Nikon Refurbished Bodies
Oct 25, 2014 06:36:53 #
DaveHam
Loc: Reading UK
Over the years I have had a number of Nikon bodies, some bought new, some used. Some have greatly exceeded the shutter actuation while others have had shutter replacements well before they have reached this.
The published shutter actuation value is a suggestion of what the camera can do not a guarantee that the body will reach this. For example a D200 (shutter count indication 100,000) had a shutter count of 220,000 when I finally sold it, and I believe it is still going strong, whereas a D3S had to have a shutter replacement at 55,000 (which was done under warranty - the advertised value was 300,000).
So for the right deal on a refurbished camera you may find that worrying about the shutter count is perhaps not the key criteria to look at.
The published shutter actuation value is a suggestion of what the camera can do not a guarantee that the body will reach this. For example a D200 (shutter count indication 100,000) had a shutter count of 220,000 when I finally sold it, and I believe it is still going strong, whereas a D3S had to have a shutter replacement at 55,000 (which was done under warranty - the advertised value was 300,000).
So for the right deal on a refurbished camera you may find that worrying about the shutter count is perhaps not the key criteria to look at.
Oct 25, 2014 08:08:11 #
RKL349 wrote:
Can any Hoggers out there advise on the average nu... (show quote)
My refurb D7100 was like new and had less than 150 actuations on the shutter and most if not all of those were taken in the Nikon facility. How did I know that most were taken by Nikon? It came with a class 10 32gb SD card in slot number 1! Nice bonus with lousy images taken from around the tec's work bench.
Oct 25, 2014 08:08:23 #
Oct 25, 2014 08:08:23 #
Oct 25, 2014 08:10:46 #
Mike D. wrote:
A little over a month ago I purchased a re-furbed ... (show quote)
I have bought two refurbs from cameta....simply becuase they extend the warranty to a full year...D3200 and D5200
No problems
Oct 25, 2014 08:27:22 #
Flyfishn wrote:
My Nikon D800 from Adorama had 5000. if I had found out in time I would have returned it. New Camera five year warranty refurbished 90 days. I would rather have the warranty.
Nikon camera bodies are warrantied for 1 year not 5 unless you buy a 3rd Party add-on warranty
Oct 25, 2014 08:50:22 #
Danilo wrote:
IF you're purchasing from Nikon USA, or B&H, o... (show quote)
Agreed, my thoughts as well. ;)
Oct 25, 2014 08:51:54 #
Oct 25, 2014 09:31:41 #
jpendasulo
Loc: TN
Nikon_DonB wrote:
From what I've heard here before the shutter count is usually very low and have heard of some even like,... new. You can't go wrong with a Nikon refurb.
My refurbished D810 came with less than 10. I took a few shots before looking at the data so I'm not sure, exactly. The only sign of use was a scuff on the plastic BM12 monitor cover.
I wonder if the camera data gets reset before Nikon tests it after repair. I can't believe that Nikon replaces the shutter in every camera they refurbish. Does anyone know what their process is?
Anyway, I have never had a problem with Nikon refurbished products.
Oct 25, 2014 09:43:52 #
Nikon_DonB wrote:
You'll love it. I have the D600 and it's great. ... (show quote)
Don thanks, and I may be reaching out to you on this. Sounds like a good deal and if there are any available this morning, I will place an order. By the way, I bought the 24-85 mm VR last month in anticipation of slowly adding full frame lenses for my eventual purchase. So far, I love that lens. Also have a 50mm 1.8 lens that can be used with an FX body. Next step with be something with a little more reach. Thinking about a 70-200mm f4, but I will need to save a while for that.
Oct 25, 2014 10:04:00 #
RKL349 wrote:
Don thanks, and I may be reaching out to you on this. Sounds like a good deal and if there are any available this morning, I will place an order. By the way, I bought the 24-85 mm VR last month in anticipation of slowly adding full frame lenses for my eventual purchase. So far, I love that lens. Also have a 50mm 1.8 lens that can be used with an FX body. Next step with be something with a little more reach. Thinking about a 70-200mm f4, but I will need to save a while for that.
Don't forget the Nikon and the Tamron 70-300mm are both full frame and more economical, either can be had for $300-$375 on eBay, the may not be the caliber of the 70-200 f/4 but a nice lens for the money, until you can get the 70-200.
Oct 25, 2014 10:18:40 #
I purchased lenses and bodies from B & H, never had any issues. If you play with the stuff you buy and are not satisfied & H would take returns in original packaging without any questions. If you cannot afford new or are jus starting buy refurbished.
Oct 25, 2014 10:30:04 #
Oct 25, 2014 11:16:30 #
After numerous attempts at navigating the Nikon USA Store web site, I was able to place an order for a refurbished D610 body and will patiently await the delivery of it sometime next week. The price for the refurbished body was $1349 and change so I did not want to pass that up. I had planned to but this early next year but the price was so attractive, I did not want to wait. Thanks to all for your feedback on refurbished bodies.
Oct 25, 2014 12:02:39 #
I have had a d7100 refurbished from Nikon and am very well satisfied with the performance....
RKL349 wrote:
Can any Hoggers out there advise on the average nu... (show quote)
If you want to reply, then register here. Registration is free and your account is created instantly, so you can post right away.