Just buy a new one.
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> >hi
> >
> >Is it safe to buy camera bodies and lens from 2nd hand store, if safe, would
> >it be recommended to get 2nd hand camera body, or lens.
> >
> >jeff
>
> there are many makes and models of cameras and lenses that the only
> way you'll get then is used, unless you just happen to luck up and
> find some hole in the wall camera shop that still had an old model new
> in the box, but don't hold your breath on that one.
>
> yes, it's "safe" to buy used equipment from reputable shops. try
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for online buying. I've bought several pieces of
> equipment from them and have had no unpleasant experiences. I even
> got one lens and hood that were still "like new" in the box for a
> reasonable price. If anyone had ever taken the equipment out of the
> box, you could not tell it. the other pieces I've gotten from them
> that were obviously used showed little sign of wear and functioned
> perfectly. i hear that Adorama and B&H Photo also have high standards
> for their used equipment.