If I buy a kodak digital camera on amazon, will kodak honor the warranty?

Question

I want to buy this camera, but I am concerned about the warranty. I will likely have it in the water and doing other things, so I want to make sure I will get coverage. I am looking at buying it new on amazon, but way cheaper than new at best buy, etc. I just want to know if I will get coverage from Kodak's support service if I buy it at the link below. Let me know what you think!

http://www.amazon.com/Kodak-PlaySport-Waterproof-Pocket-Camera/dp/B004FLL5BI/ref=lh_ni_t

Answer 1

You wouldn't have to worry about a warranty if you don't buy Kodak. Brands not to buy: Kodak, GE, Sanyo, Vivitar, Holga, and Hitachi.

Answer 2

You know Rachel many on this Web can help you choose a camera if you only say how much you're willing to spend. The real experts can zero in on a few cameras. An expert I'm not. Kodak may make SOME fine cameras now, but where were they last 40 years? My opinion, Canon wins hands down. I don't particularly like to promote Canon since I own a Sony and love it. So if that's your only 2 choices, CANON. Only thing I can say 'bout Kodak, is that my EX who I speak to everyday (and who I sent all kinds of info on Sony, Canon and Fugi) let a salesman tak her into a Kodak C875 and she loves it. Woudn't be my choice. Hope this didn't confuse you.

Answer 3

It could be worthwhile to invest in something better. One possibility could be the Panasonic TS4. Not cheap at $300, but that is less than it was earlier this year. A good precaution with any underwater camera could be to get the Hoodman Raw Steel SDHC card. If the camera leaks, at least you pictures could survive. Also add an Olympus or Pentax floating wrist strap.



I have a TS3, and I have not really used it a lot. For video the autofocus seems to hunt a lot in my few experiments. The sound picks up wind noise a LOT, but other than that it is decent. The lens and the microphone drain quickly after immersion, so it makes the transition from water to back to air very well. Here are a few examples.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5mkFLlbtiN8

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUelElPFt_0

A camera preparation I make for cold water is to put it into a sealed sandwich bag for a few days with a silica gel pack and the battery/card door open. Then I close and lock the door before opening the bag. This reduces the risk of condensation fogging the lens.

This is a test I just did today:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o3TipTTHKYM

I discovered that there is severe blooming of the sun in the background. There was good recovery of the audio after immersion, which is a priority for my intended use.



The demonstration videos that I have seen for the GoPro Hero show really gorgeous video. I have seen the sun in the background with no blooming problem. Every underwater demo I have seen has overlaid music, which seems consistent with reviews I have read that its actual sound recording is awful with the underwater housing.

Answer 4

only the opinions of people that disdain american technology and prize the japanese for their ability to make adult toys. Kodak invented the camcorder, a claim than neither Canon or Nikon can make.



yes, the factory warranty is included in any new camera sale, the warranty card is in the box. while the playsport is made to be rugged, no warranty covers damage by abuse.

Answer 5

don't buy a kodak, thats my best piece of advice, but yes, kodak will support the 1 year warranty

Answer 6

I'm with Brendan. Avoid Kodak, Benq, Vivitar and GE.



See if there's anything similar in your price range.