\nI\u2019ve really loved taking photographs for a number of years but it\u2019s only been the last two or three years I\u2019ve been taking it more seriously. I love landscapes, long exposures and night time photography. I\u2019d like to get into portraits and give street photography a go, too. I started off with a bridge camera which was fine at first, but I felt it hindered me once I started learning new aspects of photography, so I did a lot of research into getting a DSLR. I discovered I couldn\u2019t afford one brand new so I hunted high and low all over the Internet for a second-hand one. Buying second-hand helped me take the next step in my photography quicker than I thought it would although it did take me a few months to find a good deal and the camera I wanted.<\/p>\n\t\t
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\t\t\tOne of Abi’s atmospheric street scenes<\/p>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\n
What gear have you bought second hand? What tips do you have for other people buying or selling second-hand?<\/strong> Even for a relatively new photographer, buying second-hand can be a great option – particularly if you buy from a reputable specialist retailer<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":7,"featured_media":139773,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[1554],"tags":[],"product-category":[],"class_list":["post-139772","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-second-hand"],"yoast_head":"\n
\n<\/strong>A Canon EOS 4000D DSLR with an 18-55mm kit lens. Following this I then bought a 50mm lens which is a great all-rounder to get started with. The 4000D was perfect for me as it allows wifi connection to my iPad so I can transfer images easily, giving me the opportunity to edit them using Photoshop Express and then upload them to my Instagram account (@asl_photo) or enter them into competitions.<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/other.kelsey.host\/amateurphotographer\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/AA4E3722-6025-4ADC-B20F-32E39AF39110-267x400.jpeg\")
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\nDo your research! Not everything is as it seems, so read all the descriptions and buy from a reputable seller or retailer. I bought from a specialist retailer and the camera came with a six month warranty, which gave me peace of mind. Once you\u2019ve made your mind up on what you want, you can then compare prices from different websites, check the condition of the item and don\u2019t feel too scared to ask questions. If you can view the item before buying, I highly recommend this. Look for dust in the lens, viewfinders etc as this can effect the photographs you\u2019ll take \u2013 although it can be rectified if you seek a good technician who can professionally clean your lens or camera, but this will cost extra. I will definitely buy second-hand again; I\u2019m current researching my next lens, which will be a telephoto.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"