Nikon D3100 14MP DSLR Camera with 18-55mm VR Lens (Refurbished) $300 + Free Shipping

Quote from gabe23111 : This is a very good entry level DSLR camera. Some of the cheaper Sony DSLR's are also good entry level cameras - a drop more user friendly with their "on-screen" tips. My first one was the Alpha a330. I was lucky enough to get in on this deal from Staples. Probably the first YMMV deal that worked for me. FYI... there are some really good deals on Nikon lenses going on now. I don't see these deals to often so now is probably the time to jump on. I'm not sure when these lens deals end ...

I was holding out on grabbing the T3i at $475 refurbished from Canon. Did a quick search and it doesn't seem like this is THAT BAD compared to the T3i, would you agree?

I would mainly be using it for these reasons:
-Vlog
-Portrait shooting
-General video (parties, etc.)
-No sports
-General scenery

Basic usage, nothing professional, but I want DSLR quality @ a low price (oxymoron maybe lol)

Quote from gabe23111 : This is a very good entry level DSLR camera. Some of the cheaper Sony DSLR's are also good entry level cameras - a drop more user friendly with their "on-screen" tips. My first one was the Alpha a330.

Thanks for the info. I went to check out to see final price and saw I had a chunk of change on my paypal account (like randomly finding money on washed jeans right?) and ended up getting it.

Reading my photography books will be more enjoyable now that I have something to practice on.

Thanks OP!

Fantastic deal, if I din't already own canon's I'd buy this. Recommended for folks who are just getting into DSRLs.

Quote from AK_47 : Fantastic deal, if I din't already own canon's I'd buy this. Recommended for folks who are just getting into DSRLs.

Agree. It'll take great shots of the double stuff racing league

Quote from gabe23111 : This is a very good entry level DSLR camera. Some of the cheaper Sony DSLR's are also good entry level cameras - a drop more user friendly with their "on-screen" tips. My first one was the Alpha a330. I was lucky enough to get in on this deal from Staples. Probably the first YMMV deal that worked for me. FYI... there are some really good deals on Nikon lenses going on now. I don't see these deals too often so now is probably the time to jump on. I'm not sure when these lens deals end ...

Which staples in NY were you able to nab a sexy deal like that? Congrats!

This is a great price and it's good to note that it's refurbished by Nikon. I got a Nikon refurbished D5000 last year and it had less than 300 shutter actuations. Looked brand new.

Quote from gabe23111 : This is a very good entry level DSLR camera. Some of the cheaper Sony DSLR's are also good entry level cameras - a drop more user friendly with their "on-screen" tips. My first one was the Alpha a330. I was lucky enough to get in on this deal from Staples. Probably the first YMMV deal that worked for me. FYI... there are some really good deals on Nikon lenses going on now. I don't see these deals too often so now is probably the time to jump on. I'm not sure when these lens deals end ...

Yes, saw that deal, still deciding which one to get 35mm or 50mm, 35mm is not really a deal but 50mm is having good savings.
Which one would be better.

Quote from DJ3xclusive : Which staples in NY were you able to nab a sexy deal like that? Congrats!

Was actually a Staples in Toms River, NJ ...which ironically has now been shut down

Quote from Prince01 : Yes, saw that deal, still deciding which one to get 35mm or 50mm, 35mm is not really a deal but 50mm is having good savings. Which one would be better.

I'm not as "DSLR smart" as a lot of people here so I can't give you a sophisticated explanation , but everyone I asked told me to go with the 35mm. I'm extremely happy with it.

I hit the button. One thing I noticed is that the description says Returns: 30 days money back or item exchange, buyer pays return shipping

But when you go down it says

Item Includes:
Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixels Digital SLR Camera - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens - EN-EL14 Battery - MH-24 Battery Charger - DK-5 Eyepiece Cap - DK-20 Rubber Eyecap - Camera Strap - BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover - BF-1B Body Cap - ViewNX 2 CD-ROM - Nikon 90 Day Warranty

Is it 90 days or 30 days that's applicable.

it it worth upgrading to this from a D3000?

its 30 for return (refund or exchange)

90 for repairs with Nikon

I think....

edit: just to add that i've bought refurb from adorama before and never had a problem with the items

Quote from parrot123 : I hit the button. One thing I noticed is that the description says Returns: 30 days money back or item exchange, buyer pays return shipping But when you go down it says Item Includes: Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixels Digital SLR Camera - 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR AF-S DX Nikkor Lens - EN-EL14 Battery - MH-24 Battery Charger - DK-5 Eyepiece Cap - DK-20 Rubber Eyecap - Camera Strap - BS-1 Accessory Shoe Cover - BF-1B Body Cap - ViewNX 2 CD-ROM - Nikon 90 Day Warranty Is it 90 days or 30 days that's applicable.

I think, 30days is the return window and 90days is Mfg warranty. You have to be little careful here. If something is wrong, you end up paying shipping for returning the item. Most of the retailers pay for the shipping in case of returns / exchanges.

I'm wondering if Adorama VIP extended warranty is applicable if we got this via Ebay.

What would be a good deal on a good compliment lens for this?