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As it seems that cost does not seem at be an issue with you i'll bring up portability.
From a Pro perspective, the D7000 is a very compact body, for what it offers. I would take some time to consider the lower flexibility and portability that comes from the kit you describe.
I wouldn't bring it up if you were using a D700, but in my opinion, a compact DX body is best served with DX glass.
Alright. I've been thinking for hours, and I've concluded that I won't be upgrading to an FX anytime soon, because the d7k is still very new and does just as good besides the crop factoring.
Now, to make up for the compactness, there's the MB d11 for balance; other than that, I'll just have to deal with it. ( I really can't care less about size,weight, or portability )
I guess the 18-55 VR will be good enough for me, although I'm not a fan of f/3.5-5.6.... I do alot of concert photography, and although most of the concerts I go to are high-profile, there are some occasions where I need the 2.8 -.
So I guess in the end I didn't have to think so much.
18-55 vr + 35mm 1.8, and 70-200mm vr2 coming soon. I think these 3 will serve me very well for walkaround, friends, and concerts too ^^
Now all I gotta do is find a store that sells for cheapest ^.^ Right now I'm looking at BCCamera.com cuz there's one right infront of where I live, and the manager can offer me free sdcards for incentive. thecamerastore is 50 dollars cheaper but no incentive :P
Hmm. If I go to Calgary in person and buy my lenses there, would I have to pay HST eventually? Since I live in Vancouver.
No, you wont have to pay HST on items that you purchased in Alberta.
Thank you! :] I'll probably get my stuff the next time I go to Alberta hehe. 12% is too much for meh... I used to pay no tax in America cuz everything I bought was out-of-state -_-;
Alright, I have a question for whomever is experienced in this subject area.
I plan on ordering some expensive glass from Adorama or B&H. I live in Canada. I'm going to enter my friend's place, who lives in Seattle, for the shipping address. After the shipment arrives, I plan on crossing the border to visit him as well as pick up my stuff.
The question is: Will the border person search my car thoroughly to find stuff like the golden boxes I'm going to take back with me? I'll have a camera bag to hold my stuff in; I'm going to flatten out the boxes and put it underneath my seat or something.
Will I somehow get taxed on them or get caught? My guess is NO.
Thoughts, suggestions, experiences? Thanks
If they find it you could very well get taxed. Remember that tax evasion is a felony, so you're better off just owning up to the purchase.
But technically, I'm purchasing a US model camera for my friend, who also lives in the US. Since it's a different state, there's no state tax on it. Then, he returns the equipment back to me, and I take it with me to Canada, and it's now 'used'. :| I mean, if I'm forced to pay tax for that, why didn't they tax everything I wear, including my shoes, and my computer, laptop, furniture, etc. when I moved into Canada?
you dont need to go through all this hassle. wait until you see a sale, buy it at the retailer (in Canada where you currently live and proud of)in future, if warranty service need to be done, you can do so without any problems because you bought it in the same country. the money you spent on shipping your items back and forth will end up costing you more than if you were to buy in Canada with hst implemented, furthermore, hassle free and worry free.
Well, I don't think I'll see any sale any time soon. Adorama has MUCH cheaper prices as well as rebates if I buy another body. However, the main reason for all this crap is because of the currency exchange rate. As if Canadian prices were high enough, with the exchange rate, it makes it even MORE expensive than the US models.
For example, tokina 11-16 + SB 700 in Adorama is a total of 930 USD. No tax, free shipping.
In Canada, it's 1120 CAD + 12% HST = 1254.40 CAD.
Using my bank's currency converter: 1,254.40 dollar (CAD) = 1,322.76 dollar (USD)
So I'm paying 400 more dollars just to get the Canadian models/warranties. Makes sense? I think not.
I mean, I would if there was a sale or is going to be at least, but the stuff I'm trying to buy are never going to have a sale.
Your banks exchange rate is wrong, $1254.40 Cdn is $1,274.46 USD. Still a tough pill to sallow, but if you are living in Canada having the Canadian warranty is worth while.
Canadian prices are not just based on the exchange rate, they also include tariffs that the importer (Nikon Canada, Tokina Canada) pay. US tariffs tend to be lower than Canadian ones, which is why you see a price difference.
Actually, for the record, Tokina is not like Nikon. If you order from the US, your warranty is still valid (I bought my 11-16 from B+H and had no issues with them over where I bought it), although you should check their fine print as well to make sure.
As far as importing goes, you should balance the cost of possible repairs and replacement with the cost of warranty. Paying an extra 50% just for the warranty implies that you are expecting more than half of what you buy to break down within the next year or so- most stuff is made very well, so I wouldn't worry about it.
So, I am to buy my equipment from Canada and pay my taxes as well, right?
Hmm...
@ PB PM: I start school in the US in 6 months, and I will stay there for the length of my education. I might as well consider myself a US resident. I think getting US warranty is a smarter choice considering my future.
I think I might do as planned. Now I seek for an answer to my original question: will the border people search my car and bags? I will not pay 12% tax when I am to remain in Canada for only another 6 months, after which I will reside in America for years.
They could, spot checks do happen, but there is no way to know if you will be checked or not. Again, just a reminder, it is illegal not to report items purchased in the US worth over $15 when entering Canada. If they catch you, and you don't report it you will have to pay the duty and a hefty fine. Not worth the risk IMO.
F****** canada.
Let's stay away from using the F-word mmmkay?
Alright.
Maybe I'll wait till I start school to buy my expensive glass ....
Still considering it tho.
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