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There was a time when technology was racing ahead so quickly that cameras would quickly become obsolete, but now some serious bargains are available from second-hand specialists such as MPB Stay safewith second-hand
The rush towards digital happened at such breakneck speed there was a period when products became obsolete the moment a replacement model was announced. A 1.3-megapixel camera with a tiny LCD and a voracious appetite for batteries, anyone? However, the market reached a level of maturity some time ago, and these days there’s amazing kit available for a fraction of its original price. While the gear you acquire might not be quite as cutting edge as the latest model, much of it will still be capable of a stellar performance, and it gives photographers and filmmakers the chance to own product that they could once have only dreamed about. At the lower end of the scale, how about a Canon EOS 5D Mark II perhaps, the camera that kick-started DSLR filmmaking back in the day and which is still capable of a great job? A decent model in full working order is on the MPB website for £469*, and it could be the perfect camera to get you started on full-frame filmmaking. Slightly more contemporary is a Canon XC10 camcorder, just a few years old and designed for run ‘n’ gun filmmakers. A good condition model can be found at MPB for £879*, a very respectable price for such a well-featured model. Sticking with Canon, you can also move up to the Cinema series affordably: a Canon Cinema EOS C100 Mark II can be yours for less than £2500*, while the once top-of-the-range Cinema C300 Mark I PL is just £1399*. Other models include a BlackMagic Cinema camera for £929* and an EF mount URSA for £1924*. MPB is totally honest in its product descriptions. You can even find the number of actuations listed, so you know howwell used items are. Best of all you’re buying and selling with none of the risk associated with some of the rival outlets, and you’re dealing with people who are genuinely immersed in filmmaking and photography. Go and browse mpb.com today! But be warned: to look is to be tempted… WHY GO FOR SECOND-HAND?
T he second-handmarket for gear has been around for virtually as long as photography itself and, thanks to the growth of the online market, this sector is currently more vibrant than ever. However, although the competitive prices bandied about in some quarters sound appealing, the process of buying and selling kit can be a risky business. If dealing privately you constantly have to be on the lookout for scammers, with no guarantee that the gear you buy will be in the described condition; nor is there usually any comeback should the gear break down. MPB was born to provide a systemmuch more fit for modern purpose – for both buyers and sellers. The company began trading in Europe in 2008, and a New York office followed in 2016. The company is going from strength to strength, and with the simple and reliable service that MPB offers, more andmore photographers and filmmakers are seeing the advantage of dealing in a risk-free second-hand environment. Risk-free USP MPB’s motto is ‘Forget new: go like new’, and the concept is simple. Buyers have a full range of gear choices, often in immaculate condition, and there is also a huge range of accessories in stock, including MPB’s own brand range of affordable memory cards, filters, bags and tripods. Every product is listed on the site with a condition rating – ranging fromheavily used, well used and good to excellent and like new– full product description and images, so those purchasing know exactly what they’re getting. For buyers, a next day delivery service is also offered, along with – crucially – a six-month warranty on all gear sold. For sellers there’s the reassurance that, when you’ve filled out the short formonMPB’s
website stating what’s being sold and outlining its condition, you will be sent a same day commitment-free quote. If you’re happy with the quote, MPB will arrange free fully-insured courier collection, as soon as the next working day, or alternatively, you can post the kit yourself at MPB’s cost. On arrival, equipment will be fully checked and sale funds could be in your account within two working days. It’s even possible to offset the price by part-exchanging existing gear. Mpb.comhas revolutionised the second-handmarket, opening the door for filmmakers and photographers to upgrade more efficiently and at a greatly reduced cost. Now you can acquire the kit you need at a price you can afford, with none of the worry: what’s not to like?
*Prices listed correct at time of writing
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