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<p>OP here ... greed got the better of me and I ordered the camera & lens from Abe's. The next day there was a message that I needed to call them. Thought that was normal, since I was in Japan when I placed the order and thought that might have triggered some suspicion at their end. No such issue - they told me that as a gray import the camera menus and documentation was in Chinese only! I knew straightaway that this was rubbish - since Nikon allows you to choose the language of the camera menu. So I simply canceled the order.<br> Later, I read Shun Cheung's message and noted his very discreet comment about "confidence levels" and decided to do a simple Google check of Abe's. Came across <a href="http://www.consumeraffairs.com/homeowners/abes-of-maine.html">this </a>and a whole horde of similar bait and switch stories!</p>

<p>Shun Cheung: "...Therefore, the OP's initial post is incorrect and most of this thread is moot."</p> <p>Turkey, er, OP here - yes, I goofed. I had meant to write <strong>Abe's of Maine</strong>, but inadvertently wrote Adorama. Sorry Helen, but thanks for your response.<br> Abe's of Maine currently sells the gray D5300 + 18-140 mm for $683 (after the cash back discount), while B&H sells the US import for about $979 - ergo, $300 difference.<br> In helping me decide whether to pull the trigger, does anyone know whether I can get a gray camera serviced <strong>outside the US within the warranty period</strong>? For instance, could I take the camera to Switzerland or Germany and ask for it to be repaired by Nikon?<br> Also, are there any caveats known to anybody, about <strong>Abe's of Maine</strong>?</p>

<p>I am in the market for a new D5300 <strong>or</strong> a D7100 - with a 18-140 mm kit lens. Looking at the prices, it seems Adorama sells import models for about $300 lower than the same item from someplace like B&H. For the D5300, that represents about a 50% discount - which is too large to ignore.<br> Of course I know that grey or not is an old debate, but I would appreciate any comments that you may have. How would <strong>YOU</strong> choose, if you were in my shoes?<br> Two other questions:<br> Are there any caveats about purchasing from Adorama (a store whose ads I have seen for years, but never purchased from)?<br> &<br> Am I likely to score better deals post Black Friday?<br> Thanks</p>

<p>Sorry for reviving an old thread ... but now that the D5300 has been out for a while, does anyone have a comment to add on the 5300 vs. 7100 debate? I shoot human interest shots in public places and some travel / wildlife as well - so moving subjects is an issue for me.</p>

<p>The filter ring of my Nikkor 18-200 VR DX has come off and I do not seem to see an obvious way to fix it, short of sending it off to a repair shop (it is out of warranty now). <br> I can see the tail end of some small screws on the underside of the ring, but no obvious way to access the screw heads.<br> Being unwilling to spring for a hefty repair bill, I was wondering whether I should try using 'Superglue' to fix the filter ring back on to the exposed rim of the lens.<br> Do you have any better ideas?</p>