Just bought a 20D in Hong Kong!!

Actually, it was on Sunday that I bought it, alongside a 17-40L.

I have mentioned this purchase a million times before and read a ton of posts so on the train on the way back to mainland China I was like a little boy fiddling with it and attempting to take some photos. Having read and reread posts about the 20D I immediately change the settings to how I wished them and added in some of the custom functions. So, thanks to all those who helped in my decision and thanks to all those who answer the questions I am bound to have in the future. As I am writing this I have images transferring onto my pc ready to play with in Rawshooter!!!

A couple of people asked about the price in HK so here they are.

Canon 20D: 10560HK$ = £781

17-40mmL: 5300HK$ = £392

Sandsik Ultra II 1gb: 710HK$ = £53


Not sure how these compare elsewhere, but they are cheaper than in mainland China. The two shops mentioned here a few times (Wing shing/Manshing) were sold out of the 20D body only, and didn't have any of the memory cards I wanted, but there were plenty more that offered the same prices. There are two options available, one with a Canon warranty and one without, the latter being cheaper. Worth checking out before buying. If anyone needs more details feel free to PM me.

PS. Pictures to follow shortly...

Ahhh, the honeymoon phase... later your eyes look elsewhere... at other shapely Ls...

Those are really competitive prices V's Uk. Nice ... you certainly have plenty of fascinating shooting opportunities where you are.

I looked in a local camera shop yesterday, just one day after buying one lens. I saw some nice white things on the shelf......they had a red line around them.....it said something like 70-200mm on the side, and maybe also the number 2.8.... but hey....I was just looking!!!

On the long slippery slope to the white side you are!

Congrats on the new toy Ben.....and as condyk said, those are damn good prices compared to here in rip-off Britain!!!

17-40L for £392?? Mmmmm.........!! Maybe a trip to HK would be in order!

sixshot wrote:
Actually, it was on Sunday that I bought it, alongside a 17-40L.

I have mentioned this purchase a million times before and read a ton of posts so on the train on the way back to mainland China I was like a little boy fiddling with it and attempting to take some photos. Having read and reread posts about the 20D I immediately change the settings to how I wished them and added in some of the custom functions. So, thanks to all those who helped in my decision and thanks to all those who answer the questions I am bound to have in the future. As I am writing this I have images transferring onto my pc ready to play with in Rawshooter!!!

A couple of people asked about the price in HK so here they are.

Canon 20D: 10560HK$ = £781

17-40mmL: 5300HK$ = £392

Sandsik Ultra II 1gb: 710HK$ = £53


Not sure how these compare elsewhere, but they are cheaper than in mainland China. The two shops mentioned here a few times (Wing shing/Manshing) were sold out of the 20D body only, and didn't have any of the memory cards I wanted, but there were plenty more that offered the same prices. There are two options available, one with a Canon warranty and one without, the latter being cheaper. Worth checking out before buying. If anyone needs more details feel free to PM me.

PS. Pictures to follow shortly...

Hi,

You know how much cost the 1D Mark II in Hong Kong ?

Hi.

Not bad prices, although it was a better exchange rate before the pound lost value after the bombings in London - it will probably increase again. Saying that, I didn't use pounds to buy it, I exchanged Chinese cash into HK$.

If you do go to Hong Kong, make sure you leave time to charge it up and take shome shots. This time I had no time, but I will be back again in September.

I must say I have no idea about prices for other bodies or lenses as I didn't want to tempt myself...but as I already said, I have since popped into my local camera shop!!

A true story:
A while back a parrot (think it is a lovebird) flew into my apartment. I realised that it would be unfair to keep the little thing on its own, so went and got a partner for it. Can this principle be applied to lenses. The 17-40 is awfully lonely!!

Snap the bird and someone will ID it

Sounds like that 17-40mm needs a nice Sigma, Tokina or Tamron to lie next to in it's bag

3rd party rules eh, condyk??

Or one of each!

Prices must be high in the UK. Our B&H here in the USA is cheaper than Hong Kong (given the coversion rate), and they can be had from others for $50 to $100 less than B&H on a good day. We also get another $100 off that at the present time due to the rebate here.

Congrats on the new camera & lens Ben! Now i can't wait to see some pictures of nice scenic place in China, and the wildlife over there.

Ya know I should have waited till my brother-in-law went to HK, he's always around those parts and I could have had him pick one up for me. You never think of these things till it's too late. I'm sure my 20D is in the mail and I'm looking forward to shooting whatever's in my way. ha ha

as far as i know, there is no international warranty on DSLRs when purchased in HK. Only EF lenses have int'l warranty. But I may be wrong, canon UK may honor the warranty though...