"PeterN" wrote in message
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BTW for me one of the great strengths of Nikon, is that I live about ten
minutes from the Nikon repair facility.

Kind of a back-handed compliment to Nikon.

Nope simply one factor in my decision, with most other things being equal.

I'd also say not needing the repair facility in the first place would be a
far bigger strength AFAIC.
And the cost, quality, and time taken for repairs would be bigger issues in
any case.

Trevor.