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model, just as many people are waiting to snap up a bargain. On average, used kit from MPB costs a third less than new, so there’s money to be saved. Canon’s EF 50mm STM standard was both the most sold and bought lens, with the EOS 5D Mark III sitting atop the same two lists for cameras. In short, there’s plenty of life in any kit, and something you may no longer need could be just the thing another creative is looking for! If you want to sell, the process couldn’t be easier. Head to mpb.com, input the kit you’re selling along with its condition, and you’ll get an instant price that’s guaranteed for 14 days. In some instances, you’ll need to wait for a specialist to provide an offer – but this will be a matter of hours, not days. If you’re happy, accept the quote and you will be sent a box to package up your kit – you don’t even have to leave the house. In certain instances, you may even get more money, such as if you underestimate the condition rating! Buying is equally simple. Browse 18,000+ pieces of kit on the website, made simple thanks to the compare and filter functionality. Photos of the item you see online are of the precise product that’s for sale, and with over 3000 items added every week, there will always be something new. Brand- new products will typically appear on the platform within three months of launch, so you can pick from kit both new and old(er). Whatever your equipment needs, MPB is the perfect place to start the buying, selling or trading journey. As well as receiving great products at competitive prices, you can rest assured that buying from MPB is good for the planet, too. By recirculating kit, you’re keeping more out of landfill, plus all MPB’s packaging is 100% plastic-free, while its cloud-based platform also uses all-renewable electricity.
MPB’s top 5 products TOP 5 LENSES SOLD BY MPB 1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 2. Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 3. Fujifilm XF18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS 4. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G 5. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5- 5.6 III
TOP 5 LENSES SOLD TO MPB 1. Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 STM 2. Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM 3. Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5- 5.6 III 4. Fujifilm XF 18-55mm f/2.8-4 R LM OIS 5. Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 35mm f/1.8G
TOP 5 CAMERAS SOLD BY MPB 1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2. Sony Alpha A7 III 3. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
4. Fujifilm X-T3 5. Nikon D750
Used test: Blackmagic Cinema Camera
TOP 5 CAMERAS SOLD TO MPB 1. Canon EOS 5D Mark III 2. Sony Alpha A7 III 3. Fujifilm X-T3 4. Canon EOS 5D Mark IV 5. Canon EOS 7D Mark II
integral battery. A five-inch touchscreen LCD on the back lets you review footage, and the EF mount opens up a range of optical options. I used it with an EF 50mm f/1.8 – perfect for general footage and depth-of-field control. Despite its age, footage is impressive. The camera records 2.5K at up to 30fps in the Raw DNG format, while 10-bit Full HD footage can be captured in Apple ProRes. On tap are 13 stops of dynamic range and footage has a pleasing, filmic look from the sensor. As an introduction to movie creation with a purpose-made cinema camera, this makes a lot of sense. Many skills learnt on this are
Modern cameras offer plenty of scope for photographers who want to shoot movies, but some companies produce compact video-centric models for those who’d prefer a focused piece of kit. Blackmagic is one such firm – its range of Pocket Cinema Cameras are excellent, but all cost £1k+. This option from MPB is much more budget-friendly at £329. As a ten-year-old camera, it lacks the very latest technology, but is more than capable for budding moviemakers wanting to create great content. It can record up to 12-bit Raw DNG footage to a 2.5in SSD, and comes with a 12v AC adapter which is used to charge the
transferable to more advanced models and, of course, MPB is sure to take it as a trade-in when you do decide to upgrade!
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