Where to buy new camera gear in Melbourne?

[luckyforteja]

Where do you guys buy your gear in Melbourne?

I have looked at few options(Google). Not mentioning any names bez i don't have 50 posts yet.
Any shops/sites that you would suggest?
Your opinion about Gray imports?
Any shops that sell Gray imports? All I could find was online stores.

I am looking for
1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.4 USM
2. Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
3. Canon 430EX II Speedlite

Thanks in advance

[ricktas]

Vanbars in Carlton

[kiwi]

Michaels in the city

[srowlandson]

Michaels in the city

I shop here too, they aren't the cheapest, but offer GREAT advice. I pay the bit extra for that advice and service.

i picked up a 580EX II yesterday, and they helped me put a portable lighting solution together to suit my needs (automotive photography), which i'll pick up in a few weeks.

[knumbnutz]

JB HIFI, The cheapest. Just know what you want and the price, they always seem to be able to beat it.
I bought D700 + 14-24 + 24-70 + 70-200 and they were between $800 and $1900 cheaper than everywhere else.

[neil70]

for me teds (i Know) have always given the best prices on bodies, Camera house in Croydon for accessories and Michael's in the city for lenses and bags and stuff and to dream at what you could get

[rellik666]

DCW in Northcote, great help and can usually do something on price....

[chris_m]

Michaels in the city. Do your online research at the likes of www.d-d-photographocs.com.au and then ask if they will meet your price. They usually give it a pretty good go.
Example was this week I purchased a Canon G12 P&S. Michaels original price was $589 and they met my $539 price.
If they will meet or get close to the online price then its worthwhile supporting the B&M stores. Cause if we don't they wont be there!