Hong Kong deals

Max Olser · May 27, 2002

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35, 100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Bruner · May 27, 2002

Joe DeSouza said:
Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

Jimmy Lam · May 27, 2002

Here are some prices in HK, I was just in Mong Kok another good place to shop for camera stuff:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:
Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

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Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Chris38171 · May 27, 2002

what about prices on the 1D?

Jimmy Lam said:
Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

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Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Beemer

Jimmy Lam · May 27, 2002

Hi Chris,

The one I saw yesterday was priced at $35,500 HKD or $4,551 USD, it was in the window of a shop I was buying my battery grip, UV Filter, and battery grip strap. I think this price is cheaper than the US.

Jimmy

Chris said:
Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Beemer

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Beemer

Max Olser · May 27, 2002

Jimmy,

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:
Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Beemer

Jimmy Lam · May 28, 2002

Hi Joe,

In Mong kok I only go to 2 places. 1) Man Shing G/F106 Tung Choi Street, Mong Kok. Tel 2396 2996 or Wing Shing G/F 55-57 Sai Yeung Choi St, Mong Kok Tel: 2396 6886 exit D3 on MTR Station Mong Kok.

The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:
I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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--
Beemer

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Beemer

Jimmy Lam · May 28, 2002

Hi Joe,

Here is the number to Sigma in Hong Kong,Tel: 852-2573-6655 HOpe this helps. Good luck

Jimmy

Jimmy Lam said:
The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the
Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will
try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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--
Beemer

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Beemer

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Beemer

Sunday-Morning · May 28, 2002

That´s a difference! In Sweden the price for the 1D is approx. $7,102 USD. And that´s one of the "cheap" web stores...

sunday

Jimmy Lam said:
Jimmy

Chris said:

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

Click to expand...

--
Beemer

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Beemer

arki · May 28, 2002

There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is "Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk around 2-3 min and the shop is there.

But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people. But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty card etc...

wiet4free · May 28, 2002

I will be leaving in the summer for HK. Now in the Netherlands where i live the CF-cards are pretty expensive 150 euro(130 USD) for a 256mb card. I'm planning to buy the cards in HK since they will be used there, but will they be cheaper in HK?

will someone please check this out for me?

And are there still D30 body's available and for what price? I'm thinking of buying a second body.

alexhk said:
There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

Max Olser · May 28, 2002

Hey, Jimmy, thanks.

Can you find out the prices of the EF 180 Macro and the 550EX for me, please.

Jimmy Lam said:
The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the
Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will
try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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--
Beemer

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Beemer

syklab01 · May 28, 2002

OEM (THL or PQI) CF 256MB cost under HK$700 but it is difficult to find any 512 MB CF in HK yet.

wiet4free said:
will someone please check this out for me?
And are there still D30 body's available and for what price? I'm
thinking of buying a second body.

alexhk said:

There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

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Max Olser · May 28, 2002

Hi, Alex,

I was there yesterday. They wanted US$850 for the Sigma 50-500 and the jerk didn't want to show me the lens and just kept telling me theirs was brand new, others were used, etc..etc..

So I said 'either you show me the lens or I am going to walk' and he said we had to agree on a price and if the lens was a brand new good lens then I would have to take it.

I just walked out.

alexhk said:
There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

Max Olser · May 28, 2002

Jimmy,

Thanks. I will phone them tomorrow before I leave. Hope there is still time to get all the things, including the 180mm macro and the 550EX.

Jimmy Lam said:
Here is the number to Sigma in Hong Kong,Tel: 852-2573-6655 HOpe
this helps. Good luck

Jimmy

Jimmy Lam said:

The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the
Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will
try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Beemer

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Jimmy Lam · May 28, 2002

Hi Joe,

I know the 550ex is about $2,300HKD, I bought the 420ex last week for $1230HKD, as for the EF 180 Macro I will check, maybe at the same time other members from HK can help too.

P.S. Did you buy anything today?

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:
Can you find out the prices of the EF 180 Macro and the 550EX for
me, please.

Jimmy Lam said:

The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the
Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will
try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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--
Beemer

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Beemer

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Max Olser · May 28, 2002

I have seen one yesterday for less than US$80 and yet still negotiable. Well packaged and seems to be a good brand.

mak said:
wiet4free said:

will someone please check this out for me?
And are there still D30 body's available and for what price? I'm
thinking of buying a second body.

alexhk said:

There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

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Jimmy Lam · May 28, 2002

Hi wiet4free,

The price in the Netherlands is pretty expensive, maybe you can consider the IBM 1 Gig microdrive, it is about $400-450 USD, it comes with the PCMCIA adapter. Since using the D60 I wouldn't go with anything lower.
As for the D30's I haven't seen any around but will keep my eyes posted.

Jimmy

wiet4free said:
will someone please check this out for me?
And are there still D30 body's available and for what price? I'm
thinking of buying a second body.

alexhk said:

There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

Click to expand...

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--
Beemer

Max Olser · May 28, 2002

I got a couple of bags and some filters, angle finder C for HK$1200, 1.4X II for HK$2400.

Meanwhile, I am checking around for more prices but couldn't seem to get straight answers on the phone. I am leaving tomorrow noon so I got only the morning left to shop till u drop...

It is really difficult to get around when you don't know the place.

Jimmy Lam said:
P.S. Did you buy anything today?

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

Can you find out the prices of the EF 180 Macro and the 550EX for
me, please.

Jimmy Lam said:

The prices are from Man Shing, but I am not too sure about the
Sigma lenses, I didn't see them in Man Shing or Wing Shing. I will
try to check to see where you can find Sigma stuff.

Don't overdue it with you Visa/Master,

Jimmy

Joe DeSouza said:

I am still in HK.

Where can I find the above and at what pricing?

Thank you.

I am also interested in a Sigma 50-500 but can't seem to find any
in Mongkok. Do you know where I can get them here in HK & pricing?

I think I will blow my Visa/Master/or whatever this time for sure

Jimmy Lam said:

Canon Battery Grip for D30/D60: $1,250HKD or $160 USD
Canon Battery Grip Strap (E1): $160HKD or $20.00 USD
Canon BP511 Battery: $490HKD or $63.00 USD
EF 16-35 L F2.8 Lens: $10,000HKD or $1,300 USD

Not what type of prices are in the US but I would imagine
comparable, of course all of these items are with full Canon HK
warranty, if you go and find gray market items they will be
cheaper. If others are looking for other items and prices please
let me know, I can find out pretty quickly. take care guys.

Jimmy

marius-s said:

Joe DeSouza said:

Just got into HK and spent a whole day looking at lenses, etc.

Good deals, Amigo, lots of them.

Battery grip, hand strap, cheap, cheap, plenty of stock. 16-35,
100-400, cheap, cheap, happy, happy....

However, some of the sales people are really jerks. And remember
once you paid, that is IT! Don't even think about exchange or
refund. So be very careful before you pull out your wallet.

Click to expand...

Can you be more specific, what's the price there for 16-35?

thanks

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Beemer

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arki · May 28, 2002

I think the price for 256MB CF cards are around HK$650 to $700 for OEM product. And the prices are almost fixed....since they are very cheap already. I recently got one Eagle Tech 265MB CF at $650 in Golden Computer Center. It is Hitachi OEM and surely it usees Hitachi controller chipset. Other brand e.g. HTL is good but try not to buy PQI card. It is very bad in QC.

Not that difficult to find 512MB CF in HK. But they are TOO EXPENSIVE!! HKD ~~1900 for one. Enough to get 3x256CF cards.~~

Joe DeSouza said:
mak said:

wiet4free said:

will someone please check this out for me?
And are there still D30 body's available and for what price? I'm
thinking of buying a second body.

alexhk said:

There is one shop selling Sigma lenses, the name of the shop is
"Holiwood AV Center" .... not sure the name.... more or less like
that. You can go there by MTR and exit from E2 Exit (Bank Center
Exit). When you see the Body Shop and turn to the right and walk
around 2-3 min and the shop is there.
But beware that the shop is marked as "Black Shop" by some people.
But it will be ok if you carefully check the parts and the warranty
card etc...

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