Canon Cameras

Does it matter what country a Canon EOS 40D body is made in if it has a USA warranty?

From what I have seen it looks like parts can come from all over but are still assembled to canon specs so it shouldnt' matter, Right? How would you ever know if it has been properly inported? Is that the reason that some places on the internet sell them for such low prices? What about lenses, is the same true for them?

Public Comments

1. Right!
2. They are all made in the same place in the same way. If it does not have a US warranty it is only because it was originally distributed in a foreign market.. it has nothing to do with quality or it being made somewhere else. steve
3. You still need to be careful. While construction is identical, Canon USA monitors and records the serial numbers of all the cameras that they legally import. If you present a camera for warranty service that has not been legally imported, they will not cover it under warranty. Further, they are under no obligation to provide any repair services at all, for fee or otherwise. You can save some money in the beginning, only to end up spending it in the end. Not a wise decision, in my opinion...