Imported D90

Anyone know why an imported D90 would cost less than a domestic one in the U.S.?

http://www.stopandshopdigital.com/products.asp?dept_id=&product_id=337

This is brand new with the standard warranty. Just trying to figure out what the "catch" is.

Usually the gray market cameras don't have a US warrenty , which means if it breaks, you're on your own and sometimes some of the accessories are missing.

I wouldn't have a problem buying a grey market camera but I would buy it from a dealer that I know like adorama or B&H. At least with them, they offer their own warranty.
Jake

hmm. Be careful with these sites... I'd just stick with the top ones , B&h photo and adorama. I think Ritz camera is alright too... but B&h is the way to go.

Thanks. The appeal is the considerable price difference. But it's probably caveat emptor.... sigh.

Check to see the format as well - I have seen that if cameras also do video, they usually are in PAL format if from the gray market, not NTSC. Video cams usually are of this nature - hence you are ok if using for NLE, but direct hookup to a tv - forget it.

I don't think there is a difference between "PAL" or "NTSC" with 720p since the frame rate is 24 fps.

Well, after doing a bit of research, I have decided to save up for another month or two and get a brand new D5000 kit. They retail for $850 and I'm seeing discounts down to $789 on the net in a few places.

Is that the replacement for the d90?
Have you seen any video from it?

Jake

The D5000 is a slightly smaller version of the D90. It's not a replacement.

Most noticeably missing is the LED readout on the top.

But it does have the great articulating screen.

The D5000 is the camera they are using to get people to move towards the D90, kind of a "step up" camera. It does the same video as the D90 and same basic specs, but a few of the manual options are missing (it's a little more automated). Uses the same lenses and equipment as the D90.