zenpmd Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 I am about to buy the a7s for stills (not much of a serious video person, even though I browse this site!), primarily because of low noise, silent shutter and reliable AF. Its a great reportage camera. The super high ISO means lenses like the 35mm 2.8 become usable in all conditions! I am getting it from Panamosz like a number of you have, and I am fine with all the minor things you have to put up with. But what are the consequences if I want to sell? Obviously it will sell for less than a UK version but on ebay I cant see any grey imports, presumably as its against their rules. Just want to get an idea of resale value/ channels - especially as a key reason to be comforted as the orginal grey import purchaser is that you get the warranty from the seller where the next purchase will have nothing. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeys Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Warranties only last a year, so if you keep the camera long enough, that part will have little consequence. Check to see if Sony UK will service grey market items, and if there will be any additional surcharges if so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpmd Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Good thought thanks for sharing. I called them and no problems servigin or repair at my cost, so really there isn't anything to worry about here :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeys Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Oh, and one more thing: I'm pretty certain you'll get a non-VAT receipt, and despite what Panamoz claims I'm also quite certain they're playing a game of cat-and-mouse with HMRC. You may want to factor the 20% VAT just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpmd Posted October 10, 2014 Author Share Posted October 10, 2014 Presuambly that also applies to digitalrev and the rest. In any event, its still way cheaper even if you had to pay 20% which would never happen I don't think Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy lee Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 you will have to pay import duties , they wont let a camera through the system, you will be lucky if you do ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeys Posted October 10, 2014 Share Posted October 10, 2014 Actually, it does happen, and happens quite often. The practice apparently is a bit dodgy; the customs form won't be the most honest bit of paperwork you'll ever see. I mentioned factoring 20% in case a) the package gets intercepted and b) Panamoz doesn't honour the no-VAT bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brellivids Posted October 11, 2014 Share Posted October 11, 2014 In a EU country the consumer warranty for electronic gear is two years. What ever the receipt says it is 2 years by law. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zenpmd Posted October 11, 2014 Author Share Posted October 11, 2014 I was just speaking to a guy on dpreview and he got his a7s from t-dimension-us for around £115 They hack the firmware to avoid that annoying language thing mentioned elsewhere. I hope panamosz dont do that! I dont think they do Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ntblowz Posted October 12, 2014 Share Posted October 12, 2014 Yeah be aware of the "Hacked" A7s which have slow startup and all powersaving feature is not working even if you set it up in menu. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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