# Genuine vs Grey-Market Camera Gear in Pakistan

- Link: https://affantech.com/genuine-vs-grey-market-camera-gear-pakistan/
- Published: 2026-10-28T10:29:47+00:00
- Author: Developer Team

**Short answer:** grey-market gear is genuine equipment imported outside the brand’s
official local channel, so it is usually cheaper but may not carry a local warranty,
while locally warranted stock costs more because it comes with cover you can claim
in Pakistan; both can be authentic products.

## Genuine is not the same as warranted

A grey-market camera can be a real, brand-new product. The difference is usually
the warranty and support route, not the product itself. Fake or refurbished items
sold as new are a separate problem.

## How to check gear before you pay

 * Check the serial number on the body matches the box and invoice.
 * Look for factory seals and complete accessories.
 * Check the shutter count on used-looking cameras.
 * Ask which warranty applies and get it in writing on the invoice.

## How Affan Tech lists warranty options

Where a model is sold both ways, we show the **1 Year Warranty** and **without warranty**
versions on one product page with separate prices, so you can choose knowingly. 
See [how to check a camera warranty](https://affantech.com/how-to-check-camera-warranty-in-pakistan/).