Need Cannadian online store?

Mi6 · May 24, 2006

Hi guys,

I need address from some online store in Canada for photo equipment with good prices.
Thanks in advance.

Big Mike · May 24, 2006

http://www.cameracanada.com

http://www.mcbaincamera.com

http://www.henrys.com

Chiller · May 24, 2006

http://www.vistek.ca/

http://www.merklecamera.com/

Bob_McBob · May 24, 2006

Where in Canada are you located?

Mi6 · May 25, 2006

I'm from Europe, but soon I'm going to friend in Toronto.

Luminosity · May 25, 2006

Chiller said:
http://www.vistek.ca/

Vistek is a good one.

Peanuts · May 25, 2006

Luminosity said:
Vistek is a good one.

Agreed

DocFrankenstein · May 25, 2006

Vistek is very nice and professional, but I wouldn't call it cheap. You're overpaying comparing to BH.

If you're planning to buy lots of gear you can ship the thing from the states. www.bhphotovideo.com Otherwise canada is quite expensive. Henrys is insanely overpriced.

Big Mike · May 25, 2006

I know that McBain in Edmonton has a price match policy. They say that they will match the price of anything sold in an actual store in Canada. This does not include web based, or mail order stores. They have free shipping in Canada for any order over $1000 (I think).

Bob_McBob · May 25, 2006

Canadian prices mostly suck compared to the States, and they are especially ridiculous with the current exchange rate. Sometimes it is cheaper to order an expensive item from out of province because of the savings in PST (I got my 30D from BC), but for the most part it is much cheaper to just buy from B&H. If you are able to claim back the sales tax, you may be able to find a deal somewhere.

Mi6 · May 28, 2006

Thanks guys,
I know that USA prices are lowest that prices in Canada. And I also know about B&H. They are the bigest. But I'm afraid that I will must pay customs and other taxes if I buy some cameras or equipment from USA (to Canada).

DocFrankenstein · May 28, 2006

Mi6 said:
Thanks guys,
I know that USA prices are lowest that prices in Canada. And I also know about B&H. They are the bigest. But I'm afraid that I will must pay customs and other taxes if I buy some cameras or equipment from USA (to Canada).

There is no customs on photo equipment.

If/when you order, you should ship FedEx or USPS. Never UPS. You will be charged max of five bucks for duty/handling and the 15% tax.

UPS will charge you a huge processing fee equalling to half of the cost of your order. Other than that - the US/Canada customs are cool.

tasman · May 28, 2006

DocFrankenstein said:
There is no customs on photo equipment.

If/when you order, you should ship FedEx or USPS. Never UPS. You will be charged max of five bucks for duty/handling and the 15% tax.

UPS will charge you a huge processing fee equalling to half of the cost of your order. Other than that - the US/Canada customs are cool.

I ordered about $2200 USD in equipment from B&H and did not pay any duty I just had to pay the GST when they delivered it. I had priced it out in Canada and it would have cost me about $3500 CDN. Even with exchange and shipping I saved alot of money.

omeletteman · May 28, 2006

I'm not so sure about the no customs dues on photo equipment.

I ordered about $200 USD in equipment from Adorama a few months ago and when it got here I had to pay like $25 CDN in customs dues. It was still cheaper then buying it in Canada though...

tasman · May 28, 2006

If the item is imported or chemicals you might have to pay more than the GST, it really depends on the item.
I had ordered an Airbrush and air hose from the the US it was $100 USD and with shipping it came out to be about $130 USD. When UPS delivered it the duty was $53 CDN. I was shocked at the amount, but there was no retailer of this brand in Canada.