Is my PowerShot G7 X Mark II authentic?

[Ash06]

Is my camera authentic? 

 

[Ash06]

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.

[Waddizzle]

“ 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.

[FloridaDrafter]

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@Ash06 wrote:

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

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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

[FloridaDrafter]

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

[stevet1]

[Waddizzle]

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

[shadowsports]

@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.  

[Stephen]

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."