CPB Photography Blog

  • Grey Imports: What Are They, And Should You Care?

    I’m regularly asked about grey imports, and I think after 10 years of running the site, it is about time I explained what they are and how they affect you. What Are Grey Imports? Camera Price Buster gives you price comparison for “genuine UK stock” photography equipment. This means photography equipment supplied via the UK […]

  • Wex and Calumet Merger

    Two of the biggest online camera shops, Wex Photographic and Calumet Photographic, have now merged. The Calumet web site has been closed with traffic being redirected to the Wex site. The business is now operating under the new name Wex Photo Video. The Calumet shops will remain, and be rebadged over time. This means that […]

  • Used Camera Equipment

    I’ve been working on used product listings, and I’m pleased to say that the latest features are now live. I currently have access to used camera equipment from Wex Photographic and mpb.com. You can find used listings in two places, as follows: When you look at a new product, if there are any matching used […]

  • Choosing My New Camera

    So, I’ve finally got my new camera. I’m going to take you through my reasoning for my choice- perhaps this will be of help to others making a similar decision. To recap, I’m looking for something smaller and more portable than my large Canon DSLRs, to take on walks with the kids when I’m already […]

  • Camera Purchase Timing

    I was recently contacted by one of my site visitors, Slobodan Radosavljevic, asking for access to some price history data. He wanted to analyse how the price of certain cameras reduced over time. I was happy to provide the data, and he has kindly sent me back some graphs showing comparisons for the price reductions […]

  • CSC Camera Hunt And Shutter Shock

    I’ve been back to my local Jessops today in my hunt for a CSC camera. As no one came to help me, I just went ahead and started playing with the various compact system cameras on display. First one I pick up, the alarm goes – seems like the security cable has a loose connection. […]

  • Shopping Adventures

    I’m fed up with lugging my Canon 7D around. Walks with 2 small children, spare clothes, nappies, snacks, drinks – not to mention one of them often being carried. I need something smaller that I can shove in a jacket pocket, but I still want to take lovely pictures – I still want to be […]

  • Mobile Optimised Version of Camera Price Buster

    A new mobile phone optimised version of Camera Price Buster is now live. This version of the site retains most of the key features of the full (desktop) site, but with a redesigned interface that works far better on small phone screens. It should also load much faster as there is less extra content on […]

  • Nikon D5 Full Frame Pro DSLR

    Nikon have announced that they are developing a new professional full frame DSLR, the Nikon D5. Details are somewhat sparse at the moment, but they say it ” represents the next generation of professional Nikon FX-format models” and offers “an even higher level of performance”. They have also announced two high end accessories, the Wireless […]

  • Tesco Direct Clubcard Boost – Double your clubcard vouchers

    Tesco have another Clubcard Boost running. This means you can double the value of your clubcard vouchers when using them towards payment. Which kind of makes things half price if you have enough vouchers. Many categories of products are included in the clubcard boost: Home Selected Phones & Accessories Electrical Technology & Gaming Toys Sports […]

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