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refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged camera??

resty — Sun, 05 May 2013 07:58:59 GMT

refurbished slr camera?

what does it mean? it is used already?

2nd hand?

or with small damaged camera??

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

Skirball — Sun, 05 May 2013 20:51:36 GMT

I don't know what Canon's policy is on refurbished product, so they can jump in and correct me if the following is wrong, but in general: refurbished product was something at was returned as opposed to something that was simply used and then sold. A refurb could be something used during a 30 day return window and sent back, or something that had a defect and was returned, floor model, etc. But a refurb will be rebuilt to spec and 100% tested, and usually comes with a warranty for a reasonable time period. Most companies use lot inspection, meaning that they test samples from each batch made and if the samples are ok they assume everything is. A refurb will be 100% inspected, which is more than you can say for the product that you buy brand new.

Personally I have zero qualms about buying a refurb lens from Canon and I have very little issue buying a camera body. You never know what's inside with electronics so I guess I have a little hesitancy with the Camera bodies. But if the price difference is significant to me, then I'd do it without regret.

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

Kingcreek — Mon, 06 May 2013 14:47:55 GMT

I bought a refurb and honestly I couldn't tell it from new. The battery and LCD were sealed. I was told by a Canon rep that most refurbs are returned or refused stock possibly overstock or opened or damaged package. They all go thru a full tech inspection and come with a manufacturors warranty. I was told that they do not sell damaged/repaired cameras

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

hsbn — Mon, 06 May 2013 15:38:32 GMT

Some people claim that refurbished SLR and lens are better than brand new because like SKirball said it is 100% tested and not mass-product like brand new. They're calibrated and tested individually.

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

EIGHTFPS — Thu, 09 May 2013 14:34:56 GMT

Skirball you make a great point!

Resty... I would recommend refurbished products if you find a good deal. A lot of lens I try out I would test them prior to purchase. I never had a Canon Lens issue or malfunction on lenses and some are very old! They are made very well.

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

resty — Fri, 10 May 2013 05:33:46 GMT

thanks for ur help guys.. so were is the best shop can i buy the refurb one?? on cannon website?? thankx

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

Kingcreek — Fri, 10 May 2013 11:37:03 GMT

Yes. Buy direct from Canon. Great deal on the t4i body right now.

Re: refurbished slr camera? what does it mean? it is used already? 2nd hand? with small damaged came

Edward — Mon, 20 May 2013 11:38:37 GMT

Refurbish implies to me previously used or repaired. Although they may be perfectly fine, when I see their price, the savings are not worth it when comparred to getting a brand new item with a warranty.