pricegrabber.com
http://www.bizrate.com
Stores I looked into more closely:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh3/controller/home
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/home.asp --Note: I emailed these guys and was never answered... so I didn't buy there.
http://www.buydig.com
I decided to go with bhphoto because I have been told it's a respectable and reliable dealer. Camera price was a little higher than some places though. I also just got the Canon 58mm lens adapter from here to save on shipping costs to Canada.
Lens/teleconverter links I checked out:
--start out by searching these forums for 'teleconverter' or a brand you're interested in... LOTS of info here!
http://kazutoku.cside.com/G3CON_eng.htm --Compares many common G3 lenses
http://www.lensmateonline.com/g3.html --I would have preferred the 58mm lens adapter from lensmate, but cost:$30+$7shipping + $5 brokerage fee to Canada=$42. Whereas $20 Canon lens adapter w/free shipping (since I bought the camera already) from bhphoto changed my mind.
Lens I ended up ordering (I want close-up nature shots, and heard good reviews on the CrystalVue LX8):
http://www.ckcpower.com
Of course, eBay...:
http://www.ebay.ca -yes... I use eBay Canada. :P
Auctions only seemed to have the best prices on Flash Memory when I was looking, not cameras or lens adapters.
I bought a Kingston 256 MB for $41+shipping. I have heard of good rebate deals from Dell, but they may be no good in Canada... and I didn't see any deals on right now.
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General Information of Digital Photography
Articles at Fotoluxe (describing sharpening techniques and aperture/shutter speed/iso...):
http://fotoluxe.com/articles/
Lessons at Fotoluxe for taking good pics (mostly to sell your item well on eBay, but very interesting techniques):
http://fotoluxe.com/articles/lessons/
Other lessons (linked to from Fotoluxe):
http://webphotoschool.com/bhphotovideo/
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I also borrowed a Canon Powershot A60 from a guy at work for an evening and tested out the cam. I did not go to any stores in person, because that would involve a minimum 3hour (each way) drive from where I live (in the mountains). I would recommend you go to a store in person if possible though.
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Costs:
G3 Camera: $525USD from bhphoto --No duty on camera itself to Canada! Yay!
G3 58mm lens adapter $ 20USD from bhphoto --Up to 5% duty... depending on country of manufacture
Shipping from bhphoto $ 33USD to Canada
256MB Kingston Memory $ 42USD from ocrexpress (Ebay seller) --Up to 5% duty
Shipping from seller $ 12USD to Canada -(WAY more than it costs him, but cheaper than buying here...)
CrystalVue LX8 Lens $190USD from Tom at ckcpower --Up to 5% duty
Shipping from Tom $ 25USD To Canada
Total: $847USD plus applicable duties
~$1200 CAN plus duties
Plus 7% GST ~$1285 CAN plus duties
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So now I'm broke, but I will soon have a wicked camera. I will gladly accept sympathy and money donations. ;)
I hope this is of interest to someone. Feel free to post additional useful links, because I'm happy to see them!
Ciao,
Stu.
I just wanted to share the links that I used when I was deciding to get the G3. This is aimed mainly for people looking to buy a camera, but there's stuff here for everyone. Enjoy!
******************
Info on the G3
These forums, of course!!:
http://www.photography-on-the.net/forum/
Canon USA's Official Page:
http://www.powershot.com/powershot2/home.html
Canon Japan's very informative G3 page:
http://www.canon.co.jp/Imaging/PSG3/PSG3_01-e.html
Check out Fotoluxe's printable 'G3 Pocket Guide' here:
http://fotoluxe.com/cameras/g3/
******************
Where I shopped around
Price comparison sites:
http://www.pricegrabber.com
http://www.bizrate.com
Stores I looked into more closely:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh3/controller/home
http://www.beachcamera.com/shop/home.asp --Note: I emailed these guys and was never answered... so I didn't buy there.
http://www.buydig.com
I decided to go with bhphoto because I have been told it's a respectable and reliable dealer. Camera price was a little higher than some places though. I also just got the Canon 58mm lens adapter from here to save on shipping costs to Canada.
Lens/teleconverter links I checked out:
--start out by searching these forums for 'teleconverter' or a brand you're interested in... LOTS of info here!
http://kazutoku.cside.com/G3CON_eng.htm --Compares many common G3 lenses
http://www.lensmateonline.com/g3.html --I would have preferred the 58mm lens adapter from lensmate, but cost:$30+$7shipping + $5 brokerage fee to Canada=$42. Whereas $20 Canon lens adapter w/free shipping (since I bought the camera already) from bhphoto changed my mind.
Lens I ended up ordering (I want close-up nature shots, and heard good reviews on the CrystalVue LX8):
http://www.ckcpower.com
Of course, eBay...:
http://www.ebay.ca -yes... I use eBay Canada. :P
Auctions only seemed to have the best prices on Flash Memory when I was looking, not cameras or lens adapters.
I bought a Kingston 256 MB for $41+shipping. I have heard of good rebate deals from Dell, but they may be no good in Canada... and I didn't see any deals on right now.
******************
General Information of Digital Photography
Articles at Fotoluxe (describing sharpening techniques and aperture/shutter speed/iso...):
http://fotoluxe.com/articles/
Lessons at Fotoluxe for taking good pics (mostly to sell your item well on eBay, but very interesting techniques):
http://fotoluxe.com/articles/lessons/
Other lessons (linked to from Fotoluxe):
http://webphotoschool.com/bhphotovideo/
******************
I also borrowed a Canon Powershot A60 from a guy at work for an evening and tested out the cam. I did not go to any stores in person, because that would involve a minimum 3hour (each way) drive from where I live (in the mountains). I would recommend you go to a store in person if possible though.
******************
Costs:
G3 Camera: $525USD from bhphoto --No duty on camera itself to Canada! Yay!
G3 58mm lens adapter $ 20USD from bhphoto --Up to 5% duty... depending on country of manufacture
Shipping from bhphoto $ 33USD to Canada
256MB Kingston Memory $ 42USD from ocrexpress (Ebay seller) --Up to 5% duty
Shipping from seller $ 12USD to Canada -(WAY more than it costs him, but cheaper than buying here...)
CrystalVue LX8 Lens $190USD from Tom at ckcpower --Up to 5% duty
Shipping from Tom $ 25USD To Canada
Total: $847USD plus applicable duties
~$1200 CAN plus duties
Plus 7% GST ~$1285 CAN plus duties
******************
So now I'm broke, but I will soon have a wicked camera. I will gladly accept sympathy and money donations. ;)
I hope this is of interest to someone. Feel free to post additional useful links, because I'm happy to see them!
Ciao,
Stu.