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cjones63 said:
camerosity said:
The camera looks fine, with some blemishes on the bottom of the body, which don't matter to me. Operation seems fine, mirror and screen and viewfinder are clean with no dust present in the viewfinder. But 18,000 shutter actuations seems more like a used camera. Serial number is also low, 300xxxx indicating this was an early production body. I've purchased a few refurbished Nikon cameras over the years, all had less than 300 clicks on the body and I kept them. I like the 1 year warranty Cameta offers on their refurbished cameras but am not sure what to do from here. This would replace my D750 and am purchasing for a job which might lead to more jobs in the future. Needed the higher shutter speed for HDR work.
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What you bought is not a genuine refurbished camera as in a Nikon refurb. What you did buy was basically a used camera listed as refurb in the guise of a factory refurb. If the camera is working all that doesn't matter but Nikon refurbished have no clicks on them.
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Good lord, this discussion *again*.

Unlike Apple and others, Nikon doesn't guarantee refurbs to be in "like new" condition.
 
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
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18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
 
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
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18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
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Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
 
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
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18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
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Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
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Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
 
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James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
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18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
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Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
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I'd rather have a more recently built body with all the updates and less clicks (Nikon, like all other major Japanese companies, keeps updating construction and makes fixes as the production line goes on so later bodies don't have the problems early bodies had). This one is so old it qualifies for the recall by its serial number according to the Nikon D810 recall site.
 
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
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Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
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The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
 
As for my valuation of $1500, here is my point.

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$1200 for one with 88K clicks, with box and all. And it has been up for 16 days. Even if I bought a warranty, I think I'd still be under $1500 USD.
 
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
Click to expand...
Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
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The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
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The thing you don't get, caller of names, is I was 2nd camera at a video shoot with 6 models, 3 dancers, and a burgeoning music artist when I shot those 5k clicks. 18k in 3 years is still *really* low usage.

The days are over for changing rolls after 36 shots. Open your mind and accept that people simply shoot differently than you do.
 
James809 said:
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
Click to expand...
Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
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The thing you don't get, caller of names, is I was 2nd camera at a video shoot with 6 models, 3 dancers, and a burgeoning music artist when I shot those 5k clicks. 18k in 3 years is still *really* low usage.

The days are over for changing rolls after 36 shots. Open your mind and accept that people simply shoot differently than you do.
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Good reply.

I do stand by what I said though. At some point it's no longer photography but just keeping on clicking the shutter button.

5000 shots in one day I could drive down the road with the camera out the window clicking and win a Pulitzer. Might take 2 or 3 days. Might not.

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T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
Click to expand...
Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, caller of names, is I was 2nd camera at a video shoot with 6 models, 3 dancers, and a burgeoning music artist when I shot those 5k clicks. 18k in 3 years is still *really* low usage.

The days are over for changing rolls after 36 shots. Open your mind and accept that people simply shoot differently than you do.
Click to expand...
Good reply.

I do stand by what I said though. At some point it's no longer photography but just keeping on clicking the shutter button.

5000 shots in one day I could drive down the road with the camera out the window clicking and win a Pulitzer. Might take 2 or 3 days. Might not.
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Or you could cash a check for a day's effort doing what you love doing, and not have missed very many moments for a job you were paid to do.
 
James809 said:
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
Click to expand...
Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, caller of names, is I was 2nd camera at a video shoot with 6 models, 3 dancers, and a burgeoning music artist when I shot those 5k clicks. 18k in 3 years is still *really* low usage.

The days are over for changing rolls after 36 shots. Open your mind and accept that people simply shoot differently than you do.
Click to expand...
Good reply.

I do stand by what I said though. At some point it's no longer photography but just keeping on clicking the shutter button.

5000 shots in one day I could drive down the road with the camera out the window clicking and win a Pulitzer. Might take 2 or 3 days. Might not.
Click to expand...
Or you could cash a check for a day's effort doing what you love doing, and not have missed very many moments for a job you were paid to do.
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I can get paid for sex???? Who'd have thought. :)
 
camerosity said:
scokill said:
cjones63 said:
camerosity said:
The camera looks fine, with some blemishes on the bottom of the body, which don't matter to me. Operation seems fine, mirror and screen and viewfinder are clean with no dust present in the viewfinder. But 18,000 shutter actuations seems more like a used camera. Serial number is also low, 300xxxx indicating this was an early production body. I've purchased a few refurbished Nikon cameras over the years, all had less than 300 clicks on the body and I kept them. I like the 1 year warranty Cameta offers on their refurbished cameras but am not sure what to do from here. This would replace my D750 and am purchasing for a job which might lead to more jobs in the future. Needed the higher shutter speed for HDR work.
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What you bought is not a genuine refurbished camera as in a Nikon refurb. What you did buy was basically a used camera listed as refurb in the guise of a factory refurb. If the camera is working all that doesn't matter but Nikon refurbished have no clicks on them.
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This absolutely not true in every case. A brand "new" nikon camera may have clicks on them and a Nikon refurb would likely have a range of clicks on them, and show cosmetic wear per the webiste.. Nikon only offers a 90 day limited warranty on refurbs.

Here is the return policy too.... Subject to the exceptions, time periods and requirements indicated below, the Nikon Store will accept for refund merchandise purchased at the Nikon Store, within 14 days of delivery if such merchandise is either (i) defective, or (ii) unused and unopened.

There is no upside in buying a refurb product from Nikon. Very little if any warranty, and a very limited return policy compared to a retailer.
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Umm, no upside except for saving a ton of money on a body with usually very little use, if none. My Df came to be as a refurb with only ~30 clicks and was in brand new condition. $1899.00 including the 50mm lens, saved $1100. Big upside if you ask me!!

The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
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You didn't buy a Nikon refurb, you bought a Cameta Refurb Nikon Camera. Go to Nikon and you see a D850 refurb for $2,799 vs. new for $3,296
 
scokill said:
You didn't buy a Nikon refurb, you bought a Cameta Refurb Nikon Camera. Go to Nikon and you see a D850 refurb for $2,799 vs. new for $3,296
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Cameta doesn't refurbish cameras, they sell factory refurbished cameras, same as many other vendors. They simply add an extended warranty through them which covers your purchase for a year. They also offer Mack warranties at excellent prices.

Yes, I have bought from them several times and had excellent service and prices. They aren't always the cheapest but usually very competitive. If you get defective merchandise or it doesn't meet your needs, return it or exchange.

Jim
 
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
T O Shooter said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
James809 said:
camerosity said:
The D810 was $1849, vs $2799 for new, so $950.00 savings. But at 18K clicks, I am most likely going to send it back.
Click to expand...
18k clicks is less than 10% of the expected shutter life on a D8xx series camera
Click to expand...
Yes but this is a 3-4 year old body based on the serial number, and based on that and number of clicks may have been owned and used a lot over the past few years. I consider this a used camera, not merely refurbished.
Click to expand...
Exactly; 10% used over 3 years = you'll probably pass this camera to your kids after you're gone. 18k clicks over 3 years is 6k/year, 500 clicks a month. I've done 3k clicks in a single afternoon on many an occasion, and just recently did 5k clicks over an entire day. Over 4 years the numbers are even lower. This is a barely-used camera, was probably a backup for someone.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, clicker of shutter button posing as photographer ( really 5k one day? ) is that for the same money, you can get a 3, 4, 5k one. For someone that shoots like it's film and not just snapping off a million shots, the 13, 14, 15k shots difference can be years of service.
Click to expand...
The thing you don't get, caller of names, is I was 2nd camera at a video shoot with 6 models, 3 dancers, and a burgeoning music artist when I shot those 5k clicks. 18k in 3 years is still *really* low usage.

The days are over for changing rolls after 36 shots. Open your mind and accept that people simply shoot differently than you do.
Click to expand...
Good reply.

I do stand by what I said though. At some point it's no longer photography but just keeping on clicking the shutter button.

5000 shots in one day I could drive down the road with the camera out the window clicking and win a Pulitzer. Might take 2 or 3 days. Might not.
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That was astoundingly ignorant and rude. There is no need to call into question how somebody else works in a thread about Cameta refurbished. What's worse is your words feed into other amateurs without a clue as if it legitimises this kind of sneering.

I find this and your joke which may or may not survive moderation, immature.
 
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historianx said:
Nikon33 said:
Well, for $1849, I think I would return it. It is worth about $1500.
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And where did you come up with this number? This is a factory refurb, not used.

Maybe for a used D800.
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You can do much better than what the OP paid for a 3 year old body with 18k clicks on it, whether it is called a refurb or not. When the 850 came out, I couldn't get $1500 for my 810 with less than 4k clicks on it.

So where did he get this number? The marketplace.

The guy paid $1900 for a $1500 at best camera. I guess the $400 gets you a warranty.
 
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Jim Holtz said:
scokill said:
You didn't buy a Nikon refurb, you bought a Cameta Refurb Nikon Camera. Go to Nikon and you see a D850 refurb for $2,799 vs. new for $3,296
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Cameta doesn't refurbish cameras, they sell factory refurbished cameras, same as many other vendors. They simply add an extended warranty through them which covers your purchase for a year. They also offer Mack warranties at excellent prices.

Yes, I have bought from them several times and had excellent service and prices. They aren't always the cheapest but usually very competitive. If you get defective merchandise or it doesn't meet your needs, return it or exchange.

Jim
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I see what Cameta states on their website.....I think there may be a fudge factor. Perhaps what I should have referenced was Nikon refurb from Nikon.

I will say that a 1 year warranty and the ability to return for whatever reason is a plus buying from Cameta vs from Nikon which doesn't have the policy you indicate. It states that it has be defective or unused to be returned....not doesn't meet you needs. They may take it back, but that is not their policy.
 
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