Used Gear

    Easily Recover a Damaged Camera’s Body Leather with this Unorthodox Material
    Jun 16, 2026 David Prochnow

    One of the biggest disappoints with some vintage 35mm cameras is the loss of finish. Whether it’s a wear mark around the strap lugs, a…

    Turn a $7 Broken Lens into a Working Lens in Less Than 5 Minutes
    Jun 10, 2026 David Prochnow

    Nothing is more gratifying to a photographer than nabbing a piece of photographic equipment from a local thrift store. Walking out with a treasure that…

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    Does Shutter Count Really Matter When Buying a Used Camera?
    Jun 3, 2026 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    You’ve found a used camera at a great price, but the shutter count is high. Should that be a dealbreaker? In a recent video on…

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    Worried About Used Cameras? Here’s Your Guide to Buying Smart in 2026
    Feb 5, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Thinking of buying secondhand cameras or lenses in 2026? Learn how to inspect gear, avoid pitfalls, and make smart purchases while saving money and supporting sustainable photography practices.

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    Used Cameras See Surge in Demand as Photographers Seek Affordable, Sustainable Gear
    Feb 4, 2026 Alysa Gavilan

    Photographers worldwide are turning to secondhand cameras and lenses, driven by affordability and sustainability, according to MPB data.

    Alfie Cameras Enters the Second-Hand Camera Market
    Dec 15, 2025 David Prochnow

    Veteran readers of DIYP will recall that Alfie Cameras rose to fame on these pages with the release of a beautiful 35mm half frame camera…

    Buy a Dead Camera: Breathe New Life into an “As-Is” Steal
    Jun 7, 2025 David Prochnow

    If it’s broke…don’t fix it! Yes, this flies in the face of conventional wisdom, but with regards to a vintage camera, following this bit of…

    GoPro or Go Home: Be a Thrift Store Hero and Get in on the Action
    May 10, 2025 David Prochnow

    Are you getting ready to book two tickets to paradise? But the prices of a new GoPro Action Camera are leaving you without enough money…

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    This is your sign to get a cheap used camera and shoot like never before
    Nov 26, 2024 Dunja Đuđić Kalinin

    Many people have been conditioned to believe that owning the most expensive, cutting-edge camera is the key to creating amazing photos. After all, that’s why…

    Give goodwill and get gear

    Give Goodwill what you don’t need and get camera gear for dirt cheap
    May 12, 2024 David Prochnow

    It’s a win, win, win concept. Goodwill Industries, a community-based nonprofit counseling and career services organization, receives donated products from a recycling-conscience public. These donations…