How to tell if I have a US D800?
Apr 15, 2014 20:37:16 #
I recently purchased a used D800 on eBay. It was represented as a US model. But I see nothing on it, or in it, that would confirm that claim. Is there a way to tell by the serial number?
Apr 15, 2014 20:39:29 #
Apr 15, 2014 22:24:59 #
Apr 16, 2014 00:19:28 #
amehta
Loc: Boston
nikonboy wrote:
I recently purchased a used D800 on eBay. It was represented as a US model. But I see nothing on it, or in it, that would confirm that claim. Is there a way to tell by the serial number?
Did it come in the original box? My box has a sticker with the serial number, and next to the UPC code is "D800 (U)", and the (U) might mean it's a US model.
Apr 16, 2014 07:22:16 #
amehta wrote:
Did it come in the original box? My box has a sticker with the serial number, and next to the UPC code is "D800 (U)", and the (U) might mean it's a US model.
Unfortunately, no box came with it to help with the identification.
Apr 16, 2014 09:01:00 #
Some models have a small oval "Nikon USA" sticker in the battery compartment. Dunno if the D800 does, but it's worth a look.
Apr 16, 2014 09:12:31 #
Apr 16, 2014 09:16:12 #
Nikon has long used the first digit of the serial number to indicate region for many of their products, for DSLRs:
1- Not used
2- Japan
3- USA
4- Europe excluding the UK
5- Canada
6- Australia/New Zealand
7- Asia excluding Japan
8- United Kingdom
9- Not used
Note: with the D7100, Nikon started using the 25xxxxx code for US bodies; it appears that they're adjusting to give them plenty of room for US bodies, and since the US number came after the much smaller Japanese market number, it makes some sense to "steal" some of the Japan numbers. But also oddly, the other country serial numbers don't tend to have a 0 as a second digit, which is really a strange departure for Nikon. We'll need to see some new camera models appear to see if this is the start of a new numbering scheme for Nikon.
A few products, most notably the top end pro cameras, use only the Japan serial numbers. Thus, you have a D3 with a 20xxxxx serial number no matter where in the world you bought it.
1- Not used
2- Japan
3- USA
4- Europe excluding the UK
5- Canada
6- Australia/New Zealand
7- Asia excluding Japan
8- United Kingdom
9- Not used
Note: with the D7100, Nikon started using the 25xxxxx code for US bodies; it appears that they're adjusting to give them plenty of room for US bodies, and since the US number came after the much smaller Japanese market number, it makes some sense to "steal" some of the Japan numbers. But also oddly, the other country serial numbers don't tend to have a 0 as a second digit, which is really a strange departure for Nikon. We'll need to see some new camera models appear to see if this is the start of a new numbering scheme for Nikon.
A few products, most notably the top end pro cameras, use only the Japan serial numbers. Thus, you have a D3 with a 20xxxxx serial number no matter where in the world you bought it.
Apr 16, 2014 09:22:30 #
catfish252 wrote:
Nikon has long used the first digit of the serial ... (show quote)
Looks like I'm OK. I have the sticker in the battery compartment, and my serial number begins with 3. Thank you all for the help!
Apr 16, 2014 09:27:57 #
Apr 16, 2014 09:47:05 #
Enjoy the camera. It's great. It will challenge you to learn to take better photos. You should have one good prime to put on it. I see that Nikon still sells the 50mm f1.8D (not G). It goes for $134. According to Thom Hogan, it has better optics than either the G or the f1.4. Ahmeta swears by his 85mm prime.
Apr 16, 2014 10:00:26 #
Simple: the price of the U.S. D800 is about $700.00 less than the Japanese version. Check it out online. I also believe t-here is a difference in the length of the warranty. Sorry, can't help you regarding the serial number.
Apr 17, 2014 16:01:54 #
retlaw
Loc: Northern New Jersey
nikonboy wrote:
I recently purchased a used D800 on eBay. It was represented as a US model. But I see nothing on it, or in it, that would confirm that claim. Is there a way to tell by the serial number?
Perhaps not much help -- but interesting:
http://www.dslrbodies.com/cameras/camera-articles/nikon-camera-serial-numbers.html
Have fun with your camera!!
Apr 17, 2014 16:37:44 #
I once tried to register a D90 online with Nikon. It came back as "Invalid serial number." I returned it and bought another.
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