Any things to be aware of if purchasing refurbished cameras?

Saw this for the Coolpix P520.
Only 90 day guarantee by Canon but vendor extends to one year.

http://www.cameta.com/Nikon-Coolpix-P520-GPS-Digital-Camera-Black-Factory-Refurbished-77061.cfm
Added (1). Too much looking has fried my feeble brain. I meant it is refurbished by Nikon. I am looking at mainly Canon and Nikon cameras. Just got my makers turned around.

Sorry.

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Help Picking Camera for Valentine's Day Gift?

Hi, photo enthusiasts. :)

I need your advice on what camera to buy my boyfriend for Valentine's Day.
I'm trying to find something that will:

1. Be portable enough that he won't have to carry around a camera bag or feel like he can't take casual photography.

2. Take high quality photos and help him have flexibility in learning about photography -- hence why I don't really just want to get a point-and-shoot.

3. Not be too intimidating, price-wise (It's not like I'm going to show him the price tag, but I don't want him to feel uncomfortable about getting this gift)

4. He has mentioned wanting a camera that takes normal batteries because his family has had issues with camera batteries dying… But I don't think they make anything beyond a point-and-shoot with normal, changeable batteries, correct?

He's not really much of a photographer right now, but he has mentioned wanting to get into it.
I'm REALLY trying to stay under $350, but as you can tell, I have some options that are a little over that. Less would be wonderful too. Here are some options that I have found so far:

Nikon Coolpix P520 18.1 Megapixel ($346.99)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+Coolpix+P520+18.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera/8189066.p?skuId=8189066&productCategoryId=pcmcat214000050002&id=1218864968198

Sony NEX3N/BMBDL 16.1 Megapixel with 16-50mm Lens ($290)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-16.1-MP-NEX3N-BMBDL/23204163

Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel with 18-55mm VR Lens ($390)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+D3100+Digital+SLR+Camera+with+18-55mm+VR+Lens+-+Red/3099128.p?skuId=3099128&productCategoryId=pcmcat180400050000&id=1218377778652

Sony DSC-HX300 20.4 Megapixel ($400)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+DSC-HX300+20.4-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/8592041.p?skuId=8592041&productCategoryId=pcmcat214000050002&id=1218879458438

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Camera for Valentine's Day?

Hi, photo enthusiasts. :)

I need your advice on what camera to buy my boyfriend for Valentine's Day.
I'm trying to find something that will:

1. Be portable enough that he won't have to carry around a camera bag or feel like he can't take casual photography.

2. Take high quality photos and help him have flexibility in learning about photography -- hence why I don't really just want to get a point-and-shoot.

3. Not be too intimidating, price-wise (It's not like I'm going to show him the price tag, but I don't want him to feel uncomfortable about getting this gift)

4. He has mentioned wanting a camera that takes normal batteries because his family has had issues with camera batteries dying… But I don't think they make anything beyond a point-and-shoot with normal, changeable batteries, correct?

He's not really much of a photographer right now, but he has mentioned wanting to get into it.
I'm REALLY trying to stay under $350, but as you can tell, I have some options that are a little over that. Less would be wonderful too. Here are some options that I have found so far:

Nikon Coolpix P520 18.1 Megapixel ($346.99)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+Coolpix+P520+18.1-Megapixel+Digital+Camera/8189066.p?skuId=8189066&productCategoryId=pcmcat214000050002&id=1218864968198

Sony NEX3N/BMBDL 16.1 Megapixel with 16-50mm Lens ($290)
http://www.walmart.com/ip/Sony-16.1-MP-NEX3N-BMBDL/23204163

Nikon D3100 14.2 Megapixel with 18-55mm VR Lens ($390)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Nikon+-+D3100+Digital+SLR+Camera+with+18-55mm+VR+Lens+-+Red/3099128.p?skuId=3099128&productCategoryId=pcmcat180400050000&id=1218377778652

Sony DSC-HX300 20.4 Megapixel ($400)
http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Sony+-+DSC-HX300+20.4-Megapixel+Digital+Camera+-+Black/8592041.p?skuId=8592041&productCategoryId=pcmcat214000050002&id=1218879458438

That said, if you have any other options that you know of or have heard of, I'm all ears!

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What type of camera should I buy? - 2

I have been looking at the Canon 600d and the Nikon coolpix L810. How do they compare? I need the camera to take videos and pictures. If you have any other suggestions please let me know! :)

P.S. If you suggest a camera could you add a description with it. Thanks!

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Can I skype using the Nikon Coolpix L28 Digital Camera?

Can I Skype using the "Nikon Coolpix L28 Digital Camera"?

Thank you!

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What about the flip screens on cameras?

The cameras I like (Canon Powershot SX50 and Nikon Coolpix P520) have those flip screens that turn and rotate, etc.

With normal care and handling should I be concerned they will break after a while?

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RE: Charging battery on the Nikon Coolpix S520?

Reading the manual it says to charge the battery while it is inside the camera body.

Is there any danger of heat damage while charging that way?

Is there an external charger available as accessory?
Added (1). My bad. I have looked at so many models it is hard to keep the model numbert straingt, it is a Nikon P520.

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Can I bring my Nikon Coolpix P520 into staples center?

I'm going to a concert later this month at staples center and I was wondering if my Nikon Coolpix P520 would be allowed in.
It is 42x zoom, 4.3 - 180mm.
Has anybody tried with the same or similar camera?
Please let me know! Thanks[:

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How to get a telephoto lens on a Nikon coolpix L100?

Ive been googleing everywhere but seem to cant find a straight answer…either that or im a complete photographer noob…someone please help!

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What do I do if my Nikon Coolpix p520 won't turn on?

My Nikon Coolpix p520 is fully charged but it won't turn on. What should I do?

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