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Owners of CANON 5D MKII please volunteer info related to their cameras

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CampyOne said:
Thanks, I was thinking the same thing. If even 5% of all 5DII owners around the world participate in this forum I'd be surprised. And even if half of the ones who do participate post to this thread, what good is that supposed to be to anyone?
24Peter said:
Unless I am missing something, I don't see how you can hope to gain any really useful information this way. Canon has presumably sold tens of thousands of the 5DII in a dozen or more countries around the world. Even if 500 people volunteered the info you are requesting, would that be enough to draw any meaningful data? And what exactly will this data tell you without access to Canon's presumably proprietary info regarding specific changes (to hardware, etc.) across it's manufacturing runs?
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From this thread we will be able to apply some sort of logic to understand how Canon Applies serial # on 5DmkII ...............

AND at least it will make all of us the Canon users at least aware of the importance of checking serial # before purchasing a CANON DSLR CAMERAS and making Canon dealers all over the world force canon to apply and use serials on their products which the end user can read before making a final purchase..

For example as per the logic contributed by FlashyphotosUK , and many others on various forums we may be in a position to reject or buy a Camera if the serial # does not fall within the range or period of time that product is being manufactured or sold..

Once we start rejecting buying a new camera that does not have current serial # then Canon will have to review their policy regarding serial # of their products..

Like I stated beofre Some of us buy 5dMKII Cameras online or from various Auction sites like EBAY and many more..From this string one will be able to asses the age or manufacturing of the product they are buying..

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Product Serial Number: 213421604729
Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

Sent the 5dmkII Back as on one of the forum I learnt that the current serial should start with 34xxxxxxxxxx

Adorama replaced the above Camera with 5dmkII # 213421607694 SENDING THAT BACK TOO unless they give one with latest serial #

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That exactly is what I am trying to imply that unlesss you are not aware of your current serial# you can end up buying 5DMKII body which was manufacured by CANON months if not year back
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fixarphotos said:
Product Serial Number: 213421604729
Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

Sent the 5dmkII Back as on one of the forum I learnt that the current serial should start with 34xxxxxxxxxx

Adorama replaced the above Camera with 5dmkII # 213421607694 SENDING THAT BACK TOO unless they give one with latest serial #

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Fixarphotos
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IT DOES START WITH 34 - Read what we are saying the Initial 21 is an area identifier ignore the 21 - its the 2 Digits after that (In Your case 34) which is correct

THe Serial on the Box will always start with the (21) or (22) etc the one on the camera bottom does not and starts with (in your case) 34 which is correct
 
jinks said:
That exactly is what I am trying to imply that unlesss you are not aware of your current serial# you can end up buying 5DMKII body which was manufacured by CANON months if not year back
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And why do you even care? This isn't a carton of milk or a box of crackers with a "use by" date. If it was manufactured 5 months ago, it is still under warrantee from the data you bought it. I am amazed at some of the idiotic stuff people worry about here.

Not that you will ever get anywhere with this, given that the population here is just a small percentage of the overall user base and you will be limited to no more than 150 responses, unless you extend the thread ad nauseum (which I suspect that you will try to do).

Incidently, your answer was provided for you here:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=39113174
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The date of manufacture is relatively unimportant – the product life of these things is so short that there are likely to be no significant changes made to it over its production cycle except FW which they have given you a way to deal with.

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David Hull said:
jinks said:
That exactly is what I am trying to imply that unlesss you are not aware of your current serial# you can end up buying 5DMKII body which was manufacured by CANON months if not year back
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And why do you even care? This isn't a carton of milk or a box of crackers with a "use by" date. If it was manufactured 5 months ago, it is still under warrantee from the data you bought it. I am amazed at some of the idiotic stuff people worry about here.

Not that you will ever get anywhere with this, given that the population here is just a small percentage of the overall user base and you will be limited to no more than 150 responses, unless you extend the thread ad nauseum (which I suspect that you will try to do).

Incidently, your answer was provided for you here:

http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1032&message=39113174
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David let us try to understand the importance of serial # why they are their in first place and why we should check them before buying any product irrespective whether it is a carton of milk Or a BEAUTIFUL 5DMKII
jinx
 
If your 5DII was stolen and you know the serial number, I encourage you pay close attention to these serial numbers. Who knows you might be lucky locating your camera.

That's the only good thing I can see coming out of this thread.
 
David Hull said:
The date of manufacture is relatively unimportant – the product life of these things is so short that there are likely to be no significant changes made to it over its production cycle except FW which they have given you a way to deal with.

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David once again date of manufacturing is very important..Given a choice to buy a product which has been lying in some warehouse for a year and with the one which is from the current production when buying either of them is going to cost you the same amount.... especially when lot of stuff comes through grey channels

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Things to keep in mind before giving up your camera serial number:

1. You cannot download a firmware update from canon without a valid serial number.

2. If you have not registered your camera with canon, then someone with your valid serial number can registered with canon in your place.

3. With the SN date of and place of purchase, your camera could be reported as stolen.

4. Given the SN, date and place of purchase, someone could possibly get the owners information from the place of purchase and pay you a visit.

FWIW JMT

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FlashyphotosUK said:
fixarphotos said:
Product Serial Number: 213421604729
Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

Sent the 5dmkII Back as on one of the forum I learnt that the current serial should start with 34xxxxxxxxxx

Adorama replaced the above Camera with 5dmkII # 213421607694 SENDING THAT BACK TOO unless they give one with latest serial #

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Fixarphotos
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IT DOES START WITH 34 - Read what we are saying the Initial 21 is an area identifier ignore the 21 - its the 2 Digits after that (In Your case 34) which is correct

THe Serial on the Box will always start with the (21) or (22) etc the one on the camera bottom does not and starts with (in your case) 34 which is correct
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You are right If first 2 digits of the serial on the box are bracketed and are followed by 12 digits then first 2 digits are area adentifier if their are only 12 digits none bracketed then the first 2 digits are stands for production date..

In my case the 4 digits are 2113XXXXXXXX BOUGHT JULY 2010 none bracketed..

Then as per flashyphotos chart the camera was manufactured in June 2010 which is close to date of purchasing and we then assume that this a correct date

As for fixarphotos case the first 4 digits are 2113 to and she is buying the camera manufactured in June 2010 in July august 2011 that is if one goes by flashyphotos chart again
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WalterSrChat said:
Things to keep in mind before giving up your camera serial number:

1. You cannot download a firmware update from canon without a valid serial number.

2. If you have not registered your camera with canon, then someone with your valid serial number can registered with canon in your place.

3. With the SN date of and place of purchase, your camera could be reported as stolen.

4. Given the SN, date and place of purchase, someone could possibly get the owners information from the place of purchase and pay you a visit.

FWIW JMT

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Walter that is why I asked for all to volunteeer first 4 digits only...... plus this forum will create awareness for all us the importance of registering their stuff with the respective manufacturers

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jinks said:
FlashyphotosUK said:
fixarphotos said:
Product Serial Number: 213421604729
Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

Sent the 5dmkII Back as on one of the forum I learnt that the current serial should start with 34xxxxxxxxxx

Adorama replaced the above Camera with 5dmkII # 213421607694 SENDING THAT BACK TOO unless they give one with latest serial #

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Fixarphotos
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IT DOES START WITH 34 - Read what we are saying the Initial 21 is an area identifier ignore the 21 - its the 2 Digits after that (In Your case 34) which is correct

THe Serial on the Box will always start with the (21) or (22) etc the one on the camera bottom does not and starts with (in your case) 34 which is correct
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You are right If first 2 digits of the serial on the box are bracketed and are followed by 12 digits then first 2 digits are area adentifier if their are only 12 digits none bracketed then the first 2 digits are stands for production date..

In my case the 4 digits are 2113XXXXXXXX BOUGHT JULY 2010 none bracketed..

Then as per flashyphotos chart the camera was manufactured in June 2010 which is close to date of purchasing and we then assume that this a correct date

As for fixarphotos case the first 4 digits are 2113 to and she is buying the camera manufactured in June 2010 in July august 2011 that is if one goes by flashyphotos chart again
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Sorry Jinx, but fixarphotos gave his first 4 as 2134 not 2113, so the date was correct for the time purchased,
 
jinks said:
That exactly is what I am trying to imply that unlesss you are not aware of your current serial# you can end up buying 5DMKII body which was manufacured by CANON months if not year back
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I have a solution for you...as opposed to going through this exercise, deal with your local retailer and ask them to order you a brand new body direct from Canon. If you don't want to potentially buy old stock, you can ask your retailer to order you some new stock.

Easy Peasy...

Buying online and from EBay, and the gray market and buyer beware...
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jinks said:
That exactly is what I am trying to imply that unlesss you are not aware of your current serial# you can end up buying 5DMKII body which was manufacured by CANON months if not year back
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FlashyphotosUK said:
jinks said:
FlashyphotosUK said:
fixarphotos said:
Product Serial Number: 213421604729
Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

Sent the 5dmkII Back as on one of the forum I learnt that the current serial should start with 34xxxxxxxxxx

Adorama replaced the above Camera with 5dmkII # 213421607694 SENDING THAT BACK TOO unless they give one with latest serial #

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Fixarphotos
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IT DOES START WITH 34 - Read what we are saying the Initial 21 is an area identifier ignore the 21 - its the 2 Digits after that (In Your case 34) which is correct

THe Serial on the Box will always start with the (21) or (22) etc the one on the camera bottom does not and starts with (in your case) 34 which is correct
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You are right If first 2 digits of the serial on the box are bracketed and are followed by 12 digits then first 2 digits are area adentifier if their are only 12 digits none bracketed then the first 2 digits are stands for production date..

In my case the 4 digits are 2113XXXXXXXX BOUGHT JULY 2010 none bracketed..

Then as per flashyphotos chart the camera was manufactured in June 2010 which is close to date of purchasing and we then assume that this a correct date

As for fixarphotos case the first 4 digits are 2113 to and she is buying the camera manufactured in June 2010 in July august 2011 that is if one goes by flashyphotos chart again
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Sorry Jinx, but fixarphotos gave his first 4 as 2134 not 2113, so the date was correct for the time purchased,
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Sorry I got that mixed up,
Let me try again and let us see what you make of it :-

the first 4 digits on my camera are 2113XXXXXXXX Date of Purchase: 07/21/2010 Adorama

first 4 digits on Fixarphoto camera are 2134XXXXXXXX Date of Purchase: 07/28/2011 Adorama

So using flashyphotos chart what do you think the production dates of these 2 cameras are sold a year apart from the same source
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Huh? My 5DII is 3 years old and has a seriial 73#######
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Hi everyone...

without being distracted let us try to get back from where we started please volunteer first four digits of your 5dmkII along with place where you bought it flashyphotos chart has some logic but that is if apply the first 4 digits,,,if the purchases made in USA

IN Europe it would be first four digits on your camera body not on the box as the box would have 2 digits in the bracket (xx) before the next 12 digits ..
bracketed digits are the code for a particular region outsige American Zone
and the bracketed digits are only on the box...

as my 5dmkII is 2113 XXXXXXXX and it was Purchased from USA then according to this chart my camera should been in the market around June 2010 whereas I bought it July 2010--So that would be correct..

whereas fixarphoto purchase 2134xxxxxxxxx from adorama means that a camera marketed in June 2010 is still being sold in August 2011 in USA by Adorama ..

So if flashyphotos chart is logically correct then that means that CANON (After tHE TSUNAMI DESTRUCTION) is now trying off load in the markets 5DMKII manufactured in 2010 as fresh supplies...these 5dMKII may have come from other regions you never know...................

Again if are to follow flashyphotos chart who ever is buying 5dMKII from USA during JUly/August the FIRST 2 dIGITS should be 34XXXXXXXXXX

If we keep on working on this string without being emotional we maybe able to understand the code and how Canon or its big outlets are working
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