HK Camera shops

Not strictly "travel tech" but does anyone know of a reputable (and cheap) camera outlet in Hong Kong.

I'm thinking of a Canon 5D body and/or a S3 IS.

Regards

John

I seem to recall a load of Electronics and some camera shops in a big complex next to the Star Ferry Terminal at Kowloon.
I've bought computer bits from there in the past and not had any problem.

To be a little bit more general, I am thinking of buying a digital camera and am undecided as to what to buy. I like the look of the Panasonic range, but have no real idea what is best value. Can anybody make some suggestions at the best camera on the market between £150 and £200 and where is the best place to buy from, either in the UK or on the web.

Thanks for your help.

If you are looking for a camera and have a price range in mind go to http://www.dpreview.com and check out their reviews and relevant forums. More than enough information there for you to help make a decision.

If you want to get some ideas about shopping in HK then check out this thread in a Nikon camera forum.
http://www.nikonians.org/dcforum/DCForu ... 268.html#6

I will be doing a little more shopping for camera gear in Japan in a few weeks time.

Hey,
Just got a point and click camera for my dad 7m mega pixels, its really good. its sony cyber shot. its £189 on amazon thats where i got my dad's from. Its really good quality.

Hoped that helped

Stoneflyer

Are cameras still a lot cheaper in HK than the UK?
Would like to purchase one that can actually take night shots (99% of everything taken using my existing camera comes out blurred or too dark) and if it's going to be far cheaper, I'd buy one out there rather than over here....

[Scrooge]

Just a little FYI in regards to camera,im going to pimp a brand that knowbody ever look's at.Take a look here at the new Casio camera's,i've owned 5 didital camera's,4 of them have been Casio's and one my Canon D-SLR and when it come's to the point and click type for me the Casio's win out every time.

I took your advice and bought a little Casio, thanks. Apparently it is exactly the same as the more expensive Pentax.

I love it, really easy to use and offers great pictures. I am no longer in photos as I will not let anybody else use it.

To answer my own question now that I'm back, I can highly recommend Hermann Camera's in the mall adjacent to the IC Hotel in Kowloon. I found them to be very professional and competetive providing the proper international warranty for the lens I bought at a price that bettered the other stores I visited. I got the Canon 24-105 L IS for £640 vice the UK price of £870. Of course there is duty to pay when you arrive home and this has to be factored in... ahem.

Regards

John

Regards