New Nikon purchase concern (Page 2): Whenever you hear rumors about a company lacking quality control or poor quality control, don't let it go just there ! Ask questions for details...

Zone-System-Grandpa Loc: Springfield, Ohio

Sooner wrote:

Hi, I am new to this group and very impressed with... (show quote)

Whenever you hear rumors about a company lacking quality control or poor quality control, don't let it go just there ! Ask questions for details about specifics that will back up such rumors !

My wife and I own cameras manufactured by several different companies, Nikon included, and have nothing but good to say about Nikon's quality, especially, the images Nikon cameras and Nikon lenses produce..

Most any entry level DSLR camera can produce terrific images just as good as a pro model DSLR camera if you are unable to utilize many of the extra amenities that a Pro model has to offer and if you aren't a camera user that bangs your equipment around as might a photojournalist on assignment..

ProStock

Hi:
I bought a D7100 from Adoramma when they where introduced, as a upgrade to my D90. I love it. After about 6 months I noticed some sensor spots and I was afraid to clean it my self. I sent it back to Nikon in NY. The camera was back in 8 Days.
My cameras are used in dirty hot environments like race tracks, averaging 2000 shots a race between the 2 cameras.
I was concerned about wearing out the shutter on my 7100. A photographer who I highly respect said he is had his replaced by
Nikon for about $300 and the camera comes back like new. He has shot 300,000 pics with a D7000. I would buy another tomorrow. I just bought a 80 - 400 MM Nikon lens for it.

insman1132 Loc: Southwest Florida

You know, Sooner, no matter what model camera you purchase from what manufacturer, you can have some problems with it. Go with your wishes and desires. With any brand name, 99% of the time you will be fine!

cwnlsl Loc: Lake SAint Louis,MO

I have long been a Nikon shooter. I have just purchased the D810 and am going to sell my mint condition D7000. It has been wonderful, but I want more pixels for shooting small birds. If you are interested, just call me @ 636-561-3785. Like new in the original box.

joraangm Loc: Baton Rouge, LA

I bought a new D7100 May 2013 and have taken over 16,000 pictures with it including sports, animals, birds, landscape etc. and have had great success with my camera. It is a great camera in my opinion.

Chilimac

Have had the 7000 for several years. Love it. No problems of any kind. Bought a 7100 several months ago, ditto. Love them both. Both have gone on workshops where hundreds of images were made daily. Also never have had problems with Nikon. They're quick and responsive.

Guy Johnstone Loc: Ocean Shores WA

Wow a lot of refurbished equipment. I suppose a really good indication of what models and makes are problematic would be how much refurbished equipment is on the market. Factories don't build refurbished equipment.

Madman Loc: Gulf Coast, Florida USA

Guy Johnstone wrote:

Wow a lot of refurbished equipment. I suppose a really good indication of what models and makes are problematic would be how much refurbished equipment is on the market. Factories don't build refurbished equipment.

Guy, refurbished doesn't mean that the product was defective. Many are store displays, salesman's samples, customer returns, damaged in shipping, etc., etc.

The more popular a product is, the more refurbs will be available.

Having seen the process, I will always buy refurbished equipment when it is availablel

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Madman wrote:

Guy, refurbished doesn't mean that the product was defective. Many are store displays, salesman's samples, customer returns, damaged in shipping, etc., etc.

The more popular a product is, the more refurbs will be available.

Having seen the process, I will always buy refurbished equipment when it is availablel

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
I always look for refurbished first when I decide to buy.

Guy Johnstone Loc: Ocean Shores WA

Two common misconceptions; it wasn't defective and they refurbished it anyway and that it was refurbished by the manufacturing factory. 99.9% was defective and returned under warranty. Most manufacturers subcontract or sell defective equipment outright to the refurbisher. Not so long ago one refurbisher had sold over 100 Nikon D 5000s on eBay. Don't get me wrong I buy refurbished equipment all the time it can be a great bargain. From my experience however, it has a much higher failure rate than new. Certainly, the most popular models will be more available refurbished. That said, I do believe it's a good indicator of not only popularity but also product failure rate.

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

Guy Johnstone wrote:

Two common misconceptions; it wasn't defective and... (show quote)

Please tell us where you got the 99.9% defective from~~~Post a link.

K_Duncan Loc: Whiteville, NC

Sooner wrote:

Hi, I am new to this group and very impressed with... (show quote)

I have the Nikon D7100. I've had no problems with it. It is so far a really good camera. The D7000 is also a good camera for a better price. My buddy has one and loves it. In the past (FE 35mm film days) I've never experienced any problems with Nikon service. I have not needed it with any of my Nikon digital cameras, but that is who you will have to deal with on most issues. Be very careful of "grey market" equipment as you may not have any service options.

SonnyE Loc: Communist California, USA

Mac wrote:

Please tell us where you got the 99.9% defective from~~~Post a link.

The silence is deafening.... :hunf:

Maybe they are refurbished because they can be.
Whereas, Mr. Guy's can't be. :oops:
(Or it's cheaper to just replace the phone.)
:lol:

Mac Loc: Pittsburgh, Philadelphia now Hernando Co. Fl.

SonnyE wrote:

The silence is deafening.... :hunf:

Maybe they are refurbished because they can be.
Whereas, Mr. Guy's can't be. :oops:
(Or it's cheaper to just replace the phone.)
:lol:

LOL :thumbup:

Guy Johnstone Loc: Ocean Shores WA

Links, we don't need no stinking links. Im the link. Over the years I worked for a number of those companies. The stuff comes in on pallets. The same company will do any number of brand names. The company I last worked with did brand-name stereo equipment. The same refurbisher did Sony, Phillips, Yamaha, Alpine and Pioneer. I also like the idea of refurbished or reconditioned equipment but I'm not naïve enough to accept Cameta salesman's sample pitch. Incidentally in the last two years I have purchased three refurbished Nikon lenes from Cameta. All fairly high-end. Two them were returned with focusing problems. To their credit Cameta made full refunds.