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Stib101 · 08-04-2011, 03:45 PM

I have been wanting to go FF & after seeing the wonderful samples of pics here, I decided to look for a Nikon D700. I have been patiently waiting for months for it to be available @ the NikonUSA site since it's always out of stock just about anywhere & finally pulled the trigger this morning when it was finally in stock

. My question is, is it a worthy purchase? Should I wait for the next replacemet in which Nikon will officially announce on the 24th? I'm excited to get my hands on it but hesitant at the same time

Clicker · 08-04-2011, 04:30 PM

I'd wait I personally don't like refurbished anything "electronic".

deadwolfbones · 08-04-2011, 04:37 PM

Nikon warranties their refurbs for 1yr, iirc. If you're ok with that, there's no reason not to get one.

SpecialK · 08-04-2011, 04:47 PM

Originally posted by Stib101

I have been wanting to go FF & after seeing the wonderful samples of pics here, I decided to look for a Nikon D700. I have been patiently waiting for months for it to be available @ the NikonUSA site since it's always out of stock just about anywhere & finally pulled the trigger this morning when it was finally in stock

. My question is, is it a worthy purchase? Should I wait for the next replacemet in which Nikon will officially announce on the 24th? I'm excited to get my hands on it but hesitant at the same time

You are supposed to ask before you buy.

Nothing wrong with refurbished. There was a problem, they fixed it.

Last edited by SpecialK; 08-04-2011 at 07:33 PM.

deadwolfbones · 08-04-2011, 06:43 PM

fwiw, I bought my D700 used w/ 11,000 clicks on it a bit over 2 years ago and it's going strong.

Stib101 · 08-04-2011, 11:30 PM

Having purchased most of my gears used(Marketplace,KEH,C-list) without warranties & happy with them, I had no reservations with this one. In fact, knowing it came with a (90 days I believe) warranty made it easier. However, photographywise, I wonder if getting into FF would make any difference. I enjoy using my K-x & I think it's very capable, having produced so many wonderful images with it but still feels limited. My wife just gave me the "greenlight" for an upgrade & I'm like a kid let loosed in a candy store

. DWB, how's it been for you since you own a D700? Thank you for all your inputs!

dexmus · 08-04-2011, 11:58 PM

yes - totally worth it. D700 is probably one of the best DSLRs ever made. It is 3 years old, but it still has one of the best low light IQ - only D3s and may be one of Canon 1D series can better it. Has the best AF available. It is just a great, great camera.
It spoils you a bit - with the tremendous AF accuracy and speed. It makes other camera's improvements look blase`

Last edited by dexmus; 08-05-2011 at 12:10 AM.

deadwolfbones · 08-05-2011, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Stib101

Having purchased most of my gears used(Marketplace,KEH,C-list) without warranties & happy with them, I had no reservations with this one. In fact, knowing it came with a (90 days I believe) warranty made it easier. However, photographywise, I wonder if getting into FF would make any difference. I enjoy using my K-x & I think it's very capable, having produced so many wonderful images with it but still feels limited. My wife just gave me the "greenlight" for an upgrade & I'm like a kid let loosed in a candy store

. DWB, how's it been for you since you own a D700? Thank you for all your inputs!

I love it to death!

K-9 · 08-07-2011, 08:59 PM

Even if the D800 is announced in late August, it probably won't be released until September, and will be very hard to get until probably November. No one knows what the price will start at, either. The two replacements this month could very well be the D400 and D4 and not the D800 anyway.

K-9 · 08-09-2011, 06:06 PM

There is supposedly a 10% coupon now off new or refurbished items at the Nikon store:

Nikon coupon link

This same site is reporting that brand new (not refurbished) D700's are on sale through Best Buy for $2267.99. They may now be out of stock though, as I could not even add one to a shopping cart.

RioRico · 08-14-2011, 02:11 AM

Be sure to get some lenses with that.

Frogfish · 08-14-2011, 03:10 AM

I've decided to wait for the D800 to come out and the D700s to flood the market, and a price drop, but I'd have no problem taking a refurb unit at all.

K-9 · 08-14-2011, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Frogfish

I've decided to wait for the D800 to come out and the D700s to flood the market, and a price drop, but I'd have no problem taking a refurb unit at all.

If the D800 comes out at $3200-$3400 like some are speculating, it may take a while for people to upgrade and give up their D700.

Frogfish · 08-15-2011, 07:12 AM

Originally posted by K-9

If the D800 comes out at $3200-$3400 like some are speculating, it may take a while for people to upgrade and give up their D700.

Not in Shanghai

**luftfluss** · 08-21-2011, 06:59 AM

Originally posted by RioRico

Be sure to get some lenses with that.

Nikon's sponsoring the Stanley Cup?

08-04-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
Stib101 New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18	Refurbished Nikon any good? I have been wanting to go FF & after seeing the wonderful samples of pics here, I decided to look for a Nikon D700. I have been patiently waiting for months for it to be available @ the NikonUSA site since it's always out of stock just about anywhere & finally pulled the trigger this morning when it was finally in stock. My question is, is it a worthy purchase? Should I wait for the next replacemet in which Nikon will officially announce on the 24th? I'm excited to get my hands on it but hesitant at the same time

08-04-2011, 04:47 PM	#4
SpecialK Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: So California Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,482	Originally posted by Stib101 I have been wanting to go FF & after seeing the wonderful samples of pics here, I decided to look for a Nikon D700. I have been patiently waiting for months for it to be available @ the NikonUSA site since it's always out of stock just about anywhere & finally pulled the trigger this morning when it was finally in stock. My question is, is it a worthy purchase? Should I wait for the next replacemet in which Nikon will officially announce on the 24th? I'm excited to get my hands on it but hesitant at the same time You are supposed to ask before you buy. Nothing wrong with refurbished. There was a problem, they fixed it. Last edited by SpecialK; 08-04-2011 at 07:33 PM.

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08-04-2011, 04:30 PM	#2
Clicker Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,241	I'd wait I personally don't like refurbished anything "electronic".

08-04-2011, 04:37 PM	#3
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Nikon warranties their refurbs for 1yr, iirc. If you're ok with that, there's no reason not to get one.

08-04-2011, 06:43 PM	#5
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	fwiw, I bought my D700 used w/ 11,000 clicks on it a bit over 2 years ago and it's going strong.

08-04-2011, 11:30 PM	#6
Stib101 New Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 18 Original Poster	Having purchased most of my gears used(Marketplace,KEH,C-list) without warranties & happy with them, I had no reservations with this one. In fact, knowing it came with a (90 days I believe) warranty made it easier. However, photographywise, I wonder if getting into FF would make any difference. I enjoy using my K-x & I think it's very capable, having produced so many wonderful images with it but still feels limited. My wife just gave me the "greenlight" for an upgrade & I'm like a kid let loosed in a candy store . DWB, how's it been for you since you own a D700? Thank you for all your inputs!

08-04-2011, 11:58 PM	#7
dexmus Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 392	yes - totally worth it. D700 is probably one of the best DSLRs ever made. It is 3 years old, but it still has one of the best low light IQ - only D3s and may be one of Canon 1D series can better it. Has the best AF available. It is just a great, great camera. It spoils you a bit - with the tremendous AF accuracy and speed. It makes other camera's improvements look blase` Last edited by dexmus; 08-05-2011 at 12:10 AM.

08-05-2011, 06:16 AM	#8
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by Stib101 Having purchased most of my gears used(Marketplace,KEH,C-list) without warranties & happy with them, I had no reservations with this one. In fact, knowing it came with a (90 days I believe) warranty made it easier. However, photographywise, I wonder if getting into FF would make any difference. I enjoy using my K-x & I think it's very capable, having produced so many wonderful images with it but still feels limited. My wife just gave me the "greenlight" for an upgrade & I'm like a kid let loosed in a candy store . DWB, how's it been for you since you own a D700? Thank you for all your inputs! I love it to death!

08-07-2011, 08:59 PM	#9
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Even if the D800 is announced in late August, it probably won't be released until September, and will be very hard to get until probably November. No one knows what the price will start at, either. The two replacements this month could very well be the D400 and D4 and not the D800 anyway.

08-09-2011, 06:06 PM	#10
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	There is supposedly a 10% coupon now off new or refurbished items at the Nikon store: Nikon coupon link This same site is reporting that brand new (not refurbished) D700's are on sale through Best Buy for $2267.99. They may now be out of stock though, as I could not even add one to a shopping cart.

08-14-2011, 02:11 AM	#11
RioRico Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Limbo, California Posts: 11,263	Be sure to get some lenses with that.

08-14-2011, 03:10 AM	#12
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	I've decided to wait for the D800 to come out and the D700s to flood the market, and a price drop, but I'd have no problem taking a refurb unit at all.

08-14-2011, 02:28 PM	#13
K-9 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Photos: Albums Posts: 1,971	Originally posted by Frogfish I've decided to wait for the D800 to come out and the D700s to flood the market, and a price drop, but I'd have no problem taking a refurb unit at all. If the D800 comes out at $3200-$3400 like some are speculating, it may take a while for people to upgrade and give up their D700.

08-15-2011, 07:12 AM	#14
Frogfish Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Shanghai Posts: 4,490	Originally posted by K-9 If the D800 comes out at $3200-$3400 like some are speculating, it may take a while for people to upgrade and give up their D700. Not in Shanghai

08-21-2011, 06:59 AM	#15
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,628	Originally posted by RioRico Be sure to get some lenses with that. Nikon's sponsoring the Stanley Cup?

Refurbished Nikon any good?

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