coolhanduke wrote:
I did not realize what a gray market camera was until I went to get it repaired at Nikon. You would think that if it bared the Nikon name they would work on it. I mean how different can it be?
There is no physical difference between the items made by Nikon for different regions. There may be a software difference to support various language and localization options.
NikonUSA knows what serial numbers were assigned to their distribution network. There was at one time predictable patterns to determine which subdivision is responsible, but as markets have shifted in size, those patterns are less discernable.
If the serial number is not on the list, don't touch it.