Are there any differences between 7d's being sold in the USA & Europe at DVinfo.net

Jide Obi · September 24th, 2009, 05:50 AM

Hi
Are there any differences between 7d's being sold in the USA & Europe.
I live in the UK and I am thinking of buying the 7D in the USA.
Thanks

Michael Murie · September 24th, 2009, 06:27 AM

I think the camera will be the same (you can choose any of the video modes) but the power supply/battery charger may be different (that may just be the plug, if it's a switching power supply that will handle different standards, or it could be the whole unit.)

Also, Canon may not honor warranty claims on items bought in other countries (you should check.)

Tony Davies-Patrick · September 24th, 2009, 08:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Michael Murie

Also, Canon may not honor warranty claims on items bought in other countries (you should check.)

Canon certainly honour warranties of items bought from UK and across western Europe.

Michael Murie · September 24th, 2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by Tony Davies-Patrick

Canon certainly honour warranties of items bought from UK and across western Europe.

What I meant was that at least here in the States, Canon USA won't honor the warranty for "gray market" items - cameras and lenses that were sold to distributors other than Canon USA.

I have no idea whether Canon UK will repair items sold by Canon USA. It may be a non-issue - maybe someone else can confirm one way or the other?

Alastair Brown · September 24th, 2009, 02:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jide Obi

Hi
Are there any differences between 7d's being sold in the USA & Europe.
I live in the UK and I am thinking of buying the 7D in the USA.
Thanks

Nobodies mentioned the obvious one. We pay in UK pounds what the US do in dollars. £1699 works out at $2728.

Sweet!

James Strange · September 24th, 2009, 03:50 PM

Exactly, I'd be very tempted to get the 7d, but from teh US, its insane that us UK folkds have to pay pretty much double

Has anyone in the UK bought something of similar or higher price (over £100p say) from B&H>

Whats the deal with customs charges etc....

I was looking at holidays the other day, and it works out cheaper for me to fly to NYC, get the 7d, stay for2 nights, then fly home, all that is cheaper than buygin the camera from say Jessops her in the UK!

So.... anyone heading off to NYC anytime soon @ :)

Alastair Brown · September 24th, 2009, 09:57 PM

Anytime I have bought from B & H to the UK, I have been hit with import duty, customs fees, handlers fees and vat.

I like your idea of the flight over.....hmmmmm!

Colin McDonald · September 25th, 2009, 01:05 AM

Brass players used to fly over from here to Giardinelli's in NYC to buy Conns/Kings/Holtons etc. Apart from being cheaper overall, you could get to blow lots of different instruments of the same model, and pick the best. I bought a Holton Double plug Bass Trombone that way.

The UK prices were just silly.

September 24th, 2009, 05:50 AM	#1
Jide Obi New Boot Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lagos Posts: 7	Are there any differences between 7d's being sold in the USA & Europe Hi Are there any differences between 7d's being sold in the USA & Europe. I live in the UK and I am thinking of buying the 7D in the USA. Thanks

September 24th, 2009, 06:27 AM	#2
Michael Murie Major Player Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Woburn, MA Posts: 205	I think the camera will be the same (you can choose any of the video modes) but the power supply/battery charger may be different (that may just be the plug, if it's a switching power supply that will handle different standards, or it could be the whole unit.) Also, Canon may not honor warranty claims on items bought in other countries (you should check.)

September 24th, 2009, 03:50 PM	#6
James Strange Major Player Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Glasgow, Scotland, UK Posts: 309	Exactly, I'd be very tempted to get the 7d, but from teh US, its insane that us UK folkds have to pay pretty much double Has anyone in the UK bought something of similar or higher price (over £100p say) from B&H> Whats the deal with customs charges etc.... I was looking at holidays the other day, and it works out cheaper for me to fly to NYC, get the 7d, stay for2 nights, then fly home, all that is cheaper than buygin the camera from say Jessops her in the UK! So.... anyone heading off to NYC anytime soon @ :)

September 24th, 2009, 09:57 PM	#7
Alastair Brown Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Glasgow/Scotland Posts: 626	Anytime I have bought from B & H to the UK, I have been hit with import duty, customs fees, handlers fees and vat. I like your idea of the flight over.....hmmmmm!

September 25th, 2009, 01:05 AM	#8
Colin McDonald Trustee Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 1,546	Brass players used to fly over from here to Giardinelli's in NYC to buy Conns/Kings/Holtons etc. Apart from being cheaper overall, you could get to blow lots of different instruments of the same model, and pick the best. I bought a Holton Double plug Bass Trombone that way. The UK prices were just silly.