Comments on: Adolph Gasser’s Camera Shop

By: Mike

Mike — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:36:37 +0000

We haven’t set anything up yet. Actually looking at getting our first DSLR so it’ll be nice to actually talk to someone at the store about it. We borrowed a friend’s when we went to Europe last year, but hope to take our own this year.

By: David Mudkips

David Mudkips — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:58:33 +0000

Nice write-up.

I’ve received nothing but excellent service from Gasser’s. I’d spent months trying to track down and purchase a Nikon 18-200 VR lens (almost impossible to get at the time) — and finally walked into Gasser’s.

They had one, but it was part of a D80 kit. Not only did they price match B&H… they were happy to split the lens package out of the kit to sell it to me. This was at a time when other retailers were totally gouging customers who were trying to buy this hard-to-stock lens.

Bravo.

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By: Thomas Hawk

Thomas Hawk — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:01:52 +0000

It’s great that they were able to match that price!

By: Johan

Johan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:16:20 +0000

Cool, that’s where I bought my 20D four years ago.

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:15:19 +0000

thanks, Mike!

are you on Flickr? id love to check out your photos

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:13:42 +0000

“heavy objects, aside from boobs, don’t jiggle as much as lighter ones is my theory”

Don, you crack me up sometimes.

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:13:11 +0000

yeah, that place sucks. i called them, too and they refused to give me a price over the phone. avoid Discount Camera at all costs.

By: Dan

Dan — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 04:42:30 +0000

Good for you supporting a local business. I have purchased my last few cameras from Keeble & Shuchat in Palo Alto (my local camera shop). With all of the conflicting reviews for most products on the internet, I find it helpful to consult a real camera professional. And I, too, have had a great experience with an easy return.

By: Donald Kinney

Donald Kinney — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 03:45:28 +0000

Just wanted to chime-in on the weight issue —
When I first got my 5D and zoom lens I thought the heft of the beast was going to be a really big problem, but I got completely used to it in my hands within days — and actually I think the extra weighteven makes the camera steadier hand-held. (((heavy objects, aside from boobs, don’t jiggle as much as lighter ones is my theory)))

The camera strap around the neck is what I see as the main problem — a couple hours of that can really still get to me.

And everybody PLEASE remember the first rule of photography — to put that darn strap around your neck (((or at least wrap that strap solidly around your wrist like I was watching Brad do on the Halloween photo-walk))).

By: Mike

Mike — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:44:38 +0000

My wife and I are looking to get into photography. Thanks for the heads up on a great local shop to check out. We’ve been looking on buy.com and amazon and I’ve felt guilty about not checking out a local business but didn’t want to get run over the coals by someone thinking we are tourists.

Also Troy, enjoy all your pictures. Give a guy something to strive towards.

By: emamd

emamd — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 01:14:59 +0000

Yes! Score one for the local businesses! Glad to hear they were able to hook you up.

By: Generik

Generik — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:47:19 +0000

This post sure makes me want to spend (more) money and take (more) pictures. That’s probably what I’ll end up doing, too.

By: Troy

Troy — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:26:35 +0000

do it! ask for Richard and tell him i sent you.

By: Luke

Luke — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:59:30 +0000

I bought a used Contax RTS with a Zeiss 50 mm f/1.4 from Richard at Gasser’s when I visited San Francisco in May. It was a surprise find and very much an impulse buy. He offered a great deal (far lower than the sticker price) and even threw in a few rolls of film. I’ll stop by again next time I’m out there…who knows what I’ll find, right?

I love old shops like Gasser’s. I’m glad that people are still doing regular business at old-school shops like theirs.

By: Troy

Troy — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 23:03:34 +0000

well, its been about 1 week — and so far so good. it performs wonderfully well in low-light conditions. its a bit heavier than the XTi, but ill get used to it.

as for the lenses, my 50 F/1.4, 17-35 F/2.8, 28-135 F/3.5, and 135 F/2.0 all work on the MKII. i much prefer to shoot at the actual focal length (no crop-factor), and the wide angle is just so….wide!

im not sure what your computer set up is, but what i did is this: upgraded PC > upgraded camera > upgraded storage > (will eventually) upgrade a few lenses.

hope that helps!

By: Stuart

Stuart — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:59:18 +0000

Awesome post. I love reading about the history of people in San Francisco.

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:45:31 +0000

Great post. Is great to have a shop like Gasser’s in town. I wish I could say the same about the greedy vampires operating Discount Camera.

By: Ed

Ed — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:25:14 +0000

Nice photo of the shop Troy and congrats on the upgrade. I am still on an XT myself and saving for either the 5DmkII or the 7D. So, I was just wondering how you are finding the jump to full frame and the difference to your lenses – which did you already have that are working well for you on the 5DmkII? Also, an opinion question what should one get first from these: computer/software upgrade, better external storage, lens, camera body? Be interested to get some feedback as I am agonizing over the next step. Cheers, Ed

By: Brad

Brad — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:23:29 +0000

Great story, was always curious about their history. Glad they took good care of you…

By: Julie

Julie — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 22:22:34 +0000

I’m so glad you wrote this post… I’m going to contact Adolph Gasser’s tomorrow.