Thoughts on Refurbished Cameras?

Graham670 · 06/12/2012, 07:51 PM

Ive been reading and shopping around for a camera, and since im completely new to photography ( other than 2 years of photography in high school, which i remember basically nothing about ) i dont want to spend a whole ton of money on a camera to start out with. Ive pretty well decided to go with the Nikon D3100. In stores and online about the best price i can find new is $549.00 but online @ NIKONUSA.com, they sell Refurbished cameras...saving me about $100....But, the warranty is only 3 months, compared to new having a 1 yr. body warranty and 5 yr. lens warranty. SO i guess my question is do you think the refurbished is worth saving a $100, or should i just go with the new? And does anyone have any info/feedback on the Nikon D3100? Sorry to ramble, and thanks for any input.

Misled · 06/12/2012, 08:13 PM

Personally, I'd think you'd be fine. You can also buy refurbished or used from B&H dot com. I have no real info on the camera, but it's more about the glass and the skull behind the camera anyway. Pretty much any decent photog can take good shots with any DSLR made today.

Graham670 · 06/13/2012, 12:08 PM

Ok awesome. thanks for the feedback.

BBraker · 06/17/2012, 10:07 AM

You might also check out Cameta Camera on EBay. I've bought two refurbs from them (D70 and D300) and had really good price/quality on both. The D300 only had around 300 shutter actuations. As I recall, their prices were quite a bit less than Nikon USA for the same product, but you do have to go through the hassle (and fun?) of trying to bid on the price.

Just to check though - you know there is a Nikon D3200 out now, right? ~$700 with a kit lens. 24 megapixels.

Bill

iErickS · 06/21/2012, 01:06 PM

I personally am not afraid to buy anything refurbished straight from the company. I have bought a few refurbed lense from Canon and they have all been great.

I just bought a refurbed Ipad2 and 2 months in, works great, look great, its awesome.

06/12/2012, 07:51 PM	#1
Graham670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 83	Thoughts on Refurbished Cameras? Ive been reading and shopping around for a camera, and since im completely new to photography ( other than 2 years of photography in high school, which i remember basically nothing about ) i dont want to spend a whole ton of money on a camera to start out with. Ive pretty well decided to go with the Nikon D3100. In stores and online about the best price i can find new is $549.00 but online @ NIKONUSA.com, they sell Refurbished cameras...saving me about $100....But, the warranty is only 3 months, compared to new having a 1 yr. body warranty and 5 yr. lens warranty. SO i guess my question is do you think the refurbished is worth saving a $100, or should i just go with the new? And does anyone have any info/feedback on the Nikon D3100? Sorry to ramble, and thanks for any input.

06/12/2012, 08:13 PM	#2
Misled Over There Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 6,595 Blog Entries: 11	Personally, I'd think you'd be fine. You can also buy refurbished or used from B&H dot com. I have no real info on the camera, but it's more about the glass and the skull behind the camera anyway. Pretty much any decent photog can take good shots with any DSLR made today. __________________ Jesse I'm not saying anything, I'm merely offering you a facial expression that suggests you've gone insane. Carry on my wayward son. There'll be peas when you are done. Current Tank Info: 54 corner, Lumin Bright mini, 250se 20k, VHO actinic, ASM g-3 Skimmer

06/13/2012, 12:08 PM	#3
Graham670 Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Midwest City, Oklahoma Posts: 83	Ok awesome. thanks for the feedback.

06/17/2012, 10:07 AM	#4
BBraker Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Posts: 76	You might also check out Cameta Camera on EBay. I've bought two refurbs from them (D70 and D300) and had really good price/quality on both. The D300 only had around 300 shutter actuations. As I recall, their prices were quite a bit less than Nikon USA for the same product, but you do have to go through the hassle (and fun?) of trying to bid on the price. Just to check though - you know there is a Nikon D3200 out now, right? ~$700 with a kit lens. 24 megapixels. Bill

06/21/2012, 01:06 PM	#5
iErickS Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elk Grove, CA Posts: 9	I personally am not afraid to buy anything refurbished straight from the company. I have bought a few refurbed lense from Canon and they have all been great. I just bought a refurbed Ipad2 and 2 months in, works great, look great, its awesome.