What is the difference between an import and a retail versi&oacute;n of a camera ?
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I think that retail versions contain a factory warranty, whereas cameras that were meant for other markets but were imported to the US afterwards do not.
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Often you will see (import) or (Grey Market). What this means is that while the product is still made by Canon, it was not intended for sale in the U.S market and will not be covered by Canon's U.S.A. warranty.
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Go to any store where you can compare the battery size on both cameras if is the same size must to work
452590
Although this thread is about cameras, I found it on a gooogle search of "Amazon versus buy.com". In my experience (mainly on books) I much prefer the Amazon website because of the reviews and good interface. But buy.com tends to be a bit cheaper. Generally a dollar or so for a typical $15 book. But where buy.com is much better (and why I tend to order from them) is the shipping. If you go for Amazon's free shipping, they seem to always sit on the shipment for a week before sending it out. Buy.com, although they say free shipping will take longer, it seems my packages always get shipped within a couple of days.
935005
I bought this lens. I love it. It is made by Canon. I believe the import means it comes from outside the US.
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Yes. Just make sure that you have documented the purchase of the camera with some sort of clear receipt/invoice specifying the price you paid and to whom and the precise camera model and serial number. You should then register the camera with SquareTrade and feel confident that any future claim will then be fairly and promptly handled.
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No there is no quality difference. Only serial number difference, i.e. it contains serial specific to a certain country. Sony will not cover warranty within USA. You can buy a third party warranty in case you need it. I never buy lenses within USA. The same lens usually is 25% cheaper from Japan or Hong Kong and those sellers provide free third party warranty. Unless you do not handle your lenses with tender care, there is no sense to buy lenses in the USA just for the sake warranty. The professional Lenses are made to last for years. But, I never buy camera which manufacturer will not cover under warranty within USA. You may have higher chances of needing a warranty repair for a Camera. No there is no quality difference. Only serial number difference, i.e. it contains serial specific to a certain country. Sony will not cover warranty within USA. You can buy a third party warranty in case you need it. I never buy lenses within USA. The same lens usually is 25% cheaper from Japan or Hong Kong and those sellers provide free third party warranty. Unless you do not handle your lenses with tender care, there is no sense to buy lenses in the USA just for the sake warranty. The professional Lenses are made to last for years. But, I never buy camera which manufacturer will not... » Read More No there is no quality difference. Only serial number difference, i.e. it contains serial specific to a certain country. Sony will not cover warranty within USA. You can buy a third party warranty in case you need it. I never buy lenses within USA. The same lens usually is 25% cheaper from Japan or Hong Kong and those sellers provide free third party warranty. Unless you do not handle your lenses with tender care, there is no sense to buy lenses in the USA just for the sake warranty. The professional Lenses are made to last for years. But, I never buy camera which manufacturer will not cover under warranty within USA. You may have higher chances of needing a warranty repair for a Camera. « Show Less
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The difference is that the first one has memory card slot only, the second one has memory card slot plus additional internal memory in the camera itself. There are no difference between these two models in terms of the other technical and optical specifications.
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Depends on the seller....when I bought my camera, they were included. Ask the seller if they will include.
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The camera arrived in the original box, in it's original unopened wrapping but with the lens and flash removed. The charger plugs into the socket via wire. In the box was the original cord with a European plug. The short cord with the American plug arrived in the top of the box with the instruction booklet. The default camera settings were also European English so it was obvious that it did not enter the distribution chain through Canon USA so I was not surprised to find the warranty card missing. My understanding from online research is that this is hardly an issue for Canon. A copy of your sales receipt should be sufficient for the camera's one-year warranty should you need that kind of support. The camera arrived in the original box, in it's original unopened wrapping but with the lens and flash removed. The charger plugs into the socket via wire. In the box was the original cord with a European plug. The short cord with the American plug arrived in the top of the box with the instruction booklet. The default camera settings were also European English so it was obvious that it did not enter the distribution chain through Canon USA so I was not surprised to find the warranty card missing. My understanding from online research is that this is hardly an issue for Canon. A copy of... » Read More The camera arrived in the original box, in it's original unopened wrapping but with the lens and flash removed. The charger plugs into the socket via wire. In the box was the original cord with a European plug. The short cord with the American plug arrived in the top of the box with the instruction booklet. The default camera settings were also European English so it was obvious that it did not enter the distribution chain through Canon USA so I was not surprised to find the warranty card missing. My understanding from online research is that this is hardly an issue for Canon. A copy of your sales receipt should be sufficient for the camera's one-year warranty should you need that kind of support. « Show Less
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Thanks for your great response NLee the Engineer. I already put in for a return to Amazon. Worse case, if I decide to re-purchase, I will be getting a free SD card in the deal. Its really a shame that the "Made in China" has such a negative stigma to it. I am sorry to hear that streamlined processes get moved to off-shore factories. I guess if I never read the responses posted here, I would never notice the difference but once you are informed, there is no going back. I looked at my last Canon SD500 camera and it was "made in Japan".
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It depends if you're buying it as a new retail camera (the current $1300 listing), or a used one that also might not have all the items included with a new purchase (instruction book, charger, etc; such as the current $109 listing). Or, you know, work. But most sellers should tell you the status of the item and what is included.
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Several posters recommended buying from "PoE Depot" or Nelly to get US retail version. Others reported Amazon "fulfilled" the order with Chinese brown box. The camera listed as sold by "PoE Depot" fulfilled by Amazon. So can a buyer be sure to receive a US retail version of the camera? (Amazon question box does not allow posting long winded question).
1507031
Yes. It's a standard feature on the camera that has the same import for the plug.
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A refurbished camera is one previously owned and used that is restored to "like new". But it isn't new and I found that a new one from Amazon was very reasonably priced and well worth the difference.
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Appericate your imput Erik, really would rather know Amazon's policy from them concering USA versus import issues.... Thanks though. Amazon's price is between internet retailers like B&H;, $2700 which is a USA model & some of the bottom feeders @ $1600 for imports. Seems Amazon would make this just a bit clearer for us, so with that said, no deal untill they step up or buy from a provider with assurances.... Oh yea, just talking about D700, body only with all the usual accessories that would come with the purchase, strap, battery & so on....
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It is a camera that was sold in another country. It makes support hard because Samsung will only provide support for the camera from the country it was originally sold in. To get support for your camera you would have to call that country.