Used equipment
Photo Service sells and buys used equipment and we are potential buyers of your equipment! Our used equipment experts have been evaluating cameras, lenses and accessories for over 25 years.
Detailed process for inspecting photo equipment (inspired by KEH in the USA).
Digital camera
Visual inspection the physical condition of the body, including all components inside the mirror housing or sensor areas, displays, battery doors and memory card pins.
- Insert a test battery and memory card, turn on the camera. Set the camera mode to Manual (M) or Aperture Priority (A). Clear all previous menu settings, enter test settings and Clear the sensor using a bulb blower. Attach a test lens and test the camera's metering capabilities and calibration. Adjust the diopter and inspect the viewfinder area. Change the camera settings meter and confirm that they change in the viewfinderTest the camera's shooting and focusing capabilities, including vibration reduction, continuous shooting modes, video capabilities, flash modes and white and black exposures.Inspect the image quality of these test photos on a separate computer monitor to check for focus issues, sensor dust or damage, hot or stuck pixels, or any other quality problem.Note any problems, damage, wear, loose or missing parts.
Film camera
Visual inspection of the physical condition of the housing, including controls, lens mount, battery contacts, viewfinder or rangefinder, mirror housing, film back, shutter and bellows, if applicable.
- Insert the battery if applicable, then check and reset all custom functions. Inspect all LCD screens and diopter. Set Mode to Manual (M) or Aperture Priority (A) and enter test settings. Attach the test lens and check metering accuracy, adjusting overexposure and underexposure. Check shutter speeds from 1 second to the camera's highest setting, including modes B and T, all ensuring the shutter opens fully at all speeds. Load test film and check film advance mechanisms, including frame counter. Check motor drive and film rewind , if applicable.Test the self-timer, depth-of-field preview, and flash capabilities, including PC sync. Note any problems, damage, wear, loose or missing parts
Lenses
Visual inspection of the physical condition of the lens, including grips, mounting area, filter ring threads, hood lock tabs and more.
- Carefully examine the glass from the front, back and sides with a bright light, checking for any abnormalities in the lens such as haze, dust, fungus, scratches, cleaning marks or damage. Mount the lens on a test camera body. Rotate the focus, zoom, and aperture rings through their full range for stiffness, loose areas, and roughness or grain. Test focus accuracy Auto focus at near and far, if applicable, taking note of any squeaks or sounds. Check the aperture response at the widest and smallest, noting any sticky openings or oil stains. Activate the image stabilization, if applicable, to confirm correct engagement. Test lens shutter speeds, if applicable, from 1 second to the fastest speed, making sure the shutter is opens smoothly and completely.Test all buttons or switches on the lens, including focus hold, depth of field preview, or zoom lock.Note any issues, damage, wear, parts loose or missing.
Used equipment
Photo Service sells and buys used equipment. We are potential buyers of your equipment!
Our used equipment experts have been evaluating cameras, lenses and accessories for over 25 years. Each individual piece of equipment receives a quality rating after a thorough 10-step inspection process by our experts. This is one of the reasons why we offer a 3 month warranty on all devices that we have for resale. We strongly advise you to contact us by EMAIL or by telephone to find out our prior opinion on your equipment. We can then tell you if we have a market for your equipment and if it could be interesting for resale. The goal is to make you an honest, win-win proposal. To do this we need a very detailed list, with all accessories, precise models and wear/cosmetic condition.
Consignment
Our used equipment experts evaluate cameras, lenses and accessoriesFinally, we also accept consignment if we do not wish to invest in your equipment for multiple reasons. We will then take a 15% commission. You set the price and we demonstrate the equipment! You therefore do not have time to invest in providing demonstrations to interested buyers on the internet! On the other hand, if you sell the equipment in the meantime, you will be able to recover it free of charge and without hassle. Only a visit to our experts will allow you to set a final purchase price for your equipment. We must visually observe the condition of equipment in order to offer you a final purchase price. for over 25 years. Each individual piece of equipment receives a quality rating after a thorough 10-step inspection process by our experts. This is one of the reasons why we offer a 3 month warranty on all devices that we have for resale. We strongly advise you to contact us by EMAIL or by telephone to find out our prior opinion on your equipment. We can then tell you if we have a market for your equipment and if it could be interesting for resale. The goal is to make you an honest, win-win proposal. To do this we need a very detailed list, with all accessories, precise models and wear/cosmetic condition.
Important Considerations
In all cases, we will offer you less than what you could get yourself by selling your equipment directly. In fact, if the market is at $500, we will have to buy it from you at a lower price because we will not be able to sell it for more than the market…. And the value usually declines over time as new models are always coming onto the market.
There are facilities:
- that were worth a lot of money in the past that are worth more now; that you are better off reselling yourself because we won't be able to make enough profit to cover our costs. that still have value but are very specific (small walk). In these cases, it is better that you sell this directly on surebay.ca. that if not all the original accessories are present, this loses value, etc.
Finally, there is original equipment (NIKON-CANON-SONY) which is always worth more than an alternative or generic brand.
We also exchange...
You bought an SLR camera from Photo Service and you love photography so much that you already want to replace it.
We guarantee to buy it back for at least 50% of your purchase price, within 12 months of purchasing it. The equipment must, however, be in excellent condition. It must also include all accessories and manuals and be accompanied by the original invoice for your purchase.