Well the internet killed the camera retail shop. The big guy Ritz is dead. Palm Beach Photo is gone. You can shop internet or you can go to a real live camera shop. it's a great place to hang out and try out the many bags, tripods, monopods,flashes, bodies etc. The idiot who purchased a minolta film camera is not the typical experience I have had here for over 30 years. Chris and the Jim's are great guys. If you act like an idiot you will be treated like one and I know that the place is not perfect but I would give it at least 4 stars. You can always tell a shill review when its so gushingly perfect. Delray Camera is crowded and way to small but definetly a place to go for Nikon gear. One of the pros that work there is pretty cranky but that's his personality. The black dog is a gem so bring him a snack. If you need to develop film it's the place to go. Old photos to DVD and stuff like that. For weddings the Jim in the back is great and does amazing work even if he shoots Canon he is still a great guy that has decades of knowldege. So you can go to Adorama or BH but if you want a local store to stay in business then go there an buy something or it too will go the way of Ritz, Wolf etc and your left buy ing your gear at the big box or on the internet. Don't buy gear on eBay unless I'm selling it.
Pros: Personal expert service great deals on used stuff
Cons: crowded crazy but fun
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