B&H Photo has made a name for itself in the imaging industry as one of the best sources for digital camera supplies. They carry everything from memory cards to high end professional tripods and imaging equipment. While the business started out as a simple store, it has grown into one of the leading online retailers for digital cameras and digital camera accessories.
B&H’s success comes, in part, from its commitment to the customer. They are dedicated to providing top notch customer service before, during, and after the sale. In addition to great customer service, their selection is second to none. If there is a new digital imaging product available, you can be sure that B&H will have it. It is this dedication and selection that has earned B&H Photo our “TopTenREVIEWS Gold Award”.
B&H Photo stocks everything from batteries for your digital camera to underwater housing to protect your gear should you ever decide to take it the fathoms of the sea. B&H Photo maintains one of the world’s most extensive inventories of imaging products which are available at discounted prices ready to be shipped. B&H prides itself on not only carrying every imaging product you could need, but also all of the requisite accessories to help you take the best photos possible. B&H stocks more than 170,000 camera supplies that are ready for shipment on a daily basis.
While shopping online customers have the option of comparing products against each other to help determine which features make one product stand out over the other. You may also scroll horizontally while the specifications bar on the left stays put.
B&H Photo accepts all major credit cards including: MasterCard, Visa, American Express, and Discover. They do no however accept Diners Club. In addition to credit cards you may also pay using your PayPal account as long as the shipping address is a confirmed PayPal confirmed address. PayPal is only valid for customers who reside in the U.S., Canada, and UK.
Google Checkout is also accepted by B&H Photo. The Google Checkout option is available for U.S. customers only. Bill Me Later is also an accepted form of payment. With this option customers have the ability to defer payments for 90 days for orders over $100 and 6 months for orders over $750.
B&H also accepts wire transfers as well as Cash on Delivery (COD). COD orders may only be placed over the phone and are for U.S. customers only.
If you have a B&H gift card you may use it just like cash for orders online or in the store.
Any order shipped within New York State will be subject to sales tax. Any order shipped out of New York State will not be subject to sales tax.
Part of B&H Photo’s reputation comes from its attention to its customers’ needs. Of course it is easy to ask a member of the sales staff a question while you are in the store. What about those customers that shop online? B&H offers a variety of ways to communicate your needs to their sales staff.
Calling their sales staff is perhaps the quickest way to talk to a live person. They have an 800 number setup for customers who wish to call to receive help with any of the items sold. Customers may also submit a form online to the sales department for any questions they may have.
B&H photo realizes that most of the people who shop on the internet are also going to want support via the internet. This is why they also have a Live Chat feature. Customers can choose to chat live with someone in one of 4 categories: Sales Representative, Customer Service Representative, Product Professional, and Used/Refurbished Department. The Live Chat feature is only available during regular business hours.
If you don’t need immediate help, you may also send an email to any one of these departments. Emails will be answered during B&H Photo’s regular business hours.

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