Refurbished vs. Used Camera Bodies

Sony 24-70mm F4 Vario-Tessar T* FE OSS

03/26/2015 05:59:31 PM · #26

Thank you to everyone that offered suggestions. I ordered a new Canon 70D from B&H this morning. I also upgraded two lenses! There are some great March deals in play until the 28th, and it made more sense to go with new vs. refurbished. My bank account is light, but my heart is excited to play with new equipment.

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Bear_Music

Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

03/26/2015 06:48:47 PM · #27

You're gonna LOVE it. A whole new world of cool stuff awaits you :-) READ THE MANUAL! There's lots of nifty stuff in the newer cameras.

Canon EF-S 15-85mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM

03/26/2015 10:27:19 PM · #28

Thanks Robert! I promise to read the manual THEN start peppering DPC with questions! The timing should be perfect as I will have a month to learn the new camera and lenses before heading to a photography workshop in the Columbia River Gorge. I have a terrific spring ahead of me! Can't wait!

LN13

Canon EOS-60D

03/27/2015 11:02:46 AM · #29

Originally posted by Mike:

I bought my 5d2 refurbed. Never any problems. Do they still do canon loyalty program where you send in and old point and shoot and get an additional 10-20% off?

Edit: royalty to loyalty.

They do. I used it last fall when I bought my 60d. I went on ebay and bought a cheap broken Canon P&S for $5.00.

//www.ebay.com/sch/Digital-Cameras-/31388/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from=&_ssn=iwed8198&_sop=15

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/28/2015 10:22:23 AM · #30

Originally posted by Catherine_B:

I will have a month to learn the new camera and lenses before heading to a photography workshop in the Columbia River Gorge.

Check with your carrier about homeowners' coverage for that branny new 'spensive piece of equipment. The word gorge ia also a verb as in "The river gorged itself on my brand new camera when I slipped in the mud and it flew off.".

Mike

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 Di VC USD Canon Mount

03/28/2015 11:00:31 AM · #31

i'd advise on a separate policy, not homeowners. I have business insurance now, but i used to have all my gear insured (state farm) for less than $50 per year for about ($6k or $7k of coverage). Vacation are more enjoyable when you aren't worried about your gear. I climbed all along the rocks of south shores of Bermuda and stood in the ocean with my camera with no fear and got some great shots i otherwise would not have.

NikonJeb

Nikon D850

Nikon AF-S Nikkor 28-300mm f3.5-5.6G ED VR

03/28/2015 02:19:57 PM · #32

Originally posted by Mike:

I talked specifically with my agent and my homeowners covers my car and me on vacation.

I have $1000 deductible, but that still ios a big help. I have my serial numbers all recorded in a file.

03/29/2015 02:11:29 AM · #33

Originally posted by NikonJeb:

Originally posted by Catherine_B:
I will have a month to learn the new camera and lenses before heading to a photography workshop in the Columbia River Gorge.

Check with your carrier about homeowners' coverage for that branny new 'spensive piece of equipment. The word gorge ia also a verb as in "The river gorged itself on my brand new camera when I slipped in the mud and it flew off.".

Great advice, I hadn't thought of that. Will be calling my insurer on Monday!