20D - US model vs. non-US model??

[Gus00]

I've heard a lot about there being two different versions of the 20D (mostly associated with the bait-and-switch shops). A US version and a non-US version. What's the difference and how do you spot it? Also I've seen a few listings showing the 20D as a 6.3mp. I'd have thought it was a typo except I saw it on more than one ad. Anybody know about this?

Thanks

[Cadwell]

There is only one specification EOS 20D. They are all identical.

The only difference between US versions and non (or grey imports) is the warranty. A national version will be covered by a Canon manufacturers warranty. An import would have to be covered by a warranty offered by the vendor.

Any references to EOS 20Ds being 6 megapixel are typos.

[mdr]

Easiest to identify whether you've just bought a US or a non-US version is to check the address on the warrenty card. Bought mine from a shop in Guernsey, knowing it was a gery import, but couldn't resist the price. Proved, as the warrenty card has a US address on it. Canon UK won't honour this warrenty, so I'll keep my fingers crossed that nothing goes wrong with my 20D.

[Jesper]

Trying to make you believe that there are two different 20D models is just another trick of the bait-and-switch shops. They will tell you that the price you initially saw is for the non-US version, and then they'll tell you that it's better to take the US version, which ofcourse costs more..... :rolleyes:

[Gus00]

Trying to make you believe that there are two different 20D models is just another trick of the bait-and-switch shops. They will tell you that the price you initially saw is for the non-US version, and then they'll tell you that it's better to take the US version, which ofcourse costs more.....

I haven't contacted any of them (and don't intend to) I was picking up on the US/non-US thing from reading consumer feedback sites. People were complaining that they were expecting the US version and received the non-US version. I was wondering what the difference is.

[Andy_T]

However, you should be aware that both are actually made in ASIA :shock:

Don't buy it if you might have a problem with that ;)

Best regards,
Andy

[scottbergerphoto]

If by non-US you are talking about Grey Market goods, it may not come with a manual in English.
Scott

[Gus00]

I realized that it was gray-market I was just wondering what the actual differences were. Know I know it's mainly just the warranty which is a very big difference.

Thanks everyone.

[FlyingPete]

I was looking at buying a 'grey market' 20D here, I asked them about the warranty, they said, no problem just return it to us and we will send it back for repair. Two issues, 'back' turned out to be Hong Kong (no camera for a number of weeks), and will the shop still be there in 12 months?

Ended up buying a local one with correct manuals etc, cost me an extra $150, but that included a extended warranty to 5 years!

If it had been a $200 lens, I might not have been so concerned.

[tim]

Good call if the difference was only $150 pete, i'd have done the same. I bought my rebel from the cheaper place, a parallel importer, which saved me around $300 given the local prices at the time. Now the black one's the same price, doh!

[EOSX]

I have no hesitation in buy a grey market camera, given that the cameras are made in the same place in Asia. Generally speaking the difference is the warranty. If there's $150 difference and everything is the same, I am on the grey market item. If the difference is so minimal, then I go with the US version. In my case, there was rebate and it was just as cheap. I take care of my camera and equipment and every camera that I have own over the last 15 years have never failed.

In fact, I prefer the International version's model # designation (i.e 350D, 300D, etc) instead of the "Rebel" on the camera anyway.

[Johnny Thunder]

I've always wondered one thing, If you get a 'Grey Market' version, is there a chance you'll get the wrong Plug for your Battery charger? IE, you get a camera destined for the UK, but your in the US, Diffrent plugs, diffrent voltage....

Although, I know Canon US will honor Grey Market warrenties.

-Johnny

[Snapman]

However, you should be aware that both are actually made in ASIA :shock:

Don't buy it if you might have a problem with that ;)

Best regards,
Andy
But how would anybody buy one not made in Asia? :confused:

[GotTheBug]

I'm a new member here...just wondering how I could find the best price on a 20D. I guess I don't mind a "grey market" model.

[Andy_T]

Hi Gotthebug,

I'm a new member here...just wondering how I could find the best price on a 20D. I guess I don't mind a "grey market" model.

welcome to the forum ... grey market yes/no would be up to you to decide ... however, make sure you buy from a good retailer!

There's a lot of scam artists out there, and there are numerous threads on the forum (take a look at 'royal camera' (http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1895-p2-s1-d1.html) or 'AM photo world' (http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1988.html) that will tell you about adventures better avoided.

A good source to check if you want to find out whether a dealer that has a great offer is www.resellerratings.com.
There's also a 'member recommended retailers' section in the marketplace forum.

Best regards,
Andy