Nikon Fm2 Lemix?

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Hello. I bought a Nikon Fm2n Lemix version. What is Lemix? I cant find anything. Some people said ''Korean made'', I understand means they were manufactured by Lemix in S. Korea. But both have "Made in Japan" stamped on them, which I wouldn't think would be possible if it was made in Korea. Anyone shed some light on this? Is my machine subcontractor item or assembly? If there is no problems mounting item.

 

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Where is Lemix written on the camera?

 

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Les Sarile said:

Where is Lemix written on the camera?

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This is Lemix

This is non Lemix

 

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Was not previously aware of it's existence but here is a link about it -> http://nicovandijk.net/Lemix.htm

 

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This seems to provide an explanation: http://www.nicovandijk.net/Lemix.htm

 

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MattKing said:

This seems to provide an explanation: http://www.nicovandijk.net/Lemix.htm

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Ok i read there.If i understood correctly, my machine parts is Japan made, but Lumix build camera in Korea. Is it true?

 

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anlylmz said:

Ok i read there.If i understood correctly, my machine parts is Japan made, but Lumix build camera in Korea. Is it true?

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Your FM2 should have made in Japan stamped on it but according to the link, some level of assembly may have been done in Korea by Lemix - not Lumix. This was typical because import tax on completely assembled units can be very high but can be lessened when some local assembly is conducted,

 

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Les Sarile said:

Your FM2 should have made in Japan stamped on it but according to the link, some level of assembly may have been done in Korea by Lemix - not Lumix. This was typical because import tax on completely assembled units can be very high but can be lessened when some local assembly is conducted,

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Is my machine all part is Japan? Sorry for my bad English, i cant explain carefully. I can read careffuly, but i cant write Please explain for me. opps sorry, i wrote Lumix.

 

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The limited information seems to say that parts come from Japan and some assembly in Korea for distribution in Korea and possibly a few other countries where they have distribution rights.

 

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I've seen these cameras when some friends had bought their fm2/fm2n from South korea. They are just as tough as the regulars so don't worry about reliability.