First time in Gunn's.

Pinarello

Hi all,
Just a wee note to say a big thank you to all on this forum who recommended Gunn's camera shop.I traveled up from Tramore on Saturday lunchtime and bought a Lowepro fastpack 200 and a Canon 50mm f/1.8 MK II.The girl in the shop could'nt have been more helpful, she gave me 5% off the sale and even let me check out a Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 L USM IS, even when i said i would'nt be buying it there as it was nearly double the price of what it can be had off kea-photo for.;)

Fajitas!

They are very very nice people. Congrats on the new lens.

Paulw

It's a great shop. They have great passion for photography and are very helpful. I always shop there when I can. Of course, for the expensive parts, ebay is still best.

Always worth dropping in, even if you just want some equipment advice, never mind their great stock.

Pinarello

Paulw wrote: »

It's a great shop. They have great passion for photography and are very helpful. I always shop there when I can. Of course, for the expensive parts, ebay is still best.

Always worth dropping in, even if you just want some equipment advice, never mind their great stock.

When checking out the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 LUSM IS lens the girl in the shop recommended that i should upgrade my camera body from a 400D to at least a 40D.I'll be going to B&H photo in October so if this is the case i could but it there or go for the 5D.What would be your thought on this one Paul?Any help would be greatly appreciated...:)

mathias

When checking out the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 LUSM IS lens the girl in the shop recommended that i should upgrade my camera body from a 400D to at least a 40D

Thats a fair point , Even though it would work fine that lens is a bit big for a 400D body , the 40D is much bulkier and stronger and would suit that lens more, the 5D is bigger and bulkier again.

Paulw

mathias wrote: »

Thats a fair point , Even though it would work fine that lens is a bit big for a 400D body , the 40D is much bulkier and stronger and would suit that lens more, the 5D is bigger and bulkier again.

The 5D isn't bigger and bulkier than the 40D. They're a similar size/make body actually.

While I can understand what Kathy or Fiona said, in some ways I would disagree. It really does depend on what you want to use it for.

It's a great lens and a great investment, no matter what body you use it on.

The 5D and 40D are quite different. Frame size, fps, buffer, ISO performance, AF performance. So, it would really depend on your use as to which body you might consider.

AnimalRights

The girls know about Kea quite well.....
I always mention about their fanclub from here.....pity they have no website, they would def have alot more customers because they will reduce their prices a tad below their rivals.

Calina

Pinarello wrote: »

When checking out the Canon 70-200mm f/2.8 LUSM IS lens the girl in the shop recommended that i should upgrade my camera body from a 400D to at least a 40D.I'll be going to B&H photo in October so if this is the case i could but it there or go for the 5D.What would be your thought on this one Paul?Any help would be greatly appreciated...:)

Disclaimer: I upgraded from a 350D to a 40D a couple of months or so again.

I will say this: both the 400D and the 40D are very, very good cameras. I would, however, only advise upgrading your camera if you have run into the limits of what the 400D can do. For me, that was fps and cache memory and yes I had run into the limits (rather too often).

What you want to do with your camera has a major bearing on what camera you buy. The 5D is a full frame camera. It is a beautiful camera; I have used Al's on one or two occasions. However, the 40D is a crop sensor and I shoot sport. The net impact of the crop sensor is that I get more out of my long zoom lenses. This is extremely important to me.

If you are shooting sports, it's something to be borne in mind. If, however, you are more landscape, macro and flowers, portrait, I think - and a few other posters here would probably agree - the 5D is probably a far wiser purchase.

If, on the other hand, you are not sure, then I think you should stay with the 400D until you are sure.

My two cents' worth

Placebo

how much was 50mm

Pinarello

Placebo wrote: »

how much was 50mm

The 50mm f/1.8 MK II was €117, i thought this was a good price for it there and then..;)

Placebo

decent price, i ordered one with my camera 2-3 weeks ago, still no sign. out of stock.

from jessops. 102 euros.

AnimalRights

Pinarello wrote: »

The 50mm f/1.8 MK II was €117, i thought this was a good price for it there and then..;)

Same Lens is €119 in Conn's
€130 in Hall's of Talbot street and Camera Centre of Grafton street.
Finally it's €150 in Dublin Camera Exchange! :eek:

Valentia

I have known the Gunns since the 80's when I worked close by. Fabulous family and great service. After buying my 10D abroad I finally bought my 5D in Gunns. It made me feel good

mathias

The 5D isn't bigger and bulkier than the 40D. They're a similar size/make body actually

Ive got both , it is , simple as !

MooseJam

where is Gunns ?

stabo

MooseJam wrote: »

where is Gunns ?

Its on Camden st. Yep great service,very friendly.

AnimalRights

stabo wrote: »

Its on Camden st. Yep great service,very friendly.

Almost facing Whelan's Pub.

decsramble

I've shopped in Gunns and they have been very helpful. Once the girl serving me talked me out of buying some B&W processing stuff, she said I would probably never use more than once or twice so I should wait and look for it again later. She was right I stopped darkroom stuff a couple of months later. Every time I shop there the Mr Gunn always makes me feel like he really appreciates the business, some other shops in town make you feel like they have done you a favour just standing up to open the register.

FinoBlad

You'll find it hard to beat Gunns prices in Ireland but nobody will ever beat Gunns for customer service. Some of the nicest people you'll ever meet.

padi89

Can someone tell me if they compete pricewise with the likes of Morris photo in the UK or AJ Purdys?.Im not in Dublin but if their prices would be similar i wouldn't mind paying a visit sometime.

Hugh_C

padi89 wrote: »

Can someone tell me if they compete pricewise with the likes of Morris photo in the UK or AJ Purdys?.Im not in Dublin but if their prices would be similar i wouldn't mind paying a visit sometime.

Phone them. Better still drop in the next time you're in Dublin, very nice folks.

John Gunn Camera Shop, 16 Wexford Street, Dublin 2, 01 4781226






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