It depends how the supplier sends the item. Couriers like UPS DHL and Fedex will handle the import duty arrangements and will either bill you after delivery or send you an account to pay before. I have in the past had to pay COD which was difficult but I think they've stopped that now.

If it's sent by post it's a lottery whether you'll have to pay at all and how much depends on what value the supplier puts on the package, if it gets stopped by customs you have to pay the duty and charges at the post office before delivery.

Your best bet is to ask the seller what they do and how they send items.

Add to that in case you weren't aware, many camera and lens manufacturers will not honour a guarantee on a 'grey import' so if you do go this route factor the return postage to the supplier if you need warranty service.

Just google import duties and you'll find links to let you work out how much it will cost. Camera bodies aren't subject to import duty but lenses are, everything has vat added.

Beautiful!

If either one of them was to work I'd say the second but I reckon davem is right they're just not clicking.

K3 love grows on you

Checking out the sunspots yesterday. About 70% full size, K3 55-300 @300mm with some Baader solar film over the lens hood.




Looking directly at the sun will qualify you for the Darwin awards so don't do it!

Nope, not here.

Benbo cos I like wrestling octopusses and an ancient heavy duty Slik video tripod. If you're buying new I'd recommend Redsnapper, good quality kit that isn't too expensive. If they are still out of your budget I'd wait and save a bit more till you can afford one.

The Price I see at Ricoh is £379 same as SRS, maybe it was a typo?