Lumix DMC - FH20 Country of Origin Hi there,I'm contemplating buying the FH20 but wonder if it's still made in Japan or have Panasonic shifted their production to China like everybody else?Also, does anybody have any experience with Samsung cameras? I like the WB 650 (that's the European designation, not sure if it's the same in the US) but would get the Lumix if it's Japanese.Cheers, Lumix DMC - FH20 Country of Origin Hi there,I'm contemplating buying the FH20 but wonder if it's still made in Japan or have Panasonic shifted their production to China like... » Read More Lumix DMC - FH20 Country of Origin Hi there,I'm contemplating buying the FH20 but wonder if it's still made in Japan or have Panasonic shifted their production to China like everybody else?Also, does anybody have any experience with Samsung cameras? I like the WB 650 (that's the European designation, not sure if it's the same in the US) but would get the Lumix if it's Japanese.Cheers, « Show Less
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Thanks for the tip, I hope you enjoy your new camera :) I decided to splurge and have already bought the TZ5, which is made in Japan.
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What exactly comes in the box? No one has mentioned a wrist strap or a hard copy manual. What else? Thanks Squirt
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An odd practice of many Japanese companies is that the FIRST production run of a product (especially those selling for over $200) will be in Japan, but later production runs are moved to communist China.
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How do you do, Mr. Ryan. I call it Suzuki, the staff of a bell. Thank you for your consideration. Since this mail is using the translator, it has made a mistake in it, and although it may be an acatalepsy, please allow it. Although I am carrying out simultaneous sale of this camera also in the store in Tokyo, it is still in stock. It is a late model of XP series of FUJIFILM. In order of XP60 -&gt;XP150 -&gt;XP200, it is the most expensive and performance is also the most wonderful. Is it an answer of the question? Moreover, please do not hesitate to ask a question.
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I have the lens before me and there are no markings to indicate where it was manufactured or assembled. I've read that it is manufactured by Sony (Japan?), under Zeiss requirements. In any event, the quality of manufacture is first rate, as is the lens output.
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I believe that most of Canons high end equipment is made in Japan. And that's not a bad thing. Japanese photo equipment is a very well made and I've had no complaints with my equipment for 40 + years.
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Whoa, buying and having it shipped straight from Hong Kong? Did you ever do that in the states or only in the UK? BTW, thanks for the great posts Mark, they're turning out to be very very helpful. I am currently shopping around for a telephoto and have to make a decision soon about the aperture f/4 or f/2.8, the $$ i want to spend on it and whether I want IS or not. You may be able to help with the $$ on the Hong Kong issue. Thanks again! Nino
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made in japan&#65292;if u want it, i have one, like new condition, purchased from amazon and just one month later i bought d810 and 24 70from amazon . &#24494;&#20449;&#35828;&#65311;.
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The camera says made in Japan. I have found this camera to be amazing when I don't want to carry my big camera or am not able to (concerts). A little extra time spent truly learning the functions of the camera will save you headaches later.
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Anonymous is right, the SD1100is is being phased out because the SD1200is is replacing it. Don't get me wrong the 1100is is a great camera, I've had mine since October of last year and I love it, zero problems. The pros of the SD1200is are that it's cheap and takes great pictures. A bit more responsive than the 1100is. However, one con is that it's made in China, the 1100is was made in Japan. Forget about the 770, consider the 780, which is the newer model. Pros: very small, comes in many colors (4), tough metal body, made in Japan, and takes very nice pics and decent movie clips. Don't really know much about the 990 though. It is much bigger than the 1100, 1200, 770 and 780. What are you looking for in a point and shoot? Might help narrow down the choice for you. Hope this helps.
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Hi, I have this model and I am absolutely happy with it. I canot tell the difference with other models, but if you have any specific questions, I would be happy to answer. PS. Made in JAPAN- this is the major difference)))
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hi Mark my 14-140 is made in japan positivly exelent lens if its made by panasonic i wouldnt be worried where it s made noel
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I was surprised(I should not be as MacBookpro is also made there!!), to find it states on the camera body label with model # etc Made in China. I did a lot of looking up reviews before I bought this HDR-PJ790V, but no where could I found where it was made. Surprise is because a high end consumer camcorder by Japanese CO Sony being made in China
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i got the DMC-FZ200K and got the freakin japanese camera, and it says its for US market in the box, i dont know why panasonic would do this to me, maybe try the DMC-FZ200 no K
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Well it's Panasonic. I own 4 Panasonic cameras and they are made in Japan. Not aware of a US version although there may be a version made for the American market. The camera comes with a 3 year warranty issued directly from Panasonic but you have to register your camera to be eligible for the warranty.
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Where are Panasonics made? I don't see the same price jump with them. I am considering the LX5
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Hi I purchase this camera this spring. I looked at the book and the card etc. The camera was not manufactured here in the US but in the Philippines and it is warrant by Pentax Ricoh Imaging Co LTD in Japan. They have a division 633 17th St, Suite 2600, Denver Colorado, 80202 In the manual page 327 states the Warranty policy of 12 months any repairs to be returned to the dealer or manufacturer in your country. So If you buy it in the US it will be fixed in the US. That is my understanding . Their number is 800-877-0155. You could call and ask for more information. Love the camera I also bought a couple of pentax lens, one directly from them. Hi I purchase this camera this spring. I looked at the book and the card etc. The camera was not manufactured here in the US but in the Philippines and it is warrant by Pentax Ricoh Imaging Co LTD in Japan. They have a division 633 17th St, Suite 2600, Denver Colorado, 80202 In the manual page 327 states the Warranty policy of 12 months any repairs to be returned to the dealer or manufacturer in your country. So If you buy it in the US it will be fixed in the US. That is my understanding . Their number is 800-877-0155. You could call and ask for more information. Love the camera I also... » Read More Hi I purchase this camera this spring. I looked at the book and the card etc. The camera was not manufactured here in the US but in the Philippines and it is warrant by Pentax Ricoh Imaging Co LTD in Japan. They have a division 633 17th St, Suite 2600, Denver Colorado, 80202 In the manual page 327 states the Warranty policy of 12 months any repairs to be returned to the dealer or manufacturer in your country. So If you buy it in the US it will be fixed in the US. That is my understanding . Their number is 800-877-0155. You could call and ask for more information. Love the camera I also bought a couple of pentax lens, one directly from them. « Show Less
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China.....For the price of this lens, you wouldn't be able to buy the "box" if it were made in Japan...This is a nice lens and is a bargain for the money.....You simply have to take TLC (tender loving care) when you remove it from the camera body, and not "yank" it off...You have to keep in mind that these are "consumer" grade lenses (made in China), and when they break, you toss them...But with proper care they will last years, so don't be afraid of the "China" made.PSYou can easily pay a thousand dollars or more for a professional lens of this MM. China.....For the price of this lens, you wouldn't be able to buy the "box" if it were made in Japan...This is a nice lens and is a bargain for the money.....You simply have to take TLC (tender loving care) when you remove it from the camera body, and not "yank" it off...You have to keep in mind that these are "consumer" grade lenses (made in China), and when they break, you toss them...But with proper care they will last years, so don't be afraid of the "China" made.PSYou can easily pay a thousand dollars or more for a professional lens... » Read More China.....For the price of this lens, you wouldn't be able to buy the "box" if it were made in Japan...This is a nice lens and is a bargain for the money.....You simply have to take TLC (tender loving care) when you remove it from the camera body, and not "yank" it off...You have to keep in mind that these are "consumer" grade lenses (made in China), and when they break, you toss them...But with proper care they will last years, so don't be afraid of the "China" made.PSYou can easily pay a thousand dollars or more for a professional lens of this MM. « Show Less
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The camera I have was made in Japan. I don't understand you comment about the Leica lens but Leica is a German company. My Leica lens on the fz200 was manufactured by Leica but it does not break out the country and I don't know if Leica produces lens in other countries. I hope this helps.