2nd hand cameras

Ravinder · 7th April 2016, 13:35

Hey guys

Looking at the possibility of upgrading my camera in the next few months to a Nikon D750. It's still quite pricey new, but can be had 2nd hand for a couple of hundred or so cheaper. Is it worth buying 2nd hand? I ask as it's still quite a lot of money to be paying, and just concerned if something goes wrong, I'm screwed. What do you suggest?

coolcat · 7th April 2016, 13:50

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Hey guys

Looking at the possibility of upgrading my camera in the next few months to a Nikon D750. It's still quite pricey new, but can be had 2nd hand for a couple of hundred or so cheaper. Is it worth buying 2nd hand? I ask as it's still quite a lot of money to be paying, and just concerned if something goes wrong, I'm screwed. What do you suggest?

I've got a nice Canon 7D for sale if I could pursuade you over to the dark side

Only kidding .........Maybe take a look at buying it from a proper camera shop who will offer a warranty on your purchase, I just bought my 1D mk4 from Camera World in Chelmsford, Essex with a six months guarantee.
It might cost you a little extra over a private sale but should give you peace of mind

Rocket · 7th April 2016, 14:23

That looks to be a great camera Ravinder. I have never owned a Canon or Nikon but a quick Google and look at the specs tells me it is a good one.

You will need good glass to do it justice. Which is great to own except it empties your pockets a bit more.

coolcat · 7th April 2016, 14:24

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Originally Posted by Rocket

That looks to be a great camera Ravinder. I have never owned a Canon or Nikon but a quick Google and look at the specs tells me it is a good one.

You will need good glass to do it justice. Which is great to own except it empties your pockets a bit more.

Don't you just love GAS

Ravinder · 7th April 2016, 14:36

Yes, well I am considering selling all my gear to upgrade. My friend has a D750 and it is an awesome bit of kit. And it seems easier to navigate around then my a lot older D90, which is still a very good camera, especially for newbies I think. I think I will end up buying it from a camera place or if I go to the USA this year, I could save myself some monies and buy from there.

Dansrockin · 15th April 2016, 12:34

nearly all my camera gear is second hand, ive picked up some really good deals!
as long as you get to check the gear out before you commit to buy, then you should be safe. or buy used from a shop with some kind of warranty on it if it turns out to be faulty.

kbonney88 · 29th April 2016, 11:09

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Originally Posted by Ravinder

Hey guys

Looking at the possibility of upgrading my camera in the next few months to a Nikon D750. It's still quite pricey new, but can be had 2nd hand for a couple of hundred or so cheaper. Is it worth buying 2nd hand? I ask as it's still quite a lot of money to be paying, and just concerned if something goes wrong, I'm screwed. What do you suggest?

when my 400D packed in about 2 years ago.. (that I bought new) I couldn't afford a new camera at the time.. so I decided to "risk it" and get a secondhand one from Jessops.. I got myself a secondhand 450D for a decent price.. and thankfully its has been fine..

so - up to you, I did get a months warranty with it, and I made sure I used it in that time to see if there were any faults..

coolcat · 29th April 2016, 11:42

Shameless plug......
Still got a lovely Canon Eos 7D complete with oem grip for sale boxed and complete with all accessories .
Plus two Sigma lenses and a teleconverter

All listed in the non car for sale section section on here

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Dansrockin Posted a thing or two MG ZT number 1 of 25 celestial!! Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Banbury Posts: 1,967 Thanks: 208 Thanked 242 Times in 166 Posts	nearly all my camera gear is second hand, ive picked up some really good deals! as long as you get to check the gear out before you commit to buy, then you should be safe. or buy used from a shop with some kind of warranty on it if it turns out to be faulty.