This camera is made in China, Is there reason for concern? Does Nikon make any similar models in Japan, If so which ones?
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There is no reason for concern, regardless of where a product is manufactured the camera will still meet Nikon's specifications. Nikon usually only makes a handful of their higher end DSLR cameras in Japan.
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Yes, the label on my camera says made in Japan. Lenses are usually a different story. Most newer Pentax lenses are designed in Japan but made in Vietnam. The lenses that are made in Vietnam aren't bad ... but there is a group of photographers online who believe the best Pentax lenses are the older ones made in Japan. The truth is that newer optical formulas and lens coatings are more important than the country where the lens is assembled. My "Japanese" Toyota is assembled in the USA but most people still identify it as a "Japanese" car. ;)
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According to the box containing the FZ200, the camera is made in Japan. The batteries and charger are of foreign origin (almost certainly China) again according to information provided on the box.
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This camera is made in Japan by Panasonic. It is branded Leica but basically a Panasonic DMC LX7K. All specs are the same, the body is almost a clone. The major difference is the superior finish and material feel of the Leica, the Leica name, and the software suite which is more extensive. I bought the Leica because I wanted the Leica name and software but bought the optional Panasonic branded electronic rangefinder eye piece. Save over $100 from the exact same piece with the Leica name on it. Ether way, whether you go whole hog for the Leica or save money with the Panasonic, its a terrific camera with an exquisite lens.
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These are now made in China but if you get lucky some older stock are still made in Japan. There are several reviews about the difference and it's about half and half about the picture quality of the Chinese made model. Who knows you might get lucky. Cheers.
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made in japan，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 . 微信说？.
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This camera was made in China. Still an excellent camera; So far no issues. Apple has an excellent factory in China too.
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Japan from all I can find. I thought I saw it on the camera at some point. It is on the box and the extra lense I bought.
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Hey. The Pentax is not made in Japan. It doesn't say so on the bottom of the camera I got. I think it says assembled in Vietnam or Philippines. I guess what they've done is that the parts must be Japanese but assembled in Vietnam or Philippines to keep the price low.Having said that, the quality and the feel of the camera is top knotch. Amazing camera. I couldn't be more happier than my buy.
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I do not know actually, the effect of place of origin on the warranty. I was asking because, I knew the models sold in the Far East (Singapore) is Japanese ones. BTW, I have received my Cam via Amazon and it is Japanese made also.Another VIP point (at least from my own perspective) I prefer Japanese made over the outsourced ones :)
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It's Made in Vietnam! Yes, Vietnam! I couldn't believe it myself! I just shopped for nearly two weeks for a new camera. I personally went with a Sony! They still make a lot of their cameras in JAPAN! Some are made in China, just like all the other brands. But the Sony's made in China seemed better constructed to me. Also, Sony cameras are all made at Sony owned factories! Not out-sourced like many others!
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On the bottom of the camera it says "made in Indonesia". The battery says "made in Japan".
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Made in Japan. For some reason mine is light gray. Don't let that get in you way. Good lens and most of my lens are from amazon. Had no problems. I do read the review and have made my decision that way.
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Here is a handy web site as for this awesome lens its manufactured in Japan and is a must in the full frame weaponry.http://www.photosynthesis.co.nz/nikon/serialno.html
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I recommend the Panasonic DMC-TZ5 or the older model TZ4 - these are point & shoot cameras with 10X optical zoom - and you can't go wrong with a camera made in Japan, not China.
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Panasonic is a Japanese company. Thus I would assume that most parts for the camera are made in Japan. However, not all the parts are made in Japan. For example, it has a Leica lens, which is made in Germany.
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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".