of camera prices online . Many exceptionally cheap prices may reflect a import version of the camera, aka a "gray market" camera.

These cameras are manufactured for the overseas market and are imported. The manufacturer does not honor any warranty when purchased in the U.S. market.

Example: I have been considering the Nikon Coolpix 995 Digital Camera (when I win the lottery)

Retail price $899

Lowest price online: $617 (Gray market camera)

Lowest price online for a full US warranty model: $749

MAKE SURE IT IS NOT A GRAY MARKET CAMERA