October 19, 2021
How to check a second-hand lens for faults
Buying second-hand lenses can save you some serious cash, but it pays to check a second-hand lens thoroughly to make sure you get a bargain.
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Second hand
Buying a second hand camera, lens or other camera gear can be a great way of saving money. We round-up some of the best second hand classic compact cameras, the best second hand bridge cameras, the best second hand DSLRs, the best second-hand full-frame cameras, the best second-hand full-frame mirrorless cameras, the best used smartphones, the best vintage digital cameras, and more, as well as give guidance on what to look for when buying.
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July 9, 2021
What are the best used cameras: Sony A7R II
Although it's no longer the new kid on the block, there is still plenty to like about Sony's high-resolution full framer from 2015
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July 2, 2021
Best used cameras: the Nikon D5
You can now pick up this DSLR powerhouse for under £2k second hand. Railway enthusiast Robin Coombes reveals why he loves the Nikon D5
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June 28, 2021
What are the best second-hand cameras: the Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark II
In the latest instalment of our popular Second-Hand Classic series, we pay homage to Olympus’s entry-level mirrorless model from 2015
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February 10, 2021
Over 80% of UK camera owners have bought or considered second hand: survey
'Circularity' in photography booms as kit owners embrace buying used, according to MPB
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November 27, 2020
Black Friday used camera and lens discounts
You can also get some decent discounts on used gear from leading retailers during the Black Friday period
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October 28, 2020
Second-hand case study: ‘saving a fortune’
Freelance sports photographer Jon Wagstaff explains why he always buys second-hand camera bodies and lenses
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October 27, 2020
Second-hand case study: getting closer to the action
For keen rugby and music photographer Ken Pinfold, buying second-hand enabled him to get closer to the action and saved him money
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October 16, 2020
Box clever: how to use Kodak Box Brownies
Can you still use Kodak Box Brownies, a fairly common sight at antique fairs? The answer is yes, and reader Adrian Gray explains everything you need to know
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September 2, 2020
The essential guide to shooting film
Whether you’re a newcomer to film or revisiting it, Matt Parry explains all you need to know to kickstart your love of analogue photography
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September 1, 2020
Winning with multiple exposures
Somerset based light painter Kim Von Coels reveals why she always buys second-hand
