Tips How to Buy Second-hand DSLR Camera

Many people said that photography is an expensive hobby. Especially if you doing this hobby as a profession, it is more and more a complementary device to be purchased and make a shopping list booming.

The advantage of the digital era than analog is the disappearance of the costs because we dont need roll film anymore. However, you still need supporting devices such as lighting, or even the lens so that the picture is more quality. The problem that often come is, the lens does not come at a cheap price.

Created with a high level of precision and a durability, is proper if a DSLR or mirrorless camera lens is priced fairly expensive. That is why, many photographers who then choose to buy a used lens, as long as conditions are still worth taking.

With the development of technology, now you can use the adapter to attach lenses with different mounting with a camera you have. Still, there are some things to consider before you settled on a lens. What should be observed?

Mount Type

Not about the brand, but to keep in mind is, there is a communication between the lens to the camera body. There are electronic, and there is also a mechanic. If both of these devices can not communicate well, then the lens also can not work. Find out as much, whether you want to buy a lens that is consistent or compatible with the camera you use.

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Seller

As you know, buying a used lens could with traditional means such as buying from a friend you can meet in person to check the condition of the lens, and standard questions such as "Why are you selling this lens?" to ensure that you are not buying damaged goods.

2nd way is to buy it online. Many provider sites of second hand things that can be visited. The problem is, you are not familiar with the seller, and of course, you can't check in advance.

If possible, look for sellers who are in the area where you live, so though not know, you can check the goods before buying. But if you are out of town, you can ask for help a friend who happened to live in the area to help check the goods.

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Mold and dust are very different. If the lens is often placed in a humid place, it will trigger the growth of fungi. The mushrooms were not immediately cleaned up will leave an imprint on the inside of the lens, and causes the images to be a bit foggy with a fairly high level of abrasion.

If you want to buy analog lenses are still driven by the mechanic, also check whether the aperture blade and a mechanical aperture is still functioning properly. Try installing the lens on your camera and make sure everything is running normally, from the process until the picture.

Also check the threaded part of the lens, as well as the mounting carefully. Because if not, later the lens will not be able to communicate well on the camera body you use.

History

Not all lenses are designed sturdy and shock resistance. Do not hesitate to find out just how far the user before falling into your hands. Ask if the lens had experienced an upgrade or even a fall.

Searching for information is also related to the year of manufacture and the matters contained therein. For example, the Canon EF 100mm f / 2.8 Macro USM, designed in 1990, and is still produced without much change, it means that the lens has been equipped with components that do not need to doubt its quality.

After you check the lens with the details as mentioned above, and it turns your coveted item can still be smooth and normal, then the next last step is transaction pay the cameras and take it home

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