Would you buy an International version of a camera?

astroNikon · Jun 23, 2016

Actually Nikon started warrantying some grey market cameras in the US.
Notably the D7100, D610, D800, D810, and D4s but only by a Nikon-authorized third party repair center in the US (not their repair centers). Doesn't help the OP unless he opts for a D7100.

Though I contacted one of those 3rd party repair centers. I think they are fairly limited in the scope of what they fix. So, if you don't have any easy problem to fix you still might be OOL.

Braineack · Jun 23, 2016

pretty sure this place will service any: Nikon camera service and repair - Authorized Photo Service, Inc.

fmw · Jun 23, 2016

Braineack said:
Nikon sells cameras with on-camera flashes, so I don't buy them either.

Nikon sells cameras with on-camera flash but I never use that feature. Ever.

Coreysaysyo · Jun 23, 2016

Ok, so general consensus I am getting here is that if I ever have to get it serviced, I will either have to ship it to japan, or have it sent to a repair place like this

Braineack said:
pretty sure this place will service any: Nikon camera service and repair - Authorized Photo Service, Inc.

Something I guess I am going to have to consider, on the bright side, if I get to keep this body in working condition for at least a few years. Then when the time comes to it possibly breaking, then I might just be able to get a new dx body, especially since all my lens will work with it.

I thank you guys so much, got a ton of responses. Love being on this forum, thanks again!

Designer · Jun 23, 2016

Coreysaysyo said:
..get a new dx body, especially since all my lens will work with it.

Just so you're clear; FX lenses with a focusing motor (the "S" lenses) will also work on a D5300 body. Some photographers start accumulating FX lenses with the idea of someday getting a FX body. But they will have to have the focusing motor in the lens for your D5300.

Coreysaysyo · Jun 23, 2016

Designer said:
Just so you're clear; FX lenses with a focusing motor (the "S" lenses) will also work on a D5300 body. Some photographers start accumulating FX lenses with the idea of someday getting a FX body. But they will have to have the focusing motor in the lens for your D5300.

Oh ok, so I could get FX Lens just make sure they are S lenses?