Z8, difference between USA and international models?
Nov 13, 2023 11:19:06 #
Henry Nguyen
Loc: Houston, Texas
Hi, I am buying Nikon Z8 but there are two different models, USA and international. USA one is more expensive. Which one should I buy? Thanks
Nov 13, 2023 11:20:32 #
The International will probably not be covered by Nikon USA warranty and/or repair.
Nov 13, 2023 11:25:51 #
larryepage
Loc: North Texas area
Henry Nguyen wrote:
Hi, I am buying Nikon Z8 but there are two different models, USA and international. USA one is more expensive. Which one should I buy? Thanks
The battery charger that comes with that camera has a built-in plug to fit the power main. Good chance the international version charger won't fit our outlets, if it is included at all. Also verify that it contains an English language manual and can display English menus.
Nov 13, 2023 11:30:18 #
Nov 13, 2023 11:31:59 #
If you trust this brand new camera has all the kinks worked out and you'll never experience a warranty-covered issue, nor need a repair during your ownership of the body, save some money on the international grey-market version. If you need the peace of mind (aka insurance) again a warranty-covered issue or repair, get the properly authorized US-market version.
Nov 13, 2023 11:33:16 #
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Nov 13, 2023 12:49:02 #
BebuLamar wrote:
I wonder how much cheaper is the international model?
Not enough ...
Nov 13, 2023 12:58:28 #
Nov 13, 2023 13:24:28 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you trust this brand new camera has all the kinks worked out and you'll never experience a warranty-covered issue, nor need a repair during your ownership of the body, save some money on the international grey-market version. If you need the peace of mind (aka insurance) again a warranty-covered issue or repair, get the properly authorized US-market version.
Also, Nikon may not repair your grey market equipment even for a price, and third party repair businesses may have trouble getting parts.
Nov 13, 2023 13:28:05 #
Nov 13, 2023 17:59:09 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
Not enough ...
I don't know how much it is so I can't say whether it's worth it or not. For a $4000 camera the saving must be more than $500 to even consider it.
Nov 13, 2023 18:48:41 #
Henry Nguyen wrote:
Hi, I am buying Nikon Z8 but there are two different models, USA and international. USA one is more expensive. Which one should I buy? Thanks
Apart from the obvious already covered regarding warranty the Z8 has already had two recalls.
If you were to consider purchasing the 'cheaper' one you need to be absolutely 100% sure it is not one that has not had the recall work undertaken (older stock). Whilst Nikon would honor undertaking the work for free this may not be done in the US.
Nov 13, 2023 19:00:58 #
Nikon will NOT repair a gray or international model camera. It breaks down even the Nikon backed service people wont touch it..
Nov 14, 2023 02:40:24 #
mikey12654
Loc: Vancouver, WA
CHG_CANON wrote:
Not enough ...
I got curious about the price difference for an imported/grey market Canon R5 on Abe's of Maine website, it's selling for $2729.00 and the R5 American warranty version is around $3399.00, that's a savings of $670.00. Mine has the US warranty.
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