SuitcaseAl

That is not true that you can return the item if you are
not satisfied with it.
"Nikon return policy:
Returning an item you purchased from Nikon

We offer refunds on most products purchased directly from us that are either defective or unused and unopened within 14 days of delivery. Read our Complete Return Policy for more information."

I called their bluff anyway and sent it back without
an authorization number and received a full refund
after 10 days.

krl48 Loc: NY, PA now SC

My D5100 refurb purchased from Cameta Camera had less than 200 clicks when I received it in late summer 2013.

No problems with camera or lenses.

GlassEye Loc: Franklin WI

Over the years I have purchased several used Nikon camera bodies from one of the two big camera stores in NYC. If I purchase used it HAS to be a unit that was refurbished by a Nikon factory. Although some of the cameras had a higher "click" count (maybe 4000-7000) every one of them is still going strong. If the life expectancy of a camera is 150,000 exposures what's 4 or 5000 actuations? By all means consider buying a refurbished unit from Nikon or a reputable Nikon dealer. You won't be disappointed and will same money to boot.

RKL349 Loc: Connecticut

You

I purchased my D610 body and my 70-200mm f/4 lens from Nikon as refurbished units. All were in excellent, like new condition. It would be tough to tell the difference from new stock. I don't recall the shutter count on my body, and Nikon will not provide that info. I think it was something less than 20 clicks. I will buy this way again, as I have never had a problem. I have also purchased factory refurbished lenses from Cameta and Buy Dig, all of which were USA warranty items and can be registered with Nikon on their site. Take advantage of the savings, that's exactly how I got started with Nikon, when they had one of their 10% off sales. On popular items, they may run out of an items so if you see something you like, pull the trigger before someone else grabs it. I always look at factory refurbished first, usually wait for one of these holiday sales, then buy the item. Good luck!

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

So sorry. I had no idea Nikon was so ingrained in pre-historic times. Maybe they begin building reliable cameras now?

chfrus

Thank you good to know. I am thinking of buying a refurbished Nikon 810.

tomface Loc: California

I just picked up a D810 directly from Nikon. It had 794 clicks on it. Previously it was a D7100 from them that had 320 clicks. Both cameras looked and worked as new, and I saved hundreds on each of them.

ebbote Loc: Hockley, Texas

I bought a Nikon 7100 refurb from Adorama, it had 158
clicks on it and it works great.

tomeveritt Loc: Fla. + Ga,NY,Va,Md,SC

My refurbs were just like "New" Nikons, set to the latest specs. "Hardly Used" is the better term, great value.




:-) :thumbup:

Bushymonster Loc: Oklahoma City. OK.

When you buy a refurbished camera the shutter count don't start over with a zero shutter count. I am just learning about all of this. O figure they went over and more less rebuilt it. I honestly don't know and I am trying to learn or take in all of this information.
-Bushy

jrh1354 Loc: Dayton, Ohio

I bought a Nikon refurb D5300 for my son as a graduation present. It had about 100 actuations on it. It came with a 90-day Nikon warranty. 3 weeks past the 90-days, it died. I don't know what the final resolution is on this since the camera will be shipped to Nikon in NY on Monday. My son found numerous citations on the web about this same camera with the same problem. Hope Nikon is generous and fixes it no-charge. Waiting with fingers crossed.
JRH

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

I bought a Nikon referb P7800 from Adorama within the last six months. No difference, other than a white box and only a 90 day warrantee. For a very small additional amount, less than $25 if I remember right, I bought a 3 year warrantee. Works great, couldn't be happier and the price was less than on the Nikon site.

Bram boy Loc: Vancouver Island B.C. Canada

10000 is next to nothing . Even 35.000 is ok . And if it has 50.000 . You still
Have a life Span of ten more years at 10000 pictures a year . In other words
It will probably still be working in good order when you want to buy another
Refurb in six or more years from now . Don't be worried about refurb . In most cases there as good as new if they were done by nikon . even the new ones coming of the assemble line haven't been checked as through . Just the
Ones that have been spot checked have maybe one in a thousand or one every 50000 . But a refurb has been checked for every thing . And most have a new shutter put in just for good measure . Buy one , you won't be sorry

j45 Loc: North Central CT

I am considering moving up to a D7200 from my D90. The refurb is under consideration.

I haven't checked lately but I believe Cameta is the one with several extended warranties, and you get a full YEAR from them, not the factory refurb 90 days as standard. I found ONE complaint online from some years ago about Cameta with a problem with a refurb. I think that at least Adorama has add on warranties as well.

Just last week I helped convince a friend who is moving up from his canon T1 and urged a 70D and Canon USA refurbished. He recieved the camera, and noticed that the sensor cleaning function didn't work. He got an authorization and shipping labels, and the camera currently is at Canon. Just an inconvenience but left a bad taste in his mouth. (other than that, he LIKES that camera and is happy with the deal.)

Nikon shutter count is included in the EXIF data. I usually use Irfanview but there are freeware EXIF programs available. Canon is not so easy. I believe you have to obtain special software to read the shutter count. Not sure if that is reliable in that case.

By the way - what makes me hesitate to continue with NIKON is discovery of a problem with 3rd party lenses and some newer Nikon bodies. When you fine tune the lenses there is an index of stored lens adjustments. I think 10 or maybe even 20. Seems that Nikons aren't distinquishing different 3rd party lenses, apparently you can only store one non Nikon, and thats all. I will do some searches on that and post an inquiry separately here. I am wondering if it is CANON time for me!! New 3rd Party lenses for Canikon are being released like mad lately and in the future I intend to take full advantage of them

I recently bought the Canon SX50 from Canon USA Refurb for $169!. It SEEMS to be okay so far, I have not run through every single setting yet, and wil be using the camera in a week or two a lot. We shall see.

If one is considering a refurb, I would think one should familiarize themselves with the body as best as possible, so the camera can be run through for all the settings right away to make sure. 90 days goes fast around here. As for lenses I am going to familiarize myself with lens testing to make sure I get a good copy. I am paranoid about someone getting a coke bottle and returning it, hence it goes to refurb. I wouldnt trust that they would necessarily recalibrate the lens. If am going to spend money on glass I want the best possible example.

CANON USA REFURBISHED SITE HAS SX50 FOR $149 AS OF LAST FRIDAY! You can't go wrong at that price!!! Run, don't walk!

cjc2 Loc: Hellertown PA

J45....FYI... You can store 20 lens adjustments (at least in a D4s and a D3) You can also label them so they don't get mixed up. If you are using a newer Sigma lens that uses their dock, the focus adjustment can be stored in the lens. Can't say about Canon. I don't think it's reasonable to ask an OEM to be able to handle all the third party lenses on the market today. It would seem to me that the aftermarket maker would be the one capable of doing that as Sigma is now doing, at least for the Sigma that I own. YMMV & IMHO!