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12 years 4 months ago #173879 by Larry is Hairy
Right now I am using a point and shoot. I am looking to get a DSLR off of ebay It is probably going to be a D90. I noticed that not all of them have the Nikon 1 year warranty. How important is that? Assuming I treat the camera well, what are the chances that it will develop a defect?
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12 years 4 months ago #173880 by Trooo
Unless your working in a highly dusty or grainy environment (eg the middle of a sandstorm or the beach with wind) changing lenses won't cause many problems that can't be solved with a simple clean of the cameras sensor. So never be afraid to change lenses.

The lack of warranty however does mean that the cameras are grey import - which simply means any inherent defect in the camera itself that would be covered for a free warranty repair won't be covered in your country. If you can ship back to the camera's country of origin you can however get it warranty repaired - however many ebay shops won't be helping you with that (some will and some won't).
Essentially you are taking a gamble between having warranty cover and a slightly higher price and not having warranty cover and having a lower price on the unit.
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12 years 4 months ago - 12 years 4 months ago #173881 by Henry Peach
Obviously rough handling could reduce its lifespan. I use my DSLRs a lot (probably at least 50K shutter activations a year), and in general I think they've held up really well. I've had to replace one shutter, and on another one I had the shutter button sort of wear out and get sticky. I tend to drop them and break them before they wear out on their own. :)

I've rarely seen more than about a $10 savings on the grey market goods. To me that's not enough of a savings to go without a warranty.
mattneedham.zenfolio.com
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12 years 4 months ago #173891 by yonders
On a costly piece of equipment always stick to one that is sold with warranty.

You may think you're saving a lot; but in the unfortunate case of damage there will be huge regret.
D Man

'Goan [not Gone] in the desert' (",).
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12 years 4 months ago #173893 by Larry is Hairy
Thanks. So DSLR probably last longer then a point and shoot.
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12 years 4 months ago #173907 by Gary Trent photography
@ Larry.
If your going to invest .... BUY NEW & buy quality.
Shop around & do it local.
If anything goes wrong you can take it back !

You ask: "So DSLR probably last longer then a point and shoot."
Me: No, not necessarily. Just don't drop the dang thing ... lol

Testimony: I dropped my Canon Powershot SX20 IS
in the (river) water. (Don't do this in sea water) .... lol
I opened it all up & let it dry for 3 days.
Works just fine 2yrs later .... more lol
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Grand Forks, B.C. Canada

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12 years 4 months ago #173924 by Rob pix4u2
The D90 is a durable camera and should last you a long time if you don't abuse it, I have 2 and am very happy with both of them.
Remember to engage brain before putting mouth in gear
Rob Huelsman Sr.
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12 years 4 months ago #184100 by Joves

Larry is Hairy wrote: Thanks. So DSLR probably last longer then a point and shoot.

It depends. First I always buy new for the warranty and get the Nikon Extended at the same time, it extends it for two years more. I have had my D300 since 2008 and it is still going strong, and I dont baby it at all. My cousin has my D50 which I had for two years before I gave it to him and he is still shooting with it, so it is about 6 or 7 years old. It didnt get babied either.
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