[GavinM]

I thought it might be useful to have a positive thread to see where we get our gear, who we rate as suppliers, and why. I'm mostly a Nikon user and based in the UK. Here's mine.

Warehouse Express - incredibly fast, accurate service.

A.J. Purdy - good stock availability, good prices. will sometimes deal.

Grays of Westminster - Nikon heaven. a bit pricey but has the feel and attentive service of a victorian emporium or Jermyn Street tailors, but inside the walnut cabinets is almost everything Nikon make. Really knowledgeble staff who frequently go to Japan. What marks them out, I think, is that they are actually Nikon users and really understand the equipment.

Aperture Photographic - based on Museum Street in London, fantastic for used Nikon and Leica gear, and they have a little cafe in there where you can hang out with photographers and overhear interesting conversations.