Refurbished Digital Camera

A Refurbished Digital Camera

Executive Summary by Tracy Hargraves

Just like buying other products, make sure you invest time on checking the product before buying it.

Also, unlike buying a used camera, a factory refurbished camera should come with all the accessories that you would expect from a new product: owner's/user's manual, USB/Firewire connection, batteries, wrist strap, memory card, and even sometimes a protective case.

Of course, this is not the only reason you may not have considered buying a refurbished digital camera.

There are, as with every good deal, some possible negative aspects to purchasing a refurbished digital camera. Because refurbished cameras don't specify the amount of use prior to return or the reason for return, consumers are often left in the dark. This fact has led to many urban legends of refurbished electronics malfunctioning, but the truth is, in most cases refurbished digital cameras are almost as good as new.

How will you know that you have purchased a good refurbished camera? Buying a refurbished digital camera can cut the cost significantly while still providing you with an excellent product. If you are considering buying a digital camera, be sure to check the internet and your local retailers for refurbished models – they are worth the time it takes to investigate.

Buying a Refurbished Digital Camera - How Do You Decide?

Buying a refurbished digital camera could be a very good buy, or it could end in disaster if you purchase a substandard camera, or from an unscrupulous retailer. Firstly, having decided which refurbished digital camera you would like to buy, go and search for recommendations.

You could talk to friends, to photographers, and visit online photographic discussion forums. Try to gain some background information on the basic reliability and capabilities of the camera, but also of backup service, both from the retailer and the manufacturer. Is it carried by the retailer, or the manufacturer? If it is the retailer, is it s reputable company? Note the time span, as well as any possible limitations.

Lastly, check for manuals, cables, and any software needed to download you pictures and videos. Is it really a refurbished digital camera, or is it simply a returned purchase?