Suggestions for a "affordable" used 35mm SLR?

Dylan Couper · August 25th, 2003, 08:35 PM

I'd suggest staying away from pawn shops if you are looking for a good deal on a camera body. I used to check out pawn shops every now and then, and prices were usualy 50% more than they were worth, and almost double Ebay prices. Most were "as is" and pawnshops generaly have little reservations about selling barely working equipment. I did get some good deals on lenses though, for my old Pentax.

Matt Betea · August 25th, 2003, 09:31 PM

I still like my x370, though I have to get it cleaned and haven't used it that much lately. Rokkor-X lenses are really nice. Especially when they're all over ebay for around $50 a pop.

August 25th, 2003, 08:35 PM	#16
Dylan Couper Wrangler Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vancouver, British Columbia Posts: 8,314	I'd suggest staying away from pawn shops if you are looking for a good deal on a camera body. I used to check out pawn shops every now and then, and prices were usualy 50% more than they were worth, and almost double Ebay prices. Most were "as is" and pawnshops generaly have little reservations about selling barely working equipment. I did get some good deals on lenses though, for my old Pentax. __________________ Need to rent camera gear in Vancouver BC? Check me out at camerarentalsvancouver.com

August 25th, 2003, 09:31 PM	#17
Matt Betea Regular Crew Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: detroit, mi Posts: 187	I still like my x370, though I have to get it cleaned and haven't used it that much lately. Rokkor-X lenses are really nice. Especially when they're all over ebay for around $50 a pop.