I called to purchase my daughter a camera for her birthday. Scott was great, he answered my questions, made a couple of suggestions, actually spoke English and had a since of humor. What a guy! I will order again as long as the camera is as good as I think it will be. I needed to get the camera in 3 days and was offered several shipping options. Overall the process was great and I look forward to getting her gift in hand. Thanks Scott!
- deeannajeffreys
I highly recommend Thunder Cameras!! Great prices, very knowledgable employees, Extremly fast shipping!! Wonderfull overall experience. Many Thanks.
- schantz
It is a great comfort to know there is an honest, reliable, knowledgeable and super friendly source for my photography needs online. My camera package arrived promptly, well packaged and in perfect condition! I will certainly recommend them and use them again!
- Ann M.
Was looking to purchase a high-end video camera at the best price and located Thunder Cameras. I did a lot of research on the specs of my camera and called many other stores to obtain my desired results. The sales rep here was honest and helpful throughout the buying process. He offered me everything I needed and it was a pleasent buying experience throughout. Thank you!
- trugoy1111
Great company. I actually order the wrong lens and the on-line clerk caught my problem, called me, and helped me get the correct lens for my camera. GREAT to do business with!
- Jabird15
After researching which camera to buy I then researched where to buy it. Thunder Camera had the best prices by far, I am very glad I found them. The sales people are a rare find, very helpful and very pleasant. Super fast shipping, my camera arrived in just 1 day, packaged perfectly. I will use Thunder Camera again and will recommend them to friends for sure. Thank you Thunder Camera.
Shutterbug in MA
- User Shutterbug
After contacting immediately after my online order went through; the customer service rep (Andy) informed me the item I wanted was actually discontinued and was being removed from the site. He politely took some time to offer a replacement item that was newer. Not only did he explain what happened he offered me a discounted price on the newer item as well as priority shipping. I would recommend Thunder Camera to anyone looking for a solid value and courtesy.
- c-radd
I spent a lot of time on the internet looking for a good deal on a canon rebel xsi for my son. I called Thunder Cameras and spoke with a salesperson. He was very friendly and knowledgeable. He helped me get all the accessories I needed to provide the best beginners package for my son. Thank you Thunder Cameras. Angelique
- Angelique
Great company to buy from. Very understanding and willing to do what it takes to make the sale. Would highly recommend. Thanks!!
- mrchips328
Knowledgeable and firiendly service. Quick turnaround time. What a difference compared to several vendors I have attempted to buy this item before.
Will shop with them for sure
- dzhafar
What a great experience talking to such an informed young man. Andy knew what he was talking about. He took the time to give me the information I was asking for. He's what I call an "Old Fashion Salesman". Courteous, informative,and wellspoken. I could have spent more somewhere else and possibly purchased the wrong camera. Andy also told me about a great lens, the new Sigma 18-250 @ a greatly reduced price. I will definately buy from Thunder Cameras again, and I'll ask for Andy @ ext.100.
Thanks, MBP Photography in Louisiana.
- markbill
I was a bit leary ordering a camera online but I have to say that Adam was more than helpful. He helped me pick out the perfect lens for my needs and was very informative. My experience with Thunder Cameras was very positive.
- Brenda Letellier
I am currently a combat photographer for the Marine Corps and I am finishing a five tour. I wanted to continue my photography career and finally purchased my first camera.
I recieved excellent customer service from Thunder Cameras. They were able to help me pick a camera better suited for me than me than the one I had originally chose. They also helped me find a lens and battery for it. I will definetly shop with Thunder Cameras again and recommend them to my friends. Thank you for your time and condsideration.
Respectfully,
Vanessa Barnes
- Vanessa Barnes
Overall I got a very good product for a very cheap price and the customer service was good too. The only thing that I would make sure of is that the battery you are expecting comes with your camera order on the first. They were very quick to work with me and make sure everything was correct on my order
- jdettin
Overall I got a very good product for a very cheap price and the customer service was good too. The only thing that I would make sure of is that the battery you are expecting comes with your camera order on the first. They were very quick to work with me and make sure everything was correct on my order.
- Joshua Dettinger
David was EXTREMELY helpful and knew about a wide variety of products! I got exactly what I wanted and he was willing to answer any questions and work with me to get the best product for me and my needs. I will DEFINITELY be doing business with them again!
- bertani04
This was my first order with Thunder Cameras and I wasn't really sure what to expect. However, I couldn't be happier! The customer service agent was wonderful and helped me get a great deal on a DSLR. I know that I saved $100s of dollars and will recommend this website to everyone I know. Which is quite a few since I was a photography major in college. :) - photogirl21
Andy was wonderful. He answered all my questions and made suggestions based on my needs not just to run up the tab. It was great to deal with someone who showed concern for me. - djbarricks
The salesmen were very helpful and courteous. - prizjr
David was a tremendous help. He was very courteous and helped me find my ideal package for a very good price. He was very knowledgeable. I received by Digital SLR with all the extras in one day. I highly recommend purchasing from Thunder Cameras. I am very weary when it comes to purchasing online, but that has changed after the experience I had. Some say that things that are too good to be true, don't really exist. In my case, it did exist. - tloves
I recently purchased a Nikon D90 from Thunder Cameras and had a very pleasant experience. I found my sales representative to be extremely knowledgeable and patient in describing a multitude of camera lens options that would best suit my needs. - camerman44
Before I write my review I want to make sure that my SALESMAN “ANDY” gets the credit he deserves for his outstanding customer service! I started a few months ago every night researching online for the best prices for the equipment I needed and what company could I trust with the $4,000 budget I was working with. I had saved for 4 years for this new equipment so it was very important to me I was getting what I really wanted. I told him that I mainly am a Sports & Portrait Photographer & that I really wanted the New Canon 70-200mm F/2.8 along with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens for the NEW Canon 7D I would be buying. Andy said that they were very good lenses but the Sigma Lenses that were in the Sports package were just as good if not better. I was a little hesitant about changing my mind but he reassured me that if I was not happy that he would swap them out for my original choices. So fast forward to this week when my order arrived. When Andy said he would HOOK ME UP he was not lying!!!!! I could not believe what came in this package. Not Only my new Canon 7D and my new Sigma lenses but….are you ready for this?.......A 50” Deluxe Aluminum Tripod, A Deluxe Waterproof Camera bag, A Lens hood, a Compact Flash Digital Card Reader, a professional Power Grip, an extra Super High Capacity Lithium in Rechargeable battery with a free Car Charger, 2 UV lens filters, 8GB Professional Ultra-High Speed Error free card and so much more!!!! At first I thought it was the wrong order but no…. it was MY ORDER! Let’s just say it was Christmas in July for me.
I have been playing with my new stuff for a few days now and the only issue I had was the 28-70mm f/2.8-4.0 did not have the Image stabilizer that I thought. So I called Andy today and “NOT A PROBLEM” he was switching it out for me at NO CHARGE!
Not only was Andy’s Customer Service amazing, but his knowledge and understanding of the equipment was remarkable. On a scale of 1-10 Andy from Thundercameras.com rates a HIGH 11!!!!!! Thank you Andy….I can’t wait till football season starts so I can send you some photos taken with all my NEW EQUIPTMENT!!!!! Will I buy from thunder Cameras again? ABSOULUTLY! As a matter of fact…….I am making a list now of things I am going to buy with the leftover money from my budget!!!! I know, I know, I could not believe it either…..I still had a little leftover after all of that!
Thanks So Much Andy from Thundercameras!!!!!
Mimi - Mimi
I recently purchased a T2i Camera / Lens kit from Adam. He walked me through the pros and cons of the different lenses and available options (battery and SD card upgrades, etc.). This is my first DSLR and I appreciated his advice and recommendations. Following my purchase, I called with more questions and spoke with Andy in CS. Their customer service is the best - Andy spent time going over the benefits of the lenses and camera kit. I get the sense he will do what he can to make sure you are happy with your purchase. I spoke with Andy twice in the span of 3 days and am so impressed with his attitude and support.
For standard delivery, I couldn't have asked for anyting more! They shipped my package within 3 hours my order on Thursday evening and I received it Monday afternoon.
Packaging is new and there were no unexpected surprises when I opened the box.
Thanks! - ChrisKinVA
Thunder Camera is standing up for their slogan "your satisfaction is our guarantee". I was not happy with the first lens that I received for my Cannon camera and requested to make an exchange. The customer service department made a quick recommendation for a replacement lens. Thanks for backing up your pledge! - woodsey
I had a very good ordering experience with Thunder cameras. The operators were very helpful and gave me some very good discounts and all the prices were very competitive with all other online stores. I would definitely shop here again and will recommend them to all my friends and coworkers. I was actually a little nervous at first about how friendly and casual the operators were - they spoke english! and were easy to talk to; this actually made me wonder if this was a professional outfit until my order arrived and I discovered all my special requests had been fulfilled. I am very happy with my new camera! - suemelody
Outstanding customer service, Thunder Cameras Company was well aware of their merchandise when I asked questions. Speedy delivery and special offers they gave out was a good perk too. I will continue to do business with Thunder Cameras. - lothario86
I ordered my camera and accessories from Thunder Camera and quickly received my order. One item was backordered (from Sony) and after talking to Customer Service Thunder Camera had an acceptable replacement. Service overall was great and I"ll definitely order from Thunder Camera again.
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We ship via UPS, with delivery by US Postal Service available as needed. Delivery charges are calculated based on the weight, value, and destination of your merchandise. All deliveries are double-boxed and insured for your convenience.
Delivery charges are not refundable. If an order with free shipping promotion is returned, UPS and delivery charges would be deducted from the refund amount of the return.
You will receive all FREE ground shipping orders 7-9 Days after they are processed. Free shipping is not available if you purchase more than 1 of the same items.
Please note shipping does not include the 6% insurance charge which must be added to every order.
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Our standard shipping method within the continental USA, except Alaska, Hawaii, and Puerto Rico, is UPS, which takes about 3-7 Business days delivery from shipping date.
Other options include UPS 2 Day service, 2 Business days delivery, UPS Next Day service and 1 Business day delivery.
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For same day shipping, you must contact us by phone at 877-888-5390 to ensure that you product can be shipped out the same day.
Please note that ground shipping orders takes 3-5 business days to be processed.
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To all 50 states (including Puerto Rico). Please allow 7-10 days for delivery via Air Mail and 3-6 Business days for Express Mail.
Returns for: Exchanges & Refunds
Returns are accepted for 7 days from the date the merchandise is delivered to you.
All returned merchandise must be unregistered, in complete original manufacturer's packaging, same condition as sold, with all included accessories, manuals, documentation and blank warranty cards.
Please note that we do not accept returns on the following items:
Printers once ink cartridges are installed.
TVs, Projectors, Computers, Combos, and Monitors 25" and larger.
Blister-packed items once opened (unless it is defective).
Original manufacturer computers, computer products, software once opened.
Special Order merchandise that can't be returned to our suppliers.
All consumables, including but not limited to recordable media, film, digital memory, tapes, batteries, paper, chemicals, ink, bulbs, CD/DVDs, etc.
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All returns are subject to a minimum restocking fee of 15% and loss of shipping, handling & insurance No Exceptions.
Please inspect your delivery carefully. Any claims for damaged or missing items must be received within two (2) business days of receipt of merchandise. UPS and USPS Claims (lost and stolen packages) can take up to 2-3 weeks.
Refunds will be issued within 10-14 Business Days from time of Return merchandise.
All returns must be accompanied by RMA #. Please call toll-free 877-888-5390 to obtain an RMA.
Returns accompanied by RMA
All returns must be received within 7 days from the date the RMA is issued. Returns received after that may not be accepted or may be subject to additional processing fee.
Delivery charges are not refundable. If an order with free shipping promotion is returned, UPS and delivery charges would be deducted from the refund amount of the return.
Thundercameras prices are determined by the cost of the product when purchased from our distributor. Due to fluctuating wholesale costs from our distributors prices may vary daily. offers the lowest current price possible. We cannot offer price protection since our distributors do not offer it to us. There will be no price adjustments given once your order has been billed. This is the only way we can ensure that we give our customers the best price possible.
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We accept returns on products with in the 30 day return period on 35mm equipment with a 10% restocking fee.
and 7 day return period on all digital cameras,camcorders,digital lenses and flashes with a 15% restocking fees. Restocking fees & shipping/ handling/ insurance fees will be deducted from the credit card that we have on file.
Please note all discounted sale packages are at final sale and non-refundable.
- Shipping, Handling, and Insurance charges are not refundable.
- Returns on all Audio and Video products, including Video cameras, Digital Cameras,DVD Players, Receivers, and Computer products and related accessories are accepted within thirty (30) days of receipt.
-All returns must have a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA) clearly labeled on return box. Please call for RMA number prior to returning your package. Returns that are not clearly labeled with RMA number will not be accepted.
-Refused packages are subject to loss of shipping/handling and insurance.
-All returns must be in mint condition, with all of the following: Original manufacturer’s box, unmarked instructions and manuals, Blank warranty and/or serial number cards, Cardboard and/or Styrofoam packaging, and all other included factory accessories.
-We cannot accept any returns on products with filled-out warranty cards or product registrations.
-All refunds posted within 10-14 days of receipt of return.
-All orders must be canceled by our customer service department via telephone.
-How Do I Make a Return?
1. To return an item, you must contact customer service during their normal business hours Mon-Thurs 11:00AM to 5:00PM EST and Friday 11:00AM to 2:00PM EST at 1-877-888-5390 to obtain an RMA number.
2. You can also obtain an RMA number by emailing us your request at returns@thundercameras.com please allow 24 hrs for a customer service agent to get back to you either by phone or by email with the RMA number)
For a camera that fits easily into your jacket pocket, the Nikon CoolPix S8000 offers an extremely broad (10x) 30-300mm equivalent zoom range coupled with 14.2 megapixels of resolving power, and a bright, 921,000-dot 3" LCD. Along with sharp, richly-toned still images, the CoolPix S8000 can also capture HD 720p video clips with stereo sound at 30 frames-per-second in lengths up to 1.5 hours long.
To ensure sharp, usable pictures under any and all lighting conditions, the CoolPix S8000 features a 4-way VR optical image stabilization system , the ability to boost ISO ratings up to 3200, a Motion Detection function that automatically adjusts the camera's shutter speed and ISO rating to compensate for fast-moving subjects, and Nikon's Best Shot Selector (BSS) that quickly captures 10 exposures and automatically edits and saves the sharpest of the batch.
For capturing the fastest of activities the CoolPix S8000 can also capture up to 20 pictures at bursts up to 11 frames-per-second (fps), or 3 fps for up to 45 exposures.
Other image-enhancing features found the Nikon CoolPix S8000 include macro shooting down to 0.4" from the front lens element, Face Priority AF for up to 12 faces, Skin Softening for more flattering portraits, Advanced Flash controls, and a Creative Slider that enables you to easily adjust the brightness, saturation, and color hue levels of your pictures in-camera.
• 14.2 Megapixels for stunning prints as large as 20 x 30 inches.
• 10x Wide-Angle Zoom-NIKKOR ED Glass Lens has a versatile zoom range from 30mm to an impressive 300mm telephoto coverage that gets you close to the action while capturing expansive landscapes. The NIKKOR ED lens is built on a proud heritage of producing precision camera optics that delivers superb color and razor-sharp results.
• Extra Bright 3.0" High Resolution VGA (921,000-dot) Clear Color Display makes images and movies come alive with rich detail and improved contrast. The large LCD makes it easy to compose and share your pictures with a wide-viewing angle and anti-glare coating.
• Quick Performance with ultra-fast start-up, autofocus and shooting. Sports Continuous shooting enables high-speed shooting at approximately 3 fps for images up to 45 frames.
• HD Movie with HDMI Output 720p HD movie recording at 30fps and HDMI output for easy in camera playback or your TV or computer.
• 4-way VR Image Stabilization system.
• Optical VR Image Stabilization by lens shift minimizes the effect of camera shake.
• Motion Detection automatically detects moving subjects and adjusts shutter speed and ISO setting to compensate for camera shake and subject movement.
• High ISO up to 3200 at full resolution capability helps give you better results when shooting in low light or capturing fast-moving subjects.
• Nikon's original Best Shot Selector (BSS) automatically takes up to 10 shots while the shutter is pressed and saves the sharpest image.
• Slim, Stylish, Metal Design packs high performance into portable convenience for the slimmest in its class. 1
Among compact cameras equipped with an optical zoom capable of zooming in at 10x or more as of January 15, 2010 (according to research conducted by Nikon Corporation)
• Creative Slider creates pictures, in camera, the way you imagine them by simply you adjusting brightness, vividness and color hue.
• Smart Portrait System includes:
Smile Timer and Blink Proof makes sure you'll always catch the decisive moment when your subject smiles and Blink Proof function shoots two pictures and automatically saves the one in which the subject's eyes remain open
Blink Warning, when activated alerts you that the subject may have blinked and allows you to retake the photo
In-Camera Red-Eye Fix™ automatically fixes, while shooting, most instances of red-eye in the camera. You may never see red-eye again
Face-Priority AF Nikon's face-finding technology that automatically focuses on up to 12 faces
Skin Softening smoothes skin tone at three different levels for optimal portraits
• Advanced Flash Control delivers natural flash images even when ambient or assisted lighting is typically insufficient, such as backlight or telephoto shooting.
• EXPEED Image Processing ensures high-quality pictures with stunning color and sharpness. Nikon's comprehensive digital imaging processing concept incorporates the know-how and technologies accumulated throughout Nikon's long history of photographic and digital imaging development and is custom-tuned for COOLPIX. Applied optimized technologies render natural-looking pictures of incredible quality and quick response so you won't miss that special moment.
• Subject Tracking will track a moving subject to ensure sharp focus. The camera will automatically track your subject - even if they temporarily move out of the frame.
• Quick Retouch optimizes contrast and color vividness for beautiful images.
• Scene Auto Selector automatically recognizes the scene in your picture and selects the most appropriate scene mode (6) + auto mode.
• D-Lighting rescues dark or backlit images by improving brightness and detail during playback.
• 16 Scene Modes for optimized shooting in various settings.
The products are usually identical, since they are all manufactured in the same factory,
The main differences are in the product prices and in the type of warranty covering each item. You can usually save money by choosing an imported item instead of a USA product. Some products may have foreign language and settings that cannot be changed, be sure to ask your rep if this applies to your product.
USA items are covered by a manufacturer’s warranty that lets you obtain service at a manufacturer-authorized center during the warranty period.
These differences come about because the USA products come to us through the manufacturer’s USA-authorized distributors, while the imported products come to us through alternate sources. We offer imported products to you because in addition to saving you money, for some hard-to-get products, this may be the only way to obtain inventory for our customers.
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