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5d mark iii refurbished vs buying new


7 years 3 months ago #513539 by EOS_Fan
B&H is selling a 5d mark iii refurbished for $1799 with condition as "8" vs buying it new for $2249.  

Would you consider buying the refurbished one and save $450?  
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7 years 3 months ago #513550 by effron
I'd spend the extra cash for a new one, YMMV....
Why so serious?
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7 years 3 months ago #513565 by Frost Photography
+1 get the new and have the piece of mind.
"The quickest way to make money at photography is to sell your camera."
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7 years 3 months ago #513589 by Pettigrew
Depends on who refurbished it.  If Canon did it, yeah I would put some serious thought into it. 
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7 years 2 months ago #514456 by Neillien
I agree that if the refurbisher is refutable, it's worth consideration. However, when your making that sort of purchase anyway, I think that spending the additional 400 dollars or so is definitely worthwhile.
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7 years 2 months ago #514577 by Richard K Photography
Stick with the new, and have that warranty as safety net.  
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7 years 2 months ago #514657 by effron
Save a bit more and get that new mark IV
Why so serious?
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7 years 2 months ago #514705 by Didereaux
If it is refurbished by Canon then buy it, they give a new warranty with it.  Take the cash saved and apply to a good (refurbished) lens.  You impress no one by blowing money heedlessly.  But as I said it MUST be mfr refurbished stuff.
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7 years 2 months ago #514713 by effron
Even with Canon refurbished, you could get a body with 20 thousand clicks, and they offer a what, 90 day warranty?  You don't save any big money either, and a lens is entirely different....
Why so serious?
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7 years 2 months ago #514835 by rogdel
Not in the mrket for a new camera, but I'd personally stick for something brand new..Would rather have a fresh start if I'm getting a camera for myself
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7 years 2 months ago #516141 by Stic
Another vote for new...

For the sake of less than $500, get a proper warranty...
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7 years 2 months ago #517726 by Stic
Also, (not sure on your pricing, versus nz pricing), i'd have to wonder if missing the 5d3 altogether and going 5Ds or 5Dsr wouldn't be a better option for most people...

Our pricing in NZ dollars puts a 5Ds at just $800 over a 5D3.

Newer model, (only one frame per second slower), digic 6, 50MP...
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7 years 2 months ago #517729 by effron
Yeah, if I were going Canon today, I think the 5Ds would be the one....
Why so serious?
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7 years 2 months ago #517730 by Screamin Scott
I'd go with the refurb, as long as it was a mfg. refurb. The lower cost is the deal here as Canon's warranty is the same one year for new or refurb. Add to that the fact that each refurb unit is gone over by a technician whereas only a percentage of cameras are inspected off the line.
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7 years 1 month ago #518636 by effron
Hey OP, did you make a purchase?....
Why so serious?
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