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mloeffler
6 months ago

So I’d look at the camera for external damage. Mostly (not necessarily) the outer state is a good indicator of how well or rough the previous owner has moved with the camera.

Furthermore, I would take a photo with the camera and look into the metadata how much triggering the camera has already behind it. This indicates how much the camera was used.

Whether dust is on the sensor or in the beam path, you can best determine with a photo against even light background.

sold-in batteries should not be empty when stored empty, they are down. Besides, you shouldn’t be inflated. Try to remove the battery from the camera. Under certain circumstances, a strongly expanded battery can no longer be removed from the battery compartment.

Sold lenses should be free of dust connections visible external damage and naturally free of glass mushroom.

Sure you are. If you buy a used camera from the dealer, it is also required to ensure the warranty of used articles.

SirKermit
6 months ago
Reply to  Caliwu

Dealer is a bit more expensive

He must be. It is subject to statutory liability for defects in property, the right to revoke when buying online and also the VAT must be observed. A trader would also like to receive money for his work and possibly even generate a small profit from it.

A private man doesn’t need it all.

Photon123
6 months ago

Read out solutions. Gives software. Is at least in some way a reference point, wherein triggering is only interesting when the mechanically performed. So not so meaningful, but better than nothing.

Pay attention to damage….Brüche, Platzer. Small scratches are quite normal, especially where you attach the tripod.

View sensor or should make you an image with a closed aperture on a monotonous surface. Sensor spots are normal and no deficiency. You should pay attention to elongated strips (craters)

These things I’d pay attention to.

Uneternal
6 months ago

The first point is the triggering. If the camera has less than 20,000 triggers, it’s almost as good as brand new. Most system cameras keep a minimum of between 150,000 and 200,000 triggers.

Next you look at the optical state. If there are scratches somewhere, the camera is generally worn out, then it was not well dealt with. Pay particular attention to display, lens and corners.

broti0790
6 months ago
Reply to  Uneternal

Even 50,000 solutions can still be very good. Putting such an upper limit of only 20,000 is Humbug. In the end, he photographs 1x a month 50 things and the resolutions go back strongly compared to previous usage. It’s more like the battery or the memory card slips.