I had a D70 -- my first digital SLR! -- and I recall the giddiness of getting my first "Made in Japan" Nikon dSLR (the D200 iirc). There was always a sense of

I had a D70 -- my first digital SLR! -- and I recall the giddiness of getting my first "Made in Japan" Nikon dSLR (the D200 iirc). There was always a sense of "Yes, the stuff from Thai factory is still equal to being a Nikon, but 'Made in Japan Nikon' was more equal" but that was mainly because the professional bodies and best glass were only made in Japan.