Walking into samys is like walking into a candy store run by the wicket witch of the east. Everything you heard about how arrogant the workers are there..believe it.
Here is an example, I asked the rock behind the counter about the quality of this steadicam I was holding, and replies snarkerly, ""I wouldn't try doing a pull focus with it"". OK, genius, first that is not a reply about the quality of the product and second if you knew anything about cinematography, you would use a steadicam for that type of shot.
So, my advise for you shoppers out their is to go to the store to try the product out and then buy online. You will around 60% from whatever they quote you.
Pros: Only Place to get your hands on the gear
Cons: Everything else
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