Planning of buying a Canon 450D in HK

Any advise where can I buy the camera? Is it worth it? How about the price and the int%26#39;l. warranty? Thanks.

Planning of buying a Canon 450D in HK

FYI, the 450D is only more expensive by P1,000 in quiapo compared to hong kong, it comes with canon philippines warranty.

when you buy a camera in HK, it either has no warranty or local warranty. havent heard of a canon international warranty.

i highly suggest you buy the camera here in manila.

Planning of buying a Canon 450D in HK

If you shop at shady stores, you don%26#39;t get an international warranty

canon.com.hk/en/鈥efault.aspx

';This warranty registration is for products purchased in Hong Kong or Macau with a valid ';Canon Hongkong Co.,Ltd.'; Purchase Record Card/ International Warranty Card.';

Some shops will give you an official looking card that says ';International Warranty Card'; but when you inspect it closely, you%26#39;ll see that the warranty is valid only if the product is puchased in country X ... not HK.

Cameras I know about, having had some experience with shady dealers when I was young. Buy from reputable shop, preferably large chain or department store. There you should get international warranty. I%26#39;m not sure you shouldn%26#39;t buy before you go given the small price difference. International warranties are great but you have to find registered repair person etc. Can%26#39;t just take it back to where you bought it. Not always easy here, don%26#39;t know about Philippines. Mind you, consumer law here says the problem is between the shop and the importer/supplier. Could easily be completely different where you are.