Personally I would never buy a camera from an overseas company, I would rather pay the bit extra and be able to go back to a UK shop and get it exchanged straight away. To be without a camera by first sending it for local examination then back to the overseas origin of sale is not my ideal. This could mean your without a camera for a few weeks at best plus the hassle of obtaining receipts etc, no not for me. Lenses different kettle of fish ,I have purchased a few lenses from HK companies without any problem.
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