Where to buy a DSLR in Mumbai

yourfinesthour · Apr 6th, 2007, 12:54

Hello all

I am going to Mumbai on Monday (my first time to India) and I need to buy a new camera.

Could anyone recommend a shop that sells DSLR cameras?

Many thanks

bijapuri · Apr 6th, 2007, 14:44

your best prices and selection will be in Korea, not India.

mk26in · Apr 6th, 2007, 14:48

Ah. you can try HERE

shahronakm · Apr 6th, 2007, 20:47

yes jjmehta is the best option.

Alternately you can try Manish Market & Musafir Khana near Crawford market (5 mins. walking distance from VT station). Also there are no. of shops near the VT (Now called CST) station.

Ronak.

Nick-H · Apr 6th, 2007, 21:37

At least you can check out JJ Mehta's site, so that you know for sure whether you would be getting a better deal at home or in India.

cyberhippie · Apr 6th, 2007, 22:19

Except the site is not big on prices, (e mail for details) this really irks me. Go to all that trouble to put up a site, then don't include the prices!! Other than that a great resource, cheers guys!!

ranjan154 · Apr 6th, 2007, 23:20

J. J. MEHTA & SONS
Near Dadar(W) Railway Station, Chhabildas Road, Dadar(W), Mumbai 400028 ,India
Phone : 91-22-2430 2104/ 2430 6356 | Fax: 91-22-2430 6747
Email (Info) : info@jjmehta.com
For Corporate , Government or Volume Purchase : business@jjmehta.com

savyasachi · Apr 7th, 2007, 02:30

My first option will be Vartak photo near CST station. I don't know the exact address but I guess if you come out of the main entrace of the station, thats where the taxis get in and out, cross the bus station and start walking towards right, in a block or two, you have this very dencet store.
My sincere apologies for such lousy directions but I will post exact details, if I manage to in a day or two, till then, remember Vartak Photo. This was the only store I found where they had really up to date information and very decent price.

I have heard that JJ Mehta sells grey market stuff sometimes (the stuff that is not made for Indian market but obtained from gulf or malaysia)

akt · Apr 7th, 2007, 03:19

I am curious why you don't buy in Korea. Any chance you might be changing planes in HK or Singapore?

ranjan154 · Apr 7th, 2007, 08:58

Quote:

I have heard that JJ Mehta sells grey market stuff sometimes (the stuff that is not made for Indian market but obtained from gulf or malaysia)

Is this true ? i am going to buy a EOS350D cannon very soon from them.. curious to know..

Yogesh Sarkar · Apr 7th, 2007, 09:06

Yes, but it is clearly mentioned by them which one is gray and which one is legal. For most of gray market stuff they offer 3 months warranty while for legal stuff they offer manufacturer warranty.

akt · Apr 7th, 2007, 10:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yogesh Sarkar

Yes, but it is clearly mentioned by them which one is gray and which one is legal. For most of gray market stuff they offer 3 months warranty while for legal stuff they offer manufacturer warranty.

Just to clarify, gray market does not mean illegal. Such products are usually imporetd and sold legally in a country and are taxed properly. The term only means that the official importer did not sell it and will not support it. This is why the store is offering its own warranty.

Yogesh Sarkar · Apr 7th, 2007, 10:55

Quote:

Originally Posted by akt

Just to clarify, gray market does not mean illegal. Such products are usually imporetd and sold legally in a country and are taxed properly. The term only means that the official importer did not sell it and will not support it. This is why the store is offering its own warranty.

If one pays the import duty then it will be priced similar to goods sold by company, in which case people will simply not buy it unless it’s some thing that is not available through official channels.

mk26in · Apr 7th, 2007, 11:56

Quote:

Originally Posted by cyberhippie

Except the site is not big on prices, (e mail for details) this really irks me. Go to all that trouble to put up a site, then don't include the prices!! Other than that a great resource, cheers guys!!

If i am not wrong prices are quoted for all products there, look out for this sign <click>in price table. But you have chances to find new offers/discount if you mail/call them before placing orders.

Mk

navinkurian2002 · Apr 7th, 2007, 12:04

Quote:

This is why the store is offering its own warranty.

JJmehta does not give any warranty .They also do not give a receipt of sale. I had bought a sony digital camera from them. The real shop of jjmehta is a small nondescript show in on of the crowded lanes outside the dadar west station. Luckily my camera worked well and didnt need to use the warranty .

Apr 6th, 2007, 12:54	#1
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shahronakm Maha Guru Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Mumbai, India Posts: 1,525	yes jjmehta is the best option. Alternately you can try Manish Market & Musafir Khana near Crawford market (5 mins. walking distance from VT station). Also there are no. of shops near the VT (Now called CST) station. Ronak. __________________ My Picture Gallery

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Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,763	At least you can check out JJ Mehta's site, so that you know for sure whether you would be getting a better deal at home or in India. __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

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cyberhippie Account Closed by User's Request Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: the Netherlands Posts: 6,012	Except the site is not big on prices, (e mail for details) this really irks me. Go to all that trouble to put up a site, then don't include the prices!! Other than that a great resource, cheers guys!!

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ranjan154 Amateur Photographer Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Noida (India) Posts: 853	J. J. MEHTA & SONS Near Dadar(W) Railway Station, Chhabildas Road, Dadar(W), Mumbai 400028 ,India Phone : 91-22-2430 2104/ 2430 6356 \| Fax: 91-22-2430 6747 Email (Info) : info@jjmehta.com For Corporate , Government or Volume Purchase : business@jjmehta.com __________________ Rakesh Ranjan -------------- http://www.flickr.com/photos/travinfoindia/

Apr 7th, 2007, 02:30	#8
savyasachi Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Mumbai Posts: 6	My first option will be Vartak photo near CST station. I don't know the exact address but I guess if you come out of the main entrace of the station, thats where the taxis get in and out, cross the bus station and start walking towards right, in a block or two, you have this very dencet store. My sincere apologies for such lousy directions but I will post exact details, if I manage to in a day or two, till then, remember Vartak Photo. This was the only store I found where they had really up to date information and very decent price. I have heard that JJ Mehta sells grey market stuff sometimes (the stuff that is not made for Indian market but obtained from gulf or malaysia)

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akt Account Closed Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: USA Posts: 438	I am curious why you don't buy in Korea. Any chance you might be changing planes in HK or Singapore?

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Yogesh Sarkar Maha Guru Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: New Delhi (India) Posts: 1,105	Yes, but it is clearly mentioned by them which one is gray and which one is legal. For most of gray market stuff they offer 3 months warranty while for legal stuff they offer manufacturer warranty. __________________ My Travelogues \| My Blog \| Ladakh Travel Guide

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