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I am currently weighing up the options for a new camera, the one i feel would be the perfect fit for me is the Nikon D750 in terms of spec and price if i were to buy from panamoz. From the research i have done so far it seems to tick a lot of boxes in that a reputable importer will honour their warranty should there be a manufacturing defect, however the one statement i keep finding online (but without it seemingly ever being backed up with anything further) is that "some manufacturers threaten to not give firmware updates to those with grey imports". Has anyone any experience with this? Obviously in my case i am looking more specifically at whether nikon generally allow the updates to be used on grey cameras rather than canon etc, but it is the one slight concern i have since i am all too aware that new to market cameras (which the D750 currently is) can often have teething troubles that are ironed out one or two software updates later.

Secondly, as i currently own a d90, and therefore a dx setup, how does the crop mode work on the current fx nikons? I know it effectively crops the sensor in shot at the expense of megapixels but do you still get full use of the zoom range etc on the dx lenses? The reason i ask is on the previous generation of fx cameras (pre-crop mode) you would normally have to zoom in by a certain amount on dx lenses to prevent the vignetting caused by using a dx lens, do you still have to do this despite the crop mode or do you now get the full zoom range? It would be handy for me during the step up to full frame to be able to continue to use at very least my wide angle for the medium term until i can afford a replacement, especially since i only got it a year or so ago and still love the results i get with it (tokina 11-16mm mk2).

If i were to buy grey then i would be looking to buy early next week as that will also give me a few weeks getting used to the new camera before my first wedding next month.

Cheers for any help
 
Firmware updates are available for download on the Nikon Support website, there is no requirement for entering where you got your camera before downloading them.
Nikons with 'auto-DX mode' allow you to make a menu choice to select DX mode whenever the camera discerns a DX lens is fitted.
 
Can't speak for Nikon but Canon ask for Serial No before update download..............Nikon could be the same with new bodies?
 
Can't speak for Nikon but Canon ask for Serial No before update download..............Nikon could be the same with new bodies?
I've never been asked for a serial number when I've downloaded Canon firmware!

And even if you do need to these days, download it from Canon HK, shouldn't be an issue.
 
I updated my Canon firmware and it is a grey import I believe (from HDEW cameras) - I can't remember being asked for a serial number, but if I was, it wasn't a problem.
 
I have bought Canon (6D) Nikon (D7100) and Fuji (XT-1) cameras and lenses from Panamoz, no trouble downloading new firmware for anything, it all works fine.
 
The wider the DX lens the more it will vignette if you use it in FX mode …….. that's my experience and understanding anyway

and the lens hood worsens it
 
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The wider the DX lens the more it will vignette if you use it in FX mode …….. that's my experience and understanding anyway

and the lens hood worsens it
this is my query though, if the dx mode on the newer fx cameras effectively crops the sensor to the size of a dx one, should this then mean you get full use of the dx lenses as you would on a dx camera, but with the drawback of the megapixel count halving to achieve it?

The megapixel loss is no great issue as i am stepping up from a d90 which is a 12mp camera anyway, so it will be like for like using dx mode, but with all the bells and whistles of that lovely modern sensor and the other niceties of the more modern technology. I just want to confirm i will be able to use the dx lenses for a while and make the investment in new glass at a time when it suits my wallet (saving for a wedding currently so this is my last big splurge of cash for a while :().
 
Can't speak for Nikon but Canon ask for Serial No before update download..............Nikon could be the same with new bodies?

I've just updated my 6D purchased from Panamoz, was never asked for the serial number.
I just clicked a link and the update was downloaded. In fact I didn't have to provide any information whatsoever.
 
Just seen this, can't believe I'm the only one to input serial No to get firmware! Perhaps I was dreaming? :)
 
Can't speak for Nikon but Canon ask for Serial No before update download..............Nikon could be the same with new bodies?


Never been asked for a serial number before downloading Nikon firmware.
 
I've had great experiences with the few imports i've bought. The only cameras that ever gave me bother were bought in the UK and had gone out of warranty.
 
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