Hidalgo: Photographers' Haven in Quiapo, Manila
The best place to buy them in the Philippines is in the so called Photographers' Haven on Hidalgo St in Quiapo, Manila. The area at the west end of Hidalgo St, P. Gomez (at the back of SM Sta Cruz) teems with many camera stores and shops. You can also find camera repairs of your old film camera and lens cleaning.
Some stores' telephone numbers for your reference:
mayer +63.2.733.7722
watson +63.2.733.7697
avenue +63.2.733.5474
fotohaus +63.2.733.4564
henry's +63.2.733.7723
Hidalgo St. is named after the painter Felix Resurrection Hidalgo. The area is now called Hidalgo that includes part of P. Gomez Street and Carlos Palanca St.
Tips:
Calling the store's published telephone number is not recommended. Tried it already and it's frustrating. Visiting the stores can also haggle for a cheaper price, discounts and freebies. Warn you though of in-store warranty for items with missing warranty cards, probably gray market units. Tutubi bought his Canon Ixus 30 at Henry's three years ago at a huge discount compared to malls and it's still functioning up to this day (still looks like new except for minor scratches on the LCD screen)
UPDATE: bought a brand new Nikon D80 body at Henry's for PhP34k with free bag and 1GB SD card on February 16, 2008. Use with Nikkor 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 VR lens.
I will try to look up prices of the following:
Nikon D90, Nikon D60, D5000, D300, D700, D3X, Sb-400, SB-600, SB-800, SB-900, 50mm f/1.8, Canon 1000D, Canon 450D, 40D, 50D, Canon EF-S 18-200/3.5-5.6 IS and various Nikkor lenses
For Canonites, these information may also come in handy:
Canon Customer Care, Mandaluyong City
8:00am to 5:30pm
Head Office & Main Service Center
Marvin Plaza Building
2153 Don Chino Roces Avenue
Makati City, Metro Manila
Tel. No.: (02) 884-9000
Fax No.: (02) 812-0067
How to get to Hidalgo St, Quiapo, Manila
Commute: any jeepney going to Quiapo can get you there. Drop off near Quiapo church. Hidalgo St. is the street in front of the church lined with flower vendors and photography and camera shops.
You may also take the LRT (line 1) then alight at Carriedo station. The area is at the back of SM Sta. Cruz.
Directions for those with cars, parking is a problem in the area, so park at your own risk. You may try parking at SM or in various side streets of Quiapo.
Labels: Photography
posted by backpacking philippines @ 10:33 PM,
12 Comments:
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At April 28, 2008 8:43 AM,
Random Ramblings said... -
thanks for the tip! this will come in handy to photo buffs like me =)
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At September 7, 2008 11:35 AM,
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do they accept credit cards at hidalgo or only cash?
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At September 7, 2008 3:20 PM,
tutubi said...
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anonymous, AFAIK, it's only Avenue accepting plastic cards there but there's additional surcharge of 4%. I bought stuff in cash withdrawn from nearby ATMs of BPI, Citystate and BDO (inside SM) all a few steps from the stores but be careful, use common sense, as always or have someone watch over your back while transacting.
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At March 15, 2009 9:19 PM,
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good evening, may i know whats your insight about Tamron 18-270mm macro lens? how much its price in higalgo? thanks in advance, newbie from zamboanga.
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At March 16, 2009 3:35 PM,
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Thanks for the tip! Btw, were you able to get the price of 450D and Canon EF-S 18-200/3.5-5.6 IS?
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At May 6, 2009 1:35 PM,
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hi. i just want to know the price of d60 nowadays?
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At May 7, 2009 9:29 AM,
paetechie said...
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it's around p22k in hidalgo, an officemate of mine went there sometime ago
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At May 14, 2009 11:57 AM,
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meron bang zoom h4n portable recorder sa mga stores sa hidalgo?
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At August 14, 2009 7:00 AM,
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can i repair my tamron lense? this is mold problem.
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At August 15, 2009 1:58 PM,
paetechie said...
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anonymous, there are lens repair shops for tamron on hidalgo sts. no idea on price since i don't have one. i only inquired about nikon lens cleaning for my 18-200 and it costs P1800 :(
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At October 1, 2009 9:13 PM,
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inquire lng kng magkno na nikon d60 ngaun sa hidalgo pra mka budget n ako.. planning to go to manila this next month to buy one,, sa visayas pa kc ako.. ty in advance...
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At October 16, 2009 12:38 AM,
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ask ko lng po kung magkano n ung canon 450D s hidalgo.
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