Digital Photography Info

In my previous posts I wrote about reasons for buying second hand cameras or lenses and how to do it safely. Today I am going to answer the question ‘Can a second hand gear be better than a new one?’ Usually purchasing second hand cameras or any other second hand photo gear is cost efficient and [...]

Ever wondered what people mean by saying they are selling their second hand items as MINT or E+? Second hand cameras and lenses sold on-line actually have they own rating scales and guidelines, usually separate for cameras and for lenses. I found it very educational myself when shopping for used camera equipment – take a [...]

Lower cost. Photography equipment can be very expensive so the first and the most obvious reason to buy used camera equipment is to save money. The moment the camera is purchased as new its value drops the minute you take it out of the box. Many people think they should buy new to get the manufacturer’s warranty, [...]

While getting second hand cameras or lenses ‘face to face’ is relatively easy, getting it on-line can be a bit more tricky. It is essential to check the condition of used camera equipment, but how can you do this remotely? Well… you can do this by questioning the seller or examining the photos and descriptions posted on-line, [...]

Whether you are buying face to face from another photographer or a friend or a specialist photography store there are certain things that you should look for when buying second hand cameras. Some of these can be assessed with a visual check, others by asking the seller or testing the camera by yourself. Visual check [...]