What to look out for?

[victor0306]

Hi guys,

I am interested in buying a second hand DSLR but i don;t know what to look out for when purchasing it.

May i know what are the relevant specification i supposed to look at when purchasing a secondhand DSLR. Thanks

Cheers

[3in1c]

Have you selected one? Check the shutter count if acceptable to you. Physical appearance, test it with a lens. Mount an external flash, try different modes PASM. Shoot continous mode.

[rajahchindian]

yeap take several test shots if you need.
and please do a search next time, i rmb reading 2 other similar threads.

and if you are getting the kit lens too, this might help:
http://www.clubsnap.com/forums/showthread.php?t=311048

[Galdor]

- Take shots with different settings to ensure everything is working.
- Pop the flash and test that as well.
- Check that there are no dents on the body.

[aryanto]

If you are really clueless make some friend who has used DSLR and bought second hand (so has some skill - not just using camera but also buying & selecting).

Buy him/her nice meal - so they are nice with you.
Ask for help and get him/her to check the camera.

[Rashkae]

and honestly.. if your knowledge of photography is so limited that you can't even know what basic specs would suit you, avoid sim lim at all costs!!!
and try reading a nice newbies book at the library.

[Octarine]

Originally Posted by victor0306 I am interested in buying a second hand DSLR but i don;t know what to look out for when purchasing it. May i know what are the relevant specification i supposed to look at when purchasing a secondhand DSLR.

Have a look at the entry level models of all the camera manufacturers. Next: read up about these models. Clarify questions about features and specs. Your library has plenty of books to fill a weekend of reading and understanding. As mentioned in another thread: check the Classifieds here for 2nd hand pricing. It might be better for you to get a 2nd hand system from a photographer rather than from a shop. Without much knowledge you are just prey to the sales men.

[joe]

Originally Posted by 3in1c Have you selected one? Check the shutter count if acceptable to you. Physical appearance, test it with a lens. Mount an external flash, try different modes PASM. Shoot continous mode.

How to check shutter count on your own and Ialso own a 2nd hand canon camera.

[Rashkae]

Originally Posted by joe How to check shutter count on your own and Ialso own a 2nd hand canon camera.

Psst. Search here or on google for "how to check shutter count canon"

[joe]

Ok,thanks.