Prices of canon gear in Japan & China vs Canada

[Reid_design]

I'm taking a trip to china and japan and am thinking of picking up some new gear, one lens and a flash for my 5dmkIII and I'm considering waiting until I'm over there does anyone know if the price will be any different?

Thanks!

[iso79]

I vote US especially if you buy online and factor in taxes, etc..

[Mt Spokane Photography]

For USA buyers, Canada costs slightly less, but we don't pay Canadian tax.  Considering warranty, etc, Canada Prices are pretty good.

[ronderick]

From what I know, Hong Kong has some pretty good price (there's also the gray vs. official merchandise price difference too). However, I would strongly suggest finding reputable stores when looking for the goods... while the asking price might not be the best, it's at least somewhat "safer".

You might also want to do some research on sales tax refund for foreign visitors in those countries.

(of course, you can pretty much forget about warranty if ur buying abroad)

[squarebox]

Japan is expensive for everything.  Don't buy anything here unless the dollar gets back to 130yen to the dollar

[dilbert]

I'm taking a trip to china and japan and am thinking of picking up some new gear, one lens and a flash for my 5dmkIII and I'm considering waiting until I'm over there does anyone know if the price will be any different?

Thanks!

Unless you know the price of what you want to buy in the USA, do not buy anything in China that does not have a price sticker on it because you'll get ripped off - unless you know how to go shopping in China.

More importantly, retail outlets in China will not sell electronic goods for less than you can buy them for in the USA. This may seem strange because lots of stuff is made there but if they did then they would be open to grey market imports via all and sundry. Chances are you will get a better deal out of B&H than you will from any store in China.

The most likely result of you going shopping in China is that you'll be spotted a mile off as a tourist and given a 100% markup as standard.

[carboon]

It's cheaper in US & Canada than Japan & China. That's why lots of us buy the gears when trip to US.

[gngan]

Not sure where about in China you are going. If you are going to China China then it will be more expensive than HK. I think HK has the cheapest camera/lenes/accessories that you can buy. For instance, a 70-200mm F4 IS cost $9300HKD ($1192USD) but B&H is selling at $1249USD. The price I stated is from Canon HK which means it will have warranty. You can get a cheaper price if you buy the imported version, which won't have the warranty but i think it will be same for you since you are bringing it back to oversea.

It's definitely cheaper than Japan (cause generally everything is more expensive), Canada (cause of the VAT) and USA. If you are coming to HK then i can tell you where are the good shops at (I live here).

[ELK]

Can you recommend where  in Canada to buy photography equipment least expensively?

[Daniel Flather]

Can you recommend where  in Canada to buy photography equipment least expensively?

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