CDS Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Just purchased and received a used Nikon D850 from a very reputable Photography Store/chain in Canada.
Great price camera, less than 1/3 of a new one, looks brand new, not a scratch anywhere however I have just confirmed that it has been well used, the shutter count is 228,795, Hmmm
So far the D850 is working as expected.
I have a 90day money back warranty.
Any thoughts? Keep of return?

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

I would return it. That's a lot of it's life used up and no way to know if you have 1 click left or 1 million.

Have you looked at refurbished? They are checked over by a tech and the one I received when I purchased a refurbished D810 had 176 on the shutter. I have been very pleased with it.

Dodie

jimneotech Loc: Michigan

How much would it cost to replace the shutter? Weigh that against your savings and decide.

btbg

There is a good chance that you will have to replace the shutter fairly soon. However, that would still cost you less than the cost of a new D850, so the question you have to answer is are you willing to spend the additional money for potential repairs. If not, then return the camera. If an additional expense still puts the camera in your price range then keep the camera. The D850 is a durable camera and it is unlikely that if it really looks like new that anything else is likely to break down any time soon.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

Less than 1/3 the price of a new would be what? If grey market 'new' was selling at $2000 this week in the US, that would be less than $600 in the US. Replacing a shutter is in the $500 range, assuming Nikon will perform the work. There's no way to know if the shutter will ever fail on this top-line Nikon DSLR. As Dodie noted, it might fail at 228,796, or 1,000,000, or you may fail before the camera. The D850 is rated to 200,000, so the only thing you 'know' is this specimen is above the rating in total usage. Personally, I don't think there's "a good chance" the shutter will fail ever in your ownership. But, no one knows until it actually happens.

If the price was heavily discounted, like say $500 USD or less, it sound like a deal. But, if you overpaid and have an option to reconsider, seriously reconsider.

CDS Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

Thanks , food for thought

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Bear in mind that your camera may already not have the original shutter assembly, so there is no way to really know if the shutter has that many activations or not. I would also suggest that since the camera looks cosmetically as good as you describe, it apparently has been well cared for and carefully handled. On the other hand, if the shutter has been replaced or the camera has received other major service, the grip material would have all been replaced and the other body material likely "cleaned and polished" to look as attractive as possible. (Grip material has to be removed to disassemble the camera and cannot be reused/reinstalled.)

We don't know how you do photography. (I am a pretty deliberate worker and don't generate a lot of shutter activations each year.) But it sounds like you bought your camera for a very favorable price. It is still supported by Nikon, and parts are still available if something does go wrong. In my area, used D850s are selling for about 70-75% of the "new" price. So you are going to have to balance the possible risk against your very nice purchase price and decide what level of comfort you have. This forum includes folks who range from being ready and able to bet on a hand that they haven't seen yet to those who don't accept any risk at all. Where do you fit on that scale?

CDS Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

In Canada a new D850 is $3300.00 CAD plus 13% taxes, about $2400.USD + 13%
I paid $975.00 CAD or $727.00 USD, was a fair price.
I also have a D7000,610,750 and my experience says not to worry.
Thanks for you comments,.

CHG_CANON Loc: the Windy City

You have two overlapping 24MP full frame bodies and an ancient 16MP DX body. It might also be time to thin the herd.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

If you click "Quote Reply" under the post you are answering as I did here, we (and they) can tell who it is.

BebuLamar

Yeah he can get rid of the 610 and the 7000. The D750 would do whatever the D610 can. The D850 can do 19MP DX images no probem so he doesn't need the D7000.

CDS Loc: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

I know this and agree, unfortunately these two cameras are everywhere and not selling in Canada any way.

Orphoto Loc: Oregon

For $727 you got a fantastic deal. With the money saved if you ever do need a new shutter and it is gray market, could ship it overseas and still be way ahead. Stop worrying and get out there and enjoy it.

larryepage Loc: North Texas area

Please note...the OP is in Canada and not subject to NikonUSA's repair rules and policies.

gwilliams6

You have that 90-day return warranty, that is a plus.
Not sure if your camera dealer revealed the shutter count before purchase or not. They should have if they did not.

As someone who makes their living with photography, I personally would have hesitated to purchase a used camera that was over its shutter actuation life. But yes a camera can last long beyond that estimated shutter life, or as we have seen can have a shutter failure long before that shutter count is reached. There are so many factors in camera use and shutter wear.

The last thing a professional shooter wants is to have a shutter fail in the middle of an important shoot. Shutter actuation data can be valuable to pro photographers, particularly if it can circumvent potential problems.

For most camera users, shutter actuation data can be seen mainly as a guideline. It’s common for shutters to last longer than their official rating and actual shutter durability will be influenced by factors like how often the camera is used and the conditions in which it is operated. Looking after your equipment will help you to obtain the best shutter performance.

If you are an enthusiast it isn't such a risky move to take on this camera, especially with your savings.

My recommendation would be NOT to baby it for those 90 days. Use it as much as you can and see how it goes. I am sure there are other D850 owners that have gotten more than 200,000 actuations.

I dont know the cost in Canada to replace that D850 shutter, but odds are even having to replace that shutter past those 90 days, you would still have come out ahead of the camera's value.

Cheers and best to you.