Please help me choose.

Brian_of_Bozeat

Brian_of_Bozeat

Jeff
Messages
3,232
Name
Brian (not Jeff)
Edit My Images
No
Hi Brian,

More pixels doesn't automatically give better image quality, there are other factors that should be taken into account too. I'm sure there will be others along who have first hand experience with these two bodies.

I really just wanted to give a heads-up that these items may be grey imports. I'm always suspicious when a seller says something like "shipped from UK" as it appears to imply they are UK products but doesn't actually say that. Personally I would ask the seller that question before bidding.
 
Sorry, I'm a bit unwise in this area... What does it mean (really) if they are "grey imports"? Does it mean there is no warranty? Will they be different to the ones that are not "grey"?
 
Last edited:
Bristolian said:
I really just wanted to give a heads-up that these items may be grey imports. I'm always suspicious when a seller says something like "shipped from UK" as it appears to imply they are UK products but doesn't actually say that. Personally I would ask the seller that question before bidding.
Click to expand...

'It is going to take 5-8 Working days for UK delivery'. From the UK to the UK?

Click on 'Business Seller Information' and you get

'UK BNS
37 Abbots Rise
King’s Langley
WD4 8AR London, United Kingdom, London
Hong Kong'
 
A grey import is one that doesn't come from an official UK outlet is the easiest way to explain.
Not to say they are not just as good and usually cheaper , normally come direct from the Far East ie Hong Kong.

As for buying a grey import camera I personally wouldn't, butI have purchased several lenses from HK suppliers direct. Something to be aware of you may be liable to import duties and VAT on grey imports and as above post no warranty. Getting a grey import repaired may be a problem as well could mean sending it back to the supplier in HK. I had to do that with a lens bought that way didn't cost me anything but time without it. This company had a European trading address to avoid Vat etc and pretended to be part of the EEC

It was well known that far east companies have called themselves "England or United Kingdom and the like" so they can advertise made in ? yes you've guessed it.

Another trick is to send with a covering note saying repaired item when it was bought new again making out it was not a grey import.




Realspeed
 
Last edited:
Brian_of_Bozeat said:
What is a grey import?
Click to expand...

Brian,

Sorry I didn't respond to your earlier question re grey imports but I have been driving all day ... totally knackered :thumbsdown:

A grey import is an item that was manufactured to be sold in another part of the world but has been shipped to the UK and sold by an unofficial seller. All manufacturers have approved/official retailers in various countries and these sellers only buy items through the official importers - for Nikon that is Nikon UK, Canon probably also has a similar set-up.

Not all manufacturers will honour warranties if the item was intended to be sold elsewhere. Typically eBay sellers offer Far Eastern items (e.g. Japan, China, Taiwan, etc) and whilst some are open about where they source from others try to hide the fact.

Hope that helps :)
 
OP, try having a look on http://hdewcameras6-px.rtrk.co.uk/nikon-19-c.asp as they are a UK based company but still sell gear at decent prices. I don't think you'll get it all as cheap as you would on ebay but a 3 year warranty would put your mind at ease. I bought my Canon 5D MkII and MkIII from them and they are a great reliable company.

Not sure of the Canon equivalent as I only shoot Canon so don't know the level of the 2 Nikons but you could have a look at the 600D and the 60D as they are both very good, but the 60D may be above your budget.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top