Traditionally, we used the date code to determine the age of a Canon lens. However, starting in 2008 with the Canon EF-S 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6 IS Lens, Canon has transitioned away from date code inclusion and to a longer 10-digit lens serial number.
Where is the serial number on Canon lenses?
On your lenses, you will normally find the serial number in one of two places: the side of the lens barrel or somewhere underneath the mount.
How do I know if my Canon lens is original?
There should be a serial number on your lens. Every EF & EF-S lens I own has a serial number embossed into the lens. Most are located on the plastic barrel and one is located in the mount area.
How do I know if my Canon lens is GREY market?
A grey market lens simply means Canon didn’t import the lens and it does not carry a US warranty; usually the dealer handles the warranty claims. The only way to know for sure is to contact Canon with the serial number and ask them if it’s a USA copy.
What model is my Canon camera?
Your model number enables you to get information and services specific to your device. For most cameras, the model may be printed on the front or top of the camera.
How do I look up a serial number?
Android tablet Settings feature
- Option one: Open Settings > About Tablet > Status > Serial Number.
- Option two: For most products, the serial number can be viewed at the bottom of the device back cover.
Does Canon fix grey market?
Nikon and Canon will not even accept grey market products at their repair centers. No warranties or support. If it breaks, you are on your own. Other issues may be missing manuals or have different manuals (aka, no English instructions) or they are not eligible for manufacturer’s rebates.
How do I know if my camera is grey market?
Look to see if the warranty or manuals appear to have been photocopied. If they have been, you are looking at grey market gear. Even if the warranty looks genuine, check it. Make sure that it is applicable to the country you bought the camera in.
How can you tell if a Sigma lens is grey market?
Look for the following terms, which often indicate that a product is Gray Market.
- Import Model.
- PE (Professional Edition)
- Warranty via Seller.
- International Version/Warranty.
- Gray/Grey Market.
- USA Seller Warranty.
- Off Market.
- Direct Import.
What is the serial number?
A serial number is a unique identifier assigned incrementally or sequentially to an item, to uniquely identify it. Serial numbers need not be strictly numerical. They may contain letters and other typographical symbols, or may consist entirely of a character string.
How can you tell what year a serial number is?
The 10th character in the 17-character VIN represents the vehicle model-year. This standard applies to vehicles built in or after 1981.
How many numbers are in a serial number?
How many characters make up a serial number differs greatly, depending on the manufacturer, product, and model. Most serial numbers have at least six or seven characters, and some serial numbers have twenty or more.
Are all Canon lenses made in Japan?
Most Canon lenses – including the 10-22mm – are still made in Japan. A few of the cheaper ones I’ve purchased, specifically the 50mm II and 18-55mm IS, are made in other parts of Asia (but not China).
How do I know if my Canon camera is USA?
The Difference between USA and Gray Market Canon Cameras and Lenses. When shopping for your Canon cameras and lenses, you will likely run into 2 versions of the same camera or lens. One will be the “USA” model and the other will be denoted as “Gray/Grey Market”, “Imported” or “Direct Import”.
What does Canon white box mean?
Usually white box lenses are lenses from a kit (body plus lens) which has been broken up for sale, i.e. someone wanted the camera body only but the store only had the whole kit. So rather than lose the sale they’ve sold the body only and are left with the kit lens in its white box to dispose of.
Does Amazon sell gray market cameras?
Amazon allows gray market listings in categories like camera equipment. There is nothing illegitimate about gray market camera gear, it is generally still sold by authorized retailers. It is just not gear authorized to be sold in this country.
Are GREY imports genuine?
Parallel imports (also called grey or direct imports) are products that you buy from a seller who does not have specific permission from the manufacturer to sell those products in the Australian marketplace.
Are grey market goods legal?
Gray market (or grey market) refers to a trade of goods through distribution channels unintended by the original manufacturer. This practice is legal.
What is a GREY import camera?
A grey import camera is a product that was originally destined to a specific market with a lower price tag but that is then sold in a different market, below that market’s average price. By doing this the reseller pockets that price difference between the two markets, minus its operational costs.
What is a GREY market camera lens?
Simply put, a gray market product is a product that is imported and sold by any party other than the manufacturer. Most of the time, gray market products are no different compared to their retail counterparts – they are genuine products made by the same manufacturer, only packaged and intended for other markets.
What is gray market lens?
A “gray market” camera is one that is advertised for a price significantly less than is charged by the original manufacturer or their authorized dealer.
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