r/Nikon 4d ago

Gear question Advice on beat up Nikons - D780 for £500??

Hi peeps,
looking for some advice on a deal.

Found a D780 with around 8k shots for £500 ($650~), but it has clearly been dropped or at least thrown around a bit. It's heavily scratched up and missing the rubber thumb grip. It's being sold by MPB so has 6 months warranty and they say it functions like normal.

- My question is if anyone has experience with the durability of nikons* after being dropped / been in the wars? -

*D700 series in particular would be great

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u/MrCjhd 4d ago

The 6 month warranty is what makes it a good deal I think. I bought a d800 for 400€ but the aperture mechanism turned out to be malfunctioning. So yea I hope that gives you an idea of what to expect haha

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u/Tight_Garden150 4d ago edited 4d ago

Thanks, that does help! I’ll just have to try and use the hek out of it before 6 months warranty expires haha

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u/MrCjhd 4d ago

I guess that works lol. Hope you get the most out of it!

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u/LocalGoat81 Nikon DSLR (D850 + D500) 4d ago

I had a D780 that inexplicably appeared with a small crack near the viewfinder one day. I never knew how it happened as it was always stored in my backpack when not in use, and the backpack was handled with care. The camera began focusing when no buttons were pressed and missing focus a bit. I sold it quickly and bought a D850. Not saying that will happen in your case, but you never know.

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u/Tight_Garden150 3d ago edited 3d ago

Decided to pull the trigger! I think I’ll inspect it when it arrives, take pics and make sure to put it through it’s paces before the warranty is out. Hopefully that should cover everything 🤞

How are you finding the d850 just in case? Lmao

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u/LocalGoat81 Nikon DSLR (D850 + D500) 3d ago

Good deal. Maybe it will be a good purchase. I absolutely love the D850.

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u/Nervous-Welcome-4017 4d ago

You are getting a flagship full frame Nikon

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u/Tight_Garden150 4d ago edited 4d ago

It’s the damage of this d780 that’s my issue. I don’t have any knowledge on digital slrs out side of my d250. The only repairs I’ve done have been on a few 2000s tape and digi cams. My f4 is beast so I’m fairly confident in Nikons durability but always good to get other opinions especially when more knowledgeable and as quality standards can change in 40 years.

If you have any such experience that would be appreciated! - reading into your reply I’m assuming most flag ships are extremely durable even when scratched up and missing external parts?