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Thinking of buying a camera in the states!

  • 03-10-2010 10:30am
    #1
    Cableguy
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 288 ✭✭


    Hi Alll,

    I am thinking of buying a Canon 7D in the US. I am traveling to LA for christmas. I am just worried about the warranty! Is canon warranty univeral! Also would I have problems with power conversion!

    Thanks for any advise.


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  • #2
    pixbyjohn
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,250 ✭✭✭pixbyjohn


    Have you priced the camera in the States yet ? I recently bought an expensive lens here in Dublin but before I did I checked on US prices and on an Irish price of 800 Euro I would have saved only 60 Euro by buying in the States. Not sure about the warranty covering Europe if you buy in US.


  • #3
    dubhoop
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 92 ✭✭dubhoop


    I myself bought a camera in the states last October, in New Jersey highest taxes in america may i add. i also bout a usa/europe travel adopter for use here in Dublin. The camera was a Sony one. It has worldwide warranty as long as it is sent with original receipt but am sure this is the same with most companies. I saved a total of 230 euros. but i never took the box home with me.


  • #4
    hbr
    Closed Accounts Posts: 760 ✭✭✭hbr


    Cableguy wrote: »
    Hi Alll,

    I am thinking of buying a Canon 7D in the US. I am traveling to LA for christmas. I am just worried about the warranty! Is canon warranty univeral! Also would I have problems with power conversion!

    Thanks for any advise.

    Canon and Nikon warranties are regional. A camera bought in
    the US or Asia will not have warranty cover from Canon Europe.

    The power plug issue is usually just a slight annoyance. Most
    camera battery chargers will work over a wide voltage range of about
    100-240V. You will probably just need a cheap plug adapter.


  • #5
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    My camera was originally purchased in the States. It really is that simple, you buy a cheap adapter and the charger works fine.


  • #6
    -Chris-
    Closed Accounts Posts: 12,035 ✭✭✭✭-Chris-


    Thecageyone wrote: »
    My camera was originally purchased in the States. It really is that simple, you buy a cheap adapter and the charger works fine.

    Did your warranty transfer?


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  • #7
    Thecageyone
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 6,756 ✭✭✭Thecageyone


    -Chris- wrote: »
    Did your warranty transfer?

    Sorry, can't help on that part, I bought mine used. The seller bought it in NY, that's all I know. But on the power side you just need a 2-to-3 pin adapter.


  • #8
    Borderfox
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 10,263 ✭✭✭✭Borderfox


    I bought my 1dmk3 in the states, signed up to CPS (Canon Professional Services) and they provide warranty cover worldwide. Even paying VAT (no duty on Camera Bodies) I saved a bundle (approx €1000)


  • #9
    InTheTrees
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 9,900 ✭✭✭InTheTrees


    hbr wrote: »
    Canon and Nikon warranties are regional. A camera bought in
    the US or Asia will not have warranty cover from Canon Europe.

    Thats bizzare. Is it some kind of attempt to stop people from buying from the cheapest sellers? Its the same design right?

    Get a pentax instead. Or a sony.


  • #10
    Tea 1000
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 4,520 ✭✭✭Tea 1000


    -Chris- wrote: »
    Did your warranty transfer?
    I bought a camera a few years back in BH Photo in New York. They give you the option of buying a MACK International 5 year Warranty, which I did, I think it was around the $50 region. Well worth it in my opinion giving the savings I made on the camera.
    Haven't really compared prices recently, so don't know how competitive local shops have gotten.


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