An unfortunate couple in Chicago learned how camera manufacturers treat what is known as “gray market” equipment when Nikon refused to service their P1000 camera. They were confused, as they didn’t buy it from a shady, unknown site, but from Walmart: an authorized Nikon dealer. CBS Chicago, Lisa and Bruce Gaylord purchased a Nikon Coolpix P1000 from Walmart’s website in 2019 for $800 so that Mrs. Gaylord could photograph birds during the migration season. Unfortunately, just before the season kicked off in 2021, Mrs. Gaylord found that her camera’s electronic viewfinder stopped ope...