Refurb D810
Feb 26, 2016 14:37:46 #
Ever since shooting my friends D810, I've been on the lookout for a good deal on one. Was tempted by gray market but worried that with such a complex device, service might be an issue. Well, happened to be perusing Nikon's site on President's day weekend and saw they had refurbished D810's for 10% off regular price plus free shipping. This brought the price down to that of a gray market (new) but would have a 90 day Nikon warranty and be supported by Nikon thereafter. Sounded good so I ordered one! The camera came today and other than being in a white box, it appeared as new. Of course, the first thing I did was to shoot a frame and check the shutter count. Expecting at least a few hundred or even a few thousand clicks, I was surprised to see the count was only 16! This was probably a camera used at a show or demo site and never used but not able to be sold as new. At any rate, I'm happy to have it and am looking forward to shooting this weekend!
Feb 26, 2016 14:47:20 #
Gobuster wrote:
Ever since shooting my friends D810, I've been on ... (show quote)
:thumbup: Enjoy your new tool
Feb 26, 2016 15:34:27 #
Gobuster wrote:
Ever since shooting my friends D810, I've been on ... (show quote)
GoB, a refurb is by definition, "indistinguishable" from that of a brand-new camera. One thing it is likely to have NEVER been is a Demo! At least that's how it is at Canon and I'm sure Nikon is exactly the same!! ;-)
SS
Feb 26, 2016 15:53:19 #
My 1D4 had 18,000 clicks on it when I bought it refurbished SS unless my shutter count app was wrong.
Feb 26, 2016 21:37:11 #
bkyser wrote:
:thumbup: Enjoy your new tool
Thanks, I'm really impressed with how quiet and smooth it operates. I'll be posting results soon.
Feb 27, 2016 05:16:10 #
I really loved my 800e but, I love my 810 a lot more. I expect you will too :wink: :thumbup:
Feb 27, 2016 06:04:58 #
Gobuster wrote:
Ever since shooting my friends D810, I've been on ... (show quote)
Congratulations! Refurb is a good way to get a good price. The D810 is an excellent camera. Enjoy learning.
Feb 27, 2016 06:37:36 #
Gobuster wrote:
...I was surprised to see the count was only 16!
That's another thing I like about refurbs.
Feb 27, 2016 07:01:08 #
Feb 27, 2016 07:27:36 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Me, too!
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Macronaut wrote:
I really loved my 800e but, I love my 810 a lot more. I expect you will too :wink: :thumbup:
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Feb 27, 2016 07:29:13 #
Macronaut wrote:
I really loved my 800e but, I love my 810 a lot more. I expect you will too :wink: :thumbup:
810 vs. 800e, what in particular do you love more? Thanks
Feb 27, 2016 08:23:44 #
Great camera. I have a D800e and love it. Wish I knew about the refurbished camera, It's just like buying new for a good discount. You will love your new camera. Good luck with it.
Feb 27, 2016 10:30:03 #
Jim S
Loc: Barrington RI, DC now Hilton Head,
Gobuster wrote:
Ever since shooting my friends D810, I've been on ... (show quote)
I bought a refurbed D800 and was told used in a show and had only 250 accusations. When I got it , took a shot and inserted the SD card and it had 251 shots.
love it it was like new or even better. Enjoy your new toy.
Feb 27, 2016 12:31:31 #
I only buy refurbs. But I get them from Cameta who adds a one year warranty for free.
Feb 27, 2016 12:34:19 #
AzShooter1 wrote:
Great camera. I have a D800e and love it. Wish I knew about the refurbished camera, It's just like buying new for a good discount. You will love your new camera. Good luck with it.
I consider refurbs better than new. They have been field tested, any early failures corrected, and each individually checked by a Nikon rep. All five I have bought were flawless. I continue to use three of them(other two sold in perfect condition).
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