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Is my PowerShot G7 X Mark II authentic?

Ash06 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:38:58 GMT

Is my camera authentic?

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stevet1 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 02:33:06 GMT

Ash06,

It appears to be an authentic camera, but I don't know what kind.

Steve Thomas

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normadel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:17:03 GMT

I agree. It is an authentic Canon-something, as the label says. What does it say on the front? Why do you have the back flipped up?

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Waddizzle — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:27:10 GMT

I am not aware of any Canon consumer cameras that have a flip screen hinge at top. It’s always on the side, AFAIK.

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FloridaDrafter — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:58:03 GMT

Ash, why do you think it's not "authentic"?

For those that don't know what model it is, I'm pretty sure it is a Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II.

Newton

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stevet1 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:36:52 GMT

Newton,

I think you're absolutely right.

Steve Thomas

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shadowsports — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:46:24 GMT

@Ash06

Please provide the back story on this camera. You purchased it from (where)? If you purchased from a Canon Authorized Dealer, it's likely authentic. When when you buy from a 3rd party or marketplace authenticity can be hit or miss.

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normadel — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:49:18 GMT

You're not looking at a flip-up rear screen. Appears to be a partially-removed back.

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Ash06 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:58:12 GMT

I don’t know if I should purchase this is the picture sent to me when I ask for the serial number.

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Ash06 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:59:11 GMT

It’s off of marketplace and it makes me a little nervous. Yes you are right on the model!

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Ash06 — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 21:59:56 GMT

It’s off of marketplace that’s why I am asking. That’s the picture sent to me when I asked for the serial number.

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Waddizzle — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 22:06:01 GMT

“ You're not looking at a flip-up rear screen. Appears to be a partially-removed back. “

Hmm. Partially disassembled is sufficient reason to pass on it. You don’t need to take the camera apart to see the serial number.

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FloridaDrafter — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:34:09 GMT

@Ash06 wrote:

It’s off of marketplace and it makes me a little nervous. Yes you are right on the model!

I don't blame you, Ash! I would spend a bit extra and look at reputable used dealers like BEH or B&H. You may spend a bit more, but you will get a warranty or some kind of guaranty on their used equipment.

Newton

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FloridaDrafter — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 23:51:40 GMT

Waddizzle, I think that's the way it's made. It has a folding type screen.

I can't find an image similar to the OP's on any vendor pages, so I guess there is a chance the OP's has been tampered with. I'd for sure want to put my hands on it 🙂

Newton

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stevet1 — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 00:15:42 GMT

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Waddizzle — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:44:42 GMT

I’m thinking DSLR when it’s a point and shoot.

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shadowsports — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 11:39:36 GMT

@Ash06,

It seems that some of my colleagues indicated that the camera could be missing parts or be partially disassembled. Based on a single photo, I can't confirm this, but it sounds like a risky purchase. I wouldn't do it. Trust me, you don't want to deal with someone's problem or potentially modified camera. Please heed this advice. Buy from an authorized dealer. This provides warranty and protection. If you do buy used, buying from reputable sources like B&H, KEH, Adorama or MPB are safe because the gear is inspected and comes with a warranty and right to return.

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Stephen — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 12:31:37 GMT

The only way to guarantee you get an authentic camera is to buy a new camera from an authorized Canon Dealer. Buying used is always a gamble. Period.

You can right click the image and do a google lens search to see that your image seems to be a PowerShot G7 X Mark II. It looks "normal," based on what we can see in the image alone. We cannot tell if it is genuine, if it works, if it's damaged, or anything else. It could be the empty shell of a counterfeit (fake) camera. I can't tell from a single image of the back of a "camera."