Refurbished Nikon D850
Jun 7, 2019 06:43:46 #
JoeMcD
Loc: Platte City, MO
Last month, when Nikon had their sale going on, I purchased a refurbished Nikon D850 from NikonUSA.
After receiving it, I took a few shots with it to test it out. Then I decided to check the shutter count on the camera to see how many actuations were on the shutter. The Camera Shutter Count web site reported it at 17.
I couldn't believe it, but then I got to thinking, maybe they reset the number of actuations when they refurbish a camera. What is your thoughts about this, do they reset the shutter actuations when they refurbish a camera?
After receiving it, I took a few shots with it to test it out. Then I decided to check the shutter count on the camera to see how many actuations were on the shutter. The Camera Shutter Count web site reported it at 17.
I couldn't believe it, but then I got to thinking, maybe they reset the number of actuations when they refurbish a camera. What is your thoughts about this, do they reset the shutter actuations when they refurbish a camera?
Jun 7, 2019 06:50:00 #
JoeMcD wrote:
Last month, when Nikon had their sale going on, I ... (show quote)
Have you asked Nikon?
Jun 7, 2019 06:59:53 #
JoeMcD wrote:
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From my experiences, no they do not reset shutter count. I have had my shutter replaced, and it came back to me with the original shutter count. Kinda like having a new motor put in your car, its not the mileage of the engine but the mileage of vehicle.
Jun 7, 2019 07:07:05 #
Jun 7, 2019 07:20:53 #
My guess is that a lot of "refurbs" are due to liberal return policies and new owners not taking the time to learn how to use the camera. How often right here on UHH are people advised to return a camera, sometimes even after a simple solution has been posted?
The manufacturers / retailers build that into the price of every new camera sold.
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The manufacturers / retailers build that into the price of every new camera sold.
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Jun 7, 2019 08:06:53 #
It also could be that they replaced the part that keeps those number. You did say it was refurbished.
I would not think twice about it. enjoy your camera.
I would not think twice about it. enjoy your camera.
Jun 7, 2019 09:42:55 #
Not all refurbished cameras have made it into the hands of a consumer or have even been previously sold. It simply means that for whatever reason the camera could not be sold as new, it was sent back to a Nikon repair facility to be checked out and serviced to be sold as a refurb. The D850's shutter is good for a couple hundred thousand actuations. Learn how to use your new camera and enjoy...
Jun 7, 2019 10:23:29 #
I have read that even if the shutter mechanism is replaced they do not reset the count. I'm not certain if this is correct or not. I believe that even when they had shutter recalls the count was not reset.
Jun 7, 2019 12:13:03 #
No need to check out shutter count on Nikon cameras as the count is available in EXIF data. Unlike Canon, what is Canon trying to hide? As a Canon shooter this question has always annoyed me.
Jun 8, 2019 06:12:36 #
tcthome
Loc: NJ
Its possible that the electronics that keep the shutter count were replaced & the 17 is the test shots , or they reset after a refurb for resale. If you really want to know call & ask. Either way I wouldn't worry about it. Enjoy your new camera, its 1 of the best.
Jun 8, 2019 06:34:14 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
JoeMcD wrote:
Last month, when Nikon had their sale going on, I ... (show quote)
NO. Nikon does not reset the shutter count. If they did, it would be 0.
You have to understand, most refurbished camera's are BUYERS REMORSE, or, better yet, this notion that they got a BAD COPY (this one is a real laugh) cause maybe, maybe, one in 10,000 is a bad copy, and even then, it is a stretch.
Another misnomer about refurbished is that Nikon does a complete redo on the camera, NOT. They give the camera a cursory check. They can do this quickly, efficiently, and professionally. If there is a problem they will correct it. But 99.9% of the time there is nothing wrong with the camera (so much for bad copy).
I worked in a camera store and was a Nikon rep back in the middle ages and I can tell you stories and stories on why folks return equipment, suffice to say that their are folks out there how would not be happy if they could walk on water.
Anyway, you have a great camera with a very low shutter count, congratulations on your excellent decision making. You have the greatest megapixel camera made to date. You are a winner.
Jun 8, 2019 07:15:51 #
JoeMcD wrote:
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For many problems the service or factory just replace the motherboard in the camera. Alot faster and cheaper.
Jun 8, 2019 07:36:09 #
Don’t be concerned. It’s a Nikon. And as tcthome said, “It’s one of the best.” You’ll love your D850.
Jun 8, 2019 07:37:25 #
Nikon DOES NOT RESET the shutter count. Your camera most probably was an open item or a return, obviously with very few shutter actuations.
Jun 8, 2019 10:14:11 #
My understanding is that Nikon does not reset the shutter count. A few years back I purchased a refurbished D7200 with 15 clicks on the shutter. Worked perfectly. You got a great deal here - enjoy it!
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