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06/26/2006 08:43:21 AM · #1 |
I'm going to buy a second hand Sigma 10-20 tomorrow. I'll meet the vendor personally. What do I need to watch out for to see whether it's still in good shape?
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06/26/2006 08:49:10 AM · #2 |
Bring your camera.
Put the lense on your camera and take a handful of shots with it. |
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06/26/2006 08:54:48 AM · #3 |
And if possible, bring a laptop so you can inspect the results. A 1.8" LCD is no way to look for issues.
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06/26/2006 01:31:13 PM · #4 |
Unfortunately, my laptop is broke. Any in-the-field ways of judging on the condition? I'm gonna look for scratches on rear and front. Anything else?
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06/26/2006 02:10:12 PM · #5 |
| You take a big gamble with buying anything second-hand, especially delicate camera equipment. I would make sure it comes from a trusted vendor with one heck of a return policy/warrantee. In my opinion, unless you're saving a truckload of money, I would wait a little longer and buy it new. |
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