Sony’s a900 24.6MP DSLR Costs $182.89 Per MegaPixel In Australia
Sony’s new full-frame DSLR has a spec list to make any photographer salivate with anticipation. There’s the whole 24.6-megapixel sensor, for a start. But there’s also the in-body image stabilisation and the whole new image processor.
But surprisingly the Australian version will have some extra features that the US model seems to lack when it lands in mid-October. Like a $4,499 price tag for the body-only model, as opposed to the US$3000 ($3,700) you can pick the camera up for in the US.
Sure, we’re pretty used to being charged a premium for gadgets here in Australia, but if you really want to pick up the new a900 from Sony, it might be a good idea to head online and try and get an overseas retailer to ship to you here in Australia. With the money you save you might be able to buy a lens or two.
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…and if you want to generate less noise for less money, go out and buy a clapped out bogan commodore with no muffler.
Hey Ollie is your middle name wally? Sounds to me like you suffer from size envy.
Sure, the Australian equivalent of US pricing is AUD$3700 and Sony wants AUD$4499 here, but that’s not factoring in the 10% GST you’d pay for importing it, taking it to AUD$4070, plus shipping of up to $80, making it $4150. Add in the fact you will probably get screwed on warranty, it’s actually not that much cheaper to buy it overseas.
Alex,
I’ve bought a couple of cameras from overseas and, while always knowing I may be charged GST, never have. A few years ago now I landed my Minolta 7 for ~$AUD800 all up, when the best I could find locally was $1700. I don’t pretend there will always be such a difference, but there are substantial savings to be had. Bought the international warranty, but never had to use it.