Age of camera

Discussion in 'STF Series CCD Cameras' started by DezKelz, Aug 7, 2018.

  1. DezKelz

    DezKelz Standard User

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    Hi,

    I was wondering, is it would be possible to determine how old a camera is by its model and serial numbers?

    Thanks!
     
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  2. Doug

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    Yes. What is the serial number?
     
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  3. DezKelz

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    The serial number is 83F20004.
     
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  4. Doug

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    Data is oddly limited for that camera. Appears to be one of the very first STF-8300 cameras ever built. December 2011.
     
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  5. DezKelz

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    Very interesting, thank you. After looking at others on the classifieds in CloudyNights, this one must be fairly rare as it's label says made in the USA as opposed to Singapore.
     
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  6. Doug

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    That would make sense since the camera was designed in Goleta, and it's an early build.
     
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