Where to look for used DSLR camera bodies?

[Brandon Goforth]

I'm wanting to pick up either a Canon 20d or the Rebel XTi, I'm not real sure which one yet, but I'm wanting to get a used one so that I can get a better lens. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to look for used camera bodies? Is eBay a good place to find one? Quite frankly I'm a little worried about buying a used one online for obvious reasons.

 

[Michael Stanga]

National Camera and Exchange, if they exist by you

 

[Dan Cook]

eBay. I bought a refurbished XT last year and haven't had problems.

 

[Chris Foltz]

I would peruse the for sale ads here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14

 

[Dustin Wilcox]

I would peruse the for sale ads here:

http://photography-on-the.net/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=14

Can vouch for this place, I have bought and sold lenses on there and every transaction has been successful.

 

[Greg Campbell]

KEH.com is very reputable. They check everything before selling, and offer a solid 60 day warranty. Their rating system is quite conservative - even the BGN stuff looks more than decent.

I've purchased several pieces of my Bronica 6x6 system from them; everything has arrived in great condition and performed flawlessly. (I inspect high-end optics for a living and am pretty picky about these things!)

Of course, all this service costs you a bit more, but IMO it's more than worth it.

 

[Brandon Goforth]

Thanks for the replies, but I went ahead and bought a new XTi and Sigma 17-70 lens from B&H. It should be here by mid next week and I can begin the testing phase.

 

[Darren Addy]

YMMV, but I'm very leery of buying two things USED: digital cameras and laptops. It would have to be a very significant savings, and an examination of other factors that might get me to take a chance on a camera.

That being said, I expect to see a major spike in the used Canon DSLR market over coming weeks as people take delivery of the new XSi and sell their old bodies to help pay for the purchases. In particular, I think we'll see a lot of the original model 300Ds and XT (350D) coming on the market.

 

[Brandon Goforth]

YMMV, but I'm very leery of buying two things USED: digital cameras and laptops. It would have to be a very significant savings, and an examination of other factors that might get me to take a chance on a camera.

Yeah, I feel the same way, so I decided to just buy both new. They should be here Wednesday. There was no way I was going to buy a used lens, but I was considering going used with the camera body. Ultimately though I was just afraid something would be screwed up if I bought used from online.

 

[Dustin Wilcox]

There was no way I was going to buy a used lens, but I was considering going used with the camera body.

Why? I feel just the opposite, it's easy to verify the quality and legitimacy of a used lens, where as a camera, not quite as easy.