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wakko wrote in post #2634306
heya Luke/Kinnon.

I called regarding the same thing. If the body is imported (grey) and sold under an AU ABN, they said it IS covered. I rang because mine was sold that way. AU ABN but imported from HK.

OK ... but make sure you have a warranty card with it I had a 10-22mm lens imported from HK and it didn't have a warranty card. Didn't need it anyway, but still ...

Any recomendations in Spirit levels ( hot shoe type)

gavcam wrote in post #2635373
Any recomendations in Spirit levels ( hot shoe type)

My tripod comes with one (see gear list) ... apart from that, no idea sorry.

But if you're wanting to do panoramic shots with it, most panoramic heads (like the Panosaurus, http://gregwired.com/p​ano/Pano.htm, which I just ordered) come with a built-in level. I've only needed the level for panoramas ...

gavcam wrote in post #2635373
Any recomendations in Spirit levels ( hot shoe type)

i just got the manfrotto one, its small, perfect just a little pricey at like 36 USD

nismo wrote in post #2634394
Technically, yes. But my parcel with more than AU$3500 worth of stuff from B&H wasn't intercepted and I never paid a cent to Customs nor UPS.

However, you are 100% correct. They have every right to charge you GST but I think I was just REALLY lucky.

BTW, I am so in love with my 70-200!

interesting, i have had 4 packages over 1k from B&H and all paid GST, i know of atleast 50 people who have imported from B&H and all paid GST

CIDER wrote in post #2635781
interesting, i have had 4 packages over 1k from B&H and all paid GST, i know of atleast 50 people who have imported from B&H and all paid GST

Cider - Australian laws regarding import duty mean that anything about the value of 1K attracts both import duty, and GST. The import duty is paid on the item only (5% from memory), and GST is paid on the item + shipping+ import duty. I had a very good look at all of this last year when I was thinking of buying a 300mm f2.8 from overseas...Australians get ripped off price wise in pretty much every single thing that you can think of. Don't believe the BS that it's because of shipping costs (cos we're so isolated), or our small population. It's all down to local wholesale prices set by greedy local business, and our greedy Australian government and the R.T.S (rort taxation system).

Dave

yeah i know dave thats what i was saying.

linarms wrote in post #2634248
Lenses ARE covered by international warranty. Imported versions will be repaired locally under warranty.

If buying from B&H......just make sure you get the US version

HEY GUYS BREAKING NEWS!...
I GOT A 70-200 2.8 USM (non-is)
woooooooooooooootttt
oh and a shutter release cable
Cam

nice cam, i have the same lens LOVE IT, i got all this in a package today

Zeiss Moistened Cleaning Tissue - 21 Pack
Lee Filter Cleaning Solution
Canon ET-1000N3 Extension Cord
Canon Timer Remote Controller TC-80N3
Manfrotto 3271 (RC4) Quick Release Plate
Lastolite EZYBalance Collapsible 18% Grey/White Balance Card
Manfrotto 337 2 Axis Flash Hot Shoe Double Bubble Level
Manfrotto Padded Tripod Bag
Canon Angle Finder C

and this all should arrive Monday

B+W E1 Filter Pouch - Holds 1 B+W Filter up to 77mm
Lee - Foundation Kit (Standard 4x4" Filter Holder)
Lee Graduated Neutral Density Soft Filter Set 4 x 6"
Lee Adapter Ring - 77mm - for Wide Angle Lenses

B+W 77mm kaesemann MRC SLIM Circular Polarizer Filter
B+W SLIM 77mm MRC UV Haze 010M Glass Filter NEW
2 x B+W 77mm MRC UV 010 Haze Filter NEW F-PRO Multi-Coated

ohh i love UPS and opening new packages

Sounds like someone has a lot of new toys to play with

Whoa, thats lots a toys there.

HB

Congrats on the new toys Duck!!

Something that may interest you is a free Adobe seminar on LightRoom and PhotoShop CS2 for photographers:

http://events.adobe.co​.uk …i?country=pa&ev​entid=4457

I wish I could go, but probably can't Can one of you guys or girls make it and tell me what you learn?

interesting luke, im there.

why cant you go?

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