Nikon D3300 24.2 MP CMOS Digital SLR (Renewed)

I am not an experience photographer. In fact, the purchase of this camera marks the beginning of my amateur photography career. I did some research and actually found a couple of lists of the best DSLR cameras for beginner photographers and this seemed to be everyone's favorite - a good camera at a reasonable price. I wanted something that I could learn on and didn't want to spend a fortune. So when I saw that this was refurbished and I could save some money, I went for it. I appreciated that the refurbished goods were endorsed by Amazon. The camera is GREAT! It's been really fun and easy to operate and I've taken some beautiful shots. I'm excited to be learning and really happy I made this decision!

I've been a camera "addict" for years. Mostly point & shoot cameras, although I did spring for a Nikon 1 S2 a couple years ago that I was very happy with. I take a lot of pet pictures, and Nikon, Sony and Panasonic seem to do the best job with cats and dogs. I was afraid of a dSLR camera. I knew manual settings but the thought of a dSLR camera brought out the fear in me. After reading many reviews both here and other sites, I decided to go with this camera since it's rated one of the best for beginners to dSLR shooting. There's a definite learning curve when switching from a P&S camera to this. The guide on the mode dial helps, but I highly recommend doing a search for "Tom's Guide Nikon D3300" on the web. Tom is immensely helpful for setting up this camera for the best possible shots. >>> Photo Quality: Excellent once you learn the proper settings - although you CAN keep this on AUTO and use it just like a point & shoot camera - your photos will be much better than any P&S camera can do, but once you learn how to tweek settings for the best shot, you'll no longer want to keep the dial on AUTO >>> Battery Life: Excellent >>> Lens: The included 18-55mm lens is good for most shots I'll be taking, but I plan on buying just one other lens for great portraits - this one: Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 35mm f/1.8G Lens with Auto Focus for Nikon DSLR Cameras >>> Camera Weight: Lighter than most dSLR's, but still much heavier and larger than a point & shoot camera Memory Card: Yes, you will need one. Opt for one that's a Class 10 and fast....this SDHC card works fine: SanDisk 32GB Ultra Class 10 SDHC UHS-I Memory Card Up to 80MB, Grey/Black (SDSDUNC-032G-GN6IN) >>> Video: Yes, and this camera does great quality video, too. So, should you buy this Nikon-refurbished camera or a brand-spanking new one? My camera came with a shutter count of only 22. Whoever bought this before me took only 22 photos before deciding to return it. Nikon then sent it through a refurbishing process before putting the camera back out for sale. I have a keen eye for finding defects and there is not one tiny scratch, scuff or ding on this camera, the LCD screen included. It's absolutely perfect. It came with USB cable, audio/video cable, the standard lens with both front and back caps, the Nikon lens cap, genuine Nikon camera neck strap, genuine Nikon charger, and genuine Nikon battery. The only thing you don't get that a brand-new Nikon D3300 provides is the original box. They packaged this refurb in a generic white box with a Nikon label.

This camera is GREAT!!! This is my first DSLR, and it was actually ranked number 1 on a list that I saw for beginner DSLR's, so that is why I chose it. It was between either a Nikon or a Cannon, and I went to Costco to look at the Cannon Rebel. I picked up the cannon and it felt so cheap and "plastic-y". I was not a fan of it at all, so I bought this Nikon on Amazon and could not be happier. The price was not horrible either, as I had a lot of Amazon Points from my Amazon Prime Credit Card...that sounds like a live commercial but its not haha! Anyway I am just having so much fun with this camera, taking a lot of surf photos and learning all about it. It is great, super recommended this camera!!!

I was extremely happy with my purchase that I had gotten in the beginning. It has taken so many beautiful photos. However, I am rating this an okay due to the fact that it has a smudge and something that is in the corner of the view finder. It also came with a rip-off version of the strap. I am very, very disappointed in that fact because I expected the Nikon strap to come with the camera, and I wouldn't have to order one of them from a different place :/

I love this camera! Only thing that bothers me is that it's listed to have wifi capabilities. Although that may be true, in order to use it, you must buy an additional $50 piece to make it work. I was under the impression that it was already installed in the camera, but it's not. Other than that, this camera is perfect for "beginners", as people say.

This is our second D3300. Came with a 90day warranty on both the camera and lens. Looks and operates like a new camera.

I am a beginner photographer, and this​ is the perfect starting camera! There are enough features that I can play around with and learn more about photography, but the automatic settings are still good enough to take great photos effortlessly. The 18x55 lens is a great everyday lens, and I may get a telephoto lens once I understand the basics more. I would recommend this to anyone who is looking to step up from their phone camera or a compact camera.The refurbished price is a great deal, and the warranty is worth the price!

Great camera at affordable price. Had no problems as it works like new. Pictures are sharp and clear. Also so easy to use my 6 year old boy took some of my best personal pictures!