topic Re: Handling a new camera in its nox in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Is it okay to for a camera's box to be upside-down?

ADUV — Tue, 20 Jan 2026 14:09:35 GMT

Hello,
I have a question that might be a silly one but prefer to ask the experts just to make sure.
Have bought a new Canon R6 MK III and brought it to my home in my car.
While taking it out, have noticed that I have put the box upside down (an opposite writing).
Is there any reason to suspect that this delivery might have damaged the camera (even slightly)?
Thanks a lot!

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

stevet1 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:33:43 GMT

ADUV,

I doubt it. They're packaged pretty well.

Steve Thomas

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

kvbarkley — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 14:34:54 GMT

No. You can leave the camera upside down as long as you want.

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

Waddizzle — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:10:55 GMT

Who was the seller? Make sure the serial number on the camera body matches the serial number on the box.

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

ebiggs1 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:41:56 GMT

"Is there any reason to suspect that this delivery might have damaged the camera ..."

No.

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

ebiggs1 — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 15:44:29 GMT

A bit further, in my career watching how some full time pros handle their gear is heartbreaking or heart stopping. A simple ride home upside down is absolutely nothing..

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

shadowsports — Sun, 18 Jan 2026 16:38:01 GMT

Greetings ,

What country are you in?

The camera should come with a warranty card for the country that it was intended for sale in. The card should have an imprinted serial number that will match the number on the bottom of the camera.

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

ADUV — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:28:01 GMT

Thanks a lot. My wondering was regarding the manufacturers package, if it is safe to deliver upside down (the camera can of course be used at any angle).

Thanks and best regards.

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

ADUV — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:29:19 GMT

Thanks a lot. My wondering was regarding the manufacturers package, if it is safe to deliver upside down (the camera can of course be used at any angle).

Thanks and best regards

Re: Handling a new camera in its nox

ADUV — Mon, 19 Jan 2026 08:32:03 GMT

Thanks a lot. My wondering was regarding the manufacturers package, if it is safe to deliver upside down (the camera can of course be used at any angle).

Thanks