My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived (Page 2): Even though it may be rated to 300,000 actuations, to be frank 45,000 is still a fair amount of use. If the price was low enough then...

mwsilvers Loc: Central New Jersey

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

Even though it may be rated to 300,000 actuations, to be frank 45,000 is still a fair amount of use. If the price was low enough then perhaps its worth it. How much did you save over buying it new? Most folks I know who buy Canon refurbs of bodies like the 5DIII from Canon or B&H report low actuations with 15K being on the high end.

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

Frank2013 wrote:

Think the only heat you might feel is from everyone wanting to borrow it !!

8-) 8-) :-D :-D :thumbup: :thumbup:

terry44 Loc: Tuolumne County California, Maui Hawaii

I paid $1379. so it was a very good price, and even if the shutter fails the cost to replace is not that bad. I have never heard of one to fail but I am sure some have.

mwsilvers wrote:

Even though it may be rated to 300,000 actuations, to be frank 45,000 is still a fair amount of use. If the price was low enough then perhaps its worth it. How much did you save over buying it new? Most folks I know who buy Canon refurbs of bodies like the 5DIII from Canon or B&H report low actuations with 15K being on the high end.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

I've bought used Nikons with between 300 and 1,500 shots, but the D800 is rated for a high count. Of course, the shutter isn't the only part of the camera. Having taken 45,000 shots means it has gotten a lot of use, but it is a top-level camera, and it's tough.

What would I do? I'd try to find one with fewer actuations. Before I bid on ebay, I get the shutter count.

Erv Loc: Medina Ohio

LOL!!!!! I will let you know how hot it is when I get there!:):)
Erv

terry44 wrote:

Great idea Erv wonder how well iy would hold up in all that heat

8-) 8-) 8-) 8-) :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

drmarty Loc: Pine City, NY

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

I hope you enjoy your D800 as much as I do mine! Have fun!

Elsiss Loc: Bayside, NY, Boynton Beach, Fl.

Just enjoy your "new camera" and take lots of great shots. You got a great price!

Tomcat5133 Loc: Gladwyne PA

Honestly it depends on what you payed for your D800
The trade in and resale price of the D800's how reduced
faster then any Nikon I have owned. A 3k camera is on ebay for $1500 on average. Enjoy the camera and move on.
Good luck

sirlensalot Loc: Arizona

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

Depends on price. If it's a 100,000 rated shutter actuation, the camera is approaching it's theoretical half-life. To a casual user, it won't mean much, beyond that it could be a concern in the future.

WayneL Loc: Baltimore Md

Tom Daniels wrote:

Honestly it depends on what you payed for your D800
The trade in and resale price of the D800's how reduced
faster then any Nikon I have owned. A 3k camera is on ebay for $1500 on average. Enjoy the camera and move on.
Good luck

That is sadly true. I had mine on ebay and CL for $1800 with 3900 clicks with a 3rd party grip and no luck I was going to buy a DF but decided not to give the D800 away for such a low price.

Bear2 Loc: Southeast,, MI

Here goes!
Maybe that's because they did not like them and traded them in on Nikons. lol.
Duane

quote=mwsilvers]Even though it may be rated to 300,000 actuations, to be frank 45,000 is still a fair amount of use. If the price was low enough then perhaps its worth it. How much did you save over buying it new? Most folks I know who buy Canon refurbs of bodies like the 5DIII from Canon or B&H report low actuations with 15K being on the high end.[/quote]

rspmd23 Loc: NYC , now in Westlake, Florida

Interesting reading Just sold my D700 and am going to buy a Nikon refurbished D800e from B&H. I was thinking that would be the safest way to get a used camera vs. internet sale. Any thoughts?

CraigFair Loc: Santa Maria, CA.

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

Nikon D 800 Frame
Kevlar / carbon fiber composite shutter with 200,000 exposure durability.
You have a long long way to go.
Craig

texaseve Loc: TX, NC and NH

terry44 wrote:

My Nikon D800 from KEH has arrived, The one that I bought stated in excellent condition and in looks it seems almost new, same for operation, It has no problems that I can tell and it is taking some nice photo's. The problem if it is one is it came with over 45000 actuation's on the shutter I am worried that is to many what do you folks think I have 14 days to send it back. What would you do?.

You can send it to me and I'll check it out and then tell you what I think! :D

Kuzano

My Fujifilm S5 Pro, built on the Nikon D200 body (Fuji/Nikon collaberation) had 254,000 shutter count when I sold it two years ago. The fellow I sold it to is still using it very regularly.

45K shutter count... ???? nothing I'd worry about. I've had far more trouble with low mileage pristine cars than ever with high mileage. Sort of feel the same way with shutter count on camera's, at least with high build camera's.

Price is my bigger consideration. Good cosmetics come next. Shutter count last.

And for those concerned... Yes, It IS HOT!!! But thanks to the wonder of reincarnation, I am getting a chance for a do-over. I'm trying harder this time. :mrgreen: