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<blockquote data-quote="Pretzel" data-source="post: 276576" data-attributes="member: 12257">If I know the photographer, or at least know secondhand that they've probably taken good care of their equipment, I don't mind buying used.&nbsp; I think I'd also buy used from a local camera shop if the owner or employees that know their business have looked at it and think it's in good condition.&nbsp; With that in mind, though, most photographers I know are holding on to their equipment, and I'm leery of random Craigslist postings unless they're willing to allow some fairly in-depth testing, which isn't often the case.&nbsp; That's why I tend to go to Adorama or Cameta and consider &quot;factory refurbished&quot; options more often.&nbsp; Then, it just depends on the price difference from there.I bought my 70-300 refurb because the price difference warranted the move, but when I was considering flashes, the refurb price vs. the new price just wasn't enough to convince me, so I waited one more pay period and bought the new.Again, just my .02.&nbsp; The SB-900 is an expensive beast for sure, though.&nbsp; Sure, it's got the extra power, and a bit faster recycle time, but it makes up for it with bulk.&nbsp; Granted, when I tried both on my camera, I was thinking of it from a D3100 point of view, but I think it would still feel that way on the D610 too.&nbsp; *shrug*&nbsp; I guess at that point it really boils down to what you'll be using the flash for on a regular basis?&nbsp; Is it producing income, or more for the lower pressures of &quot;love this art form?&quot;I know that if ya Google SB900 vs. SB700, there are a LOT of discussions out there that will convince you to buy both!&nbsp; Enjoy your new flashes!!LOL</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Pretzel, post: 276576, member: 12257"] If I know the photographer, or at least know secondhand that they've probably taken good care of their equipment, I don't mind buying used. I think I'd also buy used from a local camera shop if the owner or employees that know their business have looked at it and think it's in good condition. With that in mind, though, most photographers I know are holding on to their equipment, and I'm leery of random Craigslist postings unless they're willing to allow some fairly in-depth testing, which isn't often the case. That's why I tend to go to Adorama or Cameta and consider "factory refurbished" options more often. Then, it just depends on the price difference from there. I bought my 70-300 refurb because the price difference warranted the move, but when I was considering flashes, the refurb price vs. the new price just wasn't enough to convince me, so I waited one more pay period and bought the new. Again, just my .02. The SB-900 is an expensive beast for sure, though. Sure, it's got the extra power, and a bit faster recycle time, but it makes up for it with bulk. Granted, when I tried both on my camera, I was thinking of it from a D3100 point of view, but I think it would still feel that way on the D610 too. *shrug* I guess at that point it really boils down to what you'll be using the flash for on a regular basis? Is it producing income, or more for the lower pressures of "love this art form?" I know that if ya Google SB900 vs. SB700, there are a LOT of discussions out there that will convince you to buy both! Enjoy your new [I]flashes!![/I][B]LOL[/B] [/QUOTE]

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