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Dreams do come true with MPB Nikon’s flagship mirrorless – the Z 9 – is available. But there’s no need to break the bank
pay £1440 for the body, £875 for the 24-70mm and £505 for the 85mm. Suddenly, that Z 9 price tag doesn’t look so bad. You can get an instant quote for many items on mpb. com, and if one can’t be provided immediately, you’ll be emailed in a matter of hours. Once you’ve accepted MPB’s quote, the process is remarkably easy. The company offers a free, fully
EVER SINCE IT was first revealed in March 2021, the Nikon Z 9 has set pulses racing. The professional-spec mirrorless body packs in a huge range of features and functions – including a 45.7-megapixel stacked sensor, Nikon’s most advanced AF system and the capability to record still images at up to 120fps. The camera is now available to buy, but there’s the somewhat inconvenient truth that this beast of photographic technology costs £5299. That’s a lot of money at the best of times, but straight after Christmas?! One way to finance a purchase of this magnitude is to part with existing equipment. But rather than going through the rigmarole of trying to sell via online auction sites, consider selling your kit to a reputable used retailer. Nominated for the Best Used Specialist Retailer gong in the Photography News Awards 2021, MPB is a well- respected name in the industry. The company provides a simple way to buy and sell equipment, offering competitive prices for your
kit, a hassle-free service and that all-important peace of mind. How much you can expect to get for your gear depends on what you’ve got to sell and the condition it’s in. Let’s consider a typical outfit that a potential Z 9 owner may have; a Nikon D850 body, along with AF-S Nikkor 24-70mm f/2.8E ED VR and AF-S Nikkor 85mm f/1.4G lenses. In excellent condition, MPB would
1 When you send us your kit, remember to include the original manufacturer charger, parts and accessories, plus anything you mentioned in your quote. Our team of product specialists make sure everything matches your estimated condition rating and accurately reflects your quote. If there’s a discrepancy, our team will contact you. If your kit is in better condition than you thought, MPB pays more. People tend to take good care of their kit, but in practice we all know scuffs are almost inevitable when shooting in the field. Taking extra precautions to reduce cosmetic marks can help your camera jump from ‘good’ condition to ‘excellent’. 2 To help keep things simple, make sure you pack your kit safely in a sturdy cardboard box. Occasionally, some sellers mix up their Mark II and Mark III, but our eagle-eyed product specialists are there to spot the difference, and increase the customer quote where applicable. So, even if you do make a mistake, our friendly team will get in touch. When it comes to kit, you shouldn’t take any chances. A quarter of a million people use MPB because we offer peace of mind. We’re the most secure way of accessing funds and upgrade camera set-ups, and we’re rated ‘excellent’ on Trustpilot. 3 If you’re interested in checking the number of actuations your DSLR has made, there are websites that will tell you the shutter count, by uploading the last image you shot on your camera. They use information housed in the image’s EXIF data to provide you with an accurate figure. There are steps to ensure you get top dollar for your kit. MPB’s founder and CEO Matt Barker passes on gems of advice for any Photography News reader looking to sell: Selling the MPB way
VALUE FOR MONEY Aspiring Nikon owners can make the most of their cash with MPB
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