jamie_clouser Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I'm considering purchasing a refurbished Canon from usa.canon.com. Can anyone vouch for their experience in doing this?</p> <p>Thanks,<br> Jamie</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randallfarhy Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>No, not yet. But I will in the future. I'm fortunate in that I live 10m from the NJ repair facility and have dealt with these folks face to face. They've been very pleasant to work with, professional, courteous, expedient and willing to take the time when it came to working out a frustrating intermittent issue I had with one of my bodies. Their professionalism imparts confidence that any issues I might have with a "refurb" will be handled properly.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlos_nazareth Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I bought a Refurbished 5D Mark II, I have not had any issues with it (touch wood). I did buy an extended 2 yr third party warranty (from Square Trade - no affiliation). The camera looked like new, so far I am very happy with my purchase.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joshroot Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I have a t1i that is my main "kids/family" camera that I bought as a refurb from Adorama a while back. Not had a single issue with it.</p> <p>In general, I haven't had trouble with any refurb I've bought anywhere (with the caveat that I try to only buy refurbs where the original manf does the "refurbing").</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ed_v. Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Ditto for what Josh said: make sure it is refurbished by Canon with their 90-day (I believe) warranty. I frequently buy refurbished:</p> <p>Canon 40D<br> EF-S 17-85 IS<br> Apple iPhone 4 (not from Canon, of course)</p> <p>No issues with any of them.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DickArnold Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 I have a 5D with a modified mirror and a properly working LCD that is refurbished. Looked new except for a little sticker on the bottom.. It works well with no problems. At least I know it passed through Canon hands. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_christian1 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I have bout a S95 refurb and other than the box it came in you could not tell the difference. Works as new.</p> <p>I am waiting (delivery today) on a 7D as a second body to my 5D MKII - Will report to the group my satisfaction.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayne_campbell Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Twice. Canon refurbs are the best. Have no fear, go for it!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john v. Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I got a refurbished Canon Rebel XTi from Adorama a few years back for $299. I looked brand new when I got it. Only the little sticker on the bottom identified it a refurbished unit. The camera has performed flawlessly. I wouldn't hesitate to buy refurbished again.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_christian1 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>UPDATE:</p> <p>Received the 7D a few minutes ago... here are a couple of shots of the unboxing. Camera looks brand new... not a single bit of paint missing, no signs of wear. Brand new battery and charger...which I needed to buy anyway, so this is a bonus for me. <br> Roger</p> <p> </p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger_christian1 Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Second picture...</p><div></div> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
e._r._averitt Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>No problems with my refurbished 7D, it's almost a year old now!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamie_clouser Posted June 23, 2011 Author Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Thanks to everyone for the feedback! I think I will definitely be going refurb!</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob-c Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>I bought a 50D refurb from Adorama a year or so ago. No issues at all.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen_oster Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Ed. V</p> <p>Though worth noting that Josh's Canon refurb was from Adorama - which come with a 12-month warranty rather than the 90-day warranty if you get them directly from Canon (they've been refurbished by Canon, just the same)<br /> <strong> </strong><br> <strong>Helen Oster<br /> Adorama Camera Customer Service Ambassador</strong><br /> <a href="mailto:Helen@adorama.com">Helen@adorama.com</a></p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_chrouser Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Helen, do you have any refurbished 5D Mk II's for sale? I can't seem to find them on your site if you do.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spencer_chrouser Posted June 23, 2011 Share Posted June 23, 2011 <p>Never mind, I found it on your site.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helen_oster Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 <p>Spencer - do email me: Helen@adorama.com if you need help with anything else.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tim_carlson Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 <p>I purchased a 60D body only a couple months ago and have been very happy since. Right out of the box, I wouldn't have been able to tell the difference if it was new or refurbished. I couldn't find any wear on the body. I'm not quite sure how to tell the true number of actuations, but the image numbering started at 55 when I took my first picture. I've had no issues with it since purchasing and couldn't be happier, especially with it being $200 cheaper than a new body.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JDMvW Posted June 24, 2011 Share Posted June 24, 2011 <p>Just for the record, I have bought many <em><strong>used</strong></em> Canon EOS cameras, for that matter, and every one of them has been usable, and mostly like new.<br> A good time to buy them used is when the "professional" (meaning physicians and the like- with much money and little time to actually use them much--you do not want to buy a used one from a professional <em>photographer</em>) users who always have to have the latest thing are dumping their 'mark 1" to replace it with a 'mark 2'.<br> Such cameras are often essentially new in original packaging, etc.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andreasb Posted June 27, 2011 Share Posted June 27, 2011 <p>I have a refurbished 7D and a 40D - No problems with either. The 40D lasted for over twice as many shutter activations as it was rated for in the specifications.</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clgriffin Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 <p>I've had a 28-70 L and , just recently, a 1D mark IV refurb from Canon. I don't know if the lens was returned or what, but it performed well before I upgraded to a 24-70. The 1D4 was like brand new. The exposure count was 000-0000</p> Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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