billnikon Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont

NOT SO.

JeffinMass Loc: MA

I'm confused about the $600 differences. I am under the impression that some may include kits and others body only? The so called kits may include lenses other than Nikons. It's always the best bet to purchase from reputable dealers. Do you have any local dealers. Try them first. Support your local community. Then you can go to national dealers like Hunt's Photo in MA or B&H or Unique Photo in NY.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

First thing first, a gray market camera will be cheaper but you are taking chances if something is wrong with it. If you want a cheaper camera but still covered with a limited warranty you can buy refurb and save some money. Used ones are also a good alternative especially if you buy from reputable dealers like Adorama, B&H and others.

Bill_de Loc: US

Jerry, you are correct, and can add this link to your collection. There is a difference between the international and worldwide warranties. Digital cameras are covered in the country of purchase. Film cameras and lenses are covered worldwide.

http://www.nikon.com.hk/en_HK/service/warranty_policy

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RickL Loc: Vail, Az

Nikon will now repair the D750 and D810 gray market

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

Where did you find this information?

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

There are items imported through the authorized channels and there are "gray market" items that were purchased overseas and brought in through unofficial channels. There's nothing illegal about this. It's just the retailer taking advantage of currency exchange rates and other factors to be able to buy and sell an item a little cheaper.

HOWEVER, the unofficially imported item will not be warrantied in the same was as the official one. Used to be, Nikon USA wouldn't even worn on an non-USA item. Now I understand they will, but you will be charged for the work.... there is no warranty on the item. The retailer may offer a warranty themselves, but if needed any repairs will be done by an independent shop of their choosing (which is problematic with Nikon, in particular, because they refuse to sell repair parts to independent shops... most other camera manufacturers, it's not a problem).

So, for all practical purposes, it comes down to having a warranty versus saving a few $ and not having one. There is no difference in the camera itself (it's all made in the same factory by the same people using the same tools and parts) and stuff these days is pretty darned dependable, so might never need a warranty claim... OTOH I've also recently been reading here and elsewhere about some product recalls and shutter replacements in certain Nikon models... which a warranted item would be covered for, but a gray market item wouldn't.

HOWEVER, there are both reputable, reliable gray market sellers... And there are fly-by-night shysters who will quote you a low price, but pull a bait and switch, removing items that are normally included (and then offer to sell them to you at exorbitant prices).

Go to the Adorama and B&H Photo websites and look at the prices there. Those are long established and reliable retailers... Probably the two largest in the country and very likely the lowest "real" prices possible on both USA warranty and "gray market" items. There are some other good, reliable retailers... but any time you see an item priced significantly lower than Adorama or B&H offers, you should be careful and check out the seller thoroughly. If the camera you're seeking is $600 cheaper than those major retailers offer it, there is almost certainly some shenanigans going on and you should think twice, before giving that "lowball" seller your credit card number! You might be in for a nasty shock.

You also might be able to "save more by spending more" iniitially. What I mean is there are also often factory "kits" with one or two lenses where you get significant discount on both, so might be able to save more in the long run. I see that the D750 body alone is currently selling at a $200 discount, but when bought with the AF-S 24-140mm lens there's an $800 discount off what those two items sell for separately. It's about $1800 for the D750 body alone right now... and $2300 for it in kit with the 24-140mm. So you end up spending $500 more for the kit, but get a lens that normally sells for $1100 when it's bought separately. Even if you don't need the lens, you might be able to turn right around and sell it for more than what it cost you, partly offsetting the cost of the camera.

amfoto1 Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA

It's been reported several places.

Should be noted, though, that any gray market repairs will be charged, aren't covered under factory warranty programs.

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

Thank you for your reply. Could you give a link to any of these places.

Bill_de Loc: US

Put your info in on Nikon's site as if you were setting up a repair. With your serial number they will list any authorized repair facilities for your particular item.

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TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

traveler90712, hello, I see you listed Berger Brothers amongst the list of popular on line dealers. Have you had any experience with them? I ask mainly because Berger and Cameta are local for me, if I wish to handle any equipment I'm considering, thanks in advance for any input, Tom.

Adorama and B&H, also, if I'm up to venturing into the city.

TJBNovember Loc: Long Island, New York

Have you looked in any local camera shops, if there are any in your area. Also consider refurbished by Nikon, considerable savings may be had. I would stay with Nikon USA, for the reasons stated by previous posts. Happy
shopping.

MMC Loc: Brooklyn NY

Thanks again for your reply. I did not tell you that I have gray market Nikon D750 which has any problem. I did not see any information that Nikon changed their policy for gray market Nikon D750. If Nikon allows to repair gray market Nikon D750 in USA (for payment) I think it makes sense to buy it in the store which gives 1 year warranty if it saves $400-500. BTW I have Nikon cameras for 15 years and never need repair.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

They are both local for me also. Cameta being much closer. I deal with Steve at Cameta and have bought several cameras from them. I have bought some other equipment lens, backpacks, etc., from Berger Brothers.

I have visited both Adorama and B&H and bought from them on line.

I will probably visit them, again, in Oct. when the Photo Expo is here at the Javits Center.

traveler90712 Loc: Lake Worth, Fl.

Some Nikon gray market repair information can be found here.

https://petapixel.com/2016/05/20/nikon-now-allows-grey-market-camera-repairs-us/