Fake D800E's on eBay

Physoc

Senior Member
I reporoduce below an article from the Nikon website of 16 Dec 2014.

We have confirmed that there are cases in which D800E digital SLR cameras were received for repair, only to find that the cameras were actually fraudulently modified D800 cameras whose covers had been replaced with D800E covers. It seems that these fraudulently modified products are in circulation via Internet auctions and the like. As the Nikon warranty does not apply to fraudulently modified products, Nikon will not inspect or repair such products. In addition, Nikon cannot be held responsible in any way regarding the use of fraudulently modified products. Please take all necessary precautions to ensure the authenticity of a camera before purchasing one.

Identifying these fraudulently modified cameras
Display an image captured with your camera in the camera monitor. When the overview* display option is enabled in full-frame playback mode, the name of the camera used to capture the image is displayed in the top right corner. If "NIKON D800E" is displayed, your camera is an authentic D800E. If any other name is displayed, your camera is a fraudulent D800E.
 

gqtuazon

Gear Head
It's sad that some people are too greedy and could be too desperate to con other people. It also spoils other people who does business on ebay.


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480sparky

Senior Member
Oh... My... GAWD... Turns out my brand new Nikon D750 (bought off eBay) is actually a Canon Rebel T5 EF-S!!!

*weeping inconsolably*

....



Don't feel bad. I just checked my D600s.

D600isreallyaFP.jpg
 

Rob Bye

Senior Member
So, a D800 could be converted into a D800E, just by removing the AA filter? I'm happy about my D7100 not having an AA filter, but I can cause a moire pattern to appear, unless I remain mindful of what's in the viewfinder.
 
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STM

Senior Member
As long as there are people there will be ones who will try to cheat others for their own personal gain. It is an ugly side of human nature.
 

sonicbuffalo_RIP

Senior Member
As long as there are people there will be ones who will try to cheat others for their own personal gain. It is an ugly side of human nature.

​Prisons are full of them....and Bernie Madoff is just up the road in Butner. One of my neighbors is a case worker who deals with Madoff.
 
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