Originally posted by creampuff The knock-on effect of the disaster in Japan is already having an impact where I am. Talking to a reputable camera shop a few days ago, Nikon prices for the Fx cameras have gone up 5%, some Canon's L lenses and Nikon lenses are starting to be limited in availability or the agent has got no stock updates and prices are going up. Pentax prices may hold steady for now but the full extent of the power rationing and disruption in the production and supply chain will start to kick in sooner rather than later. So don't bank upon the expected trend of prices sliding lower moving forward.
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Also, it *may* be a good idea buying a "pre earthquake" camera. I know the Pentax bodies are assembled in the Phillipines, but I am assuming some parts come from Japan.
I am under the impression that some parts for cameras need to be high precision. Maybe I'm wrog.
And today there has been reports of another quake around Java.