What to check when buying 2nd hand camera?

kensh09 · 16th March 2005

Any tips and things to look out for when buying 2nd hand DSLR? Thanks

dreamtheatre · 16th March 2005

first impression counts: if you have bad feelings when you first see it, then it is likely not good.

If you don't trust your instincts, follow simple guidelines for any equioment:

- feel for dent, scratches
- check every moving part is moving as it is supposed to , no noise
- internal is clean (detach the lens for this)
- dgital cam must take few shots at different exposures (make sure if you under, the result also under.
- zoom to max to see for spots in LCD
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Best is to ask for 7 days personal warrenty.

16th March 2005	#1
kensh09 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 299	What to check when buying 2nd hand camera? Any tips and things to look out for when buying 2nd hand DSLR? Thanks

16th March 2005	#2
dreamtheatre Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Serangoon Nth Posts: 350	first impression counts: if you have bad feelings when you first see it, then it is likely not good. If you don't trust your instincts, follow simple guidelines for any equioment: - feel for dent, scratches - check every moving part is moving as it is supposed to , no noise - internal is clean (detach the lens for this) - dgital cam must take few shots at different exposures (make sure if you under, the result also under. - zoom to max to see for spots in LCD - Best is to ask for 7 days personal warrenty.