D850 Search (Page 2): I don't remember; refresh my memory :sm01:...

Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL

authorizeduser wrote:

As you all may remember I was offered a D850 with 11K shots for $2500. Many though this was too much for a used D850 so I passed as the guy would not budge on price. Yesterday found a listing for a Nikon D850 with 926 shots in new condition. No box or manuals but everything else and 2 batteries. Wanted $2300 but got him down to $1950. Serial number is 3081152 which would indicate a US model. Just have to drive 200 miles to Grand Raipids, MI to pick it up as he will not ship.

I don't remember; refresh my memory

blawsr Loc: Virginia

authorizeduser wrote:

As you all may remember I was offered a D850 with 11K shots for $2500. Many though this was too much for a used D850 so I passed as the guy would not budge on price. Yesterday found a listing for a Nikon D850 with 926 shots in new condition. No box or manuals but everything else and 2 batteries. Wanted $2300 but got him down to $1950. Serial number is 3081152 which would indicate a US model. Just have to drive 200 miles to Grand Raipids, MI to pick it up as he will not ship.

How can you tell how many shots were taken with a camera? I have a Nikon D7100.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

blawsr wrote:

How can you tell how many shots were taken with a camera? I have a Nikon D7100.

Take a photo with your D7100, JPG or NEF, does not matter.

Upload said photo to https://www.camerashuttercount.com/

Site will tell you the current shutter count.

Photo is NOT saved to site.

V2volk Loc: St. Louis area

Let us know how it went, sounds worth the drive just to be able to ck it out hands on.

tcthome Loc: NJ

I would of hopped in the car as soon as hung up the phone. Have fun with it!

Toment Loc: FL, IL

I love the free market!

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GLSmith wrote:

Also bring a wide angle, prime & zoom

Bring both large and table-top tripods, right angle bracket, panorama bracket, pair of walkie-talkies, a laptop or tablet, solar charger, reflectors, and fill lights. Great optics hardly matter without a proper set of accessories to maximize them to their best effect.

To make room for these essentials, your wide angle, prime, or zoom may get left out, saving substantial weight.

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luvmypets wrote:

You've made an excellent decision opting for camer... (show quote)

Reminds me of the day my wife and I covered about half of Vermont to pickup a rabbit hutch and a Baby Deardorf. That was a very good day. Enjoy yours !

Jimmy T Loc: Virginia

authorizeduser wrote:

As you all may remember I was offered a D850 with 11K shots for $2500. Many though this was too much for a used D850 so I passed as the guy would not budge on price. Yesterday found a listing for a Nikon D850 with 926 shots in new condition. No box or manuals but everything else and 2 batteries. Wanted $2300 but got him down to $1950. Serial number is 3081152 which would indicate a US model. Just have to drive 200 miles to Grand Raipids, MI to pick it up as he will not ship.

While I am not trying to start anything, please observe all of the usual cautions and meet in a public place, request to see his receipt for the purchase of the camera, and so on. Other than these cautions, I wish you well and please enjoy your "New" camera.

Carl1024 Loc: Kaneohe, HI 96744

I wouldn't have bought this camera if he refuses 2 ship it.
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Marilyng Loc: Lorain,Oh.

Fantastic,good for you.Share some photos with us when you get it,please!

Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis

authorizeduser wrote:

As you all may remember I was offered a D850 with 11K shots for $2500. Many though this was too much for a used D850 so I passed as the guy would not budge on price. Yesterday found a listing for a Nikon D850 with 926 shots in new condition. No box or manuals but everything else and 2 batteries. Wanted $2300 but got him down to $1950. Serial number is 3081152 which would indicate a US model. Just have to drive 200 miles to Grand Raipids, MI to pick it up as he will not ship.

Well worth the wait and the trip.

Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

The old line from poker playing was "You got to know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em".

Buying used is best done with the mentality of Zen. Know what you are looking for and don't be upset by the ones that got away.

Like you, I bought my D850 from someone who bought the "best" without having any idea of the investment in time and effort to learn how to use it. A few months after purchase from a USA Dealer, he got some cash back and I got a great camera. And, I did something similar with my 200-500 zoom, deal on ebay, met at a half way point with the seller to hand cash to him for the virtually NIB lens.

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Well folks, if it were not for bad luck, I would have no luck! Drove 191 miles each way to buy a Nikon D850. I took my time and checked everything I could and found a deal breaking flaw. The joystick worked up, down, right but not left. The left was dead. Everything else looked perfect. This guy has had the camera for a month so I find it hard to believe he did not know of this flaw. Needless to say, to his annoyance, I walked and was somewhat pissed he did not tell me about it. Sure glad I took the trip and did not have him ship it! A sucker I am not! Will look closer to home

So my camera search continues .......

luvmypets Loc: Born & raised Texan living in Fayetteville NC

authorizeduser wrote:

Well folks, if it were not for bad luck, I would h... (show quote)

Have you considered purchasing a factory refurbished model? I purchased my factory refurbished D810 from B&H and have been very pleased. Only 176 on the shutter count.

Dodie