Can this camcoder be serviced in US? What other features this Ina's that is not in the US version for which the cost is about $200 more?
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In response to your first question: I don't know , I am not a US resident though I guess that the warnty is international , technically this is the same camera except that it has an extra 32GB of internal memory (64 GB in total).
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yes of course!. It cost $200 more because is Made in Japan, no Made in China. Japan components have high quality. And It have 64Gb built in memory (little hard disk) the US version don't.
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If you buy it from us the 1 year warranty will work but if you buy a brand new from other country you have to send camera to that country for service. Also it's very convenient if you change your mind or like other product to return. I will recommend checking on best buy. They are cheaper than anywhere else
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The cam from amazon.com is not a grey market, it is a real US model. I bought one about 2 months ago, so I know, and had the exact same concern you did. I have also seen other third party dealers selling though amazon, so I don't know about them. I recommed for something like this you make sure it is amazon selling it directly. The outfit kit comes with the lens (there's options on this), 1 Lion battery, 1 charger, 1 full size neck strap, lens covers for body, and both sides of lens, quick start guide, and manual, CD rom, a number of warranty cards, and is body is made in thailand (not Japan). It does not come with a memory card (and you must have this and a fast one at that), or any type of case. The cam can be connected to a TV though a composite video connection, but it does not come with this cable. It can also take a remote control, but again you will have to buy this sepparte. The only thing that it should come with and doesn't is software to read the raw format photos.
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This camera is designed to work with data plans offered by cellular carriers that utilize SIM cards - the two major ones in the US are AT&T; and T-Mobile. If you plan on traveling oversees with this camera you can also purchase a pre-paid SIM card abroad, which would cost much less than paying the US carrier for international roaming. If you don't plan on using this camera with mobile broadband there's also a WiFi only model that costs less.
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No idea. I didn't try US model. All the instructions are indeed in Japanese, but the English ones are available on Sony website. Had no problem with setup/connection whatsoever.
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You will have to subscribe to a total connect service to allow for self monitoring. There are several companies out there that will do it and the costs depends on what features you want. If you want weather, camera integration, etc.., it will cost more. If you just want basic remote control and email/text notifications you can find it for less than $10 a month.
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Now, that, spending more money on the camcorder instead of the transfer, makes a lot of sense, since the connotation is that is would be far less costly. As I'm sure you know, the worst phrase to use on a shoot is "We'll fix it in post." Thank you for your comments; all this info is really helping!Any suggestions as to what con or prosumer camera (keeping in mind cost, of course) to use? I am not married to any one brand as the tech is fairly similar between them all, I would think, but there are advantages to some, I;m sure.
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I bought it at Babies r Us, and unfortunately when I got home (I live outside US), the camera didn't work at all. I cannot make it connect to my wi-fi home network. I wrote customer service, and they tell me "it's only meant to work in the US and Canada"...!!, which I believe is ridiculous, since you are supposed to connect to your home network. I complained that it doesn't says so anywhere in the product, and for answer got: "it doesn't say anything because it is only sold in the US!!", like nowadays nobody travels and buys things from one country to be used somewhere else!!!I do not recommend this product at all!! I bought it at Babies r Us, and unfortunately when I got home (I live outside US), the camera didn't work at all. I cannot make it connect to my wi-fi home network. I wrote customer service, and they tell me "it's only meant to work in the US and Canada"...!!, which I believe is ridiculous, since you are supposed to connect to your home network. I complained that it doesn't says so anywhere in the product, and for answer got: "it doesn't say anything because it is only sold in the US!!", like nowadays nobody travels and buys things from one country to be used somewhere... » Read More I bought it at Babies r Us, and unfortunately when I got home (I live outside US), the camera didn't work at all. I cannot make it connect to my wi-fi home network. I wrote customer service, and they tell me "it's only meant to work in the US and Canada"...!!, which I believe is ridiculous, since you are supposed to connect to your home network. I complained that it doesn't says so anywhere in the product, and for answer got: "it doesn't say anything because it is only sold in the US!!", like nowadays nobody travels and buys things from one country to be used somewhere else!!!I do not recommend this product at all!! « Show Less
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I have a question about this also...Is this a one-time use camcorder or can it be re-used?I am thinking the latter, just by virrtue of the selling price...Many thanks in advance!
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If you asking about input, are u asking about using unit outside United States, I would call Epson directly, otherwise I highly recommend unit. Picture is perfect, wireless works well.
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Thanks for your interest in this camera. We only sell USA models. We do not sell any gray market units.
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Hi Geeta, Japanese model Sony camcorders doesn't support any other languages execpt Japanese. -Vincent
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Every function of this camera works perfectly! I think Amazon will only allow shipment within the USA. I can send to Mexico if is allowed.
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Look at YouTube has a very detailed video. I had to watch it a few times. The covert code black is an easier and better cam for the money.
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I am in the USA and recieved the correct supply...the camera quality is avg,first one I got was defective the docementation and user interface is amature at best.
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I called Nikon and they advised me that "you don't want the international model. It's an import and you can't get service for it in the US". Glad I called.
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I do not know actually, the effect of place of origin on the warranty. I was asking because, I knew the models sold in the Far East (Singapore) is Japanese ones. BTW, I have received my Cam via Amazon and it is Japanese made also.Another VIP point (at least from my own perspective) I prefer Japanese made over the outsourced ones :)
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Hi vt. This unit does not contain any security features like that. It is not designed for application in an environment where someone has anti-cam technology. It is a hidden camera that is not detectable by the human eye or by handling the unit. It does not safeguard against detection technology.