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What do you think about buying a refurbished camera?


12 years 9 months ago #115811 by KenMan
I have been looking around at some other camera options to upgrade my D5000, but working with a limited budget. I have noticed that if I buy a refurbished one, I can safe a lot of $$. I like this, because then I can get some better lenses.

The only snag in this plan is that I have heard recently that refurbish camera's might have some residual issues? Has anyone bought a refurbished camera and NOT have any issues?
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12 years 9 months ago #115814 by effron
Buy from a reputable seller, with a "return" warranty, and have no worries........B)
Why so serious?
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12 years 9 months ago #115836 by KCook
I just bought my first refurbished camera, from Canon Direct. The body (EOS 50D) has been flawless. Of course the lens that came with it is also refurbished, and that has been a slight disappointment. The action for the zoom ring is sloppy, obvious result of a lot of use. I suspect that high $$ equipment refurbishes more successfully than the bargain basement gear (such as this kit lens). Still, the $$ saved are very important to my budget, I'm glad I went the refurbished route. Next time I think I would also consider "E" rated used gear, in addition to refurbished. That "E" rated gear may have less use, in some cases.

Kelly Cook
Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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12 years 9 months ago #115839 by Nod
I would have no problem buying from KEH.
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12 years 9 months ago #115906 by photobod
Yep have to agree with all buy from a reputable dealer you will still get a bargain but with a warranty.
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12 years 9 months ago - 12 years 9 months ago #116057 by Scotty
I've bought a Nikon D3s ($5299 camera) and a canon 5d mark I both refurbished. Flawless. Like new. I would do it 100 times over.

I bought from Adorama both times btw.
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and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.
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12 years 9 months ago #116060 by robbie
I bought refurbished and used from KEH without any problems,plus you can get a One Year Warranty
at the same time if you wish.Like others before I recommend KEH.
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12 years 9 months ago #116083 by Henry Peach
I'm a big fan of KEH, and have bought plenty of good, used stuff there, but also check out the camera manufacturers' websites. I know Canon sells refurbished cameras directly. Nikon and the others might too.
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12 years 9 months ago #116158 by Robert Chen

Nod wrote: I would have no problem buying from KEH.



:agree: same here
Nikon D300 24-70mm f2.8
70-200mm f2.8
50mm f1.4 & 50mm f1.8
105mm f2.8
2 SB800
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12 years 9 months ago #116463 by KenMan
Does anyone know what exactly gets done to a camera when it get's refurbished?
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12 years 9 months ago #116692 by KCook
Honestly, I don't know those details. Both my body and lens were flawless, cosmetically. Appeared the same as brand spanking new. But the image file numbers for the body did not start at "1", and the lens had slop in the zoom action, so I'm sure neither was really new, in spite of their appearances. Scratches and nicks must be easier to clean up than I ever knew!

Refurb buyers kind of take it on faith that the refurb process made everything right. I don't put a lot of weight in the warranty, as these are pretty short duration. A good used camera outlet provides for returns on used gear (not refurb), which is about the same benefit. Thus I would also consider a "E" rated used camera, from the right outlet.

no help Kelly
Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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