Sony Alpha A5000

[Darko]

Hey guys, I'm quite keen to get this little cam, and I'm struggling to find places that stock it.

ORMS have it for quite a high price compared to overseas.

Would any of you know of Sony retailers that I could have a look at or perhaps even a supplier?

 

[Nanfeishen]

Just do some comparisons on local sites :

R7912.00 --
http://shopping.all4women.co.za/product_info.php?Itemcode=B00HNJWU3G

R7,120.00 --
http://www.globaltechnologysa.co.za/index.php?route=product/product&path=87_96&product_id=181

R7663.00 --
http://www.importitall.co.za/Sony-A...with-1650mm-OSS-Lens-Black-ap-B00HNJWU3G.html

R6,495.00 --
https://www.ormsdirect.co.za/sony-alpha-a5000-mirrorless-camera-with-16-50mm-lens

From B&H in the U.S $398 + Shipping $117 (UPS) = $515 x 11 = R5665 plus VAT R793 = R6458 excluding import fees.
I used UPS because your 2 cheaper options run through the Post Office , and that is obviously not an option now.

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ...e_5000b_k_alpha_a5000_mirrorless_digital.html

So your best deal locally would still be orms.

 

[garyc]

There was an announcement that Sony is pulling their consumer electronics business from South Africa http://mybroadband.co.za/news/business/113115-sony-tv-consumer-electronics-division-closing-report.html. Depending on whether someone else takes this over or not there may be a negative impact on the repair of their cameras and availability of lenses.

If you are going for Sony then a good place may be Kameraz in Rosebank. Phone to find out if they will be offering specials at one of their Super Sunday events.

 

[Darko]

Thanks guys. Had a look at the states option, but also not keen to pay a thumb sucked customs tax if it comes to that.