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jbonzo1
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p.1 #1 · p.1 #1 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


As reported on Nikon Rumors...
Will this news affect your decision about buying one?
I'm hoping to grab a D800E at a great price!



May 29, 2014 at 01:24 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


D3s was made in Japan and was trouble free. D800 was made in Japan and had several manufacturing issues, including the Left AF alignment issue and 10-pin terminal falling out. The D7100 was made in Thailand and was trouble free. The D600 was made in Thailand and had shutter oil splatter issues. In summary it doesn't appear to matter very much where the body is made.


May 29, 2014 at 01:31 PM
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p.1 #3 · p.1 #3 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I agree that it shouldn't matter. However, Thialand is in the midst of a military takeover. That could have implications for anything made there.


May 29, 2014 at 02:18 PM
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p.1 #4 · p.1 #4 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


Eh, it's not like Japanese manufacturing prevented all defects from the D800 (i.e., left AF issues).


May 29, 2014 at 02:29 PM
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p.1 #5 · p.1 #5 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


Wouldnt make a difference
The price on the other hand



May 29, 2014 at 02:50 PM
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p.1 #6 · p.1 #6 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I doubt if they will be cheaper just because they are made in Thailand; just more profitable for Nikon.


May 29, 2014 at 03:51 PM
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p.1 #7 · p.1 #7 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


Made in Japan

^Thats a feature!



May 29, 2014 at 03:56 PM
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p.1 #8 · p.1 #8 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I don't mind as long as it delivers!


May 29, 2014 at 05:12 PM
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p.1 #9 · p.1 #9 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


low325 wrote:
Made in Japan

^Thats a feature!


Whether it's a feature or not, I'd feel a lot more comfortable if it was Made in Japan.



May 29, 2014 at 05:20 PM
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p.1 #10 · p.1 #10 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


Hmmm... I sure wouldn't mind a "Made in the USA" sticker on it...


May 29, 2014 at 06:06 PM
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p.1 #11 · p.1 #11 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


JimFox wrote:
Hmmm... I sure wouldn't mind a "Made in the USA" sticker on it...

Not gonna happen. American workers seem to have this strange notion that they should actually be paid. Sort of like wedding photographers.



May 29, 2014 at 07:03 PM
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p.1 #12 · p.1 #12 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand




jbonzo1 wrote:
As reported on Nikon Rumors...
Will this news affect your decision about buying one?
I'm hoping to grab a D800E at a great price!

Nope, not buying.



May 29, 2014 at 07:22 PM
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p.1 #13 · p.1 #13 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I think all the higher end bodies and lenses should be made in Japan, where their best general managers can be nurtured by top management hands-on for zero defects. If, there is any top management anymore. These bodies should be perfect when they leave the facility.

If not, then what is built in Japan?

The relatively simpler builds of the D3xxx, D5xxx bodies can be outsourced anywhere.

But this should all be trickle down from the home office.



May 29, 2014 at 07:23 PM
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p.1 #14 · p.1 #14 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


Made in Japan is always nicer.


May 29, 2014 at 07:43 PM
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p.1 #15 · p.1 #15 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


jim allison wrote:
I agree that it shouldn't matter. However, Thialand is in the midst of a military takeover. That could have implications for anything made there.



If production gets screwed up that could be a problem. If the product is in stock or on shelves then it's a non issue to me.



May 29, 2014 at 08:00 PM
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p.1 #16 · p.1 #16 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


agree MADE IN USA would be sweet, get some people working and help out the economy


Jun 09, 2014 at 08:18 PM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I'm guessing Nikon is thinking very hard about whether Thailand will get that production or not.

I was recently in the region, and the discussions about business there weren't great.



Jun 09, 2014 at 08:20 PM
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p.1 #18 · p.1 #18 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


My D300 was made in Thailand and I didn't realise until I turned it over one day.
It's not where it's made, it's the compromise they aim for in cost vs well, everything else.

I'll judge it on it's merit.



Jun 10, 2014 at 04:46 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


jim allison wrote:
I agree that it shouldn't matter. However, Thialand is in the midst of a military takeover. That could have implications for anything made there.



Nah, it's life as usual really. That's not to say production couldn't be affected - if anything life is calmer that it has been.

As you know there is nothing wrong with made-in-Thailand goods - the factories are clean and well-run - as Nikon's have been made here for years.



Jun 10, 2014 at 04:59 AM
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p.1 #20 · p.1 #20 · D800/800E replacement will be made in Thailand


I don't really care where it's made, personally.

The D300 was made in Thailand and was one of the best bodies Nikon ever produced. The Nikon 105 macro switched from Japan to China with no noticeable difference whatsoever. The awesome 50/1.8 is made in China as well. Problem units have come out of both Thailand and Japan.



Jun 10, 2014 at 02:53 PM
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