How can I tell if my Nikon camera is genuine?

Beware that genuine packaging can accompany counterfeit cameras. The retail box should have a label on the side panel. It features the Nikon logo, the model number, the serial number with barcode and additional manufacturing information, often in Japanese.

Are there fake Nikon DSLR camera?

So, the Nikon D7000 I bought, brand new in early 2014, is a fake. Unbeknownst to me until very recently, of course. Let’s start at the beginning — it being the most logical and traditional place to start.

Where is Nikon serial number?

To locate your camera’s serial number, open the camera’s monitor on the back of the camera and the serial number will be the 7-digit number printed on the label affixed to the camera body, as indicated by the red frame in the image above (the Z 6 camera is represented in the image).

How do I find the manufacture date of my Nikon camera?

As you can see… no date information (When and what lot body was made) in the Nikon serial number system. That said, Nikon can run the serial number and get that information from a data base.

Is it safe to buy gray market cameras?

Should You Buy Gray Market Products? There is absolutely nothing wrong with buying a gray market product. It is not illegal and if it saves you a lot of your hard earned money and you are fully aware of all the risks and lack of warranty and service options, then by all means go for it.

Why are grey imports cheaper?

Grey market products are goods that are sourced from overseas rather than through the local distributor. This process is often called parallel importing. They may be less expensive than the Australian RRP or local retail prices because they forgo the overheads associated with local business.

How does Nikon number their cameras?

One-digit DSLRs are top-of-the-line full-frame cameras. The higher the number the newer. So D4 is newer than D3. There are sometimes variants such as D3S which is specialized for low-light and D3X which is specialized for high-resolution.