Just recieved Panasonic FZ35.

[dawgrif]

I bought this camera from Amazon. When it arrived there was no seal to show whether this camera had been opened before. Is this normal? The camera was in a protective bag inside but it was not sealed either. Any help with this would be appreicated.

[chillgreg]

Living down under we don't have the returned camera issues you do in the states. However as a very general rule of thumb, look for 2 things:

1 - Take a photo - what is its file number in the camera?
2 - It's pretty easy to spot a re-wrapped power cord. They are almost perfect from factory with the little black twist tie.

Hope that helps (a little)

Good luck
Greg

[laurel99]

I purchased my camera new from B&H a few weeks ago. The box was not sealed and neither was the protective bag inside (white foamy type bag like an envelope with the #4 and LDPE on it). The packaging, cords, and manuals were pristine. The battery took about two hours for a full charge. I had to go through set-up when I turned it on for the first time, and the first photo was #1.

Hope this helps.

[dawgrif]

Thanks for the replies. I will check it out when I get home.

[mamuco]

I got mine also from Amazon and while the box itself does not have a tap to seal, all accessories where in their plastic bags "sealed" with a grayish paper tape.
The bag the camera is in is not sealed at all, just folded like an envelope.

[dawgrif]

Originally Posted by chillgreg

Living down under we don't have the returned camera issues you do in the states. However as a very general rule of thumb, look for 2 things:

1 - Take a photo - what is its file number in the camera?
2 - It's pretty easy to spot a re-wrapped power cord. They are almost perfect from factory with the little black twist tie.

Hope that helps (a little)

Good luck
Greg

1) This first photo was 100-0001.
2) This camera comes with a wall battery charger so there is no power cord.

All other things were sealed so I suspect it is new. I just wanted to ensure that the box was not supposed to be sealed. Thanks for everyone's input.