I have been shooting Nikon DSLRs and SLRs for many years. I purchased a Sony a6000 about 8 months ago to get used to it to take on a trip to Europe. Here are my comments for what they are worth.

I have owned two Sony camcorders before and this camera also take pretty good photographs and videos. If your only criteria is the image you will like Sony. I also like the EVF on the A6000.

However, the longevity of the product has not proven great. Both my camcorders needed repair much earlier than a previous Canon did. So far my Sony A6000 seems to be doing well. I was assured that Sony had improved.

What they have not improved is the Sony insistance on using non-standard accessories. The hot shoe on the A6000 is called the multi-interface shoe and it can use only Sony flash units that are built for that hotshoe. The hotshoe on other Sony products is also proprietary, but not standard even across the Sony line.

I occasionally like to take video. There are some subjects that need video (For example, my grand daughter's first steps.) Now good video demands decent audio which normally means a shock mounted shotgun mic. Every other brand uses a 3.5 mm jack to accommodate such a mic. Not Sony. The only mic that works is one of the three Sony proprietary mics; all way overpriced and not very good quality. I already have a quite good Rode mic for my Nikon. (And, if I want to get even fancier, I can hook up my Sennheisser mic--but not for a Sony).

At least Sony has given up on the memory stick--and Betamax.

This camera does a good job as long as you don't want any accessories. Mirrorless is also good.

I apologize for the overlong report, but I have really put this through the paces. Of course it is not an a7. And YMMV

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You are sooooo right! It's similar to something my mother often said to me, "If you can't say something nice, then don't say anything at all." At 63, I realize now my mother was a very wise woman. :) Whenever I read "grumpy" comments it makes me afraid to ask anything. I'm pretty sure that's not what this forum is for.

Hello, I bought my 40D kit from Digital Rev in 2008. It was grey market so I also bought a Square Deal extended warranty also. They also provided the first year warranty themselves. I never had a problem with the camera. I have seen the bad reviews about digital rev amd wonder if they have changed. I am in the market for a new 7D2 and would buy from them again if the price was right. They also have nice review videos on their wed site.

"I have noticed that every site selling cameras has lots of bad reviews so its hard to feel 100% confident when sending your money over the internet. But I feel fairly good about Digital Rev!

I used them only once to buy a gray-market Sigma lens. I was willing to take the risk. I cannot vouch for their service because I had no need to contact them. I ordered on very early Monday morning and had it Tuesday afternoon. They packed the box very well and shipped via FedEx.

Some manufacturers will not service a gray market product. Consider this carefully before buying. Digrev does have a very generous first year service program if needed. Probably no worse than dealing with the manufacturer.

Yes. A reliable company with the following cautions;

- You may get caught for customs duty and taxes on import. They sell duty free (explains the prices).
- Delivery can take a few days which after parting with a large amount of cash can be worrying.
- If you are in one of these areas where your support is paranoid about 'grey market' imports then you may have a support issue as warranty can be voided or rely on return to DigitalRev.

We have used them to supply kit in Europe and Africa where our normal suppliers were unable to match speed of delivery or imported price. Never had a problem. Among the items bought were a D4, a 300mm F2.8 so quite high value.

I have used Digital Revolution several times and have no problem with them whatsoever.
They have never tried "bait and switch" with me.
They have always delivered promptly, in good packaging, exactly what was ordered.
There have been no problems whatsoever.
Yes it is grey market, I understand what that means and entails and I have no problem with that.
I would have no problem spending thousands of dollars with them if they had what I wanted.
Many of the people with complaints on the reseller link do not understand how duties work and who is responsible for the duties charges.

I have used Digital Revolution several times and have no problem with them whatsoever.
They have never tried "bait and switch" with me.
They have always delivered promptly, in good packaging, exactly what was ordered.
There have been no problems whatsoever.
Yes it is grey market, I understand what that means and entails and I have no problem with that.
I would have no problem spending thousands of dollars with them if they had what I wanted.
Many of the people with complaints on the reseller link do not understand how duties work and who is responsible for the duties charges.