Where to Buy Photographic & Associated Products

Fionn · 18-11-2007 11:36PM #1

First of all - Caveat Emptor - let the buyer beware. This applies to wherever you buy goods or services.

This list is based largely on the original resource list with any irrelevant/out of date postings/links removed, it is not an exhaustive list and may be added to and amended as required by the Mods. Any comments are based on feedback from members and in no way constitute approval or endorsement by Boards.ie.

The standard disclaimer if you purchase from outside the EU.
Import Tax and other charges:
Custom fees, import duties, VAT fees may be imposed by the customs authorities or their agents e.g. the shipping company and are payable by the buyer (note that the Courier Company will levy a fee + VAT for handling these fees). Always read the shipping information prior to ordering anything.

The list is categorised broadly as follows;
1. Irish equipment suppliers
2. EU Sources
3. American
4. e-bay Shops
5. Other Services/Products

Irish Suppliers

John Gunn Camera Shop, 16 Wexford Street D2 (opposite Whelans pub), phone 01 4781226
Highly recommended and much respected, friendly, knowledgeable & good value as far as an Irish shop is concerned (No website)

http://www.barkerphotographic.ie/
Based in Cork

http://www.dml.ie
Dublin, in the past failed to reply to queries by e-mail etc. official distributors for amongst others manfrotto

Image Supplies Systems
Dublin Canon’s Authorised agents, sell the full range of Canon Products – often have clinic days where complimentary servicing/cleaning is carried out for Canon cameras

http://www.cameraexchange.ie/
Dublin Recommended by some members

http://www.camera.ie/
Camera Centre Dublin, Grafton St, The Square Tallaght, Blanchardstown

http://www.hallcameras.ie/
Dublin

http://www.denismacsweeny.com/store/
Cork & Clonmel based

http://www.pixels.ie/

http://www.connscameras.ie/
Dublin, Negative comments regarding the prices from this shop

http://www.berminghamcameras.ie/
Dublin

List of Camera Shops in Ireland (3 years old now)

European Suppliers

http://www.morrisphoto.co.uk/
Good selection of kit and dependable service.

http://www.ajpurdy.co.uk/

http://www.jonathanharris.co.uk
For used equipment this company is recommend

http://www.tekmo.co.uk/
Very competitive prices products ship from Hong Kong, shipping is free.

www.ffordes.com
UK based - Good selection, reliable and always good advice. New & second-hand items.

http://www.warehouseexpress.com/
Huge inventory, UK based

www.mxv.co.uk
UK based Selection not quite as good as Ffordes, but good all the same, reliable too.

http://www.robertwhite.co.uk
Recommended as a supplier of Lee filters

Camera Price Buster
for comparing UK based dealers prices

www.mx2.com
Jersey based
Good prices for film and inkjet consumables.

www.7dayshop.com
Jersey based. Competitive prices for film and inkjet consumables, now sell Canon Cameras, however have recently put up shipping prices from £3.95 Stg. increased to £7.95 Stg

www.photoglossy.com.
Another Jersey based company

Argos.ie

Pixmania.ie
Based in France. Some members reported having negative experiences with this company to the point that they stated that they would not deal with them again, while others stated that they had positive dealings with them.

komplett.ie

www.cam-ireland.com/
Cam-Ireland - Based in Germany will send COD

technikdirekt
Recommended by Boards members

AC-Foto
German Shop used by members in the past

http://www.digiwowo.net/
formerly known as ny.camera.com which went bankrupt, there are negative posts circulating about this company around the internet on various forums, however at this time it’s not known if the company has changed hands etc. This company continues to trade but there are no recent reports on the status of this company.

computeruniverse

German electrical store - has a large and comprehensive range of cameras and lenses

Most German companies have a different way of authorising and validating payment than other countries. Also since they increased their VAT the German market has not been attractive. price wise as it once was.

America
www.bhphotovideo.com
Very competitive prices, be prepared to go a little extra to get the CC validated and authorised, calculate VAT and if it’s not for a Digital imaging device e.g. if it’s for a flash, battery etc. calculate Duty as well. People infer that this is the ‘Mecca’ of photography with the best range of photo kit in the world. One comment “If they ain't got it, it ain't worth having”.
They are located in Manhattan on the corner of 9th and 33rd. Be aware if visiting in person that State Tax is applied to any purchase (8.38%). They don't open Saturday (Jewish establishment).

e bay

All these stores have been recommended by members at some stage. Remember the Duty/VAT conditions may apply to purchases from any of these companies that locate the product outside of the EU. Do check out the reputation of e bay companies and also warranty details etc. prior to bidding.

http://stores.ebay.co.uk/FLASH-CAMERA

http://stores.ebay.ie/Kea-Photo

http://stores.ebay.ie/UR-Galaxy-Ltd-Photo-Electronics

http://stores.ebay.ie/Hong-Kong-Supplies

http://stores.ebay.ie/DigitalRev-Photography-Shop

http://stores.ebay.ie/TrendyPod (Update: No Longer Trading - Fajitas!)

http://stores.ebay.ie/Chinaarts-Digital-Camera-Company

Other Services/Products

Memory
www.memoryc.com

www.shop4memory.com

http://www.picstop.co.uk/

http://www.mymemory.co.uk/

Wacom online shop
world leader in the market for pen tablets

Darkroom

www.thedarkroom.co.uk
UK based. papers, chemicals, accessories, enlargers, drums, tanks, processors, Good prices too.

http://www.novadarkroom.com

Mounts/Framing/Canvas

http://www.silverprint.co.uk/

http://www.retrophotographic.com/

http://www.framingfantastic.co.uk/
NI company specialising in framing and mount cutting

http://www.reads.ie/index.html
for canvas etc.

http://www.updone.com/
American company – will ship to Ireland

Ink
http://www.inkmaestro.ie/
Dublin, Ink and Paper

ink4europe.com
Galway, Ink

http://www.cartridgeireland.ie/

http://www.irelandink.com/
Roscommon, Ink & Paper

Online Printing

http://www.photobox.ie

http://www.aldiphotos.ie/

http://www.spectra.ie/index.aspx

http://ie.foto.com/

fujifilm.ie
Fujifilm Stores in Ireland

magicbastarder · 18-11-2007 11:47PM

a few personal comments re suppliers mentioned:

gunns: never a cause for complaint, bar being stuck in there for half an hour chatting because they're so helpful and friendly. where i get my b&w processing done.

conns: far too pushy on canon, even when i told them i was not interested.

camera exchange: i always wait to deal with billy (glasses, beard) or padraig (silver haired, hearing aid) in the george's street shop, and have known them for years, and always get good deals from them.

fuji centre on lower abbey street is where i get my E6 done.

camera centre: last time i was in i asked about provia, or some other film, and was told that no, it had been replaced by some new camera with higher resolution...

elven · 19-11-2007 06:02PM

Looks fantastic Fionn, thanks very much you're a wee star

I'll be locking this now, will delete most of the comments, no offence intended - and linking from the main sticky - any additions I think should require a concensus of at least a couple of people, we need to balance up a spread of suppliers with numerous recommendations.

Where to Buy Photographic & Associated Products

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