Buying Second Hand

Fr0dders · 18 Sep 2010 at 13:50

I'm planning on buying an Canon 40D second hand

To me, it seems a greap oppertunity to bag a bargain, obviously taking a risk that it doesnt have a warranty with it but is there anything i need to bear in mind ?

unknowndomain · 18 Sep 2010 at 14:15

Shutter count is an indication of usage, look for marks which look like it might have been dropped, which could cause, especially in lens misalignment. Drops also damage the battery and then finally the battery life may not be what it was some cameras tell you what the battery life is like.

Amp34 · 18 Sep 2010 at 14:24

Battery is not really an issue as you may as well just get a couple of new batteries anyway.

Johnny|lucidcomposure · 18 Sep 2010 at 17:58

How much you paying?
How many shutter actions has it fired.

Physical condition.
Has it been wet?

blastman · 18 Sep 2010 at 19:33

all of above.

I got mine from the bay for £350 with only 350 clicks was just like new, so plenty of bargains to be had

koolpc · 18 Sep 2010 at 21:37

Jacobs sell 2nd hand gear with a 12 month warranty! Check them out.

Fr0dders · 18 Sep 2010 at 22:32

was planning on buying one with a battery grip anyway so not bothered about battery life.

Physical condition is an obvious one.

For buying on ebay how would you tell the buyer to find out how many clicks its done ?

blastman · 18 Sep 2010 at 22:43

by using this link here