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Well, I thought I'd seen most everything (not X-rated, that is) online.
Yesterday, searching for deals on a Rebel XTi, I came to a website in NYC that sold almost all in-demand DLSRs for nearly half the price. I called a 800 number and spoke with a really friendly guy who even gave me the street address of his store in Manhattan, and told me to stop in. The reason for his great deals was that they were...Chinese versions. The on-screen displays of everything (and also the manuals, apparently) were in Chinese. Before anyone laughs, he said there are software programs you can purchase that will translate the on-screen displays/commands. The reason I didn't roll totally off my BarcaLounger was because there are so *many* unfamiliar acronyms in ENGLISH, that I says to myself, says I, "Just learn what the ideograms stand for." Prices are dropping like the temperature on DSLRs, legitimate English-speaking (!) DSLRs, I know, and will probably drop further for Black Friday. But these prices are fantastic, and I just wanted to know if anyone here has ever purchased a foreign language camera. |
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wrote in message oups.com... Well, I thought I'd seen most everything (not X-rated, that is) online. Yesterday, searching for deals on a Rebel XTi, I came to a website in NYC that sold almost all in-demand DLSRs for nearly half the price. I called a 800 number and spoke with a really friendly guy who even gave me the street address of his store in Manhattan, and told me to stop in. snipped i would think it would be a real pain in the a*s trying to learn the symbals for the menues. plus you can not revert to the manual to help you out as its in chinese. are the cams copies of the originals? my camera has several languages that i can set it to but i keep it on english. nikon D50 |
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If it sounds too good to be true...
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schrieb im Newsbeitrag oups.com... Well, I thought I'd seen most everything (not X-rated, that is) online. Yesterday, searching for deals on a Rebel XTi, I came to a website in NYC that sold almost all in-demand DLSRs for nearly half the price. I called a 800 number and spoke with a really friendly guy who even gave me the street address of his store in Manhattan, and told me to stop in. The reason for his great deals was that they were...Chinese versions. The on-screen displays of everything (and also the manuals, apparently) were in Chinese. Before anyone laughs, he said there are software programs you can purchase that will translate the on-screen displays/commands. The reason I didn't roll totally off my BarcaLounger was because there are so *many* unfamiliar acronyms in ENGLISH, that I says to myself, says I, "Just learn what the ideograms stand for." Prices are dropping like the temperature on DSLRs, legitimate English-speaking (!) DSLRs, I know, and will probably drop further for Black Friday. But these prices are fantastic, and I just wanted to know if anyone here has ever purchased a foreign language camera. Once Canon has found all the bugs in the first units, there will probably be a firmware update, once that is loaded in the camera it should behave like an international model with western languages. |
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wrote in message
oups.com... Yesterday, searching for deals on a Rebel XTi, I came to a website in NYC that sold almost all in-demand DLSRs for nearly half the price. I That's your first clue that something is wrong. Half price compared to everyone else means there is something wrong with the cameras. Even factory refurbished items do not sell for half price. called a 800 number and spoke with a really friendly guy who even gave me the street address of his store in Manhattan, and told me to stop in. Which store? The reason for his great deals was that they were...Chinese versions. The on-screen displays of everything (and also the manuals, apparently) were in Chinese. Before anyone laughs, he said there are software programs you can purchase that will translate the on-screen displays/commands. The reason I didn't roll totally off my BarcaLounger was because there are so *many* unfamiliar acronyms in ENGLISH, that I says to myself, says I, "Just learn what the ideograms stand for." Why? Many, if not all, recent cameras from the big names all come with a dozen or more languages built-in. There is no need for a special chinese version. My Nikon D80 has Chinese simplified and traditional, among many other languages. The user simply selects the menu choice they want. The controls on the outside anyone can learn. I would have VERY serious reservations about considering one of those cameras. I would have to contact the manufacturer and find out if they're legitimate first. Based on Chinas history of making fake products, I'd say chances are good that you're buying overpriced junk. |
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Bill wrote:
I would have VERY serious reservations about considering one of those cameras. I would have to contact the manufacturer and find out if they're legitimate first. Based on Chinas history of making fake products, I'd say chances are good that you're buying overpriced junk. But still. Half price on a Snoopy D70s is too good a deal to pass up. |
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In article , Cynicor
wrote: But still. Half price on a Snoopy D70s is too good a deal to pass up. Are you serious? A camera is, or should be, a craftsman's tool. If you purchase something KNOWN to be a cheap knockoff, every time a shot doesn't come up to your expectations, you're going to be wondering "Would this be OK if I had the real camera?" PLUS no warranty, and the aggravation of dealing with an incomprehensible user interface and manual. My time and burnt brain cells are worth more than that. if a few hundred bucks are that important to someone, perhaps they should try a less expensive hobby. |
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Scott Schuckert wrote: In article , Cynicor wrote: But still. Half price on a Snoopy D70s is too good a deal to pass up. Are you serious? A camera is, or should be, a craftsman's tool. If you purchase something KNOWN to be a cheap knockoff, every time a shot doesn't come up to your expectations, you're going to be wondering "Would this be OK if I had the real camera?" http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humor My time and burnt brain cells are worth more than that. if a few hundred bucks are that important to someone, perhaps they should try a less expensive hobby. I find this attitude disgusting. Just thought I'd express my feelings, no need to reply. Cheers! |
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On Nov 2, 8:10 am, "Martin Sørensen"
wrote: Yes. I am not even sure if our G3 _knows_ Danish ;-) Sorry for being so uglyamericanish! |
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