More info on the potential export issues..
I emailed a local NZ Flir agent (
http://www.shopflir.co.nz ) and asked for a price on the E4.
Also asked how closely they could match the US$995 price + shipping
This is the reply i got...
The E4 camera is $1900 NZD + GST. This is a delivered to your door price. With this warranty and support is through us in New Zealand.
We can certainly match the US price at $995 USD for pick up in America. We can also organise the United States Department of Commerce Export Licence for the camera which is $400 USD and freight which would be around $120 USD.
I'm tempted to email back and say..
You don't need the Export licence, thermal cameras like the E4 (less than 9fps) are covered under ECCN 6A993 and are NLR (no licence required)
I also don't need the warranty, i plan to open it up and modify the unit to output full framerate and resolution which will void the warranty anyway.
Please issue me a new quote without the Licence and Warranty costs.
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I think intl mail forwarders maybe the best option, but i'm a bit weary that they might have issues too.