Topic: Any experience with Kurland Photo (Read 4873 times)

photolinia · « **on:** May 08, 2009, 05:51:49 pm »

Hi everyone.

I'm thinking of buying a used H3DII from Kurland Photo in NYC. I'm located in So California and although it might make sense
to fly to NYC for a day to persoanlly look at the camera I get - tickets are cheap, I do not have a lot of time...

Not sure if this is the right forum for my question, but since I'm buying a medium format camera, I figured I should ask here...

Has anyone heard anything good/bad about Kurland?

I just want to make sure this isn't one of those on line stores that offer to sell a D3X for $3000 and offer it as a kit with a DX lens!

any feedback would be appreciated.

thanks!
-ilya

william · « **Reply #1 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:26:54 pm »

Yep, I've bought from them several times over the years. Reputable indeed. They're a serious dealer of high-end camera gear (Rollei, Leica, Hassy). And very nice in my experience.

Al Pak · « **Reply #2 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:29:15 pm »

Craig Williams @Kurland Photo has been a great help with all my Hesselblad purchases. Highly recommended.

photolinia · « **Reply #3 on:** May 08, 2009, 06:38:26 pm »

Thank you for your help!!

I did a little research on the web and people seem to like them a lot - that's comforting...

-ilya

AndreNapier · « **Reply #4 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:36:00 pm »

Good people. Bought a lot of staff there.

Doug Peterson · « **Reply #5 on:** May 08, 2009, 07:53:10 pm »

Quote from: AndreNapier

Good people. Bought a lot of staff there.

Oh no! They are involved in human tracking and photo slavery?

Actually... I'm interested. How much for a decent assistant? Do they also sell models? Can I buy them in kits?

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photolinia · « **Reply #6 on:** May 08, 2009, 08:03:21 pm »

Quote from: dougpetersonci

Oh no! They are involved in human tracking and photo slavery?

Actually... I'm interested. How much for a decent assistant? Do they also sell models? Can I buy them in kits?

*Little Friday Humor*

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I thought he mentioned something about throwing in two models and one assistant as a package deal with the H3DII-50...

TMARK · « **Reply #7 on:** May 08, 2009, 09:21:48 pm »

Awesome. Eli Kurland is a cool cat. All very helpful. Bought my M8 from them.

AndreNapier · « **Reply #8 on:** May 09, 2009, 05:08:06 pm »

Great part is you can use them for two weeks and return for a full refund ( without restocking fee ) for as long as you do not leave any marks and other signs of use. Just be gentle.
andre

vgogolak · « **Reply #9 on:** May 11, 2009, 08:12:23 am »

Yes, Eli and the store are VERY reputable. I have purchases many expensive items over the years, and have gotten even good advice on used availablity quality etc.

In one purchase, used, the focus ring was a little loose.

Taken back..
sent to Leica
sent back to me like new

That's the kind of people to deal with.

Regards
Victor

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