Ausphotography Site Advertisers

[ricktas]

Below is the list of advertisers that appear on Ausphotography.
Your Support of these advertisers helps towards the upkeep of the Ausphotography website
and also allows prizes to be offered for competitions.

If you are a commercial visitor to Ausphotography and are looking to advertise on the site, which can be very beneficial of your target market is photographers and computer users,
please contact me via email : rick @ ausphotography.net.au (remove the spaces).

THE ADVERTISERS BELOW ARE DIRECT SUPPORTERS OF AUSPHOTOGRAPHY

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Australian Company offering website hosting for Ausphotography members, build your own website and present your photos online.
HostGeek also sponsor our Photo of the Month competition and provide a $60.00 voucher to use on any of the HostGeek services to the winner each month

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Rent the very best lenses

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Photography tours to suit your genre and your budget.


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PicturePostie
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Print your photos directly from your phone

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PHOTO TOURS
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Cameramarket, your place for buying and selling camera gear.

THE ADVERTISERS BELOW ARE COMMISSION ADVERTISERS.
AUSPHOTOGRAPHY EARNS COMMISSION ON ANY PURCHASES MEMBERS MAKE AFTER CLICKING THROUGH THE LINKS OR BANNER ADS.

THESE ADVERTISERS DO NOT PAY DIRECTLY FOR ADVERTISING ON AUSPHOTOGRAPHY

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Australian site that offers great prices on Memory Cards for your camera.

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USA site that offers a huge range of camera equipment.

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USA site that offers a huge range of camera equipment.

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For your website hosting needs

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Great deals on all your software needs

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makers of wired and wireless remotes, geotagging systems, batteries and battery packs,
studio accessories and more for your camera, flash systems, and photography.

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For all your printer, computer and office supplies.

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If you need one, or a heap of photos printed, give them a try.

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Great range of frames and Mats for you to purchase to enhance your photographs.

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for all your Android tablets, phones, and more

Please feel free to add your comments about the experience of dealing with any of our site advertisers below.

[Roof]

Ordered from B&H a pentax flash and i recieved it within 3 days of ordering....

Very happy with it.

Thanks fella's

[NGP]

thanks for that Rick..

we also got a newer secondary address:
www.ngsystems.com.au

and as mentioned our old address:
www.nightgroove.com.au


both are linked to the same site/server, so you can go to either of them.

I would also like to point out even though we don't have some of the other camera brands listed (Pentax, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tokina,..) we do have those available on request. just shoot me an email for pricing, I'm always happy to provide forum member deals if possible. also we have a huge range of other professional photographic equipment ranging from lighting equipment to DSLR water housings and covers. check our site for further details.


Fabian

[Roof]

I would also like to point out even though we don't have some of the other camera brands listed (Pentax, Sigma, Sony, Tamron, Tokina,..) we do have those available on request.

Now honestly Fabian, I didn't know about that, Maybe stupid on my behalf but if it's not on the website i don't bother any further......

Just for inetrest sake and future purchases would you've been able to beat the price from B&H for my PentaxAF-540fgz flash ? I paid $361 USD

Always prefer to buy from Locals

[Redback51]

I've had a very good experience recently with www.qualitycamera.com.au both in the advice offered, the product delivered and value for money. Cheers :food04:

[Shane.R]

A speedie 3day delivery from adorama.com - thank you.

[The_Scroop]

I'm about to make a pretty large order from Adorama....For AP to earn a commission to go towards prizes and site costs...do I just click on the banner, go to my account and then purchase the items?

[ricktas]

Thats it Dom, when you click on the banner (or the link above in this thread), it registers that you clicked through from AP for your purchase, retains that until you leave the adorama site for that session

[Terri]

Hello

I'm looking to get some of my photos printed into a calendar. Does anyone know if any of AP's advertisers do this sort of thing? I'd love to support AP if possible.

Thankyou

[ricktas]

Hello

I'm looking to get some of my photos printed into a calendar. Does anyone know if any of AP's advertisers do this sort of thing? I'd love to support AP if possible.

Thankyou

Unfortunately, I don't think any of the advertisers do print calendars. I might have to look at doing some 'cold sales' emails early in 2009 to try and get us a bit more variety in the Advertisers.

[ricktas]

Hello

I'm looking to get some of my photos printed into a calendar. Does anyone know if any of AP's advertisers do this sort of thing? I'd love to support AP if possible.

Thankyou

From your post Terri, I have looked into this. I am currently finalising an affiliate agreement with www.snapfish.com.au to advertising on AP. Their range of products is good, and viewable here (http://www.snapfish.com.au/store). As soon as they are on board, I will post again, so if you haven't purchased at that time, you can, and earn AP some commission as well.

[Terri]

Wonderful! Thanks very much Rick... I will hold off till you've finalised the agreement :)

[ricktas]

www.snapfish.com.au (http://members.commissionmonster.com/z/80484/12087/)

Snapfish are now part of the Ausphotography advertisers programme.

[jamalnic]

Terri, It looks as though snapfish do calendars.
Di

[Terri]

Ok, I know I'm a bit late with this, but I just got in the mail today some pics from Snapfish. They look really great, and great service - only took two days and that's with the standard $2.95 delivery. And yes, they do calendars - heaps of kinds actually.

Thanks Rick, I'm about to put in a bigger order over the weekend so hopefully some $$ for AP :)

[ricktas]

Ok, I know I'm a bit late with this, but I just got in the mail today some pics from Snapfish. They look really great, and great service - only took two days and that's with the standard $2.95 delivery. And yes, they do calendars - heaps of kinds actually.

Thanks Rick, I'm about to put in a bigger order over the weekend so hopefully some $$ for AP :)

as long as your click through the AP banners or links, it will give us some commission for sure. more money for upcoming prizes.

[Terri]

as long as your click through the AP banners or links, it will give us some commission for sure. more money for upcoming prizes.

Yep, will remember for sure, thankyou! Can't wait for the Easter Egg Hunt :D

[kingwheatie]

Just noticed Quality Camera Sales now stocks Nikon gear:th3::cheeky33:
look under "clearance items" :crzy:

[Kym]

Quality Camera Sales - My new 055 legs - ordered on the Monday - Arrived on the Tuesday!
Great price as well.

[Analog6]

I hadn't noticed the Sponsors button before. Great to have them all grouped in one spot.

So far I have used NG systems, Bettery Tech, Cheap Chips and E power mac, all very satisfactorily, thanks.

[ricktas]

The Sponsors button is only a few weeks old Odille. This thread has always been stickied in site matters, but we thought a link direct to it, would be of benefit.

[rwg717]

Ordered from B&H a pentax flash and i recieved it within 3 days of ordering....

Very happy with it.

Thanks fella's

On the 'plains of hesitation' bleach the bones of thousands, who, at the dawn of victory, sat down to rest and died!

[Miaow]

On the 'plains of hesitation' bleach the bones of thousands, who, at the dawn of victory, sat down to rest and died!


Umm yeah thats a little deep - and as such that does it mean in relation to the topic?

[arthurking83]

.... - and as such that does it mean in relation to the topic?

Ummm... :confused013

don't wait until the good times pass??... if you find yourself anywhere near a place called Hesitation(I've looked at all my maps and I reckon it's on foreign shores :p) make sure there are no plains(or planes??..maybe?).

are the 'bones of thousands' a reference to dogs? or simply a direct analogy to the skeletal remains if you find yourself waiting for the good times(that may have just passed), waiting for a plane to land on the plains just near Hesitation?

damned! now I'm afraid to rest my weary bone for fear it'll try to commit suicide or something! :action53:
(I only have one non bleaching, weary bone.. all the others are fit and safe).

[Tannin]

I reckon most of us know that it's a good thing, where we can, for us to buy through AP advertisers, and my guess is that most of us try to remember which are the links that are "live" from the point of view of both (a) taking us to the advertisers site so we can order the thing we want, and (b) making sure that AP gets its proper renumeration from the sale.

I am also of the belief that most of us know the banner ads "work" but struggle to remember which one of the other places is is the one that works like a banner ad (i.e., the other place from where we can find a link to an advertiser that still gives AP its commission). Yes, Rick and Kym have posted to tell us from time to time, but who can be sure that they remember? My guess is that 90% of regular AP members would know that they need to find a particular sticky thread, and that it's somewhere in the administrative areas, probably right here in SITE MATTERS, but which one? I can't remember, and I bet lots of others can't either. Yes, I could find out by doing a search or posting a question, or trawling through various threads until I find one that looks as though it might be the right one, but will I? Or will I just pick one that looks sort of official and mentions the advertiser I want to buy something from and hope for the best? Odds on, I'll do the latter - meaning that there is a fair chance AP will miss out. I reckon most others here are the same as me.

There are probably several ways to get to the right place, but when every AP page has probably 50 or 100 links on it by the time you count the user control panel stuff and the various menus, who can find them or remember them?

So what's the answer? The all-advertisers link needs to be somewhere where it is really obvious - I don't mean it has to be massive and surrounded by flashing lights or anything like that, I don't mean it needs to stand out like the dog's proverbials every time you read a thread, I mean that it just needs to be in a position that is obvious if you are looking for site advertisers.

Here is my solution: since the new dual banner system came along, we have plenty of room where the banners are for a link to the advertisers index thread (or it could be a static page, whatever way the site admins want to implement a list of advertisers that takes us to their sites and gives full credit/comission/whatever to AP is fine).

Why here? Because it's the first place anybody would think of if they are looking for site advertisers. What place could be more obvious than right next to the banners? If the link is in the right place, it doesn't need to be big and obvious - it will be obvious enough to anyone that's looking for it, but can be quite small so that it doesn't intrude at other times when you are just reading threads. One more thing: the ideal implementation would be as a very small banner ad, something like this ASCII art version:

XXXXXXXXXXXXX H XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

where the XXX stands for banner ads just as they are now, and the H is a small square or oblong "show all advertisers" button.

Just an idea.

Meanwhile, I'm off to order a new battery charger. I guess I'll follow my usual practice to find the link, which is to keep reloading whatever page I happen to be on at the time until I get lucky and see the right banner ad, or get bored (or until I whichever happens first), then give up and just go the the site anyway I can and hope for the best.

[Kym]

Tony - nice idea ... but its already there in the main menu ;)

40819

[Tannin]

OK, so I'm stupid. Now tell us something we don't know. :)

[Kym]

OK, so I'm stupid. Now tell us something we don't know. :)

Re-training required ?? :rolleyes:

Seriously - if you missed it others might have - I may put an All Sponsors icon where you suggested - I'll chat with Rick

Some changes that you may have missed...
- revised quick links
- revised search pull down
- breadcrumb menu at the bottom of thread views, inc. new posts and top links
- enhanced quick reply edit tool
- inlined edit mode (editing existing post)
- new community features inc. albums

[Tannin]

Lots of changes. I can see the worker bees have been in top form! I'll look forward to discovering them all.

[jennyw]

I have just ordered a framed print from www.frameshop.com.au (clicked on it in sponsors list), will let you know how I go with service and quality.

Cheers,
Jenny

[ricktas]

Thanks Jenny. Looking forward to hearing your feedback

[jennyw]

The frame arrived today (so quick); everything is beautiful. The photo is printed beautifully and the frame superb. I am blown away by the quality of service. Rick, you can have a great deal of confidence in this sponsor and I will use them again.

Cheers,
Jenny

[Kym]

Order 2adapter rings, 3xND Grads and an ND8 from B&H Shipped same day (Thu) arrived at work on Tue on time via UPS.

[wanderer51]

Just pre-ordered a book from Fishpond....shame it won't be released until August 1st. No doubt I will have forgotten about it by then so it will be a pleasant surprise when it turns up.
Will let you know.

[kiwi]

Just ordered Manfrotto 393 from B&H, will see how long it takes

[KevPride]

Last week I ordered a Lens & Flash plus other goodies from B & H/ via UPS, received 4 days after posting 2.5 days of this within Aust. They were well packed and I am totally happy.

I will certainly use them again.

[ricktas]

Just a note, if you click on the banners above and then make your order, AP gets commission, which all helps to give me the funds to keep the site online (hosting costs etc) and any additional monies are given back in prizes from time to time. But you have to click through to the sites from the banners on AP and then make your purchase. It doesn't cost you any more for your order, the advertisers just send a little commission my way, so if members would be kind enough to use the banner links, it would be appreciated.

[KevPride]

Just a note, if you click on the banners above and then make your order, AP gets commission, which all helps to give me the funds to keep the site online (hosting costs etc) and any additional monies are given back in prizes from time to time. But you have to click through to the sites from the banners on AP and then make your purchase. It doesn't cost you any more for your order, the advertisers just send a little commission my way, so if members would be kind enough to use the banner links, it would be appreciated.

Hi Rick, I did that but I have no idea whether it came to you or not. Would be nice if the order had some reference to AP as an Agent or referee.

[ricktas]

Hi Rick, I did that but I have no idea whether it came to you or not. Would be nice if the order had some reference to AP as an Agent or referee.

Nah it doesnt as far as I know, my affiliate account with them just ticks over an extra dollar or two, it all helps, thanks!

[MarkChap]

I was sure, and it seems I am not the only one
That Servaas Products, who now seem to be Protog were a site sponsor, is this not the case ??

Was looking at some products they have but can get elsewhere for moderatley less so was going to push the business their way to help out here ??

[ricktas]

I was sure, and it seems I am not the only one
That Servaas Products, who now seem to be Protog were a site sponsor, is this not the case ??

Was looking at some products they have but can get elsewhere for moderatley less so was going to push the business their way to help out here ??

Jeff is currently rebadging his business and changing the name of it is part of that process. He will be re-launching soon. In the meantime check out the new site : http://www.protog.com.au/

[MarkChap]

Cheers Rick,

I found his site, I was just enquiring as to whether he is still a site sponsor, as that could sway my purchase choice.


Jeff is currently rebadging his business and changing the name of it is part of that process. He will be re-launching soon. In the meantime check out the new site : http://www.protog.com.au/

[ricktas]

Cheers Rick,

I found his site, I was just enquiring as to whether he is still a site sponsor, as that could sway my purchase choice.

Sort of. Jeff and I are presently renegotiating his contract due to the change of company names, website etc. New banner ads are coming, but the old ones are down cause they point to the old business name. Because I have legally binding contracts, we need to finalise it all and get it all re-signed under the new company name etc. But certainly I would not say 'don't buy from him cause he isn't an advertiser", its just that at present its a bit messy.

[MarkChap]

Most certainly would not - "not buy from him because he is not an advertiser" -

For once I am actually not in any great hurry to spend my money so will probably just wait until you get it all settled and then buy


Sort of. Jeff and I are presently renegotiating his contract due to the change of company names, website etc. New banner ads are coming, but the old ones are down cause they point to the old business name. Because I have legally binding contracts, we need to finalise it all and get it all re-signed under the new company name etc. But certainly I would not say 'don't buy from him cause he isn't an advertiser", its just that at present its a bit messy.

[GerryK]

Hi Rick,

Glad I have read this thread. Will be buying a wacom through CSW so shall use the link here.
"Tis also interesting reading which other sponsers have been used. Shall keep them in my favorite list.

Cheers..Gerry

[Goatch]

Just a question and excuse my ignorance , with the likes of Digital Rev when you buy a camera and lens from them , are these what is called grey imported equipment with no australian warranty as there price for a D700 and 24-70 has almost got me ordering one right now.

[Kym]

@Goatch - with any grey or OS advertiser you need to check the legals on warranty for yourself.
AP are not responsible.

As I understand things some brands have international warranty on lenses but not bodies.
Eg: http://ww2.nikon.com.au/warranty.php
http://www.nikon.com.au/pagearticle.php?pageid=65-52b9b66212

Per site rule [20] this post does not constitute legal advice :th3:

[ricktas]

Just a question and excuse my ignorance , with the likes of Digital Rev when you buy a camera and lens from them , are these what is called grey imported equipment with no australian warranty as there price for a D700 and 24-70 has almost got me ordering one right now.

Yes, some of the site advertisers are 'grey market'. Each member should assess the services provided by any advertiser, to ensure they meet what they want.

[Goatch]

Cheers guys , thanks for the info .:)

[Analog6]

When I click on the Sponsors button it now comes to this thread - how do I now get to the list of sponsors page?

[ricktas]

When I click on the Sponsors button it now comes to this thread - how do I now get to the list of sponsors page?

This is it, at the top is each sponsor and their banner, which if you click them, takes you to their sites

[kexkez]

HI Analog if you have some banner blocking app running you don't get to see the banners. Perhaps try a different browser for just that page.

[Analog6]

HI Analog if you have some banner blocking app running you don't get to see the banners. Perhaps try a different browser for just that page.

I can see the banners OK but there used to be a sort of Index page where they were all listed and I am sure i clicked on the 'sponsors' button up there at the top of the page to get access it.

[ricktas]

I can see the banners OK but there used to be a sort of Index page where they were all listed and I am sure i clicked on the 'sponsors' button up there at the top of the page to get access it.

Nup, it has always linked to this thread, are you scrolling up to the start of this thread?

[Boo53]

Its working ok for me

[Analog6]

Nup, it has always linked to this thread, are you scrolling up to the start of this thread?

Oh Duh! I have mine set at latest post first, sorry folks. Just shoot me!

[Doninoz]

I've had great experience buying off B&H...When dealing with overseas companies, it's always a relief to know the companies you can trust. B&H is one of them! But from now on I will click through Ausphotography to purchase from B&H so commission stays at home.

[I @ M]

Another shameless plug for Stu at Quality Camera in Perth.

Products that I needed wanted in stock.
A better price than dealers in Melbourne were asking.
Delivered to the door 26 hours after ordering and we can't even get overnight delivery of express post from Melbourne. :D

[Kym]

Protog (http://protog.com.au/maha-powerex-mhc9000-wizardone-aaaaa-battery-charger-analyzer-p-52.html?utm_source=ausph&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=C9000)

+1 for Protog. I bought umbrellas, brackets and stands - great gear, delivered promptly.

[rookie]

+1 Digital Camera Gear.Good price & good delivery time on monopod swivel head.

[Tjfrnds]

+1 for Protog. Bought a softbox kit, great price & quick delivery.

[Kym]

crazysales.com.au (http://members.commissionmonster.com/z/84299/12087/)

http://www.crazysales.com.au/single-leg-monopod-camera-stand-with-carry-bag.html

What can I say?

It has one leg (they had me worried for a moment) :eek:
It's light
It's cheap (abut 1/10th of the 'frotto price) $17.99
It's tall 1.8m
It works!
It is a bit flimsy/plastic, but as long as I keep my neck strap on it will do what I need
eg. the head adjustment handle is plastic as is the mount plate
Quick delivery


I can't find any multi leg monopods of their site :confused013 :lol:

[Mark L]

From B&H, just order my long saved for 60D.
First time buying anything on w.w.w., so I'm now nervously exited.

[Analog6]

My card reader has finally spat the dummy, I have about 60 sunrise shots from this morning and I can't download 'em! Have ordered a Lexar one from Cheap as Chips threough the link here.

[Mark L]

From B&H, just order my long saved for 60D.
First time buying anything on w.w.w., so I'm now nervously exited.

No longer nervous, still excited
60D arrived before lunch today. Including Independence Day holiday in the U.S., from there to regional N.S.W. in less than 6 days.
Got a good price, linked through AP :) all round. :th3:B&H.
I'm off to read a manual

[darrenmars]

Just wanted to say i ordered a box of memory from cheapchips.com.au yesterday... it arrived today as promised. Extremely happy! And yes, they were pretty cheap!

[pjs2]

Just bought two sigma lenses through eGlobal. Super quick (3 days) great prices and great after sales service. I highly recomend them.

[Speedway]

Just tried to order a canon 70-200 F2.8 L is II and 2X III extender through "e Global" and found you cannot order without a landline phone number. The only way round this was with a Pay Pal account but they would not put the payment through my bank account which is my prefered payment method and as I do not have a credit card only a debit card with a different bank it takes 2 business days for a transfer to go through at which time I will be away from my computer visiting my son who is in the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a serious spinal infection. I was hoping to get this lens for an event in a couple of weeks. I'm not a happy camper at the moment.
Keith.

[ricktas]

Just tried to order a canon 70-200 F2.8 L is II and 2X III extender through "e Global" and found you cannot order without a landline phone number. The only way round this was with a Pay Pal account but they would not put the payment through my bank account which is my prefered payment method and as I do not have a credit card only a debit card with a different bank it takes 2 business days for a transfer to go through at which time I will be away from my computer visiting my son who is in the Royal Adelaide Hospital with a serious spinal infection. I was hoping to get this lens for an event in a couple of weeks. I'm not a happy camper at the moment.
Keith.

Unfortunately these security checks are due to the increase in fraud over the net. Eglobal are not the only ones who have this sort of protection in place.

[Speedway]

it makes things very difficult when you live in a remote area and most people don't have a land line number. I tried to get an answer out of pay pal but their on line help is non existant and just keeps going pound in circles. The online chat agent from e Global tried his best to help.
Keith.

[WhoDo]

Unfortunately these security checks are due to the increase in fraud over the net. Eglobal are not the only ones who have this sort of protection in place.

There are also some relatively new and stringent Australian controls on financial services companies like PayPal, who now require a full identity verification including home phone (land line) and mobile among other things. I've just been through the hoops on behalf of a non-profit provider I help out with web support and there is no way around the new, more involved verification process.

It's a dilemma as many people like Keith won't pay the price of land line services and rely solely on mobile and satellite coverage.

[Speedway]

As a Pensioner the land line is an unnecessary expense that I can do without and my only choices for internet are 1. Dial Up. Super slow, useless. 2. Mobile, only with Telstra, super expensive and 3. Satellite, affordable with a few choices. As for some of the farmers the cost of getting and maintaining the line from the road to the house is prohibitive. There are some around here that still do not even have mains power let alone landline phones.
Keith.

[WhoDo]

As a Pensioner the land line is an unnecessary expense that I can do without and my only choices for internet are 1. Dial Up. Super slow, useless. 2. Mobile, only with Telstra, super expensive and 3. Satellite, affordable with a few choices. As for some of the farmers the cost of getting and maintaining the line from the road to the house is prohibitive. There are some around here that still do not even have mains power let alone landline phones.
Keith.

Absolutely. My son is in a similar position and simply cannot pay for a land line that he also cannot afford anyway. Many of his generation are simply ignoring wired telecommunications and everything they do to connect with the world is either wireless or via satellite.

Your dilemma was brought home to me when I was doing my wool classing certificate. The distance some had to pay for land line cables to be extended to their location was just ridiculous. I understand the concept of "user pays" but governments ought to recognise that not subsidising services to rural locations runs counter to their often reiterated desire for decentralisation of populations. :confused013

[Mary Anne]

There are some around here that still do not even have mains power let alone landline phones.
Sorry to read that Keith and they call Australia the lucky country, you would think they would subsidize landlines for people who live in remote areas.
Life must be hard for Farmers that dont have electricity connected because of the cost also.. Any wonder people wont move to country areas ?


I ordered seven items from B&H on Monday a 50mm f1/4 lens, 5 diffusers and a 16gb Memory Card
They would not let me use PayPal seems Australia is not on that list, never had that happen before with other companies.
Parcel arrived in Sydney very early yesterday morning Friday, estimated day of arrival this Thursday
I reckon it may get here before that maybe Tuesday.

[Speedway]

I got round the problems ordering from E Global (not directly caused by them), their online chat help system works well. I ordered the canon 70-200 F2.8L is II and the 2X III Extender this morning and now nervously await their delivery. I have had a few things go astray lately 3 packages from the same company posted at the same time 2 arrived in 2 days the third took nearly 3 weeks. Also auspost's tracking system is useless only telling me my parcel was ready for delivery 3 days after it arrived and no other info on where it had been.
Keith.

[Dennis Estigoy]

Ordered my first decent lens from E global, plus cleaning kits and some filters/lens protectors. I am very excited!

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Ordered my first decent lens from E global, plus cleaning kits and some filters/lens protectors. I am very excited!