I saw a camera kit in the back of Outdoor Photographer. The company's name is Broadway photo. Has anyone every ordered from this company or this way. Is it safe? Thanks for any help!!

Robert

-- Robert Greer (jeep_88@hotmail.com), January 07, 2002

Answers

RUN, do not walk, to photo.net at the following link.

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/opc.tcl?category_id=0

or

http://www.photo.net/neighbor/one-subcategory?id=2

They are not the most highly thought of retailer in the world.

Dick

-- Richard Tope (RTope@yahoo.com), January 07, 2002.

I have used Broadway. After shopping around, they had the best prices on cameras and lenses in general. However, after factoring in shipping cost, shiping time, customer service, availability of products, and web site quality, I have since changed to B&H (www.bhphotovideo.com), and use them exclusively for everything I order.

-- Derrick Morin (dmorin@oasisol.com), January 07, 2002.

I think you should heed the previous advice and check B&H. Several years ago, I wanted to save as much as possible on a new camera and lens outfit. I checked the photo magazines and called the one with the lowest price. First they did not have in stock the lens I wanted but the camera was in stock. They would send it to me for the advertised price plus $90 shipping and handling. I called B&H, their price was higher but the shipping (by 3-day Fed Ex) was about $15 for the camera and the lens. It worked out to be about the same price overall and I got the equipment from a reputable company without the BS.

-- Lee (Leemarthakiri@aol.com), January 08, 2002.

Two other places I have personally had very satisfactory business dealings with are Canoga Camera (www.canogacamera.com) and Adorama (www.adorama.com) I have also done business with B&H and been very pleased.

-- Mike Bauer (mbauer@airmail.net), January 08, 2002.

adorama and b&h are probably the best mail order retailers out there. i'd be wary of any other companies that ship out of new york b/c they tend to give false prices in their magazine ads and high shipping charges.

-- jeff nakayama (moonduck22@hotmail.com), January 08, 2002.

In addition to B&H and Adorama, I've had very good experiences with Cameraworld of Oregon. All three price aggressively and are relatively pain-free to deal with.

-- Gary Singer (gsinger@earthlink.net), January 08, 2002.