I have good or great shopping experiences at the following:

• Adorama – Established, trustworthy NY camera dealer
• E.P. Levine – Best pro photo dealer in the Boston area – they sell nationwide too. I’ve shopped here since the 1980′s
• Flash Zebra – when you need cables for your on-camera and studio flashes
• LL Bean – Yes, a household name but still has some of the best customer service, and store brand products around.
• Paul C. Buff Company - the makers of White Lightning and Alien Bees strobes. Nashville-based, innovative, low cost gear.
• REI – Recreation Equipment — I’ve been a member of the REI outdoor equipment Coop since the 1970′s
• Red River Paper — Premium Ink-Jet Papers for fine art and photographic printing. Great value