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11/08/2008 12:47:07 PM · #1 |
Hi All,
I really want a 5d and 24-105 - I may be going to Singapore later this year - is their much of a saving to be had?
Which countries are cheap ?
thanks
Tony |
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11/08/2008 12:52:34 PM · #2 |
Asia usually comes to mind.
Look at import duties to see if it is worth it to buy overseas and bring it back. |
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11/08/2008 12:55:21 PM · #3 |
My guess would be no. Singapore is completely different that it's neighbours. I'm by no means an expert, but I have visited twice. I would shoot  andrewt a pm. I'm sure he wouldn't mind providing some insight.
I got the best value for my money in China. |
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11/08/2008 03:13:33 PM · #4 |
| In my experience, Singapore is not that cheap for camera gear, at least compared to the US. If you are there and you want to check out prices, go to Sim Lim Square. It's a six-story "IT Mall" and any taxi driver will be able to take you there based on the name alone. |
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11/08/2008 03:27:02 PM · #5 |
| Not sure about Sigapore but in recent years I've checked prices for Nikon cameras and lenses on visits to Candada, Italy, China and Thailand and found they are not cheaper than I can get in the US. |
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11/08/2008 03:39:09 PM · #6 |
Originally posted by TonyUK:
Hi All,
I really want a 5d and 24-105 |
Do you mean the 5D or the 5D mk2 ?
If you mean the original 5D I would suggest you get a refurb from the Canon Outlet - none at this moment, but they come up pretty frequently with the lens attached.
//stores.ebay.co.uk/Canon-Outlet
If you mean the new 5D mk2 the cheapest I know of in the UK currently is Dabs.com which has the body only for £1800, against the USA at £1749 (darn the collapse of the pound) and you get UK warranty , no import duty, or any other hassles. |
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11/08/2008 04:51:42 PM · #7 |
I am gonna go for the 'classic' 5D - as their is Nooooooo Wayyyy I can justify £2300 on the mark II
I think its far to expensive.....
cheers for the link......:) |
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11/08/2008 04:53:12 PM · #8 |
| in the US - how much does the 5D body go for? |
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11/08/2008 05:17:03 PM · #9 |
| I don't think you'll gain much currently because of the currency fluctuations. |
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11/08/2008 07:58:10 PM · #10 |
Originally posted by TonyUK:
in the US - how much does the 5D body go for? |
B&H has new for $1,999.95 US.
B&H
Message edited by author 2008-11-08 19:58:35. |
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11/08/2008 08:25:44 PM · #11 |
| Hi all, in general Singapore is not that cheap anymore, it really depends whether the buyer is ok with grey imports & such (which can be significantly cheaper than those brought in by the authorized agents). For is photographers in Singapore, the best country/place (nearest to us) is Hong Kong & Thailand. So far from what I have see HK is the best and can be 10% - 20% cheaper. |
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11/08/2008 08:27:17 PM · #12 |
| oh! & Tony, I'll check up more and let you know. I did send you a PM though. Sorry folks I am a Nikon user so not too fimilar with Canon prices in Singapore. |
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