Thread: Should I purchase a Nikon DSLR second hand

There is nothing wrong in purchasing a used camera providing that is in very good condition.
The Nikon D70 is a good camera, have a bit of ISO noise and I would go for the D80 as the first option.
You can get form www.keh.com a D70 in excellent condition for U$A 265.00
KEH is a very reputable dealer and I woul not hesitate in purchasing photographic equipment from them.

I have a D70 and love it, which I bought second hand from a professional photographer. It was a good price, and had done next to no work.

Occasionally, I look at the newer models, and drool, but the D70 does everything I need it to do, and plenty more.

If you are buying from a camera store, then I doubt that there would be too many issues. Just last week, I had a quote from Nikon of $150 to do a full clean & service. Might be worth budgeting this into the cost if you want to be certain.

I bought my D80 second hand and had no problems with it at all... its like new, no scuffs or anything to show it was used to start with. I recon as long as its been treated right theres no probs. Lenses on the other hand can be more difficult due to scratches etc.

i brought a well looked after D60 second hand and em happy

Originally Posted by JohnF

I have been offered to make an offer on a Nikon D70 DSLR camera, with a 18-70 zoom. Should I make an offer on such a old camera. what is wrong with this model, if anything.

Do you know how many shots has it taken?

nikon d70 | Camera Shutter Life Database

It is a private purchase from Leo, a man who I lent money to [$483] to register a camper van he had just purchased. He gave this camera to me as security on the loan, then asked if I want to buy the camera. He mainly takes pictures on his mobile phone now days. But do not yet know previous history, but will ask.

John, one of the serious problems with cameras and lens is humidity and mould.
make sure that the camera does not have any of it.
Cheers

I had a D70 and was rock solid.
They are/were very solidly made and will handle quite a few knocks.
Its 6mp but don't let that fool you, will take pics in raw and only real downfall is its not as fast to load on card as newer cameras.
Buy a good qualty card though, that will help.
The metering is o.k, the aperture priority was my fav program so I can use centre of lens, the auto is O.K too and for the money you are laughing.
I sold mine 12 months ago for $500 and its going very strong with a student that is a bit clumsy and I know has dropped it a few times.

In other words, pick it up, shoot a heap of pics, load onto your computer and see what you think.
Use different settings and use the zoom so you know it moves smoothly.
Sand is not their friend.

Cheers