[HKS PWR]

For those interested, grand opening door crashers:
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=page&id=16

[gars]

whoa, some decent deals. I'd say, price match at Memory Express for an extra 5% off.

Thanks!

[ddr]

should also consider and compare to the vistek sale that's going on

[skyxx]

Whoa, 32GB for 99.99!

[ilvtofu]

580EX II has pretty good discount save $120

How are SLIK tripods? I am using a cheap ebay tripod and definitely feel like I need an upgrade
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3750

The 60D is a really good deal with the 18-200 only $1269

[1exotic]

Yeah those are some good prices, especially for local.

60D body for $1029.99... that's pretty much the same they cost in the US ($999.99).

[ilvtofu]

^that canon 18-200 IS sells over $600 on craigslist damn I'm tempted to get it haha
Now that's a deal
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=7_16&products_id=4641

[gars]

pm it at memoryexpress for another 5% off. they're crazy enough to do it!

[ilvtofu]

Wow thanks!
That'd be $60 cheaper :D

HAHA Just went on their website, You're right they are crazy

60D with 18-200 IS is 1399
T2i with 18-200IS is 1498...

[Speed2K]

580EX II has pretty good discount save $120

How are SLIK tripods? I am using a cheap ebay tripod and definitely feel like I need an upgrade
http://www.bccamera.com/index.php?main_page=product_info&products_id=3750

The 60D is a really good deal with the 18-200 only $1269

I just ordered a Slik Sprint Mini, haven't got it yet though. That's a great price for the Slik Sprint Pro II, that's basically the price they sell for on Amazon & BH.

[ilvtofu]

Update!

Got the 60D from memory express for 1205 before taxes
Have yet to try it out, looking for an SD card lying around...

I saw their cost on the computer when the guy was flipping through and it's $1310 lol

[1exotic]

the body only ^ ? or with with 18-200 lens?

what exactly is this memory express?

might jump on this deal.


Or just get the body from the US ($1000 flat price) with free shipping + free 16GB SD Sandisk memory card. Wouldn't want the 18-200 lens anyways, seems like a beginner lens.

[gars]

the 18-200 is definitely not a beginner lens. It's an all-around lens, great for taking on trips and stuff if you don't want to carry more than one lens. But if you're a stickler for sharp photos, then I wouldn't suggest it - but it definitely beats carry a few lenses with you. even then, you could buy it at Mem Express and sell it on craigslist and make a profit if you'd like.

[ilvtofu]

Yeah I got it with the lens. That lens is worth quite a bit of money. I figured if u bought 3 packages and sold the lens and 2 of the bodies you could be looking at a free 60D

Memory express has really good service too. I had a really good first time shopping experience. Treated me better than BC or lens & shutter ever did.

Haha I'm thinking of refunding though and get my native friend to get it price matched and tax free at park royal :D
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They didn't have any tripods comparable to the broadway one though. The 60d is pretty fun haha I think I'll be getting rid of the 7D

[Dangerphoto]

Damn the Canon speedlight II is so tempting to buy...plus 5% discount from Memory Express...Should I get it guys? I don't have much of a indoor lens other than a 50mm 1.8 and the kit 17-55mm lens...

[ilvtofu]

^should be good for portrait photography with that 17-55. Buy a cheap lightsphere and enjoy, I love the set up for photos at dinner etc. It's definitely a good deal

[Dangerphoto]

^ Hope they still have the deal, calculated that it came up to $450 ......

[JackAss]

just did the price match at memory express for the G12 and 8gb SD card... total comes to $540 after tax... woohoo

[N.V.M.]

i went to Broadway Camera on Broadway today(after golfing in the south), and was closed! faaack!

[bcedhk]

most small shops close on sundays.

[N.V.M.]

most small shops close on sundays.


which probably leaves most people with 1 day to be able to get there.

[Senna4ever]

Broadway Camera (Broadway & Oak store) is open Sundays until 5pm.

[N.V.M.]

i just checked the hours. 12-5. i drove by at 11:45! jebus.

[ilvtofu]

I've read that the slik sprint pro II has a carrying limit of 2kg, should I still jump on it?
I'm thinking of getting a 70-200 lens and I'm worried it'll be too heavy with my 60D :/

[77civic1200]

I have the slik sprint pro original lying around from my p&s days. There is no chance of it being sturdy enough for a 70-200 and 60D. I took it with me as a light carry on for my trip to england, and it could BARELY hold up my 5D and 17-40. legs were ok ish, but the ball head scared me.

[gilly]

went to the coquitlam location today and they told me they were closed. I asked them why and they said they had a "situation". I asked them when they will be back open and they said they don't know... at least for today. wtf happened. many of the shelves were empty and there were like about 4 people in there filming something. friggin pissed... was happy they opened in coquitlam because i live there but because the store was closed, i went to richmond. fml

[Speed2K]

I have the slik sprint pro original lying around from my p&s days. There is no chance of it being sturdy enough for a 70-200 and 60D. I took it with me as a light carry on for my trip to england, and it could BARELY hold up my 5D and 17-40. legs were ok ish, but the ball head scared me.

You can replace the ball head.

[77civic1200]

I could, but it seems pointless to upgrade a $100 tripod

I bought a 055prob/486rc2 once I started using the heavy equipment anyways

[hc529]

went to the coquitlam location today and they told me they were closed. I asked them why and they said they had a "situation". I asked them when they will be back open and they said they don't know... at least for today. wtf happened. many of the shelves were empty and there were like about 4 people in there filming something. friggin pissed... was happy they opened in coquitlam because i live there but because the store was closed, i went to richmond. fml

they say they had a "situation"...
the situation is because they got robbed on sunday night ...
worth over $100,000 gone..

my friend works there as a salesperson.

[gilly]

^ that must explain why it looked so empty in there. damn.... 100,000 worth of stuff..

[hc529]

yap they were doing inventory count and estimated around $100,000.

i wonder what kinda security alarm they have... or do they even have one?

[1exotic]

they say they had a "situation"...
the situation is because they got robbed on sunday night ...
worth over $100,000 gone..

my friend works there as a salesperson.

holy fuckkk, that sucks!



.... the criminals are gonna makes some good $$$ selling all that shit on ebay.

[hc529]

holy fuckkk, that sucks!



.... the criminals are gonna makes some good $$$ selling all that shit on ebay.

or craiglist.... the funny thing is, sunday nights, a lot of cops go to boston pizza (right beside broadway camera) to eat, i guess the criminal went at a time when there's no cops there.

[Speed2K]

I could, but it seems pointless to upgrade a $100 tripod

I bought a 055prob/486rc2 once I started using the heavy equipment anyways

^that's a nice combo!

Anyhow, I saw these posts on POTN.

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=10614720&postcount=4

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=10692531&postcount=5

The guy has the smaller Sprint and he doesn't seem to have any problems using it with a 5dm2+Bg-E6+24-105mm. Mind you the version 2 has a different ball head than the version 1 (which you have right?).

[77civic1200]

As far as I can tell the differences are the foam over the legs, and the ballhead now has a quick release plate. It doesn't appear that the actual ball and clamp portion of the head is any bigger/stronger. Which is why I suspect the guy you linked to upgraded the head in the second link.

The head will hold a decent amount of weight, but only if its pretty balanced, and the head is straight up, and you really reef on the lever. If you try and aim it up or down it gets weak. I used it to take a couple portrait orientation shots with the 5D + 17-40, and I literally had to tighten it say 15 degrees past where I wanted it, then let it sag down to vertical. It was a crappy guess and check till I got it level.