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See below what you can get on some of the most popular
new products if you trade-in your old camera gear with us
SONY A 7 IV
Trade-in: a III
Like new offer:
£
You could pay:
£1,CANON EOS R 3
Trade-in: 5D IV
Like new offer:
£1,
You could pay:
£4,NIKON Z
Trade-in: D
Like new offer:
£1,
You could pay:
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QUOTE TODAY!Reset and update
Over time many of us customise our cameras to suit
the way we like to shoot, but it can be confusing for a
new user if some buttons don’t operate as one might
expect. Switching from using the shutter release to
back-button focusing is a classic example. The simple
solution is to find ‘Reset’ in the menu to set the
camera back to the default settings. Also, if you fancy
being a good Samaritan, you could ensure that the
camera’s firmware is up to date with the latest version.
Give it a clean
Before you sell a camera or lens, give it a good
clean to ensure it’s looking and performing its
best. It may only be a small splash of mud on the
zoom ring from when a dog shook itself near you,
but a potential buyer is likely to assume that the
whole camera and lens were dropped in a puddle
and caked in mud. Don’t forget to clean hard-to-
reach places like the viewfinder with a brush or a
blower to remove any dust on the optics.Make a few checks
Whether you’re selling or buying second-hand kit,
you should make the same checks to ensure that
you describe the item correctly or that it meets the
seller’s description. With all photographic gear, the
cosmetic condition is very important as this gives
a good indication of how much it’s been used and
how well or not it has been looked after. If you’re
selling, it’s best to describe any scratches or scuff
marks, paying particular attention to the screen on
the back of a digital camera.Know
your rights
When you shop with an
online retailer you are
protected by the
Consumer Contracts
Regulations which means
you have the right to
cancel your order and get
a refund at any point up
until 14 days from the
day you receive it. The kit
is also covered by the
Consumer Rights Act,
which means it should be
as described and the
retailer has a duty to tell
you about any faults.
You’re not so well-
covered if you buy from a
private seller as,
although the kit should
be in the condition they
described and they
should not misrepresent
it, they don’t have to tell
you about any faults.
This means a private
seller can’t describe a
lens as in perfect working
order if the focus ring
doesn’t rotate, for
example. However,
getting your money back
if you have a problem
can be harder and you
may need to go via the
small claims court.Buying and selling
your kit through a
dealer gives you
greater protection
and is hassle-free