Is this model currently made in Japan? I am reading conflicting reviews as of recent, I want to make sure you did not switch models. Thanks!
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I am not sure of the country of origin for the 46 mm filter. The one I purchased is a Hoya 58mm UV(C). It was made in the Philippines. It works just fine with no problems.
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mine is from the Philippines as well. A model is made japan, but when you purchase on line you do not know which model you will receive.
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I have no idea. I will double check on the lens cover itself. I no longer have the box.
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Thank you for the question. It is not a shipment from the factory, but you sent from Japan. Best regards.
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The i have is made in China. the ones from Japan will be more expensive I've had zero problems with mine
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Yes made in japan! I have been having it for many years... I am 36 yrs but a lot of people still thought that I am studying in college!!! :)
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A camera store near me says this camera is manufactured in Japan. I called canon to see if there were manufacturing delays due to the earthquake and they said "NO Comment..." Retailers do seem to be selling it but so far none of the big big retailers seem to have it in stock.Edit: One of the big retailers just got it in
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I'm sorry we lost it when we moved apartments. (must have fell off the truck) Anyway, for the price, I doubt it was made in Japan or the US. It's like a Daiso product. It's Japanese, but made in China (most likely)
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Looks like it is still made in Japan ( at least it has note on it - "Made in Japan") :)
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No, China which disappointed me. I believe the more expensive model is made in Japan.
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Yes, it is made in Japan. I bought two in 1993 and when they I need to replace them 15 years later, I couldn't find them. I'm prepared this time, I have 3!
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Yes it is. I'd advise you buy from the U.K or U.S if you want to enjoy durability and quality. It's not like the Japan versions aren't good...they are, but they just aren't at their best yet.
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I bought same one, so I think it is made in Japan, it is really! But I do not think it is work for me!
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The camera itself is made in Japan. You'll find your model no. on the bottom for registration along with the printed "Made in Japan".
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Thanks for your great response NLee the Engineer. I already put in for a return to Amazon. Worse case, if I decide to re-purchase, I will be getting a free SD card in the deal. Its really a shame that the "Made in China" has such a negative stigma to it. I am sorry to hear that streamlined processes get moved to off-shore factories. I guess if I never read the responses posted here, I would never notice the difference but once you are informed, there is no going back. I looked at my last Canon SD500 camera and it was "made in Japan".
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China, not Japan. Hitachi corporate is in Japan. Read the label carefully. My 15 year old version was made in Singapore.
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I went to pick mine up after satisfying myself that they were indeed made in Japan. My experience with my old Canon A-20 Powershot convinced me there's a difference. I'd just purchased it (2002 ?) and the next week they introduced the A-40 which offered video as well. Since I was still inside my 30 day return window I picked up the A-40 and compared the two in detail for a couple of weeks. The A-20 was made in Japan and the A-40 was made in Malaysia, or Singapore, or Myanmar. I can't remember exactly. Big difference! Fit and finish was superb on the Japanese version. Poor on the other. In one of the zoom steps I came to see an out-of-focus area where the Japanese version was consistently sharp. I returned the A-40 and kept the A-20. Still works great. Now the 780. I went to Best-Buy to pick it up and at the last second I decided I'd better verify that it was Japanese too. Nope, it was Chinese. I explained my concerns to the checker and requested to examine their inventory for the Japanese version I wanted. Fortunately, I was in luck. There was only one amongst several Chinese examples. I snapped it up and it's been just wonderful. To be completely fair and honest I must confess that my earlier experience with the A-20 may not have any validity today. I didn't do an in-depth comparison between the Chinese/Japanese versions. For all I Know the Chinese version is the superior of the two. I was simply relying on my limited, singular experience. The reviews here at Amazon are pretty accurate. My only issue is the audible noise in video mode. If it's a quiet setting you WILL hear it. Not a problem for me. I use it mostly for dirtbiking, snowmobiling, and boating.
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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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Even though they mentioned in the description designed and made in japan i better to ask people who already bought the product prior the buying. Thanks mate this really makes a deference. you're rock