I have been looking into buying the Canon 300 D or the 10D for some time now. One thing I notice when I look at the cheaper offers on the internet - especially in the US - is that when I read users comments on example price grabber or pricerunner on why these cameras are so "cheap", the answer seems to be "no US Warranty" - well being from Europe, that might actually not be a negative thing...
Any ideas if these cameras have a warranty from the Far East or Europe or such?
Friends are trying to get me come along for a weekend shopping tour to the Big Apple later this year - with the relative low value of the dollar, the trip and the shopping will still amount to less money, compared if I buy any of the models I've been thinking of here at home. I will actually save money (at least that is what I tell my wife).
i think if you were to buy a legimate US model of the Rebel you would have no warranty at home... they are manufacturing different models for different parts of the world.
I have been looking into buying the Canon 300 D or the 10D for some time now. One thing I notice when I look at the cheaper offers on the internet - especially in the US - is that when I read users comments on example price grabber or pricerunner on why these cameras are so "cheap", the answer seems to be "no US Warranty" - well being from Europe, that might actually not be a negative thing...
Any ideas if these cameras have a warranty from the Far East or Europe or such?
Friends are trying to get me come along for a weekend shopping tour to the Big Apple later this year - with the relative low value of the dollar, the trip and the shopping will still amount to less money, compared if I buy any of the models I've been thinking of here at home. I will actually save money (at least that is what I tell my wife).
Ranger
Ranger,
The low priced products you mentioned are probably Gray Market items. They may actually have a warranty from the seller rather than the manufacturer. Check out this FAQ from B&H Photo... About USA and GREY MARKET (DIRECT IMPORT)
Azrifel, I've bought 4 US warranty digicams made by 4 different major camera companies. None of them have carry-in repairs in the US. What kind of warranty service does a European buyer get if they buy a European warranty camera? Are you perhaps thinking of an extended warranty backed by a retailer instead of the factory? We can purchase those here in the US but at extra cost of about 10-20% of the cost of the camera.
I just purchased a 300D here in New Zealand and it came with a full international warranty, i would say you could purchase an international warranty if one didn't come with the camera.
