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t’s certainly an attractive idea.
The shiniest, most dazzling new
trinket appears online. You heard
the rumours, saw the specs and
watched the slick launch video. The ads
are following you around your favourite
photography websites and on social
media. Perhaps there’s even one in the
pages of this magazine.
But is it the right choice for you? Used
camera gear costs less than brand new
kit, which means that you can get an
even better set-up – within the same
budget. Or you can simply put the price
difference back in your pocket.
It’s tempting to think ‘newer equals
better’. Usually, it doesn’t. Unless there’s
a fantastic feature you can’t get anywhere
else, there’s almost always a better option
elsewhere. For less.
We’re all creatives here. It’s good to think
creatively about how you choose your
set-up. What do you really need? What
will actually improve your photography or
filmmaking? Which features are the ones
that get you excited?
This is where MPB comes in. MPB is a
platform for trading in and buying usedWhy buy
brand-new?
Hold your horses: three things to think about
before you buy a brand-new Canon 90D
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Option one
The rugged workhorse, with better glass
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