So Confused!

[Cougar]

Right, so I know what i want - Canon 500d, probably twin lens kit for now. Am currently researching best price which is mighty confusing! I understand the grey market import thing, (was looking at bhphoto but that exceptional deal is now defunct) - but I'm finding it hard to tell whether some websites are selling grey or not. I figure the .au is not always the reality

Is DWI Aus or overseas based? They have a great price on what I want (ie its marked 500d not kiss x3 or rebel T1i) but don't want to get slugged import duty etc through my ignorance. And are they reliable?

Am happy to have sites recommended to me or to receive any advice at this stage!!

Thanks.

[~*Shell*~]

Where are you located Cougar?

Personally I love d-d-photographics. They import into australia but have a shop in sydney where you can go and pick things up or have them delivered to you. You can get the twin lens kit from them for $1,139.00 - no hidden import duty and they've been in business a while. I had a lot of questions when I bought my 50mm 1.4 and they were always very helpful (and understood what I was asking - no broken english like I got from other places). I have the 450d twin lens kit and I love it. I shot at a conference yesterday and used my kit lenses for the majority of the day. That being said, I can't wait to upgrade my equipment! *drools over 5DII and L series lenses*

http://d-d-photographics.com.au/canon500d.htm

Edited January 22, 2010 by ~*Shell*~

[Cougar]

Thanks Shell, thinking we might go with that - great price! Its also good to know of people that have had good experiences with a particular seller.

We're in Melbourne but their postage is surprisingly reasonable! Unlike some other places I've come across.

Yeah, I know we might need to go with better lenses down the track but this is all new to me - so anything's better than my point and shoot right? ;)

Looking forward to playing with it!