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It's easy to shop online for cameras and camcorders and it's easy to get caught up in a high-pressure bait-and-switch scheme as well. If you are ready to buy - or if someone who cares about you is ready to go gift shopping - check out these three tips in three minutes. You might even use this clip as a not-so-subtle hint. Get the best price for the least trouble with solid information from videopia.org!

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Jan van der Meer 1 year ago

Real great presentations. Thanks to internet hard working honest resellers earn 1-3% on a camcorder. Nearly all smaller shop owners with a lot of camera knowledge had to close or just print photo's now.
Videopia 1 year ago

Yea, I'm conflicted on that. On the one hand, Authorized Dealers and intense competition mean that cameras are almost always very competitively priced - you don't even have to think about it. On the other hand: How in the heck can anyone possibly compete with B&H?!

Is there an equivalent thing happening on your side of the pond?
Jan van der Meer 1 year ago

Yes many Europeans order at B&H! (Their yearly presentations at IBC 2008 Amsterdam increased also)
RBR 1 year ago

What do you think about soniccameras.com?

Are they for real... They are selling brand new FX1 for $999 only... Im from Philippines ( Asia)
Videopia 1 year ago

1. B&H sez: $2,800 for an older FX1.
2. soniccameras.com is NOT a Sony Authorized dealer
3. soniccameras.com has 211 ratings at sellerratings.com ("very dissatisfied"), they are from Brooklyn and the bbb.org sez: "Based on BBB files, this business has an unsatisfactory record with the Bureau..."

Your BS Meter should be pegged flat against the top of the register and alarms should be going off!
RBR 1 year ago

Oh that was so sad=(.. I thought I could have my dream camera for just low price....

So you're only recommending BHPhotovideo.com?

Do you know any credible stores that offers cheaper cameras?

Anyway, thanks for the response....
Videopia 1 year ago

I am NOT endorsing B&H - I don't want to endorse anyone! Besides, B&H doesn't need my endorsement. What I am saying is that if anyone undercuts them by a significant amount, I would be very very suspicious.

And while I am not endorsing B&H, yes, I buy from them quite often. And Adorama. And J&R. And Musician's friend. And Newegg. And... lots of great companies.
RBR 1 year ago

Ok... Thanks a lot Sir for those....

Now I really need to save more money to buy FX1...

Cheers!
Greg Wallis 1 year ago

As usual, an excellent presentation, and some very sensible tips, too.
Videopia 1 year ago

Thanks, Greg, always appreciate your encouragement!
Dave Dugdale 1 year ago

Great presentation as usual. I like the use of the b-roll. i am guessing it is mostly from DJ.
Videopia 1 year ago

Yea, all DJ. I don't usually spend so much time with the silly peripheral stuff, but this topic is so light that it needed a boost! And I never thought in a bajillion years you'd catch me using a JB in the background or using *gasp* an animated transition, but, there you go.
Joe Kamimura 1 year ago

great video! i've been a victim of the bait-and-switch technique but they shipped my camera + all the crappy equipment in exchange for my money. live and learn
Rich Vernillo 1 year ago

Nice Video! Thanks for the Information.

Rich
Brett Moulton 1 year ago

As usual, an excellent presentation always a pleasure to watch!!!
Mathmission 1 year ago

Great information. I was sort of hoping to hear some comments about how some dealers try to offer very cheap prices on some of the larger models, but you actually have to call to find out they rarely ship with lenses.
stw254 11 months ago

Great presentation and very valuable information. Thx Videopia!
Reid Carrescia 11 months ago

Haha. It's about time someone covered this. Thanks.
Crosby! aka Visorblue 11 months ago

Another good one. Seen this?: donwiss.com/pictures/BrooklynStores/
Videopia 11 months ago

Oh, man, no I had NOT seen that. Thanks! That is sooo cool on a few levels, including the irony of the photos of the photo shops - this could be a coffee table book some day!
Harley 3 months ago

Nice video! I just realized i bought my Casio EX-FH20 from a scam store. I got the camera and ordered 2-3 day shipping. Too bad it took about a month.