Cathay Photo was not a house of temptation

[noordin]

I was in Singapore from Wednesday to Saturday and like any photo nut, I went to Cathay Photo at Peninsular Plaza as soon as I unpacked my stuffs. I visited all their stores and I must say I was not very impressed. The only items that they had that I liked were the collection of Gitzo tripods. Yep, I ended up buying the Explorer 6X Carbon and its bag. Why? I still don't know why. And Wimberley clamp and lens plate.

I asked for the B+W thin lens but they tried to pull a fast one on me, upon converting I found they cost more than if i were to buy here. And the 82mm CPL is out of stock.

Well no temptations for me. Quite a disappointing trip. I checked out the other camera stores in the complex and yes they have a lot of used Leicas , Nikons and Canons but the model I wanted the F4 was without its motor drive and the condition was "user" rather than mint. :-\

I also went to Lucky Plaza and Marina square but the shops sell mostly P&S items. :-[

[dtbh]

At the rate you are going and the toys you have already acquired there are very few shops in this world that can tempt you. >:)

The next toy that can tempt you now is the D3...me included! :))

[khoking]

Noordin,

You need to visit Japan... :-D I guarantee you to be satisfied! :O0

Imagine size of Carrefour full with photography items...you name it...they got it. You can't name it...they got it also... :))

[macrogerm]

carrefour size photography store??

'faint'

[noordin]

At the rate you are going and the toys you have already acquired there are very few shops in this world that can tempt you. >:)

The next toy that can tempt you now is the D3...me included! :))

That would get me.............. :O)

[ckii96]

I was in Singapore from Wednesday to Saturday and like any photo nut, I went to Cathay Photo at Peninsular Plaza as soon as I unpacked my stuffs. I visited all their stores and I must say I was not very impressed. The only items that they had that I liked were the collection of Gitzo tripods. Yep, I ended up buying the Explorer 6X Carbon and its bag. Why? I still don't know why. And Wimberley clamp and lens plate.

I asked for the B+W thin lens but they tried to pull a fast one on me, upon converting I found they cost more than if i were to buy here. And the 82mm CPL is out of stock.

Well no temptations for me. Quite a disappointing trip. I checked out the other camera stores in the complex and yes they have a lot of used Leicas , Nikons and Canons but the model I wanted the F4 was without its motor drive and the condition was "user" rather than mint. :-\

I also went to Lucky Plaza and Marina square but the shops sell mostly P&S items. :-[
Uncle noordin, I think your collection is more complete then the stock at Cathay la. How can they keep up with your appetite, right? :-D

[khoking]

Cathay Salesman: How about a Canon 85mm?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the 85L II, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a Canon 17-40mm L?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the 16-35L, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a 400mm lens?
Uncle Noordin: I got the Nikon AFS VR 200-400mm, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about the latest Canon 40D?
Uncle Noordin: I already got 1D MKIII and 1Ds MKIII on the way, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a change for rangefinder?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the M8 with 50mm F1.0 Noctilux, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: ...
Uncle Noordin: Thank you but no thanks...

[Steven Leong]

Cathay Salesman: How about a Canon 85mm?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the 85L II, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a Canon 17-40mm L?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the 16-35L II, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a 400mm lens?
Uncle Noordin: I got the Nikon AFS VR 200-400mm, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about the latest Canon 40D?
Uncle Noordin: I already got 1D MKIII and 1Ds MKIII on the way, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: How about a change for rangefinder?
Uncle Noordin: I already got the M8 with 50mm F1.0 Noctilux, you got better one?

Cathay Salesman: ...
Uncle Noordin: Thank you but no thanks...


Hehe... thought I'd make an ammendment. Hence that was where the need for the 82mm CPL was from. :w

[cheewooi]

Noordin,

You need to visit Japan... :-D I guarantee you to be satisfied! :O0

Imagine size of Carrefour full with photography items...you name it...they got it. You can't name it...they got it also... :))

Wow, do u have the name, web site and location of the store? Interested to pay them a visit...

Uncle noordin, maybe u should try the very basic point and shoot. It's much more challenging than dSLR...... :))

[noordin]

Wow, do u have the name, web site and location of the store? Interested to pay them a visit...

Uncle noordin, maybe u should try the very basic point and shoot. It's much more challenging than dSLR...... :))

No fun.

Digital rangefinder is more fun. Really have to get correct focussing, the camera won't help you. :-)

[sean eng]

so sorry to hear that.

[paklan]

Noordin,

You need to visit Japan... :-D I guarantee you to be satisfied! :O0

Imagine size of Carrefour full with photography items...you name it...they got it. You can't name it...they got it also... :))


Errr...my lord,
If you're going to Japan, can you bring me along?
Volunteer to be your personal interpreter and negiotiator.
My speciality: Oya Bun-style negotiation>:)

[digitalartist]

When you are tired of buying camera stuff, you're tired of life.......
When you dont have anything left to buy....now that;s a big problem.

I played with the 1DsM3 the other day and I have about a hundred test pictures of 21 MP each in RAW and jpg format shot with the 135mm, 200mm and 180mm, but Photoshop CS3 cant open the RAW files yet....
However the jpg copies are enough to persuade me that this baby I must have. Anybody wants to buy a slightly used 1DsM2 ??? Please ???

[paklan]

I played with the 1DsM3 the other day and I have about a hundred test pictures of 21 MP each in RAW and jpg format shot with the 135mm, 200mm and 180mm, but Photoshop CS3 cant open the RAW files yet....
However the jpg copies are enough to persuade me that this baby I must have. Anybody wants to buy a slightly used 1DsM2 ??? Please ???

Err..
our legendary Tuan Haji sudah kena demam teruk....:-[
With what you're doing now, Canon should have given you the 1DsMIII as a present/sponsorship you know.....

[tienseven]

sorry to hear about that.
why not try lomography?? hahaha:P

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lomography

[sean eng]

i dont think noordin can take the shock. again.

taping up your cheapo plastic camera with diff material.


a bit more stylo though. :happy:

[noordin]

When you are tired of buying camera stuff, you're tired of life.......
When you dont have anything left to buy....now that;s a big problem.

I played with the 1DsM3 the other day and I have about a hundred test pictures of 21 MP each in RAW and jpg format shot with the 135mm, 200mm and 180mm, but Photoshop CS3 cant open the RAW files yet....
However the jpg copies are enough to persuade me that this baby I must have. Anybody wants to buy a slightly used 1DsM2 ??? Please ???

Oh no.............. :-[

(as if I'm buying one!) :-D

[silentshutter]

Oh no.............. :-[

(as if I'm buying one!) :-Daw...come on, just get it first. then i can borrow...hahahah.

[noordin]

aw...come on, just get it first. then i can borrow...hahahah.

I know someone who's itching to get one. He lives just a few doors away from me. Maybe we can walk over and try his toy when.....! :D)

I'll know more in a while........ :-)

[silentshutter]

I know someone who's itching to get one. He lives just a few doors away from me. Maybe we can walk over and try his toy when.....! :D)

I'll know more in a while........ :-)bring me alongggg...puhhlease!

[maxby]

I know someone who's itching to get one. He lives just a few doors away from me. Maybe we can walk over and try his toy when.....! :D)

I'll know more in a while........ :-)

Now the street has turned grey.....(where the white and black mixed):D)

[seethoe]

DA and Noordin....i think both of you combine has more stock than most photographic store in malaysia, singapore and batam...keke...

[nitehawk]

the model I wanted the F4 was without its motor drive and the condition was "user" rather than mint. :-\
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If you're still keen, I will check with my bro if he is willing to let go his "hardly used" F4. I am not sure the condition but I guess you can check out later.

[lkusuma]

Noordin,

You need to visit Japan... :-D I guarantee you to be satisfied! :O0

Imagine size of Carrefour full with photography items...you name it...they got it. You can't name it...they got it also... :))
LOL...Lovely joke! :D)

Uncle Noordin...for me, you are probably one of the best shop in the region in term of the equipment list!!

[Blu-By-U]

Too many post to read, but I found buying from Engtong photo cheaper than Cathay Photo.

Was there recently, I ended up bying the corkin filter holder and filter at EngTong Photo.