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What are the international translations for Canon DSLR body names?

Canon uses different codenames for the same camera body depending whether it is sold in North America or Europe. In Europe we have the 50D, 550D and so on, while the US has XTi (or something like that)...
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How do I get a Japanese 6D to display more than 3 menu language options?

There are only three menu languages to choose from (English, Japanese and probably Chinese) in the settings of my 6D (bought in Japan). The information i found on Which languages can be displayed? (...
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How can I tell if a Canon lens is made in Japan?

Are there physical differences in or on Japanese Canon lenses that would indicate they are from Japan? And how do I identify a Canon lens that was manufactured in the US?
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Will a battery bought in India work with a Canon T3i body bought in the US?

I live in India. My friend from the United States got me a Canon T3i during Thanksgiving in the US. But when the camera reached my hand, both the battery and the battery charger were missing (I ...
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Can I get a Nikon or Canon DSLR more cheaply by buying internationally?

Do some countries sell Canon or Nikon DSLRs at a much cheaper price? Could I save money by buying from a dealer who will ship internationally? Getting a high end DSLR or a good lens locally is beyond ...
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