Sony is a name synonymous with consumer electronics. Despite the failure of the Betamax format in the 1970s, Sony has made gigantic strides in the home video market ever since.
Also, it is rare to find anyone who has not heard of or even used the Sony Walkman, which has totally changed our ways of enjoying music. Sony, as it stands today, has a whole range of amazing products in the field of electronic entertainment.
Sony has since made an amazing foray into the digital camera market. Sony cameras have become very popular both for their quality and high reliability. No surprise then that they now command a high market share in the digital camera market.
As the brand name Sony is synonymous with quality and reliability, most of us are never in the habit of asking whether Sony products come with any warranties.
Also, when buying a Sony product, we almost never ask about the terms and whether they have good after sales service and support. This is not surprising as malfunctioning of Sony products is so rare that we no longer bother about warranties.
However, any product (including Sony products) could get damaged due to unforeseen accidents. While all Sony products are designed to provide high quality results and are also robust enough to withstand environmental stress, unusually stressful incidents may result in product damage. Hence, filling out the warranty form as soon as you buy the Sony camera is a good practice as it covers the risk of your camera getting damaged.
Safeguarding your investment in a Sony digital camera
Since most perceive Sony products as being high quality and reliability, many buyers have turned complacent when it comes to filling out warranty forms that come with the purchase of every Sony product. However, as there is always some chance of unforeseen accidents, a warranty helps in safeguarding one’s investment in a Sony digital camera.
There are varied opinions on the option of ‘extended’ warranty for an extra cost at the time of purchase. Here’s a quick tip on whether the purchaser should opt for the extended warranty. The extended warranty should be exercised by each individual depending the persons preferences, the usage of the camera, the perceived life time of the camera and ultimately on the flexibility of one’s budget.
Some consumers may want to feel more secure with an extended warranty and may not mind the extra cost. Warranty is similar to insurance. Coverage of basic risk comes with the standard warranty. If the risk perceived is greater, a bigger insurance can be purchased at a higher premium. So, if the purchaser thinks that there is a bigger risk of damaging the equipment, then an extended warranty should be purchased.
