Hdewcameras - any views?

Posted by: Harry on 29 July 2013

The feedback seems good and the prices are very attractive.

 

Any first or second hand experiences from our esteemed collective?

 

Anything appreciated.

Posted on: 29 July 2013 by Tony Lockhart
I've only known of someone on another forum using them, and they had no problems whatsoever. I will certainly give them serious consideration when/if I want to buy a new camera.
Posted on: 29 July 2013 by Harry

Thanks Tony.

Posted on: 29 July 2013 by JamieWednesday

Yep, I used them, no probs. Based here in UK, you actually speak to them! Easy.

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Harry

Thank you. Much appreciated.

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Steve J

Hi Harry,

 

They do deal with grey imports. I bought a Nikon lens from them for a good price but you don't get the manufacturer's UK warranty. If I had any issues the lens would have had to been returned to them. Not much of a risk with a lens but with a camera you could be without it for a longer time.

 

Good luck

 

Steve

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Harry

Thanks Steve.

 

I have done a bit more research and placed the order. Warranty is not so straightforward but I'm banking on past experience which suggests that if it's a duffer it's probably going to be so out of the box. 

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Steve J

What did you buy?

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Harry

I bought an EOS 5D Mk3 body and it came out over a hundred less including the grip that the body alone from my usual selection of retailers, who I phoned round this morning to see if they could price match. Which, given they were quoting on UK stock was, I suppose, too big an ask.

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by JamieWednesday
Aha, that's what I got from them. They have a decent record re returns/warranties apparently and I'm sure I've read something from Canon that Canon will honour Canon warranty whatever the vagaries of 'UK' sales.
Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Harry

Nice. That's cheered me up even more.

 

Thanks for that.

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Steve J

Very nice Harry. Enjoy.

Posted on: 30 July 2013 by Harry

Thank you. I plan to