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BUYING SECOND-HAND
In a market where new camera prices only seem to be going up, Dan Mold says pre-loved equipment can offer great quality and value for money
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It’s no secret that photography can be an expensive hobby, especially when cameras like the Canon EOS R5 cost around £4,000 and that’s before we even consider the lenses. Buying second-hand camera equipment could therefore be a good route to go down if you’re looking to save some money on your next upgrade.
I’ve always been a savvy soul, so I can’t actually remember the last time I bought any brand-new camera kit, but that’s not to say there aren’t dangers when buying used equipment. In this article, I’ll run through the main things to look out for when buying second-hand kit so that you can avoid ending up with a lemon.
One thing to consider is where you’re buying your second-hand item from. If it’s online through a reputable store such as MPB, who specialise in used equipment, you will get a six-month warranty. Whereas if you buy from a private seller on Facebook Marketplace, you’ll likely have no recourse