Topic: Equipment Suppliers (North America)

[Ed Wenn]

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[moominsean]

i usually order from freestyle...

http://www.freestylephoto.biz/index.php

[Francois]

In Montreal (Quebec), Canada

http://www.camtecphoto.com
http://www.lozeau.com
http://photoservice.ca

[Randy B]

Some films are cheaper than the usual BH and adorama, also they give a discount usually starting at orders over 20 rolls/packs.  The fuji instant films are the best prices I've found.

http://store.uniquephoto.com/e/index.php/

[Dave Dunne]

Voigtlander dealer

http://cameraquest.com/

[tuanhbui]

I came across this store today:

http://www.surplusshed.com/

They have a *ton* of optic components for lenses there. This would be great for someone building or modifying their own lens. A highlight - I found a 195mm f1.25 triplet for $250 there No assembly or housing or anything.

They say they bought out Wollensak's assets when they went belly-up, which explains their massive stock.

[rkbry]

Don't let the name fool you -- Digital Truth sells film, paper, chemicals, darkroom equipment, etc. They also host the MDC.

[Chris A Fraser]

For those on the hunt for a Portrait attachment for the Polaroid 195.

Check out landcameras.com.

They are making a step-up ring (44.5mm) and fitting it with a new 49mm close up lens and goggles. I have found that their kit is half the price that the old originals are going for on the evilbay site.

chris

[Roger Thoms]

The View Camera Store, http://www.viewcamerastore.com/servlet/StoreFront

Good source for large format, and for all BTZS items including a film testing service.

Roger

[Jack Johnson]

Photographers' Formulary for all you DIYers:

http://stores.photoformulary.com/StoreFront.bok

But my best tip is if you get a gift card for Amazon, spend it on film.

[Pete_R]

I guess mentioning suppliers to avoid is just as relevant?

I recently had a bad experience with USCamera. They supply mainly parts, manuals, that sort of thing.

Probably fine if everything works out but I never received my order and their customer service is second to everyone - in other words, truly bad. Absolutely refused to help.

So if you do use them, make sure you use Paypal so you're covered.