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| - I have bought from Saneal cameras three times, and definitely will again. I bought the body I have now from them, an Olympus E-620. Yes I know nobody shoots Olympus anymore, but I love the look and feel of the E series. If you do shoot Olympus, this is the place to come for sure. The Camera Store does not do business with Olympus, and Vistek only seems to sell micro four thirds DSLMs such as the EPL-1. I also bought a flash there a number of months ago, subsequently dropped and broke that flash and bought a new one just recently. I will buy my next body, the Olympus OM-D from there when I get the chance. They have an extensive product line and courteous, knowledgeable staff.
I actually plan to buy any accessories there that I cannot find online, and that's only because everything's cheaper when it comes from China. I'm thinking about picking up a bunch of cheapos and a jar of vaseline for nice art shots every once in awhile, but I digress. The staff, particularly an older man are talkative, have a great deal of knowledge about photography that they are willing to impart, and are just outright fun to buy from.
Whether you are a professional photographer who needs last minute gear for an important shoot, a high level amateur who insists on the best gear to yield shots to wow your friends, or an absolute beginner who wants to learn about the amazing world of photography, this is the store to go to. Having said that, Black's does offer courses for those who buy new cameras from them, but you can find good quality workshops for around $100, or sometimes free if you're lucky.
The conclusion of this long, rambling, almost stream of consciousness review, is this should be your first stop for anything Olympus, and absolutely high on your list no matter what you shoot (or want to.)
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