Hi list I was thinking of buying a D1s from the US or Hong Kong, but when I added on the shipping charges, UK import duty and possible local taxes I found that the price was very little different to the BEST price I could get here in London.
So I bought it here in London (mainly because I was impatient to get my hands on it) Then a week later the camera WENT WRONG in spades! The Canon Professional Service bureau in Elstree told me that it had developed 4 different faults in its systems! Well they responded excellently and 24 hours later I had a brand new replacement camera, so I had no complaints. But I asked the service manager what he would have done if the camera had been purchased outside Europe, and he said that Canon are not technically obliged to honour non-European warranties. He said that they are reviewing their policy on this matter but he gave me the clear impression that while they would be sympathetic, they would not necessarily be able to offer the kind of service that I received. Worth considering while you count your savings on the purchase price... By the way I'll add my voice to the chorus....FANTASTIC CAMERA...throw away that film NOW. Regards, Colin Thomas (http://www.colinthomas.com) =============================================================== GO TO http://www.prodig.org for ~ GUIDELINES ~ un/SUBSCRIBING ~ ITEMS for SALE
