would you buy a refurbished DSLR?

[CFster]

IMHO the refurb cameras might be better than the new ones. I suspect somebody actually takes the time to check and calibrate them versus the ones that fly off the assembly line.

 

[corkyg]

If I could find a refurb 5D MKII, I would buy it in a heartbeat if it were a Canon refurb. Factory refurbs are each individually tested whereas new items are normally lot tested.

 

[randomlinh]

i wouldn't hesitate to buy one. But a used 5D was still cheaper, and I haven't had a problem with my 300D, 20D, or 5D (40D i actually got new on ebay, "unexpectedly" heh). *knocks on wood*

 

[djnsmith7]

I would normally say no, I would not buy a refurb, but the general consensus here appears to be very positive. At this point, after reading all of the comments here, I'd have to say I would at least try it once.

 

[speedy2]

My 40D is refurbished. I also had a lens that was as well. No problems with both. Would never hesitate to buy one again in the future.

 

[corkyg]

As long as the refurb was by the OEM, I would not hesitate.

 

[Muse]

How do you find refurbs? I went to Adorama, and it's not obvious. At or near the top of my wishlist right now are:

Pentax K-x
Sony A330

Choosing is another thread, but I couldn't find a way to see if they have refurbs for them at Adorama. How might I go about finding them?

 

[ElFenix]

How do you find refurbs? I went to Adorama, and it's not obvious. At or near the top of my wishlist right now are:

Pentax K-x
Sony A330

Choosing is another thread, but I couldn't find a way to see if they have refurbs for them at Adorama. How might I go about finding them?

it says refurbished in the product title

http://www.adorama.com/ICA7DR.html

 

[Muse]

it says refurbished in the product title

http://www.adorama.com/ICA7DR.html

Oh, OK. If I do a search there on the string "canon refurbished" I get a bunch of hits, but if I search on "pentax refurbished" I get nothing. If I search on "sony refurbished" I get just one hit, not a DSLR. :\

 

[Gillbot]

i got a t1i from adorama refurbed and so far so good, plus it's covered by their 1 year warranty

 

[HelenOster]

Oh, OK. If I do a search there on the string "canon refurbished" I get a bunch of hits, but if I search on "pentax refurbished" I get nothing. If I search on "sony refurbished" I get just one hit, not a DSLR. :\

Unfortunately, that means we don't have any in stock at present.

Refurbished inventory isn't like new inventory - we can't order it in. We have to wait until the manufacturers contact us when they have a batch to sell.

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

http://helenoster.blogspot.com
helen.oster@adoramacamera.com

 

[compguy786]

bought a XS from Canon refurbed as my first DSLR. Was BRAND NEW, and excellent !

Sold that and now i have a t1i =)

 

[mmntech]

Yes, as long as it's from a reputable dealer. A lot of "refurbished" products are actually returns. Might have been nothing wrong with it, person just had buyers remorse.

 

[HelenOster]

Yes, as long as it's from a reputable dealer. A lot of "refurbished" products are actually returns. Might have been nothing wrong with it, person just had buyers remorse.

Check my post, 5.4.10!!

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

 

[Muse]

Check my post, 4.5.10!!

Helen Oster
Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador

In this thread? OP here is 05-03-2010.

Edit: Oh, you mean post #20 here, 05-04-2010:

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=29780234&postcount=20

 

[alkemyst]

it's funny back in the 35mm days used gear was always the way to go. Now I don't get why it's not other than the entitlement and other issues people have today.

 

[Muse]

The other day I ordered a Canon ELPH 100 HS at Amazon through one of their 3rd party sellers that's supposed to be certified Canon refurbished. What kind of warranty can I expect on this? I can't see anything at Canon's website concerning warranties of any kind, much less refurbs.

 

[JohnnyRebel]

If you're talkin' Nikon or Canon, Refurbished is better than new. Each Refurb has been calibrated and checked over individually by a skilled technician. Those coming off the assembly line are under QA where only one every now and then is checked out. I've bought 3 DSLRs and all three were Refurbished by Nikon.

JR

 

[jhansman]

My D5100 is a refurb (from Adorama), and just like the D60 I got before it, it was immaculate out of the box. I have no problem buying refurbs from reliable manufacturers who deal through ethical retailers.

 

[Muse]

What's the warranty on a certified Canon refurb?

 

[Throckmorton]

I bought a used A35 from Adorama. It was like new... probably just a return. I'm guessing that's what a lot of "refurbs" are

 

[Scooby Doo]

My 40D is refurbished. I also had a lens that was as well. No problems with both. Would never hesitate to buy one again in the future.

T2i here, in fact I don't think mine ever left the factory beforehand. Still had the clear plastic protection on the lcd. Been going good for a year and a half

What's the warranty on a certified Canon refurb?

I believe it was 90day

 

[TechFinder21]

I've never had a problem with a refurb; they're calibrated and individually tested, so they come out to be great deals.

 

[AkumaX]

it depends who does the refurbin' - if its a 3rd party that refurbishes it, then maybe not.. but if it, say gets refurbed from canon themselves, then that would be no problem

 

[HendrixFan]

I have a refurbed t2i and a 50mm f/1.4 that I picked up from Canon directly. I picked up refurbed 10-22mm and 28mm f/1.8 lenses from Adorama that have worked out quite nicely. Only my 55-250mm lens was purchased brand new.

I'm happy with my collection but if I ever do decide to expand I would have no problem going with refurbs again.