I had a new FM back in the late 1970s, until it was stolen in a house burglary in the early 80s. I still miss that camera and have been looking to get another one. A lot of ads I see include the camera's serial number. I have read that the first digit of the number indicates the market in which it was originally sold, 2 for Japan, 3 for USA etc. Is there any difference? I know that sometimes it can matter as far as warranty coverage but with a 40 year old camera, that won't matter. Are there any reasons now where it could?
thanks.
-Jim