{"id":131229,"date":"2019-09-17T19:00:28","date_gmt":"2019-09-17T18:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/amateurphotographer.co.uk\/?p=131229"},"modified":"2020-08-07T10:37:46","modified_gmt":"2020-08-07T09:37:46","slug":"outstanding-gear-isnt-reach","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/latest\/photo-news\/outstanding-gear-isnt-reach\/","title":{"rendered":"Outstanding used gear is more affordable than ever"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re on a tight budget, it can be tough to justify buying more gear. But there are ways to upgrade your set-up without taking a massive hit to your bank balance. With <a href=\"http:\/\/www.mpb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MPB<\/a>, you might be able to shoot with an out-of-this-world set-up sooner than you think.<\/p>\n<p>MPB specialises in used kit, which means our gear costs less. When you want to save money, choosing used is a no-brainer \u2013 but it\u2019s only the first step in smart saving. Here are a few more of our tips.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131230 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mpb-guy-at-screen-533x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"400\" \/>You can get an instant quote online if you want to sell some of your gear<\/p>\n<p><strong>A rich history<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s no secret that retailers can be preoccupied with selling you the latest \u2013 and most expensive \u2013 products. As a used specialist, we have a seriously dynamic range of gear, spanning decades of releases. In fact, this means we\u2019re able to\u00a0stock around four times as many unique models compared to the brand-new market.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s true that every new generation comes with updates and extra features. But it\u2019s also the case that they\u2019re not always relevant. Every photographer\u2019s work requires entirely different things. Why pay a premium for features that won\u2019t necessarily help your photography? It\u2019s not the best investment.<\/p>\n<p>Fortunately for photographers, camera equipment isn\u2019t built with any planned obsolescence \u2013 unlike other electronics. Some dinosaurs of the camera world still give the \u2018new blood\u2019 a real run for their money. Not sure what gear you need? Feel free to get in touch with our team. We\u2019re proud to have the freedom to offer completely impartial advice \u2013 we\u2019re not\u00a0linked to any camera\u00a0manufacturers.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131232 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mpb-white-paper-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><span style=\"text-align: center;\">MPB can guarantee impartial advice so get in touch with our team at any time<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Well used, used well<\/strong><br \/>\nFor every model we trade, we\u00a0offer options in a spectrum of condition grades, all at different price points. On the\u00a0surface, our \u2018well used\u2019 or \u2018heavily used\u2019 options might not\u00a0look as perfect as their \u2018like\u00a0new\u2019 and \u2018excellent\u2019 counterparts \u2013 but your photos undoubtedly will. Our product specialists thoroughly check every camera, lens, drone and accessory to ensure they\u2019re in\u00a0perfect working condition, regardless of cosmetics. We even include a six-month warranty, for your peace of\u00a0mind.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Trade in<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s the easiest way to free up funds. We know it\u2019s human nature to procrastinate, and the idea of selling things can seem like a hassle. And in many cases, it absolutely can be. But not with MPB. We\u2019ve made every effort to streamline selling, making it as simple and easy as possible for you to free up funds.<\/p>\n<p>1 \u2028Get an instant quote online.<br \/>\n2 \u2028Ship insured for free to MPB.<br \/>\n3 \u2028Get paid or upgrade your set-up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131235 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mbp-shirt-exam-1-600x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/>MPB checks every item to ensure it is in perfect working condition<\/p>\n<p>The process using the MPB platform is child\u2019s play. Photographers have rated the\u00a0experience five stars on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/uk.trustpilot.com\/review\/www.mpb.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trustpilot<\/a>. If you don\u2019t need your current backup camera, niche lens or\u00a0rarely used flashgun, put them\u00a0to good use. At MPB, we constantly update our pricing to reflect the current market value, so you can be sure you\u2019re getting a great deal.<\/p>\n<p>Unsure whether you\u2019re ready to part with it just yet? It can\u2019t hurt to\u00a0get an instant quote online \u2013 it\u2019s completely commitment free. What\u2019s gathering dust on your shelf? There might be more money tied up in it than you think. With enough to exchange, you\u00a0could entirely offset the cost of trading up.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-131234 size-large\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/mpb-yellow-camera-400x400.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" \/>There is always a comprehensive variety of used gear in stock<\/p>\n<p><strong>Shoot first, pay later<\/strong><br \/>\nIt\u2019s frustrating to put aside savings for your dream kit every payday, knowing that it\u2019ll be months until you can shoot with it. That\u2019s why we recently introduced PayPal Credit as a payment choice. This makes the cost more manageable by spreading payments over a few months.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-131236 size-thumbnail\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/09\/logo-strap-url-1-135x100.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"135\" height=\"100\" \/><strong>MPB makes top-tier gear more accessible. <\/strong><br \/>\n<strong>Buy, sell or trade in now at www.mpb.com.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you\u2019re on a tight budget, it can be tough to justify buying more gear. But there are ways to upgrade your set-up without taking a massive hit to your bank balance. With MPB, you might be able to shoot with an out-of-this-world set-up sooner than you think. 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