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canon refurb opinions
Oct 18, 2015 07:19:38 #
sent a Canon SX50 in for repair, getting back a refurb. Just looking for opinions about refurb cameras. thnx :?:
Oct 18, 2015 07:29:36 #
skybones wrote:
sent a Canon SX50 in for repair, getting back a refurb. Just looking for opinions about refurb cameras. thnx :?:
I always try to buy refurb, but newer models aren't generally available refurbished. The warranty allows them to give you a refurb, rather than repair yours - same difference, with a faster turnaround. I seem to have heard about quite a few of this model needing repair, if that means anything.
Oct 18, 2015 07:40:01 #
skybones wrote:
sent a Canon SX50 in for repair, getting back a refurb. Just looking for opinions about refurb cameras. thnx :?:
A Canon refurb, versus just having yours repaired is the better deal, IMO. Canon refurbs are as close to new as you can get without actually buying new.
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Oct 18, 2015 08:13:06 #
As good as new, including the one-year warranty. I have one with over 5,000 shots on it - use mostly for distant wildlife:
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343232-1.html
http://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-343232-1.html
Oct 18, 2015 08:44:18 #
OwlHarbor
Loc: Pacific North West USA
Most items are new that had issue with customer who just wanted their money back. It is a smart financial move depending on price.
Oct 18, 2015 09:10:59 #
natureshot
Loc: Kirkwood, IL
I ordered the refurbished SX 50 and it constantly is clicking like it is trying to focus, I have to send it back, I hope the next one is better.
Oct 18, 2015 09:14:25 #
skybones wrote:
sent a Canon SX50 in for repair, getting back a refurb. Just looking for opinions about refurb cameras. thnx :?:
Refurbs are the closest thing to new that you can get.
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Oct 18, 2015 12:31:27 #
I got a refurb SX-50 as a backup to my DSLR direct from Canon. It was only $179 and I can't tell the difference between this camera and a new one. Money well spent.
Oct 18, 2015 13:41:43 #
Mr PC wrote:
I got a refurb SX-50 as a backup to my DSLR direct from Canon. It was only $179 and I can't tell the difference between this camera and a new one. Money well spent.
Yep.
Mine clicks too. I thought it was just trying to find focus?
Oct 19, 2015 05:41:24 #
Mine deleted all the pictures on the memory card, sent it back for a full refund. Good luck.
Oct 19, 2015 07:11:16 #
The two friends that bought refurbs, swear they are new. How can they check shot counts?
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Oct 19, 2015 08:30:37 #
MontanaTrace wrote:
The two friends that bought refurbs, swear they are new. How can they check shot counts?
May not be available. I've bought a number of refurbs. Shot count has always been zero out of the box.
Oct 19, 2015 10:34:08 #
j45
Loc: North Central CT
judging from the various reponses this subject of refurbs always brings, it is mostly safe, but a crap shoot.
My recently purchased SX50 refurb as far as i can tell, is fine
In the case of the SX50, they had a recall because the glue they were using turned out to be an eye irritant. So correcting this obviously didn't have any problems with camera in general. I guess thats why its still priced, as of this morning, at $150.
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As long as one can get a refund or exchange i think its worth the gamble.
My next DSLR purchase will probably be a refurb.
(however a friend suggests that i shoot that SX50 enough during the next year i won't be bothering to consider another DSLR - that remains to be seen!)
My recently purchased SX50 refurb as far as i can tell, is fine
In the case of the SX50, they had a recall because the glue they were using turned out to be an eye irritant. So correcting this obviously didn't have any problems with camera in general. I guess thats why its still priced, as of this morning, at $150.
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As long as one can get a refund or exchange i think its worth the gamble.
My next DSLR purchase will probably be a refurb.
(however a friend suggests that i shoot that SX50 enough during the next year i won't be bothering to consider another DSLR - that remains to be seen!)
Oct 19, 2015 10:46:20 #
j45 wrote:
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In the past, it has not included a card. Now, a 4GB. Great deal.
Oct 19, 2015 15:55:45 #
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