Paul,
Thanks for mentioning Ace Photo. I wasn't aware of them.
It's a shame that many camera stores are going belly up. Glad to learn that Ace Photo is around. Are they a chain? Before you purchase a camera, nothing beats going into a store and "feeling' the camera ergonomics in your hand.
Sam
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No, they're not a chain- but they're worth a visit- they have three rooms of gear, including paper, a bazillion camera bags, lights, modifiers, new and used lenses and cameras and almost ever gadget you can imagine. If you take 28 to Waxpool, then go to the Loudoun County Parkway and hang a right, they're in the industrial section at the second turn on the parkway.
First room is cameras, tripods, rain covers, sensor cleaners, lenses, books, etc. Paper and little gadgets are straight through to the back and lights and modifiers in the front and camera bags in the back are off to the right. You'll be surprised at the number of camera bags alone.
Paul