Fuji centric stores in Vancouver, BC

[PenThis]

I live about 400klm out of Vancouver, BC and will be heading down for a week and would like any suggestions on stores in the Vancouver area that are well acquainted with Fuji products (specifically accessories) for which my local shop has limited or none selections. Also can't forget the opportunity to chat up other Fuji enthusiasts (besides you good folks).   

 

Thank you - jim

[LowerRainland]

I live in Vancouver.

 

Moved from Calgary where the no brainer choice is The Camera Store.

 

In Van? I just go to any random London Drugs. They usually stock everything, but don't expect the clerk to know much. I bought my 56 1.2 there when they were impossible to find anywhere else

[Larry Bolch]

I echo London Drugs anywhere in Western Canada. When the X-Pro1 was announced and preorders became available, Vistek, Henry's and other major stores had hundreds of orders. For all of their stores combined, London Drugs had only 11 orders, so I got my X-Pro1 within a day or so of their arrival in Canada.

I live about a five-minute walk away from the closest store, and over the years, there have been many well-informed enthusiasts behind the counter. Certainly there were also people who just know how to ring up sales. The person I have been dealing with over the past decade or so, was primarily a medium-format shooter and very well informed. Since there seems to be a very low turn-over in staff, it is possible to build a long-term relationship. Also in their favor, they will match any legitimate advertised price in Canada, and you save shipping costs as well.

[PenThis]

Interesting suggestions echoing my own experiences..  I bought my first Fuji, an XE-1 from LD and now a number of lens and the standard peripherals.  Here in Vernon, the shop is quite small, but they have always been eager to accommodate my queries and make my purchases as easy as is possible.  They will and do draw upon the stores in the area or from Vancouver.  One fellow that I get to deal all to infrequently is a strong advocate of Fuji and I quite enjoy working with him in solving any concerns or questions I might have.  I was fortunate to have Vistek and Henry's in TO for many years, and thus my query as I'm not that familiar with any Vancouver shops.

 

Thank you for your responses.

[oldfashioned1536]

The guys at Leo's Camera Store are good people and Fuji enthusiasts. Definitely worth going in.

 

 

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[artistgonewalkabout]

I second Leo's Camera on Granville St. Knowledgeable and are usually well stocked with Fuji stuff including accessories.

[PenThis]

Thanks oldfashined1536.  Will try to check them out this weekend.  

[Cipher]

There's also BCcamera.com.  They carry Fujifilm.