Samy's has just about everything a professional photographer would need unless, of course, you actually need some information. The supplies people seem friendly enough, but the fellas behind the camera counter seem universally disinterested in actually selling you anything. I've gone there several times to buy cameras and camera equipment and have always been blown away by the level of disrespect and aloofness I'm greeted with. For a specialty shop to offer high prices without the personal service to justify it is unforgivable to me. If you want salespeople who will ask you questions, give you detailed explainations of their products and offer sound advice, go to Bel-Air Camera. If you do your research on-line so you don't need the knowledge of an informed staff, save yourself a few bucks and go to Best Buy. If you want the worst of both worlds, check out Samy's.
Pros: Deep selection of cameras, accessories, papers
Cons: Surly, aloof staff who are either uninformed or simply don't think their knowledge is worth sharing
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