I just visited Beach Camera yesturday to buy a new camera. This website son't sell you the European model and won't rip you off like A & M or expresscameras.com. Unless you specifically asked for the European model, I highly doubt you will get the European model.
besides the model numbers, are there any other tell-tale signs?
to specify, I'm buying a panasonic lumix dmc-fz5 from beachcamera.com.
also, how do I find the u.s. and european model numbers for this camera? is the u.s. model number simply DMC- FZ 5?
thanks in advance

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