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Matt Thomas · January 13th, 2014, 02:38 PM

Hi,

I'm looking to purchase some new kit, but not sure where the cheapest suppliers are in the UK. I mostly look at ProAV which I believe is quite reasonable but wanted to check on here if any of you knew any good suppliers, thanks.

Matt

Andy Wilkinson · January 13th, 2014, 02:58 PM

Hi Matt,

CVP (especially for cameras) and Jigsaw24 (also a major Apple reseller) have had lots of my money and provided very good service and keen pricing over the last few years!

I am also buying a Sony PMW-300 from H Preston Media tomorrow - and so far my dealings with them over the phone have been very good too…ask me later in the week!!! (but many speak highly of them).

I've also used ProAV (in my case for small items) in the past and was happy with them.

Note that most of the major UK suppliers will price match (if you ask) so go with the one you like.

Matt Thomas · January 13th, 2014, 03:05 PM

Thanks Andy, the H Preston Media is slightly cheaper then ProAV may go with them.

Mike Beckett · January 14th, 2014, 02:27 AM

Preston's are excellent, it's where I've bought almost all my cameras. Part exchange is very helpful!

CVP are just about the best all-round UK dealer, especially for their excellent website and online ordering. Proav shopping is too expensive for me, living across the Irish Sea., 30 quid on a tiny item is stupid.

I always found Jigsaw a bit expensive overall.

Anyone significantly cheaper than Preston's, CVP and ProAv will be grey market importers.

John Doran · January 14th, 2014, 09:34 AM

i find PRO AV top notch......
speak to any of the sales team polite and informative
j

Duncan Say · January 15th, 2014, 11:05 AM

I can recommend both suppliers as they both have good demo facilities, (which I know you probably wont be able to get to).

However Pro Kit, Production Gear and CVP are at BVE this year, which is a little bit different. Sadly H Preston no longer seem to do the shows (unless there is some late news), they always had a very interesting stand and you could haggle a deal.

Paul Inglis · February 5th, 2014, 10:44 AM

ProAv is top draw (I just wished they had a three-tier shipping to the Isle of Man instead of £30 flat). CVP and H Preston are also highly recommended.

January 13th, 2014, 02:38 PM	#1
Matt Thomas Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 232	UK Camera Suppliers Hi, I'm looking to purchase some new kit, but not sure where the cheapest suppliers are in the UK. I mostly look at ProAV which I believe is quite reasonable but wanted to check on here if any of you knew any good suppliers, thanks. Matt __________________ http://www.MatthewThomasFilm.com / https://www.facebook.com/MatthewThomasFilm / https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasfilmuk/

January 13th, 2014, 02:58 PM	#2
Andy Wilkinson Inner Circle Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Cambridge UK Posts: 2,853	Re: UK Camera Suppliers Hi Matt, CVP (especially for cameras) and Jigsaw24 (also a major Apple reseller) have had lots of my money and provided very good service and keen pricing over the last few years! I am also buying a Sony PMW-300 from H Preston Media tomorrow - and so far my dealings with them over the phone have been very good too…ask me later in the week!!! (but many speak highly of them). I've also used ProAV (in my case for small items) in the past and was happy with them. Note that most of the major UK suppliers will price match (if you ask) so go with the one you like. __________________ Andy K Wilkinson - https://www.shootingimage.co.uk Cambridge (UK) Corporate Video Production

January 13th, 2014, 03:05 PM	#3
Matt Thomas Major Player Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: UK Posts: 232	Re: UK Camera Suppliers Thanks Andy, the H Preston Media is slightly cheaper then ProAV may go with them. __________________ http://www.MatthewThomasFilm.com / https://www.facebook.com/MatthewThomasFilm / https://www.instagram.com/matthewthomasfilmuk/

January 14th, 2014, 02:27 AM	#4
Mike Beckett Trustee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Antrim, Northern Ireland Posts: 1,569	Re: UK Camera Suppliers Preston's are excellent, it's where I've bought almost all my cameras. Part exchange is very helpful! CVP are just about the best all-round UK dealer, especially for their excellent website and online ordering. Proav shopping is too expensive for me, living across the Irish Sea., 30 quid on a tiny item is stupid. I always found Jigsaw a bit expensive overall. Anyone significantly cheaper than Preston's, CVP and ProAv will be grey market importers. __________________ Irish Railway Videos on Youtube

January 14th, 2014, 09:34 AM	#5
John Doran Major Player Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: belfast, northern ireland. Posts: 210	Re: UK Camera Suppliers i find PRO AV top notch...... speak to any of the sales team polite and informative j

January 15th, 2014, 11:05 AM	#6
Duncan Say Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Colchester, UK Posts: 36	Re: UK Camera Suppliers I can recommend both suppliers as they both have good demo facilities, (which I know you probably wont be able to get to). However Pro Kit, Production Gear and CVP are at BVE this year, which is a little bit different. Sadly H Preston no longer seem to do the shows (unless there is some late news), they always had a very interesting stand and you could haggle a deal. __________________ http://nexfs100.blogspot.co.uk/ www.camdec.net

February 5th, 2014, 10:44 AM	#7
Paul Inglis Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: British Isles Posts: 415	Re: UK Camera Suppliers ProAv is top draw (I just wished they had a three-tier shipping to the Isle of Man instead of £30 flat). CVP and H Preston are also highly recommended.