Great time to buy a used D70, D70s or D100

[robbiex1]

Nikon has started shipping the new D200 worldwide and there has already been a spike in available used D70s and D100s. For anyone interested in picking up the D70, D70s or D100, they can be had now for cheap. Many are less than a year old as well.

As an example, check out the following link that in the past 24hrs had a few listed for amazing prices. Yes, most of the sellers are in the US, but if you're creative and resourceful, you can get them for a significant discount, saving hundreds of dollars off the new prices here in Canada.

http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID23&conf=DCConfID2

[vric]

Be aware that Nikon US warranty isn't usable in Canada, and Canada not usable in US.

The D50 can be found for 799$ brand new in Canada, and the D70s for about 1,249

[BillCollector Bob]

Be aware that Nikon US warranty isn't usable in Canada, and Canada not usable in US.

The D50 can be found for 799$ brand new in Canada, and the D70s for about 1,249

where have you seen the D50 for 799.00 (cdn)?

[stoneblade]

where u get d70 for 1250?? I am kinder looking for 1 d70s

[Txiasaeia]

Be aware that Nikon US warranty isn't usable in Canada, and Canada not usable in US.

Where in the world do you get this idea? This simply isn't true. A legal US camera will be serviced by Nikon Canada and vice versa. Grey market cameras, on the other hand, have a dubious warranty status, but this isn't the same as what you're talking about.

[miss_swan]

Be aware that Nikon US warranty isn't usable in Canada, and Canada not usable in US.

The D50 can be found for 799$ brand new in Canada, and the D70s for about 1,249

Yes, i'd like to know where you can find these prices. Any hints?

[JMWarren]

Yes, i'd like to know where you can find these prices. Any hints?

I think he means body only for $799.99

Mike

[ReAder]

Where in the world do you get this idea? This simply isn't true. A legal US camera will be serviced by Nikon Canada and vice versa. Grey market cameras, on the other hand, have a dubious warranty status, but this isn't the same as what you're talking about.

Well, you might get the idea if you've ever actually tried to get a U.S.-purchased camera fixed at a Nikon Canada Service Centre. Nikon Canada will not fix any camera that's been purchased in the U.S., without having you pay out-of-warranty fees first... This applies even if you're within the warranty period and made the purchase from an authorized U.S. dealer.

The most Nikon Canada will do is provide an estimate of the damage for you, and tell you whether or not the camera will be covered by the warranty when you end up sending it to the U.S. to get it fixed.

[ReAder]

Nikon D50 Body Only- Price: $788.67 CDN
http://www.cameracanada.com/eNet-cart/Product.asp?pid=17005&type=1

[phyrefly]

How much will shipping/tax/brokerage fees cost me if it's shipped from the US?

Those prices are awesome, but I've been hit with ridiculous brokerage fees before :(

[hagbard]

Well, you might get the idea if you've ever actually tried to get a U.S.-purchased camera fixed at a Nikon Canada Service Centre. Nikon Canada will not fix any camera that's been purchased in the U.S., without having you pay out-of-warranty fees first... This applies even if you're within the warranty period and made the purchase from an authorized U.S. dealer.

The most Nikon Canada will do is provide an estimate of the damage for you, and tell you whether or not the camera will be covered by the warranty when you end up sending it to the U.S. to get it fixed.

I was looking at the D200 but that could be a deal killer for me. Way more expensive in Canada, and I found their advertising more than a bit deceiptive as to the warranty Nikon Canada is offering. You'd think looking at their website you'd get a two year warranty on that camera, but if you run a search, you find its really one year. Time to find a new hobby.

[googoo]

F&F sale at BB last weekend, D50, $950 before 10% discount, $855 after. Very good price great return policy.

F&F sale at BB last weekend, D70s $1500 before 10% discount, $1350 after, good price great return policy.

Brent

[selpats]

Nikon has started shipping the new D200 worldwide and there has already been a spike in available used D70s and D100s. For anyone interested in picking up the D70, D70s or D100, they can be had now for cheap. Many are less than a year old as well.

As an example, check out the following link that in the past 24hrs had a few listed for amazing prices. Yes, most of the sellers are in the US, but if you're creative and resourceful, you can get them for a significant discount, saving hundreds of dollars off the new prices here in Canada.

http://www.nikonians.org/cgi-bin/dcforum/dcboard.cgi?az=list&forum=DCForumID23&conf=DCConfID2

You are absolutely right, I just sold my D70s body with a spare battery, wired and wireless remotes, everything like new in the boxes with warranties etc for $900.

Bring on the D200! :cheesygri

I have already printed the D200 manual at Staples and had it bound! LOL

[vric]

D50 for 799$ with 18-55mm DX lens (I posted it 2 days ago here, you really should search... :lol: )

There is many copy on Ebay (it's a shop, authorised)

3 here (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NIKON-D50-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-w-18-55MM-LENS-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ7572941854QQcategoryZ43456QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)
5 here (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NIKON-D50-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-w-18-55MM-LENS-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ7572934163QQcategoryZ43456QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)
3 here (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NIKON-D50-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-w-18-55MM-LENS-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ7572941854QQcategoryZ43456QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)
5 here (http://cgi.ebay.ca/NIKON-D50-DIGITAL-SLR-CAMERA-w-18-55MM-LENS-FREE-SHIP_W0QQitemZ7572941840QQcategoryZ43456QQrdZ1QQcm dZViewItem)

and he add other every week or so... 799$ free shipping in Canada.

For the D70, I paid 1249$ last year at boxing days at AdenCamera.. be patient.


Where in the world do you get this idea? This simply isn't true. A legal US camera will be serviced by Nikon Canada and vice versa. Grey market cameras, on the other hand, have a dubious warranty status, but this isn't the same as what you're talking about.


US warranty need to be serviced by Nikon USA, Not Nikon Canada.. I have Nikon product since my old Coolpix 950 in 1999 and it always been like that. It was the same few week ago with Nikon recalled EN-EL3 because of faulty battery. Nikon USA made the trade up, but wouldn't do it for Canada. I had to wait near 1 month before Nikon Canada actually made the recall too.

Read the warranty paper of your Nikon before saying anything, and do some search too, it won't hurt.

[Art]

Another thing to note is the Canadian waranty is NON TRANSFERABLE.... If you buy a used one no matter how long is left on the waranty Nikon Canada will not waranty it.

Also the question about waranty... Nikon Canada chooses how long they want to waranty it. So if you notice many Nikon products purchase legitamately in canada have stickers on the box stating the lenght of the "Canadian" waranty. My D70 has a 2 year sticker on it, and my lenses got 5 year stickers.

Edit: OH btw did you guys know about the D70 D50 D70S battery recall? Supposedly some short out and cause fires. I had one listed, and got a High Capacity replacement for free.

[hagbard]

Another thing to note is the Canadian waranty is NON TRANSFERABLE.... If you buy a used one no matter how long is left on the waranty Nikon Canada will not waranty it.

Also the question about waranty... Nikon Canada chooses how long they want to waranty it. So if you notice many Nikon products purchase legitamately in canada have stickers on the box stating the lenght of the "Canadian" waranty. My D70 has a 2 year sticker on it, and my lenses got 5 year stickers.

Edit: OH btw did you guys know about the D70 D50 D70S battery recall? Supposedly some short out and cause fires. I had one listed, and got a High Capacity replacement for free.

The D70 has a two year warranty sticker on it?? If you go to their website, and search around, you'll find the dSLRs have a one year warranty in Canada, or have they not updated the site? Its the Coolpix p&s cameras that have a two year warranty.

[vric]

The D70 has a two year warranty sticker on it?? If you go to their website, and search around, you'll find the dSLRs have a one year warranty in Canada, or have they not updated the site? Its the Coolpix p&s cameras that have a two year warranty.

D70 have 2 years warranty. Nikon Canada changed that in 2004 (if I remember) for most of their Camera.

Every Camera are 2 year, and accessories (lens, flash) 5 year. They even have 25 years warranty for sport optics. Nearly nothing "new" have less than 2 year now


Exclusive Canadian Warranty
Nikon Canada offers an exclusive 2-year warranty for all COOLPIX cameras and the Nikon D70, D70s, and D50 Digital SLR cameras purchased from a Nikon Canada Authorized Dealer. Consumers can feel comfort knowing their investment in protected by Nikon Canada's 2-Year Warranty with in-Canada service


You can add the D200 to this list.

[phyrefly]

For the D70, I paid 1249$ last year at boxing days at AdenCamera.. be patient.



Kinda OT:

Are DSLR prices usually lower during boxing day sales or in the following spring? I need a DSLR for the coming summer and I really don't know if I should buy it right after xmas or wait.

Will there be any introductions of new Nikon or Canon entry-level DLSRs during Q1 and Q2 2006?

[hagbard]

D70 have 2 years warranty. Nikon Canada changed that in 2004 (if I remember) for most of their Camera.

Every Camera are 2 year, and accessories (lens, flash) 5 year. They even have 25 years warranty for sport optics. Nearly nothing "new" have less than 2 year now




You can add the D200 to this list.

Okay, that makes me feel a bit better about making the switch to Nikon. Now to get rid of my old dSLR and lenses (all of which are great, just can't deal with Canon again).