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What serial numbers Nikon F3 say about the cameras?
Hi, I recently bought two Nikon F3. The first is the number Serial 1969849. The other one 1753991. Logic says that the latter must be older than the first one … Is it right? What the numbers really mean standard in this case? Thanks
Serial numbers help identify the exact model (there were some subtle changes in the life of the production of f3, mainly project development and special editions of the browser) the serial number also helps to mark the year of production.
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