Inspired by a comment to one of my answers I have a question on my own. We know that one of the reasons for the time limit on video recording in DSLRs is import taxes to the EU. How much more would a DSLR cost if it was imported as a video camera?
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When I bought Sony wx1 the clerk told me it has a 10 minute limit for video, only due to the import tax.– Michael NielsenFeb 19, 2013 at 20:21
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1The best part is the fact that this limit is put on many cameras throughout the world regardless of if the tax is applicable. My 5D mark 3 in the US also has the 30 minute limit as do many other cameras. Thanks EU!!!– AJ Henderson ♦Feb 19, 2013 at 20:23
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and according to this, there is no limit, so it is espeically made for the DK market: trustedreviews.com/… hmmm... I wonder if I can firmware upgrade it to not have this limit...– Michael NielsenFeb 19, 2013 at 20:23
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One of the reasons for this is a 4GB file size limit on FAT32 formatted media.– Francis KimFeb 19, 2013 at 22:40
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The 4GB limit is easily handled in software by starting a new file, there are heaps of software out there that does this. And if I record in SD (not that I would) I still can't get past the 29:59 limit.– Håkon K. OlafsenFeb 20, 2013 at 5:32
3 Answers
The Danish taxation is:
- 0% on digital cameras for stills.
- 6.7% on accessories, like flash and lenses(!! O.o)
- 12.5% on digital cameras for video
Reference: http://www.toldpriser.dk/toldsatser
Example 5D mrk 3:
In Denmark the price of this nice camera is 4000$.
800$ is VAT, ie. base price is 3200$.
Add 12.5% for being a video camera: 3600$
Add back VAT: 4500$
That depends entirely on where you import it.
In sweden for example there is 0% customs duty on digital cameras for stills, and 14% on video cameras.
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Could you add a source? Or was it an offline call/conversation with someone? Feb 19, 2013 at 21:02
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@BartArondson: Added the source. Hope it doesn't break the URL length limit in your browser. ;)– GuffaFeb 19, 2013 at 21:46
I just checked for Norway, and we don't have any import tax for still or video cameras, just a value added tax of 25%.
So if the time limit doesn't make any difference for Norway.
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Could you add a source? Or was it an offline call/conversation with someone? Feb 19, 2013 at 21:02
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I used the "import calculator" toll.no/templates_TAD/ImportCalc.aspx?id=153564 (in Norwegian). Feb 19, 2013 at 21:11
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We are not, but we do have a free trade agreement with the EU, and implement more EU laws than any EU country. ;-) Feb 20, 2013 at 8:54