TIPs in buying 2nd hand DSLR cameras. Must Read before buying.

[big myk]

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Additional tips:
-Ask for the serial no.daan sa unit. If hesitant muhatag, hehehe... ikaw na lay sabot...
-No meet-ups if possible. Hangyoa ang seller ikaw mu adto sa iya place or office (para katoltol ka later on inig uban nimu sa pulis if naa blema! hehehe...)
-Test camera at all shutter speeds, aperture & white balance.
-Test pop-up flash for consistent output kay basin worn out na nya kaayo ang flash tube.
-If CF media ang gamit sa cam, check for bended pins. Try using other CF's
-Check flash hotshoe contacts for corrosion. Test with external flash. One contact lang naay blema ana, you might lose features sa imu external flash later on.
-Bring laptop & card reader para download dayon then check files.
-Check contacts sa body ug lens. Try removing lens then put back again or try other lenses pud sa body.
-Check battery terminals o contacts for corrosion (body & battery). Try using other fully charged battery of the same kind.
-Lastly,ask for an acknowledgement reciept putting all info about the unit,seller,buyer,payment,terms & warranty if any.
-Then picture2x dayon with seller! hehehe...
Hope this helps! Happy dslr hunting!

[aykiman]

blackmail jud tirada!!hahahaha

[vanix09]

@ big myk: thanks bro..

@ aykiman: haha.. mao jud.. naa kay idea bro unsa ni para ma sticky post?

UP UP UP for today!

[esc]

Check the camera’s sensor for scratches. When researching the camera, make sure you learn how to lock the mirror in the up position with the shutter curtain open because that is the only way you be able to see the sensor. Removing the lens alone isn’t enough to reveal the sensor because the sensor is behind both the mirror and the shutter curtain. If the seller is hesitant to allow you to perform these detailed checks, he or she is hiding something and it’s time to move on.

This method is kinda risky. you could already check if naay damage sa sensor by checking the results sa picture taken thru your laptop. Your method could expose the sensor to dust labi na poluted kaayu atong country. your method would be nice unta in a clean enviroment which is rare.

[giadda13]

thank you very much for sharing this info

i hope someone would post some TIPS para pud sa 2nd hand na PSPs

[borjyborj]

up for the TS! lamat sa tips bro, planning to buy 2nd hand DSLR here, pero with your thread, murag mag brand new na lang jud ta ani. medyo mahal nuon pero sigurado na pud ta sa item. up for this thread!

[vanix09]

@ esc: tnx for the info.. pero this is the best way jud daw.. pwede mana buhaton kung naa mu sa usa ka airconditioned nga lugar like inside the car and etc.. anyways, tnx..

@ giadda13: tnx sis..

UP UP UP for this.. maynta ma STICKY post.. hehe.. UP UP UP

[esc]

@ esc: tnx for the info.. pero this is the best way jud daw.. pwede mana buhaton kung naa mu sa usa ka airconditioned nga lugar like inside the car and etc.. anyways, tnx..

@ giadda13: tnx sis..

UP UP UP for this.. maynta ma STICKY post.. hehe.. UP UP UP

Please don't try opening ur sensor in the car while naka aircon Mao hinuon na ang cause for dust to enter your sensor. Mas maayo to have it check sa pro.

[blueubeblack]

Sa factoidz man ni bro.

[vanix09]

@ esc: i see.. tnx for the info bro..

UP UP UP. maynta ma STICKY POST.. ^_^