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by Martin 095 on Wed Aug 29, 2012 7:56 pm

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Anyone here have experience with either of these two camera stores? In particular, I am interested with respect to purchasing online and whether they are fast and respectable (ie, ship USA models and not slipping in gray models). I have dealt with each of them in the past but it was many years ago and given today's economy, much is sacrificed in the name of profit. I don't want any mistakes or hassles.

TIA!

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Martin
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by Alan Melle on Wed Aug 29, 2012 9:01 pm

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No experience with Norman but I've had good experiences with Canoga. USA lenses only and prompt service. I recently returned a new lens with debris on an internal lens element and they shipped me a replacement in two days. I'd buy from them again.

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by Dan Wolin on Thu Aug 30, 2012 8:33 am

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Norman Camera is my local store and they are great. Highly recommended. When the MkIII "issue" hit they took excellent care of me and made it right more than once. I don't have experience with Canoga but have heard good things as well.

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by signgrap on Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:08 am

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Dan Wolin wrote:Norman Camera is my local store and they are great. Highly recommended. When the MkIII "issue" hit they took excellent care of me and made it right more than once. I don't have experience with Canoga but have heard good things as well.

I've had a very good experience with Norman Camera. Recommend them highly.

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by Chas on Thu Aug 30, 2012 2:45 pm

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I have great service from Allen's Camera in PA, and Hunt's

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by Martin 095 on Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:46 pm

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Thanks for the help everyone - I appreciate your time!

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by mikeojohnson on Fri Aug 31, 2012 10:56 am

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Another vote for Norman. They seem to get the new stuff early and have great service. Ask for Andy Thompson, who has given me excellent service over a number of years.
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