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<blockquote data-quote="AntrimHills" data-source="post: 73592" data-attributes="member: 9936"><p>Well I did buy a D7K, had it about a month, and despite some members thinking that it more a user issue than a camera one, the camera was returned to Nikon via the dealer, and a full refund was given. As I found out, this particular store (<a href="http://www.calumetphoto.com/" target="_blank">Calumet</a>) , which has branches across the US and Europe have a try before you buy policy, which I would certainly think about again. They have show models which they can lend out to you (once you give them proof of identity and a small fee) for you to try first. That way you can quickly decide which camera is for you. Check around with other stores to see if they do this.</p><p></p><p>And I guess I was just one of the unlucky ones. I asked the manager whom I know to keep tabs for me and let me know if they heard any word regarding my camera. Apparently they are still investigating it, but have managed to ascertain that a faulty AF sensor was saying the camera was in focus when it was clearly not. Don't let that put you off, it may be 1 in a hundred, or thousand, but be sure to rattle off quite a few pictures, and be happy with them before buying outright.</p><p></p><p>If you decide to use this store, they have stores in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Oak Brook, Philadelphia, Rockville, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Tyson's Corner and Washington DC.</p><p></p><p>And since I did get a bad apple, why am I giving the store such a plug? Because the matter was dealt with very quickly, professionally and helpfully, which amounts to a lot; in my book anyway.</p><p></p><p>PS, as it turned out a D7K was way more than I needed for what I wanted. In the future I reckon a D3200 with a good bright wide lens would be enough.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="AntrimHills, post: 73592, member: 9936"] Well I did buy a D7K, had it about a month, and despite some members thinking that it more a user issue than a camera one, the camera was returned to Nikon via the dealer, and a full refund was given. As I found out, this particular store ([URL="http://www.calumetphoto.com/"]Calumet[/URL]) , which has branches across the US and Europe have a try before you buy policy, which I would certainly think about again. They have show models which they can lend out to you (once you give them proof of identity and a small fee) for you to try first. That way you can quickly decide which camera is for you. Check around with other stores to see if they do this. And I guess I was just one of the unlucky ones. I asked the manager whom I know to keep tabs for me and let me know if they heard any word regarding my camera. Apparently they are still investigating it, but have managed to ascertain that a faulty AF sensor was saying the camera was in focus when it was clearly not. Don't let that put you off, it may be 1 in a hundred, or thousand, but be sure to rattle off quite a few pictures, and be happy with them before buying outright. If you decide to use this store, they have stores in Boston, Chicago, Los Angeles, New York, Oak Brook, Philadelphia, Rockville, San Diego, San Francisco, Santa Ana, Tyson's Corner and Washington DC. And since I did get a bad apple, why am I giving the store such a plug? Because the matter was dealt with very quickly, professionally and helpfully, which amounts to a lot; in my book anyway. PS, as it turned out a D7K was way more than I needed for what I wanted. In the future I reckon a D3200 with a good bright wide lens would be enough. [/QUOTE]
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