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Mifsuds

MPB

serviced, cleaned and firmware updated. That means items are back to their best, allowing you to buy with confidence. On the website, we spied a used, mint-condition Olympus OMD E-M5 Mark III, boxed for £849.

With a pedigree stretching back almost 70 years, Mifsuds is a family-run dealer based in the West Country, shipping nationwide. As well as new kit, it offers plenty of used gear, plus you can trade in your unwanted kit as credit against new or used items. The used range runs from DSLRs and mirrorless cameras, to compacts, film bodies, lenses, flash gear and more. All of Mifsuds’ used photo kit is thoroughly tested and, where needed, items are

One of the world’s largest dealers in second-hand photo gear, MPB prides itself on an honest and hassle-free customer experience. On the site, you can find a spectacular range of cameras and lenses, plus tripods, bags, filters and batteries. As a buyer, there’s next working-day delivery, a seven-day return policy and six-month warranty, while all product photos are shot in-house by specialists, ensuring any wear and tear is seen by the buyer before purchasing. Selling is just as easy. After filling out a form online and receiving a swift quote via email, send off your gear free of

postage and, if the condition matches your description, you’re paid in a few days. Right now, you can purchase a used Fujifilm X-T4 in like-new condition for £1339.

PARK CAMERAS parkcameras.com One of the best known retailers in the UK, Park has a large used department and easy-to-use trade-in services, often with bonuses against promoted models. All used gear is fully tested, plus there’s a six-month warranty on most items. More choices, more savings! Though commonly considered a brand-new gear provider, Wex has a superb range of used cameras, lenses, lights and accessories, too. Browsing the used section on its website, you can regularly find manager’s specials – all coming with a 12-month warranty. There are also plenty of attractive deals for trading in your gear. WEX PHOTO VIDEO wexphotovideo.com

graysofwestminster.co.uk

Grays of Westminster

glass. With its stock sourced from careful users, rated in mint or near-mint condition, there’s no shortage of quality here. And Grays backs it up with a 14-day guarantee of your money back, if your purchase fails to live up to expectations for any reason. On top of that, there’s a full one-year warranty, extending to 18 or 24 months for subscribers to Nikon Owner magazine. On sale now, we found a used Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.4G in ‘excellent++’ condition, costing just £275.

If you’re a Nikon fan, you’ll know all about brand specialist Grays of Westminster. But did you know that the Pimlico-based mother ship also has a second-hand section? As well as its renowned range of brand-new gear and second-to-none service, Grays offers a vast amount of pre-loved Nikon equipment – from the latest pro-spec mirrorless and DSLR cameras, to coveted digital classics, such as the D700, and film SLRs like the legendary F4, plus there’s a huge selection of Nikkor

LONDON CAMERA EXCHANGE lcegroup.co.uk

LCE is a familiar presence on the nation’s high streets – and now, it’s also a company owned by its employees. With in-store products listed across an intuitive website, there’s next-day delivery if you’re in a hurry, as well as great trade-in options.

CAMERAWORLD cameraworld.co.uk

CameraWorld has one of the best used ranges in the UK, and also buys your unwanted gear for cash or part exchange. All second-hand kit is thoroughly checked and covered by its ‘peace-of-mind’ guarantee. If you can’t see what you need online, the experienced team is happy to chat.

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