Nikon D5100 worth $225?

[Sniper82]

Someone local has one they claim to have bought new and only used a handful of time has one with 35-55mm lens, bag, ect. Curious is this a good deal? I don't know much about cameras and just want something that shoots faster than a point and shoot. Anything I should look at before buying?

 

[EOM]

Someone local has one they claim to have bought new and only used a handful of time has one with 35-55mm lens, bag, ect. Curious is this a good deal? I don't know much about cameras and just want something that shoots faster than a point and shoot. Anything I should look at before buying?

With battery, etc? What lenses? I have the previous model the D5000 and the d5100 has a much better sensor.

 

[Sniper82]

they wasn't specific on lenses other than a 35-55mm. Comes with battery and charger aswell. Whats the easiest way to get a shutter count on these?

 

[balloonshark]

I used this to get the shutter count on my refurb d5300. You'll need to upload a small jpeg from the camera. http://www.nikonshuttercount.com/

 

[Sniper82]

they sent me a photo taken with it but the website says failed retry.

 

[balloonshark]

I think the pic needs a jpeg from the camera and not RAW format converted to jpeg with a program. He will need to change the settings in the camera which is fairly simple.

 

[CuriousMike]

Let's be clear.
If the camera works and comes with battery, charger and the 18-55 kit lens it's absolutely worth $225 - it's probably worth more like $3-$325.
Assuming it's in good condition.

"just want something that shoots faster than a point and shoot"
It will definitely shoot faster than a point and shoot if you spend an hour and learn how to use it. Otherwise, you'll take great photos once in a while and average photos or worse the rest of the time and blame the camera.

If you get it, come back here and ask questions.

 

[carlton_fritz]

I've never heard of a 35-55mm lens.

 

[Sniper82]

they said it was the 18-55mm. Shutter count is 7861 is that considered low still?

 

[carlton_fritz]

they said it was the 18-55mm. Shutter count is 7861 is that considered low still?

If it's not the 18-55VR I consider it worthless. That is a low shutter count. From the Nikon website...

The D5100's shutter unit is tested for 100,000 cycles with the shutter actually loaded to prove its high durability.

 

[Sniper82]

I'd imagine it was a kit. Whatever the kit comes with.

 

[CuriousMike]

There's no way it isn't the VR version of the lens.
Even if it isn't, the body is still worth more than $225 and you can find the VR variant on CL for $50.

 

[carlton_fritz]

There's no way it isn't the VR version of the lens.
Even if it isn't, the body is still worth more than $225 and you can find the VR variant on CL for $50.

I expect it is the VR version. A buddy had the non VR and I hated it. When I went digital I got the 18-70 instead.

 

[twinrider1]

Checking the prices at KEH, a large and respected used gear business...

D5100....... EX+....$299
18-55VR.... EX+....$ 89

I'd go check it out, make sure the zoom travels smoothly. Set $200 on the table, say that's all you can do, then quietly examine the camera. Then update this thread with pics of your new camera.