Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco

JK · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

My wife will be over in San Francisco in the next month or two and I'm quite keen on her buying a few duty free "essentials" for me, such as a 580 flash, perhaps a lens (or two!) etc.

So I was just wondering if any of you might be able to recommend any good camera stores in the San Francisco area (preferably in the city itself) that offer good prices on Canon gear.

Any help appreciated!

Cheers,

JK

scottbergerphoto · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

Closest I could find:
http://www.samys.com/stores.php?PHPS...e7ea3400deda4e
Scott

paulhillion · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

This previous thread might be of some use...

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=42953

What's the weather like in Perth at the moment? I'm just about to book our tickets, arriving Perth November 1st - can't wait

Belmondo · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

I'm sure someone will come up with a better answer than this, but I'll throw it out anyway.

About 25 miles south of San Francisco in Palo Alto is a store called Keeble & Shuchat. http://www.kspphoto.com/

They actually have two stores directly across the street from each other. One is digital only, and the other is film & accessories.

They have good inventory, but their prices are only so-so.

There used to be a very fine camera store in San Francisco---Denevi Camera. They were absorbed into the Ritz/Kit's/Wolfe camera chain. So much for them.

If you decide to go to Palo Alto, it's about a 45-minute drive from downtown San Francisco. Palo Alto is the home of Stanford University FWIW and is really the northernmost outpost of Silicon Valley..

JK · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

Quote:

Originally Posted by paulhillion

What's the weather like in Perth at the moment? I'm just about to book our tickets, arriving Perth November 1st - can't wait

Well, it's going to be a bit warmer tomorrow - 40 degrees C is the forecast (104 F) so it's time to hit the beach!

Uh, and thanks to everyone for the info so far!

blackviolet · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

i'm flying to sfo next weekend. i've found Gasser's in the city is pretty good, and as already mentioned, Keeble and Shuchat. although they're in palo alto, it's actually easy to get there - take the muni to the caltrain depot and then take the train down to the california stop. it's like 5 minutes walking time from there...good it's nice out west - we've had so so weather this summer - it's 5am and the lightning has awoken my daughter

check_this · 22nd of January 2005 (Sat)

I purchased a 20D and a few other items at Discount Camera near Union Square. Try this link to get an idea of their inventory. Alan was very helpful.
http://www.discountcamera.com/
Good luck,

michael copeland · 5th of September 2012 (Wed)

Quote:

Originally Posted by JK

My wife will be over in San Francisco in the next month or two and I'm quite keen on her buying a few duty free "essentials" for me, such as a 580 flash, perhaps a lens (or two!) etc.

So I was just wondering if any of you might be able to recommend any good camera stores in the San Francisco area (preferably in the city itself) that offer good prices on Canon gear.

Any help appreciated!

Cheers,

JK

Jk,
San Francisco is a great place and I seriously advise you to search and know your prices before you go to USA. My lack of knowledge cost me dearly and if you visit the Best camera shop of San Francisco union square on the web and read the reviews it will come clearer to you and enable you to have a fighting chance in a doddy dog world !!!
Regards Mike

Stir Fry A Lot · 5th of September 2012 (Wed)

Is she visiting somebody? I would just order online from Amazon/B&H/Adorama/Abe's and have it shipped to that address.

edit: Holy 2005 necrothread!

Lifeinpictures · 5th of September 2012 (Wed)

I live in the bay area. Don't feel like you would get a bargain, price wise.
In addition to Keeble in Palo Alto and Gassers in San Francisco ( I have not been there in years), there's Calumet in Bryant Street in San Francisco.
There's also San Jose Camera in San Jose.

Geeps · 5th of September 2012 (Wed)

Probably too far down the peninsula but San Jose Camera.

rrblint · 6th of September 2012 (Thu)

I would think that whatever gear was being sought has long been sold and resold by now.

Lifeinpictures · 6th of September 2012 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrblint

I would think that whatever gear was being sought has long been sold and resold by now.

Did not realize that this thread started in 2005

michael copeland · 6th of September 2012 (Thu)

Felt a need to say what is happening today and I hope the message is getting out there !!!

michael copeland · 6th of September 2012 (Thu)

Quote:

Originally Posted by rrblint

I would think that whatever gear was being sought has long been sold and resold by now.

Thanks for the reply, Was a warning for all the good people out there and novice photographers like myself. We should look after one another as well.

22nd of January 2005 (Sat)	#1
JK Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Perth, Australia Posts: 394	Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco My wife will be over in San Francisco in the next month or two and I'm quite keen on her buying a few duty free "essentials" for me, such as a 580 flash, perhaps a lens (or two!) etc. So I was just wondering if any of you might be able to recommend any good camera stores in the San Francisco area (preferably in the city itself) that offer good prices on Canon gear. Any help appreciated! Cheers, JK __________________ "You don't take a photograph, you make it." - Ansel Adams My Gear

22nd of January 2005 (Sat)	#2
scottbergerphoto Cream of the Crop Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Brooklyn, NY, USA Posts: 5,430	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco Closest I could find: http://www.samys.com/stores.php?PHPS...e7ea3400deda4e Scott __________________ One World, One Voice Against Terror, Best Regards, Scott ScottBergerPhotography

22nd of January 2005 (Sat)	#3
paulhillion Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Guernsey, UK Posts: 1,392	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco This previous thread might be of some use... http://photography-on-the.net/forum/...ad.php?t=42953 What's the weather like in Perth at the moment? I'm just about to book our tickets, arriving Perth November 1st - can't wait __________________ Website: Click Twitter: Click

22nd of January 2005 (Sat)	#4
Belmondo Admin Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: 92210 Posts: 42,710 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco I'm sure someone will come up with a better answer than this, but I'll throw it out anyway. About 25 miles south of San Francisco in Palo Alto is a store called Keeble & Shuchat. http://www.kspphoto.com/ They actually have two stores directly across the street from each other. One is digital only, and the other is film & accessories. They have good inventory, but their prices are only so-so. There used to be a very fine camera store in San Francisco---Denevi Camera. They were absorbed into the Ritz/Kit's/Wolfe camera chain. So much for them. If you decide to go to Palo Alto, it's about a 45-minute drive from downtown San Francisco. Palo Alto is the home of Stanford University FWIW and is really the northernmost outpost of Silicon Valley.. __________________ I'm not short. I'm concentrated awesome!

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blackviolet Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: sydney, au (now in singapore for a few years) Posts: 1,313 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco i'm flying to sfo next weekend. i've found Gasser's in the city is pretty good, and as already mentioned, Keeble and Shuchat. although they're in palo alto, it's actually easy to get there - take the muni to the caltrain depot and then take the train down to the california stop. it's like 5 minutes walking time from there...good it's nice out west - we've had so so weather this summer - it's 5am and the lightning has awoken my daughter __________________ -- oblio 1dmkiii - 5dmkii -Leica M8/M6 - Mamiya 645AFDiii/zd ModelMayhem \| my flickr gallery

22nd of January 2005 (Sat)	#7
check_this Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 15	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco I purchased a 20D and a few other items at Discount Camera near Union Square. Try this link to get an idea of their inventory. Alan was very helpful. http://www.discountcamera.com/ Good luck, __________________ Canon EOS 20D

5th of September 2012 (Wed)	#9
Stir Fry A Lot Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Berkeley, Ca Posts: 678 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco Is she visiting somebody? I would just order online from Amazon/B&H/Adorama/Abe's and have it shipped to that address. edit: Holy 2005 necrothread! __________________ Flickr 5D3 \| 5Dc \| 7D \| Tok 16-28 \| 24-105 \| 17-55 \| 70-200 f4 IS \| Pancake 40 \| Sigma 50 \| 85 1.8 \| Yongnuo 565EX \| Demb Flash Bracket \| DiffuseIt Bounce Card \| Manfrotto 535 CF Tripod \| 2x Yongnuo YN560s \| 2x PBL Softbox Umbrellas \| CyberSync Triggers \| Epson R3000 \| A very understanding wife

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Lifeinpictures Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 209	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco I live in the bay area. Don't feel like you would get a bargain, price wise. In addition to Keeble in Palo Alto and Gassers in San Francisco ( I have not been there in years), there's Calumet in Bryant Street in San Francisco. There's also San Jose Camera in San Jose.

5th of September 2012 (Wed)	#11
Geeps Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 6	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco Probably too far down the peninsula but San Jose Camera.

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rrblint Cream of the Crop Join Date: May 2012 Location: U.S.A. Posts: 5,872 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco I would think that whatever gear was being sought has long been sold and resold by now. __________________ Mark

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michael copeland Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 3	Re: Looking for a good camera store in San Francisco Felt a need to say what is happening today and I hope the message is getting out there !!!

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