Questions tagged “used gear”

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What are the small projections at the edge of a used Nikon 70-200mm lens element?

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John

12d ago

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Marks around the edge of a lens front element: fungus, coating damage, or just residue?

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madhead

10mo ago

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What should I ask before buying a used point-and-shoot film camera on eBay?

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Sarah

1y ago

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How can I sell or donate a Unicolor enlarger, and how do I test whether it powers on?

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Debbie

1y ago

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225

Which lens types fit a Canon 5D Mark II and cover full frame?

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Marcel

2y ago

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Spot on the rear lens element of a used 35mm camera lens — fungus or coating damage?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

4y ago

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Should I expect a used large-format leaf shutter to need service?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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What are these spots inside the rear element of my Nikkor 28mm f/2.8 AI-S lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Does replacing a DSLR shutter reset the camera’s usable life?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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What should I check when buying a used tilt-shift lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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Can you tell from this listing photo if a twin-lens reflex camera has lens haze?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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What should I check when buying a used mirrorless camera body and lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

5y ago

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How can I tell if a used Tokina 11-16 has fungus, dust, or cleaning marks inside the lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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What are the colored streaks in my Nikon 50mm f/1.4D front element, and will they affect image quality?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Is a used Nikon D300 or D300s still a worthwhile upgrade from a D60?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

6y ago

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Will a scratch on a 10-stop ND filter affect image quality?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Do some constant-aperture zoom lenses mechanically adjust an internal aperture while zooming?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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How long do speedlights usually last, and what commonly fails in a used flash?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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Dark spot visible in the Canon 1100D viewfinder but not in photos — what is it?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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What causes a colorful C-shaped mark inside an old Vivitar 28-85mm lens?

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Photography Stack Exchange contributor

7y ago

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