Nikon D3200 24.2 MP Digital SLR w/18-55mm Lens -Refurbished by Nikon USA $400

[Major Nikon]

These normally go for about $550, so if you are willing to deal with a 90 day warranty instead of 1 year, it's a pretty good deal. It's sold by Adorama which is a reputable dealer.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/370867797140

[flamin lib]

1. Can't speak for all Mfgs but in the day Olympus wouldn't repair mew models under warranty but

would replace them so the factory defect could undergo an "autopsy" and make production line changes, Once done the product was completely gone through and refurbished to possibly better-than-new condition. Oly called them "class 2" and sold them to employees and retail sales people at ridiculously low prices, a way to build brand loyalty.

Now these products are sold directly to the consumer as refurbished. Everything I own is refurbished and I've never had an issue with any of them.

Also, modern electronics just don't fail after the first few uses--it's called "infant mortality"--so if it lasts 90 days it's probably good to go for a normal life time.

[Major Nikon]

2. That's the way I look at it

The Nikon Refurbs are quite nice. They come in the same shrink wrapped box as new with all the manuals and accessories that come with a new camera and lens. If it didn't say refurbished on the box you wouldn't know it from a brand new one.

[alfredo]

3. There's also good deals on the Panasonic G5 micro 4/3 camera. Adorama, B&H, and Amazon

are reputable dealers.


The strong suit for both the Nikon and Micro 4/3 is lens selection. Weight and size tip the scales to the Panasonic, but sensor size puts the Nikon in the lead. Both will deliver fine images. Still, nothing can replace a big ass kicking sensor like what you see in the Nikon.


Before you buy, try to find one locally so you can pick it up to see if it feels right in your hand. I went Micro 4/3 because of my Arthritis. I needed a light camera I could use with a wrist strap. My experience with Nikons are slim, but the times I handled one, I found it solid and its controls well positioned. It has to feel right in your hand. If it doesn't, you may not like using it and will leave it at home.


$400 is a terrific price, even for a refurb. I've never had a problem with refurbed equipment. Usually they come with fully warranty. If you want to jump up to a DSLR, you can't go wrong with this camera.