Buying used camera gear can save you a lot of money, especially on top-of-the-line models. But it’s not without risk. Whether you’re looking to buy a lens, body, or flash, here are some things to consider before you pull out your credit card.중고카메라매입
Purchase From a Reputable Store
When shopping for cameras and lenses, it’s always best to shop at a reputable brick-and-mortar camera store. It gives you the assurance that the gear has been inspected by someone with some level of expertise, and that it’s being accurately described and priced. This is also the safest route because if something turns out to be defective, there’s a protocol for returning it.
Another option is to purchase from an online seller, such as B&H Photo in the US or Amazon in Canada. These sellers have a reputation to uphold, and will generally take the trouble to inspect their gear before offering it for sale. In many cases, they’ll offer a no questions asked return policy.
Examine For Scratches and Fungus
If you’re shopping for a lens, you need to be more thorough in your examination than you would with a body. Make sure that you’re looking for fungus on the optical surface, as well as scratches on the rear element. While some scratches on the front element are to be expected, you don’t want anything too bad.중고카메라
Check the Shutter Number
It’s important to find out how many shutter actuations (single shots) the camera has had. Every camera has a limit on how many times its shutter can be fired before the mechanism wears out. Unfortunately, unlike a car’s mileage counter, camera bodies don’t come with a built-in counter, so it’s up to the buyer to figure this out for themselves.
Look for a Clean Sensor and Chamber
Everyone checks the shutter for dust specs, but you should also pay attention to the sensor and camera chamber. Usually, you won’t be able to see the dust on the sensor or inside the chamber with the naked eye, but it’s a good idea to ask the seller about this before purchasing – if they don’t tell you, they probably aren’t being honest.