chrisg-optical wrote:
Sometimes yes (in warranty swaps) but it could also be packaging issues, returns, demos, etc... in any case the product is usually checked thoroughly - more so than in a new assembly line - repaired up to spec, any parts replaced with factory new parts - rechecked etc. Usually the shutter counts are very low, unlike a used model on ebay.
BTW new models can be lemons too.
Thanks for the info, and the reply. I imagine it can happen that something new could be bad.. luckily I never experienced this... however if I'm going to lay down thousands of dollars I would expect and hope it be perfect...