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    New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I've searched and found a few threads on where to buy Large Format supplies in Hong Kong. However most are a few years old. I know there is a community there that shoot large format, and basically I am looking for more up-to-date information. Even the information I can find online outside of the forum is a few years old.

    I will be in Hong Kong on the 17th and am looking to start a 4x5 kit. I'm looking for wide, normal and tele lenses.

    Something like a 90mm, 150mm and possibly a 300mm or there abouts.

    I've found a shop off Ebay and their feedback seems good. Although any first hand accounts would be appreciated. They go by afgcamera which I believe is All Good Friends Camera located at 42 Carnarvon Rd, Kowloon.

    It really doesn't matter to me where the shop is, as I will be in town a few days. I currently live in China and as far as I know China doesn't have much in the way of lenses. Although if anyone has a line on where to go in China for large format supplies by all means let me know.

    I haven't shot 4x5 since college, and to be honest have always wanted to. So, now is as good as time as any.

    Thank in advance for the info.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    You may want to specify a city or a region in China. Every map I've seen shows a lot more dirt than I care to search for LF gear.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I live near Hangzhou which is near Shanghai for those who would like to know.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I was just in Hong Kong in February. While wandering about I came across a number of camera shops in an arcade with tons of 35mm, MF and LF stuff in them. Each seemed to have slightly different specialties. I only grabbed the card of one, but there were nearly a dozen stores within this arcade. Find this store, find them all. I only looked quickly at prices, but they seemed reasonable enough--especially given some of the rarities on display (mostly 35mm). Also, I imagine they're open to haggling.

    David Chan Company
    Modern and Antique Cameras
    Specialist Dealer

    Shop 15, Champagne Court
    16 Kimberley Rd. (next to Mirama Hotel)
    Kowloon, Hong Kong

    t 852 2723 3886
    f 852 2311 2025
    ToHang@netvigator.com

    Also, while you're there, don't forget to check out AO Books. They have a shop in the IFC Mall as well as a flagship store in Chai Wan--though it isn't the easiest flagship store to find. Worth it though. Don't bring your wallet... www.aophotobook.com

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    Am looking to visit HK for the same reason, although will be looking for Arca Swiss.

    Found this link to a PDF of shops. Anyone know which are good/reputable?

    http://www.shriro.com.hk/downloads/downloads.html
    http://www.shriro.com.hk/downloads/d...a_Swiss_HK.pdf

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    @Michael

    Thanks for the reply. I'll check it out.

    I know whenever I'm in Hong Kong I see also see a ton of shops, I just never stop.

    I'll be in Shanghai tomorrow to check out that big camera mall with used items. I'll let everyone know how that is.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I've lived in Hong Kong since 1996. In my experience, LF equipment here is overpriced. I can usually purchase something on eBay and spent much less than buying it here, including shipping. I don't understand this, and have asked store owners why their prices are so high, and how they manage to exist in the light of online competition, but I've never received a reasonable answer. Usually, the reply is something like, "If you don't like my prices buy it from eBay." Of course, that's exactly what I do. I have heard that there are stores in Guangzhou that have more reasonable prices but I've not been.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I've seen some pretty reasonable priced items on EBay. My only issue is getting things shipped to China and having it not get "lost" while it enters customs. Usually it's not a problem but as my luck goes I'll buy a 600$ lens only to have it come up missing.

    I'll look into this a little more.

    As far as being over priced, yeah, I've noticed that. But everything seems to be mint or like new. I got nothing to do for a day or so while I'm there. Might as well check it out anyway.

    Thanks for the info.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    I bought nearly all my LF gear from Badger, Robert White, KEH and ebay. HK is not a good place for gear except for new digital cameras. If you must buy here then go to Shogun Camera on Lock Road in TST. Shogun is a Linhof dealer and carries Schneider for less than most places including B&H. Shop elsewhere at your own risk. I certainly would avoid that antique dealer mentioned in an earlier post.

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    Re: New Supplies in Hong Kong

    When we were in Shanghai a couple years ago, we went to a seven floor all camera mart...tons of stuff from new to used.
    There were quite a few of the vendors that had some large format lenses.
    If you're interested I will try and get the email for our friend who took us there...I have no idea where it was...
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