Woodland Hills Camera in Woodland Hills, CA I have found a canon xs kit that I am seriously thinking about purchasing, but not sure about this company. Does anyone know about them. I would appreciate any help or advise. They have a really good price. Woodland Hills Camera in Woodland Hills, CA I have found a canon xs kit that I am seriously thinking about purchasing, but not sure about this company. Does anyone know about them. I would... » Read More Woodland Hills Camera in Woodland Hills, CA I have found a canon xs kit that I am seriously thinking about purchasing, but not sure about this company. Does anyone know about them. I would appreciate any help or advise. They have a really good price. « Show Less
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Helen- I have been into the store. They have very knowledgeable personnel and have been in business a long time. I am an amateur and sometimes feel a bit intimidated. They cater to professionals and high end buyers primarily. I have found them honest, reliable and helpful.
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I agree with Kate G. it is definitely hard to find a store that will take time to explain products to you.Most of the stores I went to before going to Woodland Hills Camera just had a bunch of kids working there who were more interested in talking to there co-worker friends then helping customers.I bought a couple of canon point and shoots from Woodland Hills Camera last Christmas and even though they were very busy Steve still took the time to explain the different point & shoots available. He gave me a great deal and I didn't feel rushed or pressured. I highly recommend them! I agree with Kate G. it is definitely hard to find a store that will take time to explain products to you.Most of the stores I went to before going to Woodland Hills Camera just had a bunch of kids working there who were more interested in talking to there co-worker friends then helping customers.I bought a couple of canon point and shoots from Woodland Hills Camera last Christmas and even though they were very busy Steve still took the time to explain the different point & shoots available. He gave me a great deal and I didn't feel rushed or pressured. I highly recommend... » Read More I agree with Kate G. it is definitely hard to find a store that will take time to explain products to you.Most of the stores I went to before going to Woodland Hills Camera just had a bunch of kids working there who were more interested in talking to there co-worker friends then helping customers.I bought a couple of canon point and shoots from Woodland Hills Camera last Christmas and even though they were very busy Steve still took the time to explain the different point & shoots available. He gave me a great deal and I didn't feel rushed or pressured. I highly recommend them! « Show Less
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I ignored some complaints I read online about Woodland Hills Camera and am really sorry I did. I never received the product they supposedly mailed to me and spent a lot of wasted time and money trying to resolve the problem. The staff there is very unfriendly once they've got your money. Don't make the same mistake I did. Here are more people who got scammed by this unscrupulous company:http://www.complaintsboard.com/complaints/woodland-hills-camera-c215793.html
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Recently started doing business with Woodland Hills Camera and am very happy with their staff's service and depth of knowledge. Being new to Digital Photography I could have been easily taken for a ride. Instead, if anythning, the staff acted as a reality check on my enthusiasm, talked me out of spending too much, and kept me focused on the most important thing: taking pictures.This store is why 'brick and mortar' establishements can compete with the internet. They get and keep loyal customers by providing excellent product, service, and assistance.
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Helen, did you buy your canon xs from them? I am looking at them for the same. Would be interested in knowing how your experience was.
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Over many years I have made thousands of dollars in purchases ~ Telescopes and related equipment. I have never had regret with any purchase I have made at the Woodland Hills Camera Store. And... The after sale support goes well beyound anything necessary. These people "are" the best.Postle
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I'm a professional baby photographer in LA and I've been doing business with them for over fifteen years. They've been around since the 70's, same family. When Best Buy showed up in town, a whole bunch of mom and pops closed, but these guys didn't. You know why? They know how to do business. They know their stuff, they know how to treat a customer, they're okay with spending an afternoon explaining how one camera is better for your needs over another- where else are you going to get that kind of attention these days? And they're good folks, too- the owner is on the board of Telescopes Without Borders, donates equipment to poor schools in poor countries... What more do I need to say? I'm a professional baby photographer in LA and I've been doing business with them for over fifteen years. They've been around since the 70's, same family. When Best Buy showed up in town, a whole bunch of mom and pops closed, but these guys didn't. You know why? They know how to do business. They know their stuff, they know how to treat a customer, they're okay with spending an afternoon explaining how one camera is better for your needs over another- where else are you going to get that kind of attention these days? And they're good folks, too- the owner is on the board of Telescopes... » Read More I'm a professional baby photographer in LA and I've been doing business with them for over fifteen years. They've been around since the 70's, same family. When Best Buy showed up in town, a whole bunch of mom and pops closed, but these guys didn't. You know why? They know how to do business. They know their stuff, they know how to treat a customer, they're okay with spending an afternoon explaining how one camera is better for your needs over another- where else are you going to get that kind of attention these days? And they're good folks, too- the owner is on the board of Telescopes Without Borders, donates equipment to poor schools in poor countries... What more do I need to say? « Show Less
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Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at it then I'll sink more money into a good dive camera. Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at... » Read More Thank you Stephen,I just tried to buy the SX210is from amazon but was told they won't ship it to Brunei where I am at the moment - wierd, they sent me a dive computer a few months back.Does any one know a camera whole saler with similar prices that ship overseas?Anyway, I think I will buy the SX210is somehow anyway, I think it sounds like a great little camera to take on holidays and snap family pics/movies.For diving I am thinking I might use and old canon A520 that I have - I'll just have to chase up the housing for it, until I get decent at it then I'll sink more money into a good dive camera. « Show Less
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i almost bought a kit today , but I called the business 1st. was told obvious lies re: lenses, which i confirmed with a sales rep @ our local camera store. Something told me to look @ Ripoffreport.com, which when I did turned up hundreds of fraud reports on @ least 20 companies whose websites I looked at, had considered buying from, and are often alias names. The stories are terrible! Also th New York Post did an article and Pc Online did an article on these camera sellers scams.
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Look at Amazon reviews and stevesdigicams.com. Steve's for tech info and pro review, Amazon for real life experiences. Look for consistent complaints, like the canon black screen of death. I would stay away from any camera with less than 30 or so reviews, you need to get a good cross section of opinion.
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You need to watch out for suspicious sellers, right now they ahip from Amazon.com directly I assume they are a Canon reseller so yeah, I think. :P
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How do you do, Mr. Ryan. I call it Suzuki, the staff of a bell. Thank you for your consideration. Since this mail is using the translator, it has made a mistake in it, and although it may be an acatalepsy, please allow it. Although I am carrying out simultaneous sale of this camera also in the store in Tokyo, it is still in stock. It is a late model of XP series of FUJIFILM. In order of XP60 -&gt;XP150 -&gt;XP200, it is the most expensive and performance is also the most wonderful. Is it an answer of the question? Moreover, please do not hesitate to ask a question.
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The list price, on Amazon, or any other web site means nothing. I have a Canon camera that I paid $429 for new three years ago, and that had a list price of $649, but no one ever sold it for that price. The Canon EOS Rebel T3 12.2 MP for $450.00 is a far better deal than the Canon Rebel XS 10.1MP at $400.00. It has far more features, is about two years younger, and shoots video in the HD movie mode. The Canon Rebel XS does not shoot video, only still photos.
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Brian, I think you misinterpreted my comment about the Canon XSi. I didn't have any problem with the camera itself, I said that Canon's kit lens is no match to Olympus kit lens/s and that I would need a lot of money to replace canon's with prime lens/s that match Oly's quality and focal range not mention the weight. I don't believe in investing in expensive lenses while using mid-range DSLR body. The cost of lens/s should be inline with the cost of the body something which I find Olympus doing better by providing inexpensive, good quality lenses even at their standard level.
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Just read this:..."I believe Canon discontinued these because they use the same sensor as their "professional" cameras costing up to $4k."They don´t make these cameras anymore, and they come with a very expensive piece. Probably it´s this.
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Canon cameras are bought and sold overseas, have purchased Canon cameras and accessories in Singapore and warrenties were good in U.S.A, Cheers & good luck.
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Right now you can get the XSi with the 18-55mm kit lens and the 55-250mm lens for just under $800 through Amazon. Both lenses are image stabilized and I have heard good things about the 55-250, which give great range on a cropped sensored body such as the XSi. Amazon doesn't list these items together but if you add them both to your cart (make sure Amazon is the seller on both) you will save $100 over buying them seperately. This price isn't shown until you get the order confirmation screen. This is the best price I have seen on this camera and don't expect to see a much better deal any time soon. The $100 off is an instant rebate promotion that Canon is offering through it's authorized retailers and it lasts until the middle of January. I would also recommend SanDisk's Extreme III class 6 memory cards in order to fully optimize the speed of the camera. I hope this helps.
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Chances are if it IS cheaper anywhere else, it's being sold from an unreliable retailer. I had a rather frustrating experience with one such retailer in buying my Rebel XT -- they pulled a bait-and-switch on me. If you want to look for a retailer selling for less, I would advise you to read the reviews for that retailer, sorted by lowest rating first.
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Try B&H; Photo Video Pro Audio. 212-465 0171 / 877-849-7260. They were really helpful after I did a lot of research online and narrowed down my needs. Live Chat option too, so have all the techie stuff to hand to save time. I thought I was going to have to buy a new camera but at $300 the lens was just super. Brand new out of the box. I'm an artist and need great shots for uploading and reference.
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There is a website that has this camera and the prices are very resonable. The site is adorama.com. They are located in NYC and I have been dealing with them for a while now and I never had a problem with them. They have the camera in stock. Once you get the camera, you will enjoy it.
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How about a Canon Powershot SD940is, it recently had a price drop to $200, I believe it was like $230 or $240 before. The model is a year old but I personally prefer the design of the older Canon models. At $200 it's a no-brainer. Also, a Sandisk SDHC card:
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Don't have any S-series cameras, but as a general comparison to the other Canon PowerShot cameras we have used in the $250-300 range I would say Canon has a better charger, better focusing for outdoors (P340 seems to try to focus on leaves when trying to take a photo of a building), similar battery life, and worse flash re-charge time. The Canon might be better on shutter release lag and simplicity of controls.
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Whatever anyone does, DO NOT BUY FROM OR DEAL WITH BEST PRICE CAMERAS .COM. They have given us nothing but the run around after having an order on hold for over 2 months. They of course had the same camera, but a much pricier package available. You aren't allowed to speak with anyone high up ever, they all treat you like crap...100% bad experience.