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Dslr second hand buying tips

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  • 09-12-2013 11:59am
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    raher1
    Registered Users Posts: 884 ✭✭✭


    I am thinking I might buy a dslr camera second hand as I am starting out not sure how far the journey will take. Any buying tips, things I should look out for .
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    Alltherage
    Registered Users Posts: 138 ✭✭Alltherage


    So I went looking for a good checklist and found the following piece on things to check when you actually have a camera in your hands and can do a check.

    http://petapixel.com/2010/10/08/checklist-for-buying-used-cameras-and-lenses-on-craigslist/
    I would also add that I check the grip on the body for signs of wear and peeling, peeling rubber can happen through wear but can also be a sign of water damage.


    In a broader what do you do now sense watch the photography section of Adverts and donedeal to get an idea of the prices and double check them vs the price of new/new grey market gear. See what you can get for your money and when in doubt ask.


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    ablelocks
    Registered Users Posts: 4,765 ✭✭✭ablelocks


    raher1, check your pm.

    able


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    emo72
    Registered Users Posts: 6,275 ✭✭✭emo72


    im looking for a canon zoom lens for my brothers rebel 3 dslr. any advice. and sorry for the hijack:)


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