Refurbished Nikon D7000: I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service...

otto0713 Loc: Grantsburg WI.

I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service and back/front focusing issues.
Can anyone give me either a place to buy a new one (and reasons why), or a refurbished. I haven't bought anything used ever and am hesitant about doing so.
I think I can save a bunch by going with the D7000 over the new D7100, but am still unsure about it. Any comments?

AnnaZ Loc: SW Wis.

Otto, I have "the other brand", not Nikon, but both my 50D (bought from National Camera Exchange) and my 60D (bought from Canon directly) are refurbished cameras. I would not hesitate to purchase refurb from a REPUTABLE establishment. I was referred to The Camera Company by a professional photographer who purchases stuff from them.

Optiem

I bought a Nikon D90 from Cameta Camera -- refurbished. It came like new in the box with owner's manual and appropriate accessories like it was fresh from factory. The price was substantially lower and I'm thrilled with the product.

qrpnut Loc: Brattleboro, Vt.

Just a thought....in the amateur radio community, many believe refurbished means what could go wrong has gone wrong and been fixed.

bkyser Loc: Fly over country in Indiana

+1 for Cameta.

Radioman Loc: Ontario Canada

qrpnut wrote:

Just a thought....in the amateur radio community, many believe refurbished means what could go wrong has gone wrong and been fixed.

73 to that

Wabbit Loc: Arizona Desert

otto0713 wrote:

I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service and back/front focusing issues.
Can anyone give me either a place to buy a new one (and reasons why), or a refurbished. I haven't bought anything used ever and am hesitant about doing so.
I think I can save a bunch by going with the D7000 over the new D7100, but am still unsure about it. Any comments?

What's the price difference?

If it's a Nikon refurbish it'll probably be good but how ya gonna tell it is unless you purchase it directly from the Nikon store .....

If it was only 10% less I'd go new .....

B&H Photo ..... you can't go wrong there .....

Db7423 Loc: Pittsburgh, PA

Wabbit wrote:

What's the price difference?

If it's a Nikon refurbish it'll probably be good but how ya gonna tell it is unless you purchase it directly from the Nikon store .....

If it was only 10% less I'd go new .....

B&H Photo ..... you can't go wrong there .....

Agreed. :)

ReFlections Loc: From LA to AL

otto0713 wrote:

I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service and back/front focusing issues.
Can anyone give me either a place to buy a new one (and reasons why), or a refurbished. I haven't bought anything used ever and am hesitant about doing so.
I think I can save a bunch by going with the D7000 over the new D7100, but am still unsure about it. Any comments?

Otto, just make sure it is a "Manufacturer" refurb. If it is done by Nikon, you are likely to get a good camera.

JR1 Loc: Tavistock, Devon, UK

I'll say it again

Does everyone always buy a new house or car

Common sense applies

Nothing wrong with pre owned from a reputable dealer

Would I pay an extra £400 for the D7100, NO

MtnMan Loc: ID

otto0713 wrote:

I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service and back/front focusing issues.
Can anyone give me either a place to buy a new one (and reasons why), or a refurbished. I haven't bought anything used ever and am hesitant about doing so.
I think I can save a bunch by going with the D7000 over the new D7100, but am still unsure about it. Any comments?

Cameta. They add their one-year warranty to the 90 day Nikon Refurb warranty.

No shipping or sales tax.

Mine came brand new. The shutter count was zero.

MtnMan Loc: ID

Wabbit wrote:

... but how ya gonna tell it is unless you purchase it directly from the Nikon store .....

If they are a Nikon dealer and they say "factory refurbished" you can be sure it is a Nikon refurb. If they did otherwise Nikon wouldn't sell through them any more.

As I and another noted we both had fab service and results from Cameta. I expect you'd get almost the same from any of the big one; e.g. Abes of Maine (which is in New Jersey), etc.

If you go with Adorama I understand they offer a low price warranty extension similar to Cameta's. You have to pay something like $8 for it and jump through a hoop to find it but it would still be a good deal. Cameta throws it in for free with no fuss.

OnDSnap Loc: NE New Jersey

otto0713 wrote:

I'm looking to purchase a Nikon D7000 from a reputable distributor. I'm thinking that a refurbished copy would be the way to go; given Nikon's customer service and back/front focusing issues.
Can anyone give me either a place to buy a new one (and reasons why), or a refurbished. I haven't bought anything used ever and am hesitant about doing so.
I think I can save a bunch by going with the D7000 over the new D7100, but am still unsure about it. Any comments?

I bought a refurbished D7000 from B&H about 6 months ago...no issues...with a 3yr. service contract, $996. New was still I think at about $1,100-$1,200. I'm waiting for a D7100 refurb....to become available...also great deals on "Fred Miranda" site, http://www.fredmiranda.com/

50teeslady Loc: Ormond Beach Florida

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-D7000-Digital-SLR-Camera-Body-Factory-Refurbished-57819.cfm

bersharbp Loc: Texas

I have purchased cameras and equipment from Adorama, Buy Dig and B&H; all of whom are knowledgeable, friendly, and prompt. I bought my last camera (a D7100) locally because I didn't want to wait the passover days but did have to pay tax. I avoided the days in transit and the shipping charges.

I don't have a lot of experience with the 7100 yet but sure like it a lot so far. It comes with a thick manual which is well written. From what I have read on the net, a refurbished 7000 is close and saves a few bucks, but I chose the higher resolution and updated hardware. I upgraded from a 6mp camera to 24mp and can sure tell the difference. Haven't tried the 16mp (same as the D7000) option of the 7100

I do a lot of wildlife and macro photography so I thought 24mp would be important.