How much should I pay for my D800?
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Fred Kingston
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I wouldn't pay more than what a refurbed D800 sells for regardless of actuations...
looks like reputable dealers are selling refurbed, with warranty, for right at $2400
looks like reputable dealers are selling refurbed, with warranty, for right at $2400
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Before you make the plunge, check it to make sure it's doesn't have that funky focus issue that many new D800's suffered from. If it does, then make sure you can still send it to Nikon for a free fix.
Nikon D800 / D800E Asymmetric Focus Issue
Nikon D800 / D800E Asymmetric Focus Issue
Fred Kingston
Senior Member
Just to make me sick... How much is he selling it for??? 
It's not something you would catch unless you specifically do the tests described in that link. I would strongly urge you do the experiment.
rocketman122
Senior Member
I wish you the best. personally I would never buy a camera used. if the shutter goes (knock on wood) thats a few hundred dollars and you dont have warranty for that. I bought mine new with 3 years mack vip diamond warranty (an all risk type) and it costed $170. and the shutter will die. its just a matter of time. check it well and fingers crossed all checks out ok. dont want to be a debbie downer, Its just these cameras are sophisticated and any small thing costs so much.
I see where you're coming from, but understand that cameras are a lot more resilient than you think. I mean, when was the last time you heard of a camera like that having that sort of issue at 24k clicks? Especially from someone you know well? Especially a gear-head that you know well? Of course the shutter will die. Eventually. But the thing is, how many years of use will I get out if it? Three months or (more likely) three + years? My bet is on a camera of this caliber, 4+ years is about right, and even then there are D90's that are still going strong, far outliving their estimated lifespan on the shutter mechanism.
Granted, if I were buying say, a 3200 or similar I wouldn't be buying used
This just happened to fall into my lap from a good photographer friend who I trust and know well.
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Not to rain on your parade but my 800's shutter fell to pieces right around 30k. It's well documented here on Nikonites (indeed, I ranted and raved a bit about it). I was at the Miramar air show when it crapped out. Nevertheless, even if your shutter fell apart the day after you buy this camera, it's only a ~$250 repair job and at the price you're paying for it, you'll have more than enough room to have it repaired and still be getting a great deal on it.
I feel like I'd almost be searching for flaws at that point. But I will test it and see. That article is extremely long winded and complex... There must be another, 'faster' read out there to accomplish this..