where to find grey market cameras?

Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

02/28/2005 06:38:42 PM · #1

Iam looking to by a DSLR but iam really on a budget my son comes first alot of people say digital rebel but thats to expensive i guess iam kinda expecting something for nothing really but iam cheap and i willing to take a grey model any day depending on the distributor so any body has any websites they suggest please let me know thanks

Leon

justin_hewlett

Canon EOS-1000D Rebel XS

02/28/2005 06:42:37 PM · #2

if i am correct, grey market cameras don't have a warranty....i would think that it would be a much better idea to buy a camera that comes with a warranty - if something happens to it you'll want to be able to send it in and get it fixed for free.

aronya1

Nikon D70

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED

02/28/2005 06:44:26 PM · #3

How much money can you afford to spend? The camera is only the beginning. You may be better off to either wait for your DSLR or go with a pro-sumer model.

Ecce_Signum

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4.0L USM

02/28/2005 06:46:19 PM · #4

Leon, if the pennies are tight I'd suggest you leave the dSLR's off your list for now. Buying a dSLR is one thing but you need lenses and several of them. Youv'e got a decent cam so why not try to become the first ribbon winner of a Fujifilm FinePix S20 owner?

ClubJuggle

Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi

Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

02/28/2005 06:49:41 PM · #5

Last I looked, the difference in price between grey market and authorized is not that great.

The good news is, the Digital Rebel has dropped in price since the 350 XT was announced. It can currently be had for $749.95 with the kit lens (select Adorama under "more buying choices").

-Terry

blemt

Nikon D70

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Nikon

02/28/2005 06:57:06 PM · #6

While many grey market items are just fine, I do not suggest getting camera bodies. There are too many problems that can be warrenty related in DSLR cameras. Repairs on a DSLR start at $500 on most models. If you have a defective sensor, bad LCD screen, or backfocus issue in your camera you have just obtained a very, very expensive paperweight.

Clara

02/28/2005 06:58:06 PM · #7

Iam really dont know how much iam willing to spend but certainly not anything above 600 and i dont really care to much about the warranty i can fix jus about anything electronic so thats not really a issue only thing iam worried about is getting a camera thats is like completly another language and i cant change it but iam willing to take the risk

02/28/2005 06:59:35 PM · #8

Originally posted by ClubJuggle:

Actually the website you gave me has it cheaper in my area code 734.00 dollars

Message edited by author 2005-02-28 19:01:31.

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/28/2005 07:00:47 PM · #9

Originally posted by blemt:

Very good point but i dont think its nothing i cant handle and parts usually arent to exppensive depending on where you get them and what the probelm is

Spork99

OM System OM-1

02/28/2005 07:11:58 PM · #10

FWIW, B&H warrantees grey market items for one year. If something oes wrong, you ship it to B&H as opposed to the manufacturer. I don't see any grey market camera bodies at B&H though, only lenses and other stuff.

Message edited by author 2005-02-28 19:13:16.

Spork99

OM System OM-1

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

02/28/2005 07:15:40 PM · #11

Originally posted by LEONJR:

Originally posted by blemt:
While many grey market items are just fine, I do not suggest getting camera bodies. There are too many problems that can be warrenty related in DSLR cameras. Repairs on a DSLR start at $500 on most models. If you have a defective sensor, bad LCD screen, or backfocus issue in your camera you have just obtained a very, very expensive paperweight.

Clara

Very good point but i dont think its nothing i cant handle and parts usually arent to exppensive depending on where you get them and what the probelm is

Ummmm, would you feel confident opening up your camera and replacing the sensor? I damn sure wouldn't. I also doubt that Canon would just sell you the sensor anyway unless you are an authorized repair center.

02/28/2005 07:20:12 PM · #12

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

yea i already called them they said they only carry imported lenses

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

02/28/2005 07:22:07 PM · #13

Originally posted by Spazmo99:

Originally posted by LEONJR:

Originally posted by blemt:
While many grey market items are just fine, I do not suggest getting camera bodies. There are too many problems that can be warrenty related in DSLR cameras. Repairs on a DSLR start at $500 on most models. If you have a defective sensor, bad LCD screen, or backfocus issue in your camera you have just obtained a very, very expensive paperweight.

Clara

Very good point but i dont think its nothing i cant handle and parts usually arent to exppensive depending on where you get them and what the probelm is

Ummmm, would you feel confident opening up your camera and replacing the sensor? I damn sure wouldn't. I also doubt that Canon would just sell you the sensor anyway unless you are an authorized repair center.

Yup done it to jus about everything i own. Yea i know what your talking about my PS2 went and i had to get something from a local repair shop sony wouldnt sell it to me direct

riot

Canon EOS-1D Mark IV

Helios 40-1 85mm f/1.5

03/01/2005 08:07:19 AM · #14

Originally posted by LEONJR:

Iam looking to by a DSLR but iam really on a budget ... people say digital rebel but thats to expensive

The rebel is pretty much the far cheap end of the DSLR market, anything that'll be cheaper than that will really not be worth owning at all as a dslr - you may as well spend the same money on a good digital consumer semi-slr, when you consider the extra money you'll be putting into buying canon-fit lenses and the relative quality you'll be getting out of it because of your cheap camera.

In my experience second hand lenses of an even remotely reasonable quality end up costing more than the rebel goes for nowadays, so if you cannot even afford a rebel it seems to me you would not be able to reap the main advantages of owning a dslr - that is, the ability to change your lens to fit every occasion.

nsbca7

03/01/2005 09:28:51 AM · #15

Originally posted by LEONJR:

Yup done it to jus about everything i own. Yea i know what your talking about my PS2 went and i had to get something from a local repair shop sony wouldnt sell it to me direct [/quote]

The difference between repairing a PS2 and a Canon DSLR is as wide as the Atlantic. Hell, the trained techs at Canon can't even figure them out.

scalvert

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/01/2005 09:31:53 AM · #16

Onecall.com has the Digital Rebel (body only) for $650. If that's too expensive, I'd get a Canon Powershot G6 from zipzoomfly.com for $519 shipped.

Zap228

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Canon

03/01/2005 09:43:19 AM · #17

I don't see a problem with you just buying a rebel used. You could probably find one for 600 that might still have a warranty.

Message edited by author 2005-03-01 09:44:17.

Mick

Canon EOS-5D

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

03/01/2005 09:45:22 AM · #18

Have you considered looking for a used DSLR? You might be able to find some good deals on ebay. Just a thought.

03/01/2005 09:54:52 AM · #19

yea i looked on ebay i looked on zoomfly excellent site but i am not finding what want at the price iam looking for i did see the canon rebel for like around 4 something but thats it so far

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

03/01/2005 09:59:24 AM · #20

this sis the best deal i found so far //www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=cneos300d&l=DigitalSaver&ds_ref_key=BADDBFJODOBAJFJ

nsbca7

03/01/2005 10:01:42 AM · #21

Originally posted by LEONJR:

this sis the best deal i found so far //www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=cneos300d&l=DigitalSaver&ds_ref_key=BADDBFJODOBAJFJ

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TobyF

Canon EOS-300D Rebel

Sigma 28-70mm f/2.8-4 Compact High Speed Zoom for Canon

03/01/2005 10:04:11 AM · #22

Originally posted by LEONJR:

I have a full insurance policy on my Rebel and lenses that costs me all of $30 per year, with no deductible. It covers everything from manu defects to me dropping it. It certainly reduces the value of a warranty.

scalvert

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4.0L IS

03/01/2005 10:08:43 AM · #23

Originally posted by LEONJR:

this sis the best deal i found so far //www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=cneos300d&l=DigitalSaver&ds_ref_key=BADDBFJODOBAJFJ

That site has a lifetime customer satisfaction rating of 0.71 (on a scale of 1-10)... slightly above a North Korean street vendor.

TLL061

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

03/01/2005 10:17:11 AM · #24

Originally posted by scalvert:

Onecall.com has the Digital Rebel (body only) for $650. If that's too expensive, I'd get a Canon Powershot G6 from zipzoomfly.com for $519 shipped.

hey shannon , just called onecall and the have the 20d for $1298, THATS A VERY GOOD DEAL

TLL061