I'm finding the recent 1Dx price drops to be very tempting, especially on imports from places like GetItDigital. CanonPriceWatch currently shows a low price of $4500 for apparent import models and the best authorized dealer price (via the CPW Street Price) is $5400. Is it worth the $900 to stay with an authorized dealer?
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/product/03792/Canon-EOS-1D-X-price.html
I understand that during the first year, warranty would be through the dealer and not Canon. Based on past experience, I tend to think it's a safe bet that I won't need either. What about after the warranty period? Is there any truth that Canon USA won't service it at all?
Is there anything different with the import model versus the USA model? What about included items like the charger? Do imports come with the same charger?
Anyone have experience buying import 1Dx's from GetItDigital?
For what it's worth, I have seriously considered the 7D2. But, I shoot a lot of sports in poorly lit gyms and ice arenas -- including figure skating ice shows. I live between ISO 3200 and 6400. I'm currently using a 5D3 and love the high ISO performance. I have also had very good results as a sports body. But, there are limits with FPS, buffer, and focus tracking that I occasionally challenge. While the 7D2 is tempting, the extra benefit of the high ISO noise performance with the 1Dx and the extra 2 FPS could make a big difference in upping the bar for me with action shots.
http://www.canonpricewatch.com/product/03792/Canon-EOS-1D-X-price.html
I understand that during the first year, warranty would be through the dealer and not Canon. Based on past experience, I tend to think it's a safe bet that I won't need either. What about after the warranty period? Is there any truth that Canon USA won't service it at all?
Is there anything different with the import model versus the USA model? What about included items like the charger? Do imports come with the same charger?
Anyone have experience buying import 1Dx's from GetItDigital?
For what it's worth, I have seriously considered the 7D2. But, I shoot a lot of sports in poorly lit gyms and ice arenas -- including figure skating ice shows. I live between ISO 3200 and 6400. I'm currently using a 5D3 and love the high ISO performance. I have also had very good results as a sports body. But, there are limits with FPS, buffer, and focus tracking that I occasionally challenge. While the 7D2 is tempting, the extra benefit of the high ISO noise performance with the 1Dx and the extra 2 FPS could make a big difference in upping the bar for me with action shots.