Camera Shops in Dublin

Hrududu

I'm planning on buying a new camera soon, well I have it narrowed down between 2 or 3. Initially I had planned to buy online as prices in Dublin seem to be extortionate in comparison to the net. However I have just come into some vouchers (the any shop kind) and they would pay for a hefty chunk of any purchase. Which means finding the best price in town. I've been in for a look around Conns and the Dublin Camera Exchange. Does anyone have any tips for preferred shopping in town?

I suppose I should be thinking about it as cheaper than online since a good portion of it won't be coming out of my pocket anymore but you know how it goes.

Thirdfox

Gunns on Wexford Street

also, check the sticky with the list of all the different camera shops

pete4130

Avoid Conns and camera Exchange, they usually charge over the odds for their stuff (for example, Fuji neopan 35mm film in Conns...about €7....same film in Gunns...about €3 to €3.50. I'm also buying a new camera and Conns are about €600 more expensive than Gunns for it!!!).
Give Gunns a call on (01) 478 1226 and they are more than helpful.

Hrududu

Thanks very much, I will check out Gunns. I walk down Wexford Street every day and I don't remember ever seeing the shop.

Paulw

It's almost opposite the bicycle shop. It's a very small window front.

helios

Just after Eddie Rockets, next to the now-closed Centra...

Hrududu

Is it like that pub in Harry Potter that nobody notices unless they are told about it?

pete4130

I think it's got a "MARKLIN" signage on the front, they do model trains too, although to a lesser extent and MARKLIN is a brand of model railways I guess. Just look for glass windows with cameras in them!

sasar

There is another camera shop on Talbot street - Hall Cameras.
http://www.hallcameras.ie/catalog/index.php

Dr.Louis

Gunns all the way- great advice, great prices and most of all; lovely people!!!

pete4130

Over the years I've found Halls to be a little overpriced and not as friendly as I wold have liked them to be....again I'll say it.....Gunns are a winner. Family owned and run and they all shoot photos in their spare time rather than working in a camera shop as a job.

Placebo

gunns is on your way to whelans !