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International Version of a camera

sportyman531
Posted 01/01/2018 - 19:14 Link
Does anyone know what the difference is between an International version of a camera and a UK version? Will an international version be compatible with UK power supplies and software used here? Are there any other issues which I have not thought of?
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Gwyn
Posted 01/01/2018 - 19:27 Link
You may have guarantee problems, but otherwise it is identical.

You can set up the language of choice etc. You will need to source a UK cable for the charger, but the charger itself isn't a problem - it is multi voltage.
Kevriano
Posted 01/01/2018 - 21:36 Link
I've bought a so called grey import Nikon. It came with a 3 year warranty from the seller, so no issue. As said, identical otherwise.
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sportyman531
Posted 02/01/2018 - 12:25 Link
Thanks for the advice Gwyn and Kev, there are some very tempting offers out there.
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pschlute
Posted 02/01/2018 - 14:34 Link
Just remember if you do have a problem you may have to send the item back to Hong Kong or wherever it originated from in order to get warranty service.

If you buy from an overseas seller you wont be covered by much of the UK consumer legislation so if you do buy make sure you use a credit card and not a debit card or paypal.

I prefer to always buy from a UK seller who also has a physical store. I have found over the years that they provide excellent customer service in the unlikely event that things go wrong. There have been some excellent deals on offer of late from all of them (SRS; Park; WEX).
ilovesaabs
Posted 02/01/2018 - 14:39 Link
Cables for chargers are inexpensive and available from Amazon, I've purchased EU and US cables for less than £3. Much better than using adaptors.

Sometimes electronics are supplied with UK and EU cords.

Otherwise no difference apart from the fact the manual will be in the wrong language.
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sportyman531
Posted 02/01/2018 - 19:38 Link
pschlute wrote:
Just remember if you do have a problem you may have to send the item back to Hong Kong or wherever it originated from in order to get warranty service.

If you buy from an overseas seller you wont be covered by much of the UK consumer legislation so if you do buy make sure you use a credit card and not a debit card or paypal.

I prefer to always buy from a UK seller who also has a physical store. I have found over the years that they provide excellent customer service in the unlikely event that things go wrong. There have been some excellent deals on offer of late from all of them (SRS; Park; WEX).

Although the seller is based in Hong Kong they have a UK warehouse in Northern Ireland, so they must get around import duties, also any warranty returns are to the Ireland address.
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sportyman531
Posted 02/01/2018 - 19:40 Link
ilovesaabs wrote:
Cables for chargers are inexpensive and available from Amazon, I've purchased EU and US cables for less than £3. Much better than using adaptors.

Sometimes electronics are supplied with UK and EU cords.

Otherwise no difference apart from the fact the manual will be in the wrong language.

Manual is available online, all 104 pages!
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