Buying a used camera saves you a good deal compared with new, and it often gets you a higher-end model than the same budget would stretch to new. The most important thing is knowing what you're getting — and that's exactly where the difference lies. Every camera we offer is professionally inspected and comes with at least 12 months' warranty, and you have a 14-day return period. If it doesn't live up to your expectations, you simply send it back.
What should you look out for with a used camera?
Look beyond the exterior alone. With digital cameras, what counts is the number of shutter actuations (the shutter's 'mileage'), the condition of the sensor and whether the screen and viewfinder are clean. Light signs of use on the body are normal and say little about how it works. We give an honest condition description for every camera, so you won't be in for any surprises.
Which type suits you?
If you're just starting out, a mirrorless or compact camera is often the nicest option: lightweight, simple and with plenty of room to grow into. If you shoot a lot and want to get the most out of a system, it pays to buy into a brand with plenty of lenses available. Popular models right now are the Sony A7 IV, the Canon R6 Mark II and the Canon R5 Mark II. Lovers of the craft look to medium format or film, while anyone who wants everything in one body won't easily be disappointed by a good DSLR.
Warranty and peace of mind
Every used camera has been tested for function and condition by our specialists. With at least 12 months' warranty and a 14-day cooling-off period, you buy with just as much peace of mind as buying new — only for less and more sustainably, because a second life for good equipment saves a whole lot of stuff.
