Buying a used digital SLR (professional digital camera)?
I am purchasing a used digital SLR through Craigslist. It’s a Nikon Coolpix 5700 for $135 with all the accessories that came with it at time of purchase. The seller said it had no scratches and was selling it because he wants a regular non-SLR camera.
I have already looked at the reviews and decided it is fitting. Since I am not a professional photographer nor plan to use it heavily, it’s not that big of a deal.
Is the camera worth the $135? What should I look for when I go to see it? Is there any way to tell if it’s damaged? Should I ask about anything specific?
Sorry for the super-long question, I am just nervous about buying my first ever SLR. Thank you!(:
That camera is NOT an SLR camera. It’s a advance point and shoot with some manual control. Since that camera was introduced in 2002 (7 years ago), it will lack many of the features you likely want and use. There is no way I would pay $135 for that camera, it simply is not worth it to me. I know there are better deals to be had, even if it cost me a bit more money.
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