Is cameta camera still in business?
I guess I’m late to the game in finding out that Cameta Camera is closed. Kind of sad. Among other things they extended Nikon’s 30-day warranty on refurbished bodies to one full year.
What does it mean when a camera is refurbished?
Refurbished cameras are gently used, demos or open-box models that were returned to and checked by the manufacturer by hand, inspected carefully, diagnosed and calibrated at their repair facility. They could be more dependable than new cameras because they’ve all been hand checked.
Is it okay to buy a refurbished DSLR?
One of the best aspects of buying a refurbished Canon camera is that it comes with an identical one year warranty to the new cameras. This means that you have exactly the same protection as if you’d bought an ‘ordinary’ camera. There are only two real downsides to buying a refurbished Canon camera.
How good is Nikon refurbished?
Refurbished Nikons are indistinguishable from new. Might even be better, since each one is thoroughly tested by a technician. But I expect a significant price discount to offset the shorter warranty and shutter count.
Is it safe to buy refurbished Canon lens?
I have purchased many times from Canon Refurbished website and their refurbished products have been nothing but “stellar”! The condition of these products is as good as NEW! Go ahead and make your purchase. One thing to note is making sure you are indeed coming out ahead in the cost of lens.
What are the 3 main types of lenses?
Three basic types of lenses: normal, telephoto and wide angle and their respective lens focal length. The normal lens is a standard lens for everyday use.
Is it good to buy refurbished camera?
Some of the advantages of buying refurbished include: Lower Price: The biggest pro to buying refurbished is the discount off the original price. You can often find items from 10-30% off MSRP, which could translate to hundreds of dollars. You’re essentially getting a “new” item at a substantial discount.
How long do Canon lenses last?
Canon’s “L” series lenses are their highest quality lenses the build quality is superb and those lenses generally last a lifetime. (L series lenses are fairly pricey… most of them are more than $1000).
Is DSLR dying?
According to Canon’s Chairman and CEO Fujio Mitarai, their next flagship SLR camera will be the last. They’ve even stopped production on new EF lenses. While they’ll consider making consumer-level DSLR cameras in the near future, Canon’s long-term plan is to focus on the mirrorless format.
What’s more important camera or lens?
Camera lenses are more important than the camera they’re attached to, at least in most situations. An entry level DSLR with a great lens will take great photos while a $10,000 professional camera with a terrible lens will take terrible pictures.