(I've also posted a message similar to this to rec.photo.digital)

I'm in the market for buying a digital camera, and have been doing quite a bit of online research lately - sites like Imaging Resource have been _extremely_ helpful in this regard.

Specifically, I am now looking to buy the Canon A5 Zoom with the DK-100 charger kit.

Unfortunately where I live (South Africa) digital cameras are not commonly available - the only models I have seen are either antiquated or vastly overpriced... or both.

So now I'm desperately seeking an online merchant that:

(a) Accepts international orders (preferably online) and ships internationally (preferably via courier, i.e. FedEx etc.)

(b) Has a good reputation / is reliable.

(c) Preferably specialises in cameras, i.e. will be able to supply me with any accesories I might require.

(d) Isn't too expensive. :-)

Beach Camera (http://www.beachcamera.com/) seems to fit (a) and (d); Has anyone had any experience in dealing with them?

Thanks!

-- Johann Visagie (wjv@cityip.co.za), May 07, 1999